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Behind the Scenes: Himitsu

Behind the Scenes: Himitsu

Chef Spotlight, Food & People, Washington D.C. November 28, 2018 Sabrina Medora

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Finally watched it and loved seeing what went into dishes that made my belly so happy! I will go back soon 💖

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🚨MENU DROP ALERT🚨 The menus for #ChefsUniteS

🚨MENU DROP ALERT🚨
The menus for #ChefsUniteSD hosted by @stonelibertystation in @libertystation are now LIVE!

There are still tickets left in limited quantities so get on those orders fast!

Reminder of the dates—
🗓Tuesday, May 11
🗓Tuesday, May 18
🗓Tuesday, May 25 (SOLD OUT!)
🗓Tuesday, June 1

Get out there and dine for a good cause! Proceeds are going to @embracerace to help empower future generations to be more aware and empathetic about race and bias. Knowledge is power and I truly believe that education on these topics at an early age will drastically reduce acts of racial violence and intolerance.

Yesterday was the first time since March 13, 2020

Yesterday was the first time since March 13, 2020 that I got dolled up, sat at a restaurant, ordered off a real menu, enjoyed a glass of wine, and DINED OUT.

As I lifted a chilled glass of Perle de ma Mère (Crèmant de Bourgogne) to my lips, surrounded by the soothing hum of chatter and laughter, it was as if a missing piece of me slid effortlessly back into place, filling an aching void. I teared up.

I am so grateful that my first full experience back into “the real world” was at @lejeuneetjolie. The service was impeccable, the food was sublime, and the entire experience reminded me why I fell giddily in love with restaurants.

The lovely @peytonpr and I luxuriously went through the Starry Night 5 course menu>> seafood tower for two (an add-on), a beignet amuse bouche, dungeness crab, white asparagus with a stunning savory take on Kouign-amann served with an avocado butter, black cod, a jidori chicken that I’ve officially crowned “the best roast chicken I’ve ever had”, wagyu from Miyazaki prefecture, and a young coconut dessert that I ate so fast I forgot to take a picture. I even managed to snag some bread and butter for breakfast today!

In a haze of bubbles and laughter, I felt safe and taken care of enough to escape the harsh realities of everything we’ve been wading through lately. We’ve lost so much from the industry but, gratefully, we’re adjusting to a new and hopefully more sustainable future.

Bravo to the whole team. A huge special thanks to @ericbost @johnresnick @_meg_murph_ @courtney_dawn and @jeremysimpsn for their warmth and impeccable attention to detail.

Baby, I’m home.

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NOTE: the restaurant very graciously hosted me for this meal but you can bet I’ll be back again (and again...and again) as a fully paying customer.

A big thank you to @sandiegomag @heytroyjohnson @e

Recent acts of violence against the AAPI community

Recent acts of violence against the AAPI community left me feeling angry, knowing that these injustices were just the most recent examples in a long line of racist and violent acts towards Asians in America. I wanted to channel my negative feelings into something positive and meaningful.

I’m proud to say I’ve done that. This May, I’m bringing together 17 of San Diego's best chefs—working together, donating their time and talents—to raise funds and awareness for @embracerace , an organization dedicated to supporting parents in their quest to raise children who are brave, informed and thoughtful about race.

My hope is that this month-long dinner series can provide a space of joy and discovery, an opportunity to break down barriers and break some bread together. It's amazing what we can achieve when we approach things with positivity, respect, and a thirst for productive change.

It’s been an honor to work with these chefs, their publicists and the incredible San Diego restaurant community. I must give a special shout-out to @stonelibertystation for hosting all four of these fabulous fundraising dinners, and to the very talented @crashboomdesigns for this phenomenal custom artwork!

Tickets are live *now* on Un-Plated (link in bio) and they will not last! Hope to see you there

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