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Universal Studios Hollywood- Universal City: Part 1

Remember more than a year ago how I wrote about amusement parks like Knotts and California Adventure? Well, here's a third installment, which came by not due to school but for just a day of fun with friends. It was one of my friend's last full day of staying in LA before he went back to China, so we had to make it memorable for him. :) Personally, I haven't been to Universal Studios Hollywood in almost ten years, so this was another eyeopener into the LA area. As I've told you before, some people don't believe I even live in the LA area since I never talk about LA. Well...that's changed from this summer! I've written more than 5 posts on places in Los Angeles and the nearby area. Before actually getting to Universal Studios, we tried to find coupons to help further discount our Universal Studios tickets. A So Cal resident can get a 15 dollar discount on a regular General Admission ticket, but that makes the ticket worth 54 USD. We couldn't

Il Piccolino & Steinway Piano Gallery- West Hollywood

Recently, I got an invitation to visit Steinway Piano Gallery in West Hollywood for a seminar on "the secrets of Steinway", basically a seminar teaching about a piano is made- specifically a Steinway. Not only would it be exceedingly interesting on how a piano is made in the New York Steinway Factory, I would be able to also try another interesting restaurant in the LA area if I went. A win win situation! I accepted the invitation, of course. Besides, it was a perfect way to round out this summer...since school starts very soon. We arrived at Steinway at 11 for the seminar, which lasted for two hours. It was really exceedingly informative, but I'm not going to talk about the "special parts", as other piano manufacturers are interested in knowing "the secrets of Steinway." Our knowledgeable presenter, which was also the general manager, went through the parts that made a Steinway special, and then we got to touch small displays of parts fo

Shaab Japanese Cuisine- Pasadena: Visit #2

After quite a while on new restaurants and places, here is a update on Shaab Japanese Cuisine, where I haven't written about for a year already . Since we were visiting Pasadena, we might as well have some lunch first before completing the task...so it was off to Shaab! Since it was already late by the time we got there for lunch, the restaurant was emptier than usual. It happened to also be the right time for a Pasadena health inspector to check out the restaurant and refresh the Pasadena health rating! We tried some new items this time around. One dining companion ordered the Chicken Teriyaki and California Roll (8.90 USD). I didn't try the California roll but it looked quite tasty. :) As for the chicken teriyaki the sauce had a nice mirin flavor and was not too sweet, and the chicken was nicely tender and grilled not too a char. My other dining companions ordered the Broiled Black Cod Fish, Chawanmushi, and Salad (8.90 USD). The fish serving was mor

Shaab Japanese Cuisine- Pasadena Index (CLOSED)

** Shaab has changed ownership (original owners retired) and is now Osawa as of April 2013 ** Here are all the posts on Shaab Japanese Cuisine- Pasadena: Shaab Japanese Cuisine- Pasadena: Visit #2 Shaab Japanese Cuisine