Thursday: Elephant Bar and Grill

We went to Orangevale (close to Sacramento) to SmithCale's old stompin' grounds. He and his family moved there in the mid-90s for a while. We went by his old house, neighborhood and school.

We started with breadsticks and marinara. Ehh, they were so-so. Kinda floppy. Maybe that's a gross description.

We SHARED a Chicken Caprese, they were nice enough to put it on two separate plates! This was so nice because usually I feel like a leach eating off SmithCale's plate.

I had to add this picture! I was taking a picture and he thought I only had his hands in the picture so he didn't smile, but why did he have to look SO sad??

Friday: Miyabi Sushi

I wanted Sushi from the moment I landed in California! I love it. But before you start making nasty faces, I have tried sashimi (being the raw fish version), my true crush is crab. And since I overshared about SmithCale's shellfish issues, I never get to invite this beloved food into my house.

Edamame to start. Followed down by some Chardonnay and Sake.

SmithCale had an Udon Noodle Soup which was awesome! Glad we bought some Udon Noodles back with us. Longview hasn't caught up with the Asian times yet.

Ready to drool? If you're like Wendy Williams, get your coffee filters back (anyone else watch the Dish??). I had a Muni Roll, named after the bus system, with crab and avocado on the inside and baked scallops on top. It really hit the Sushi Spot!!