peteyross

Alright alright...I didn't read the whole thread....I skimmed about 25 pages in and just couldn't stomach anymore.

I know a lot of people don't put much meaning into katakana spelling, but there is a standard which, if you cross, will get you a batsu on your schoolwork.

I had a hunch that it was on done on purpose, but I didn't see any mention of it in the pages I read.

I don't mean to be a dick, but the katakana spelling of Superfuture (on the 2nd patch) is incorrect. I'm surprised that none of the Japanese speakers raised a flag at this...

Not sure where you're ever gonna see "future" in Katakana in everyday life, but next time you pick up an Asahi Super Dry, you'll see what I mean.

Actually now that I think of this, it's like an error baseball card. Makes it even more special. It adds a nice dose of irony to the design.

Should be: スーパー ・フューチャー

Not to derail, but I didn't want to create a new thread for this question:

What are some izakayas and yakitori places that NYC sufuers like? Is Yakitori Toto still the standard or are there any other places that might not be as well know but equally enjoyable? I need to get my izakaya action on, but I'd rather not have to trek uptown...thanks.

Yakitori Totto is still the king as far as quality is concerned. Their sister restaurant, Aburiya Kinnosuke is also great but it doesn't seem as popular as Yakitori Totto.

I ate at Uminoie for the first time this weekend. The udon was the most unique I've had (either in Japan or in NYC). Uminoie is true homecooking with a small restaurant vibe. The chick who cooks behind the counter is from Goto Island and her broth recipe is awesome. She also made some very distinctive akamiso. Overall I'd say the menu has an izakaya slant, but it's not traditional izakaya.

had dinner at jewel bako on e 5th st. last night with my gf.

ordered omakase, and it was the best sushi we've had in new york.

had anyone had sushi better than them in nyc?

bump this thread with mad flava.

I've been quite lucky in that because of work (and a few personal outings), I've hit almost every reputable sushi spot by now. I've had omakase at Jewel Bako and I was disappointed. The selection was interesting but the quality wasn't that high.

The best I've been to are Kuruma-zushi and Sushi Yasuda. The place I never hear mentioned is Sushi-ma on 47th b/w 3rd and Lex. I was lucky enough to have an Omakase there when a "powerful" Japanese company took me out. It was one of the more memorable omakase experiences I've had in the city. When it was open, Honmura-An also had the best ike-hotate (they were Nantucket bay scallops) I've had.

Sapporo East is the best cheap sushi I've had in the city. Sushi-den is also decent for the price and they have aka-dashi miso w/ clams (for all you Nagoya folks out there).

For anybody who went to Mitsuwa on Memorial Day weekend, the real star of the show was obviously the Kuru Kuru Takoyaki. Straight up delicious. It's been so long since I've had decent takoyaki in Osaka (since 2001!) and the places in NYC just don't really hit the spot. Kuru Kuru made my weekend. I tried the Chibakiya ramen too and thought it was decent at best.

I've recommended him before, but try going to Hito at MudHoney on Prince St.

The guy has serious skills and has a talent for making things work on all different kinds of people.

Yes. You are about to buy fake jeans.

Count me in to this contest. Dubble Works is good stuff. Is there a definitive registration email/website?

i know its in BK and this is a manhattan thread, but, osaka on court St. is great. really really great.

While I wouldn't call it a bad restaurant, that place is they epitome of a "pretender". It just isn't very Japanese and neither is the menu. It caters to people who think Japanese food consists of Rainbow rolls, California rolls and edamame. The handful of times I've been have been decent, but it would suck if you were going with the expectation that it is a real Japanese restaurant.

Richard James MTM Savile Row blue-pin stripe suit

Stephen Walters & Sons Ltd. tie

Borrelli Luigi cut-away collared dress shirt

Burberry belt

Zegna black oxfords (not shown)

The shoulders look a little too built up (or maybe it's the roping?) for my taste but it could be the position you're in. I also agree that the knot is too large/wide. If that's a full-windsor, try a semi-windsor instead. I'd also say that the tie is way too long since it appears to be covering your belt buckle. Either way, my comments are very nitpicky. You definitely look sharp.

here's a general tip for all sushi places.

Here in NYC sushi places usually get their fish on a tuesday or wednesday. It depends on place to place.

That means, the freshest fish is found on the day they get it! So if they get their new fish on a Tuesday morning and start serving it the same day, that's when the fish is the freshest! Or they might get it Tuesday night and serve it on Wednesday.

So maybe you should ask the places when they usually get their fish.

Also using the same logic as above, I'd never get my sushi on Monday, as the fish is the oldest and are the left overs from the weekend. Wednesday and Thursday are probably the best days to get sushi in NYC.

This isn't always true. To some extent, it's a myth perpetuated by the infamous "Sushi Memo". Obviously this can be remedied by asking when places get their fish. In some cases, it is probably daily.

There is a Japanese dude named Hito at MudHoney on Prince St (in Nolita). He's roughly $75 for new customers I think. He's very skilled and has a wide ranging client base (women, men, rockers & clean-cut alike). He cuts my hair and I would recommend him to anyone who wants any style.

i'm a student who is f****n bored in the summer. i usually wear it my denim when playing ball, working out, sleeping, and just doing stupid things. they have come out pretty well and i'm proud of them.

Get a job if you're bored. Seriously.

Anybody know if Setagaya is open yet?

Hey yo pipe down! You already know the first rule of Fight Club...

I can't wear mine that hard because I work in an office. I'm lucky to get casual Friday so I wear them 3 days a week. For those three days, I wear them everywhere except to sleep and the gym. If I don't do anything rigorous, then so be it. If I end up skidding on pavement riding a bike, then so be it. I wear my jeans and whatever comes of it will be.

Truth be told though, I'd probably like to wear them a little harder than I'm able to.

You can get Takoyaki and Okonomiyaki at

Otafuku

Kenka

Shabu Tatsu

Yakitori Taisho

Sunrise Mart (on Broome St)

There are others I think but they're all downtown

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12 dollars a pie, under the manhattan bridge.

Grimaldi's is under the Brooklyn Bridge.

Cheap but still good sushi in the east village: Sapporo East

Expensive midtown places are probably going to be your best bet for serious sushi (like the kind that Japanese business men eat...ie NOT Nobu)

For business I've been to Kuruma zushi, Sushi-den and Sushi Yasuda (among others). It can depend on which days you go I suppose (some days are better than others) but my favorite is Sushi-den. I'm partial to Sushi-den though because they have aka-miso and decent chawanmushi (my time in Nagoya made me love aka-miso).

When it was still open, Honmura-an had some very good seasonal sashimi as appetizers. Their Nantucket scallops (smaller and more buttery flavor than regular ike-hotate) were the best I've had.

I may be in the minority here, but I think Levis is in the right. They've been ripped off by Japanese firms for years and now they're cleaning up. They were straight up COPIED. Levis owned those designs and they were copied...right down to the acruates and red tab. They were the creators. Enough said.

I think it's fine for Japanese repro companies to continue to produce the same jeans without the acruates/red tabs. I don't think Levis can own a particular fit. We all love the acruates/red tabs but Levis invented those. If you want them, you should buy Levis. If you want the denim that SugarCane, SDA, etc produce, you should buy their stuff.

You can't have both.

If I created something and people loved it, and someone else stole my ideas, I would be pissed.

For other classier Porter gear, check out the Yoshida website here: www.bjirushi.com

The basic straight is a fairly baggy cut. The medium straight has more of a modern 501 look to it. I think if you search around in Fall 2006 (maybe it's summer? )on www.am-firmament.com, you can see their model wearing the basic and medium fit.

Uniqlo's dress shirts are good for the price...that's as far as I'll go. If you don't already know very much about tailored clothing, you'll love them. If you're already into tailored clothing (ie Kiton, Borrelli, anything MTM, etc) these won't get your heart rate moving.

For the price, they are a great value. IMO, their button-downs are better than their point collars.

Don't forget that the original 1-button was the Tuxedo!

Outside a black tie event though, 1-button is more casual than 2 or 3 button.

New Green Bo has the best Crab & Pork soup dumplings in Chinatown. The rest of their food is just decent. I find Joe's Shanghai to be better all around, but if I'm just getting soup dumplings, I hit New Green Bo.

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