Wednesday, April 20, 2011

Bushi-Tei & Cako

Before my post I just wanted to let you guys know that I've signed up for Twitter (I know I'm totally a dinosaur!! :)   I thought twitter might make it easier for me to communicate with each and every one of you!

You can find my twitter account to the right of this post!! WOOT!

Weekly date night with the hubs! :)







Rose Finn Potato Soup - Cherry Blossoms and Crispy Shallots

Salad of Golden Beets - Red Pickled Onions and Blue Cheese Moussant


Surf and Turf - Maine Lobster, Short rib, Peas and Anise Broth

Pan Roasted Sea Bream - Rock Shrimp, Snap Peas and Green Garlic Chowder


My sea bream was just about the most amazing fish I've ever had (outside of Roy's famous miso butterfish).  The skin was nice light but very crispy and the fish itself was tender and juicy!  IT WAS SO YUMMY!!!  The hubs was basically fighting with me for my fish dish.  The hub's surf & turf was also quite delicious his lobster was soo soft and buttery.  Our appetizers were just ok though the blue cheese mousse for the beet salad was a bit too strong and my potato soup was too rich and I LOVE all things creamy.  I could only handle a few bites of that dish.  Overall it was an excellent meal and I definitely recommend Bushi-Tei!!


After dinner we walked across the street to the new Cako location that opened in Japantown.



Red Velvet & Chocolate Mint



Truthfully the cupcakes were just alright they were a little on the dry side but I did like the red velvet frosting it was a light whipped cream cheese frosting.  Usually red velvet frosting is pretty heavy and dense.. I really enjoyed this version.  The hubs really enjoyed his mint chocolate chip cupcake though :)!
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73 comments:

  1. FleurLapinApril 20, 2011 at 9:15 AM

    LoL! I love the cupcake display. Hahaha. What a cute date night!

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  2. sunshineApril 20, 2011 at 9:17 AM

    Yummy...:X

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  3. MandyApril 20, 2011 at 9:22 AM

    cute and yummy!!! you think you're a dinosaur... I dont' have a twitter myself :p

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  4. AmyApril 20, 2011 at 9:26 AM

    ooh I have to go to this restaurant ^^ thanks for sharing oh and you know what? I had the exact same cupcakes with my bf at that store haha

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  5. lauraApril 20, 2011 at 9:26 AM

    Awwwwwww. you guys have a weekly date night? Envy! I have no time for dates!!! MAybe after this semester is done. One can only hope.

    All the food pics you posted are making me hungrrrry! The lobster looks extremely scrumptious!

    And I am soooooo glad you got Twitter. I got an account so that I can respond to people's comments there. Much easier than posting replies in the post, but still, some people don't have twitter. Ah well, one problem at a time. :)

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  6. Burning SkiesApril 20, 2011 at 9:43 AM

    Great photos! The food looks really yummy!

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  7. little luxury listApril 20, 2011 at 10:45 AM

    Mmm I want your entrees - the surf and turf and sea bream looks super tasty!

    xoxo,
    Chic 'n Cheap Living

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  8. RiaApril 20, 2011 at 11:04 AM

    I need to visit that cupcake store!

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  9. Femme VirtueApril 20, 2011 at 11:08 AM

    aww... the sight of the two of u holding cupcakes is sooooo cute!

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  10. ManaApril 20, 2011 at 11:24 AM

    This looked like a wonderful date night!!! I love the chopsticks in that restaurant! Sooo quirky and cute! Those cupcakes look delicious, isn't ironic how nicely presented pastries usually turn out to be not as great as they look but sometimes the most "unappetizing" dish could turn out to be delicious? But Im glad your cupcakes turned out to be yummy! I've yet to try red velvet cupcake yet!!! It's definitely on my list of things to try, thought Im sure every other person has tried them by now haha

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  11. RichelleApril 20, 2011 at 11:29 AM

    Lisa! i really love you and your husbands eateries. Looks so delicious. Always!

    richelle
    www.rarepersona.com

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  12. MoniqueApril 20, 2011 at 11:51 AM

    Those cupcakes are amazing!
    Monique xx

    misszuman.blogspot.com

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  13. / xwApril 20, 2011 at 1:26 PM

    You're always eating sooo good - I'm so jealous!

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  14. Cinnamon-donutsApril 20, 2011 at 1:44 PM

    cupcakes, lobster, fish!? jealous!! those all look so YUMMYYY!!

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  15. Fashion to GoApril 20, 2011 at 4:11 PM

    Are those a pair of chopsticks?? How does one even manage to use such an uneven pair haha Otherwise, the food looks absolutely delish!

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  16. BanhannasApril 20, 2011 at 4:35 PM

    You always pick the most delicious looking plates at restaurants! Those cupcakes look so delicious...yum eee. YAY and I'm so glad you are on Twitter!

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  17. Twenty.SomethingApril 20, 2011 at 5:22 PM

    Yummy!!
    You make me want to get married so I can wine & dine every night! Haha. My bf and I order pizza... lame, right?!

    http://artfashiontwentysomething.blogspot.com

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  18. HollyApril 20, 2011 at 5:33 PM

    i'm all for weekly date nights! you two are so cute together!

    the food looks AMAZAZING!

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  19. griseldaApril 20, 2011 at 6:05 PM

    i love this post! why? cupcakes bring everything up a few notches! :) a question: do you carry a point and shoot camera with you everywhere or a dslr? just curious! :)

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  20. mizzsandychauApril 20, 2011 at 6:13 PM

    cupcakes look so cuteee.
    you and your hubs are just too cute!

    haha i don't have twitter either, i'm ancient!

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  21. EmmaApril 20, 2011 at 6:16 PM

    This looks like a Fabulous date night! I Love your purple nail polish!

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  22. StephanieApril 20, 2011 at 6:22 PM

    you two are so freaking cute =) lovee the weekly date and it sounds like a perfect one at that!

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  23. irynApril 20, 2011 at 7:15 PM

    those cupcakes looks yummy! The Sea beam dish looks really yummy too! and I'm now craving for fish. haha


    I'm a new follower, hope you drop by at my blog sometime :)


    www.misviolet.blogspot.com

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  24. Meisha.StyleApril 20, 2011 at 7:19 PM

    i have not tried this place yet but will do soon; looks great!

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  25. PriscillaW8April 20, 2011 at 7:19 PM

    between these photos and Top Chef on the tv, I am about to eat the entire kitchen! great pics as usual :)

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  26. FRANKIE HEARTS FASHIONApril 20, 2011 at 9:24 PM

    Lisa that all looks soooo amazing! ALways love reading you restaurant reviews! xo

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  27. www.janetteria.comApril 20, 2011 at 10:26 PM

    Honey,

    I am a new follower on Twitter! ;-)

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  28. JulieApril 20, 2011 at 10:53 PM

    Wow, what an amazing night! The pictures look great, btw.

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  29. Jennifer FabulousApril 20, 2011 at 11:17 PM

    Awww you and your hubby are so darn cute! Hehe. What an awesome date night. The restaurant looks fab and you look so pretty. The food and cupcakes look AMAZING! :)

    PS. I'm following you on twitter now! I'm Jenniferb02! xo

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  30. AlexaApril 20, 2011 at 11:28 PM

    CUPCAKES!!! My-oh-my! Looks like you had a delicious time!

    I didn't know you were from Hawaii! It's so beautiful.. So lucky of you to grow up here!

    www.cashmereandcandy.com

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  31. cushyApril 20, 2011 at 11:57 PM

    nice date out. i love seafood.

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  32. Make Mommy ChicApril 21, 2011 at 12:00 AM

    ****drool**** your food posts always make me want to eat RIGHT NOW! If I gain 10 pounds it's all you blogs fault!!! Great post, as usual!!

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  33. StephanieApril 21, 2011 at 12:00 AM

    You and your husband are the cutest couple! Your dinner dates are always out of this world! Thank you for sharing! ^_^

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  34. AnonymousApril 21, 2011 at 12:17 AM

    hi girl, i was just in napa, so close to where you're at, but i had limited time, so i didn't get a chance to hit you up. next time for sure!

    yay~ food!! i stuffed myself when i was napa over the week. eek! i don't know how you stay so fit living in the bay. i'd be eating ppq everyday.

    cheers,
    yvonne
    modern.girl

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  35. AngeliqueApril 21, 2011 at 12:54 AM

    *DROOL*!!!

    Loved all the pics! :D

    OMG... that Cako store is a-mazing!! I love how that chocolate mint cupcake has a Andes mint on top! :D

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  36. JustineApril 21, 2011 at 12:59 AM

    This looks SOOO delicious!
    Glad you got a chance to stop by Cako!


    Just Better Together

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  37. JustineApril 21, 2011 at 1:00 AM

    I've been meaning to ask you, did you name your blog after a chocolate shop at Westfield mall in downtown sf? It is like Cocobella _____ I can't think of the name off the top of my head, but I saw it the other day and it made me think of you. (Not in a creepy way of course)


    Just Better Together

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  38. JustineApril 21, 2011 at 1:02 AM

    Okay this is getting out of hand, but I keep forgetting things that I want to say:

    I walk by Bushi Tei almost every time I go to Japantown. I really wanted to try it! I'm glad you enjoyed yourself! It looks like a yummy place to go!

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  39. Mindy♥April 21, 2011 at 1:02 AM

    You and your hubby look sooo good together! ^o^ and those cupcakes. They look too cute. Sometimes when they're so cute, I don't want to eat them. lol. Just followed your on twitter! Hope to talk to you some more on there, love!

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  40. GretchTMApril 21, 2011 at 2:50 AM

    Everything looks so delicious!! I'm following you on Twitter. :)

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  41. mizzsandychauApril 21, 2011 at 3:37 AM

    of course lisa! i'll do a review on the clarisonic very soon, just for you *___~

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  42. SiennaApril 21, 2011 at 3:40 AM

    how precious, and those cupcakes look delishhhhh

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  43. Chyrel GomezApril 21, 2011 at 3:57 AM

    i love all the cupcakes! :)

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  44. SewPetiteGalApril 21, 2011 at 4:28 AM

    Ooh - another foodie post! So disappointing to hear that the Cako wasn't as good as expected. The display was truly drool-worthy :)

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  45. MEOWApril 21, 2011 at 4:53 AM

    the display of cupcakes is amazing!! :)
    and the cherry blossom on the soup makes the soup look really special

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  46. GloriaApril 21, 2011 at 4:59 AM

    Omg. Must you tempt us with food so often? XD jk, I really want seafood now =(

    And you look stunning btw, your skin's so dewy/glowy :D

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  47. ✗✗April 21, 2011 at 5:26 AM

    Great pictures!! The potato soup and cupcakes look amazing!!!

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  48. BEAUTYEDITER.COM – Beauty BlogApril 21, 2011 at 6:45 AM

    dear, your entry made me so so hungry

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  49. ShannynApril 21, 2011 at 6:50 AM

    the food looks so yummy!

    that picture of lucas doing a peace sign behind the drink is funny. heh.

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  50. CristyApril 21, 2011 at 7:40 AM

    Nonmmy the biscuits or the rolls look so good !! I prefer cupcakes over cakes any day ... B/c then that way Indont feel as guilty ispf I eat 3 or more..

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  51. CristyApril 21, 2011 at 7:41 AM

    Oh.. if you don't mind I will be following you on twitter :)

    Mine is ... Twitter.com/greenebean83

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  52. giangApril 21, 2011 at 8:43 AM

    You guys are soooooo stinking cute!!!!! And feed me?!?!? Those utensils are so awesome!! Touches* lol btw, nice nail colors ;) you know I had to notice lol

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  53. JenApril 21, 2011 at 9:39 AM

    I'm so jealous at how cute you two are and how sweet and special your dates are! I can only dream that me and my future husband will go on dates once a week when we're married. it's very commendable! I love red velvet cupcakes too but I find the icing too rich as well. Wouldn't mind trying the one you had! ;)

    Have a great day Lisa!
    Jen

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  54. jezmacmaniaApril 21, 2011 at 9:49 AM

    you and your hubby are so cute! I love that you guys have weekly date nights! that's awesome! And you guys always go to the most amazing places! The food looks delish! And as always, your pictures make me hungry! <3

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  55. jezmacmaniaApril 21, 2011 at 9:50 AM

    you and your hubby are so cute! I love that you guys have weekly date nights! that's awesome! And you guys always go to the most amazing places! The food looks delish! And as always, your pictures make me hungry! <3

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  56. SharonApril 21, 2011 at 10:14 AM

    mmmmmm that menu looks delish! especially the sonoma foie gras! Will definitely need to check it out the next time we're in SF! why am i always hungry looking at your page :P

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  57. NelahApril 21, 2011 at 4:09 PM

    Well I must be a granny dinosaur then, I don't have a Twitter ;)

    Yummy date night, food look delishhhhh. Love the cupcakes display, too bad they don't taste as ghost as they look.

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  58. NelahApril 21, 2011 at 4:11 PM

    I mean "as good", not as ghost lol

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  59. JessicaApril 21, 2011 at 7:00 PM

    Beautiful photos. You two look amazing. And the food looks delicious. Sorry the cupcakes were a disappointment. :(

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  60. EmanuelaApril 21, 2011 at 7:24 PM

    the food looks yummy, got a giveaway check it out!!!! :)

    xo Emma

    www.fromcitytocity-emm.blogspot.com

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  61. Oneiro April 21, 2011 at 7:52 PM

    Everything look so fancy and tasty! But what did you wear XD?

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  62. Judith | JuudithhomeApril 21, 2011 at 11:08 PM

    Lovely photo's! it looks delicious! xx

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  63. Shop N' ChompApril 22, 2011 at 2:18 AM

    Yum, yum!! I wouldn't mind some of that surf and turf. *drools*

    Congrats on getting on Twitter! I'm still a dinosaur and don't have an active account...lol. Someday.

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  64. cryskayApril 22, 2011 at 4:32 AM

    ok. i need to stop visiting your blog on an empty stomach! im keeping a note of all the restaurants you go to in SF so i can try them when i visit every month. xx

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  65. GorJess Fashion For LessApril 22, 2011 at 7:29 AM

    Yummy! It all looks delish! You're always eating so well! Looks like your feeling better. :)

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  66. SarahApril 22, 2011 at 7:34 AM

    Twitter's fun but addicting. And I don't even have a lot of followers. Hopefully you can keep up. Just know it's super fun for us (as in, the not-so-popular) to get replies from cool people like you. (:

    By the way, uhh... food looks delicious. Now I need to go find a snack.

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  67. Joie de VivApril 22, 2011 at 6:36 PM

    That Cako place is adorable and your sea bream looks divine!

    xx Vivian @ http://diamondsandtulle.blogspot.com

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  68. UnknownApril 22, 2011 at 10:04 PM

    wow the food so good as always! I really enjoy to read your blog:))

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  69. DaisyApril 23, 2011 at 12:45 AM

    Ohh how lovely !

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  70. StephApril 23, 2011 at 3:46 AM

    you and your husband are so darn cute~

    i really want to try the sea bream now... lol i'm salivating... how gross haha

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  71. Mi_MiApril 25, 2011 at 3:31 PM

    wow this makes me wanna have some cupcakes^^
    Mi-Mi
    x
    mi-miworld.blogspot.com/

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  72. LinhyApril 25, 2011 at 11:07 PM

    What kind of drink is that? Looks like ginerale looks so Delicious!! Yup moving to mumbai by the end of the year soon

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  73. Linda [the young curator]April 26, 2011 at 9:18 AM

    looks like your date night was very sweet and romantic!

    any date night that ends with cupcakes is a win in my book ;]

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