Wow, this has been a really good but very busy week. After searching for a job for several months I have finally landed a gig at a sushi bar in Williamsville. I'm not certain I want to name it but it shouldn't be too hard to figure out. Its one of the better places around Buffalo. Their menu looks pretty awesome and the owner seems like a real class act. I can't wait to serve sushi again. With that said I'm going to check out one of the other places in "Buffalo" tonight to see what they have to offer. I have heard that Wasabi is very good, and I can't wait to try it. I have been craving sushi lately.
So the girl I have been seeing hasn't run screaming yet so that is a good sign. It really feels good to be around her. I can't wait for some warmer weather so that we can get outside and do fun stuff. Not that I don't like the snow, but after this weekend I have just about filled my quota for the winter.
So tomorrow is a pretty big deal for me. I have my interview at UB with the Nuclear Medicine Tech Program people. I am a little bit nervous since I have kinda put most of my efforts into being accepted there. I guess if it doesn't work out I will find something else to do. But I really want to get in.
Even more good news during this post they finally plowed my street! I am getting tired out pushing people out and listening to tires spin at all hours of the night.
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03/10/2008 14:48 #43604
So much going on03/09/2008 08:50 #43591
Thank you mystery scraperI woke up this morning and my car was already scraped??...Sweet!!
james - 03/09/08 13:07
It was the Buffalo mafia. If you don't pay them protection money they clean your car for you. In winter they scrape off snow and in summer they wash it. You know you are really in trouble when they wax it too.
The mafia in Buffalo is about as competent as city government.
It was the Buffalo mafia. If you don't pay them protection money they clean your car for you. In winter they scrape off snow and in summer they wash it. You know you are really in trouble when they wax it too.
The mafia in Buffalo is about as competent as city government.
03/04/2008 10:48 #43548
Things couldn't be betterThe past few weeks I have been working up the courage to ask this woman out. So finally this weekend I made the decision to do it and she sort of beat me to the punch. We seem to have enough in common to be good together and enough different to keep it interesting. She is really into food and wine and I have to admit that is a bit of a turn on for me. There is something really sexy about women that eat bunny without apology. I'm hoping this will turn out to be more than just a few dates, but I guess I will have to wait and see. This is about the best I have felt since moving here. Maybe if I cook for her that will seal the deal to keep her around.
john - 03/19/08 20:42
You go!
You go!
ladycroft - 03/05/08 02:03
Yes, cook for her!
Yes, cook for her!
mrmike - 03/04/08 13:31
You put on a good culinary show, that should be a fine leg up. I'll think a good thought for you.
You put on a good culinary show, that should be a fine leg up. I'll think a good thought for you.
jason - 03/04/08 11:36
Oh, shit, come on man. Your cooking ability is the CLINCHER, even if you have other great qualities. I hope you have a great time with her.
Oh, shit, come on man. Your cooking ability is the CLINCHER, even if you have other great qualities. I hope you have a great time with her.
lauren - 03/04/08 11:13
good luck ;)
good luck ;)
02/24/2008 12:04 #43447
Bush DrunkThese videos kept me amused this morning
this one is probably my favorite though
this one is probably my favorite though
james - 02/24/08 15:12
This are hilarious.
This are hilarious.
02/23/2008 10:31 #43434
Europa BistroLast night I went to this place for the second time and I have found it worthy of a good review. This is probably my favorite restaurant I have been to in Buffalo as of yet. It is a tiny little place on Elmwood, they have about 5 or 6 tables and a small bar that can seat about 9. Although it is a small place they have a pretty large beer and wine selection. They probably have more Polish beers than I have ever seen at a restaurant before. Excluding anywhere in Poland of course.
Their menu is nothing short of spectacular. They have traditional dishes from all over Europe but quite a bit of it from the Eastern part. Last night I had Cassoulet which is a French Stew made of pork sausages, duck confit, duck fat and the impossible to find Tarbais Beans. This is a labor intensive dish to make, especially if they are making their own confit. It was so delicious, but it was so large I couldn't even come close to finishing it.
Last week for lunch I had the Pork Rillets, which is another French dish which is usually made with pork belly and is spreadable on baguette. Theirs was a little different, they made it with pork shoulder and it was more like a very upscale pulled pork sandwich, but delicious nonetheless. They have some dishes that I love there. I can't wait to try all of them out. They also have daily dinner specials and soups. The only thing that doesn't sound good to me is the Lambic float for dessert. There is something kinda sketchy to me about mixing Gelato into my beer. Service there is very pleasant, quick and not even remotely stuffy. Prices are actually lower than I would have expected. Although the only other time I have ever seen Cassoulet on a menu was in NYC, the price was steep at $23. It is a bargain at Europa Bistro for only $13. Here is their website for further information although the menu is slightly larger and different than the one they have posted.
Their menu is nothing short of spectacular. They have traditional dishes from all over Europe but quite a bit of it from the Eastern part. Last night I had Cassoulet which is a French Stew made of pork sausages, duck confit, duck fat and the impossible to find Tarbais Beans. This is a labor intensive dish to make, especially if they are making their own confit. It was so delicious, but it was so large I couldn't even come close to finishing it.
Last week for lunch I had the Pork Rillets, which is another French dish which is usually made with pork belly and is spreadable on baguette. Theirs was a little different, they made it with pork shoulder and it was more like a very upscale pulled pork sandwich, but delicious nonetheless. They have some dishes that I love there. I can't wait to try all of them out. They also have daily dinner specials and soups. The only thing that doesn't sound good to me is the Lambic float for dessert. There is something kinda sketchy to me about mixing Gelato into my beer. Service there is very pleasant, quick and not even remotely stuffy. Prices are actually lower than I would have expected. Although the only other time I have ever seen Cassoulet on a menu was in NYC, the price was steep at $23. It is a bargain at Europa Bistro for only $13. Here is their website for further information although the menu is slightly larger and different than the one they have posted.
jenks - 02/24/08 16:41
I agree. I love that place. Kind of a hidden gem. The wine list is good too. And the owner is a really cool guy.
I agree. I love that place. Kind of a hidden gem. The wine list is good too. And the owner is a really cool guy.
james - 02/23/08 12:18
That is one of my favorite places in Buffalo. When people come to visit I usually take them there. The beer list is amazing, and the wine is pretty nice for such a small place.
The menu though is odd. Cassoulet (which is absolutely delicious) has been on their menu since I first went there two years ago. They have been telling me that they are working on a summer menu ever since that first bitter winter. If they never get to it I would be fine with their winter menu, as they keep changing their specials.
Glad you liked it.
That is one of my favorite places in Buffalo. When people come to visit I usually take them there. The beer list is amazing, and the wine is pretty nice for such a small place.
The menu though is odd. Cassoulet (which is absolutely delicious) has been on their menu since I first went there two years ago. They have been telling me that they are working on a summer menu ever since that first bitter winter. If they never get to it I would be fine with their winter menu, as they keep changing their specials.
Glad you liked it.
metalpeter - 02/23/08 10:51
I'm glad you enjoyed yourself, when i first saw they where open I did look at the menu but have never gone there. I'm sure as you said the food is great. The problem is (maybe it is just part of my Irishness) but I'm a very picky eater and there are a lot of things I don't like. In fact I remember going to the BiJou downtown and seeing only one thing on the menu I would eat. The point I'm trying to make is that people like you who can eat a lot of different things should be happy about that and try all those great places to eat and when you eat there remember how lucky (maybe not the right word) you are.
I'm glad you enjoyed yourself, when i first saw they where open I did look at the menu but have never gone there. I'm sure as you said the food is great. The problem is (maybe it is just part of my Irishness) but I'm a very picky eater and there are a lot of things I don't like. In fact I remember going to the BiJou downtown and seeing only one thing on the menu I would eat. The point I'm trying to make is that people like you who can eat a lot of different things should be happy about that and try all those great places to eat and when you eat there remember how lucky (maybe not the right word) you are.
congrats! and good luck with the interview.
hoorah! i'm so happy for you! things are lookin great right now,...
Congrats. We live right down the street from the former Tsunami and that was one of our favorite places to go [when we had an extra hundred bucks lying around, right?] I've never been to the new place, but I hope they still make their sake mojito. Wasabi is good, but I and another person I know have independently described their service as 'weird.' It was started by a former chef at Fuji Grill [same neighborhood] which is also pretty good. Kuni's To Go makes a great bento but every time I get it, it's more expensive. Kibarashi is inconsistent. There is also a place on Hertel that I never noticed before but I want to try out.
And that is everything I know about Buffalo sushi in 100 words.
- Z
good luck, i'll keep my fingers crossed for you!