Unicorn Crepes Article (NW Colors)

I was contacted by an editor at NWColors magazine. They asked to use some of my Yelp.com posted Unicorn Crepes photos in their June issue.

The article begins as follows. Hit the jump for the complete aritcle:

The corner of Sixth Avenue South and King Street in the International District just got a little sweeter. Unicorn Crepes, the brainchild of Yumu Steinman, 28, his sister, Lia Steinman, 26, and friend Jino Yoon, 27, opened four days before Christmas 2007. As only the sixth Japanese crepe eatery in the United States and the only one in Washington state, Unicorn’s sweet and savory Japanese crepe menu provides customers 30 delicious reasons to be merry.

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Death Note Live Action Movie

Pacific Place

600 Pine St
Seattle
map
Tues May 20, 2008 7:30
Wed May 21, 2008 7:30

Yagami Light is a brilliant college student who, one day, finds a notebook simply titled "Death Note." Inside of this book is a list of rules and details as for the use of the "Death Note." When he realizes the power he holds, he decides he's going to make over the world. He wants to make it into a better place by killing those who do others harm. He has been nicknamed by the police "Kira." L, a brilliant detective who lives in secrecy, rises from the shadows and puts his life on the line trying to capture Light. Both L and Light believe themselves on the side of Justice, and the two match wits trying to show exactly which of them is "good" and which of them is "evil."

THE YOSHIDA BROTHERS @ The Tripple Door

Wednesday 05/21/2008

Mainstage
7PM & 9:30PM (21+)
$20 adv / $23 day of

Genre: Asian Pop

Superstars in their native Japan, young Tsugaru-shamisen virtuosos Ryoichiro and Kenichi Yoshida-The Yoshida Brothers-have effected nothing short of a cultural revolution with a muscular reinvention of the ancient three-stringed instrument, giving it the fiery passion of a rock 'n roll guitar. Online world music portal World Music Central notes, "Clad in formal, ceremonial attire of kimonos and hakama pants, but sporting the dyed light brown hair that is trendy among Japan's savvy youth, the Brothers play the age-old Tsugaru-shamisen-an instrument akin to a rustic three-stringed banjo-with the fervor of Jimi Hendrix."

Beyond the rock star status these Pacific Rim mavericks have achieved at home with their signature East-meets-West interpretation of a time-honored musical form, they are fast winning major international acclaim as well. By coaxing startlingly vivid sounds out of their timeless instruments, they have reinvigorated Tsugaru-shamisen for a new generation, incorporating elements of jazz, American folk, pop, Latin music, blues and more into their unique musical tapestry.

With the 21st century's unprecedented pan-cultural exchange of art and ideas, there is a global sensibility seeking transformative musical experiences, setting the stage perfectly for the Yoshida Brothers upcoming international tour and their cross-culturally pioneering album III, the making of which, says Kenichi, "broadened our musical sensibilities." "I have a renewed appreciation of the Shamisen when I step out of Japan," adds Ryoichiro. "It is still a rather rare instrument in foreign countries and we would like to be pioneers in spreading the Shamisen sound."

The commercials for the Nintendo's Wii video game console that began airing in North America in November 2006 feature the Yoshida Brothers song, "Kodo (Inside the Sun Remix)."


For more information, visit www.domo.com/YoshidaBrothers

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Seattle Internation Film Festival May 20 thru June 15

SIFF Cinema Theater and Box Office

Discover extraordinary films every day of the year!

321 Mercer Street at 3rd Avenue, McCaw Hall
In the heart of Seattle Center's theatre district
Show Information: 206.633.7151
Email: boxoffice@siff.net

When Does the Box Office open?

SIFF Supporters—Thursday, May 8
General Public—Sunday, May 11

What are Box Office hours?

Monday through Saturday: 11:00am to 7:00pm
Sunday and Memorial Day: Noon to 6:00pm

Where is the Box Office?

For your convenience, we have a fully-functioning Box Office located in Downtown Seattle! Located at Pacific Place, Sixth and Pine, Level 2. At this location you can take care of all Festival pass and ticketing needs.

SIFF Cinema (321 Mercer Street at McCaw Hall, Seattle Center) and the SIFF Main Office (400 Ninth Avenue N in South Lake Union) are also fully-functioning Box Office outlets.

Theater Venue Box Offices: Beginning May 23, all of these locations can process will-call, day-of-show, and advanced ticketing. The immediate screening has priority for ticket sales over advanced ticket sales; this allows proper timing for theater traffic to run smoothly. Regular venue box offices cannot handle pass processing or pickup.

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Tokyo 2008 Trip Update. On TV AGAIN!

Wow...again I'm on TV in Japan. What are the odds.

Also, Click HERE For My first time on Tokyo TV (That I know of)

Danny Woo International District Community Garden

Location: 310 Maynard ave., Seattle, Washington, 98104, United States
Website: http://www.interimicda.org

Wasabee Sushi

105 E Chestnut St.
Bellingham, WA 98225

Lunch
Mon-Fri
11:30am - 2:00pm

Dinner
Mon-Sat:
5:30pm - 10:00pm

I've eaten at all sorts of sushi places both home and in Tokyo and I'll tell ya that Wasabee Sushi is the best sushi I've ever had. Totally worth the drive up. Cheap as well :-)

Unicorn Crepes

Unicorn Crepes
Neighborhood: International District

421 6th Ave S
Seattle, WA 98104

(206) 652-0637

• Hours:
  Mon, Wed-Sat 11:30 a.m.-8:00 p.m.
  Sun 12:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m.

Sample of menu:

Strawberry Whip
Corn Flake Choco Whip
Banana Custard Choco Whip
Teriyaki Chicken Salad
Pizza Crepe

Seattle Cherry Blossom & Japanese Cultural Festival

Seattle Cherry Blossom & Japanese Cultural Festival

April 18-20, 2008
Seattle Center House, Fisher Pavilion
CLICK HERE FOR FULL DETAILS


"Explore Seattle’s deep connections with Japan and celebrate the beauty of spring at the Seattle Cherry Blossom & Japanese Cultural Festival. From the booms of taiko drums to the silence of ikebana flowers, the event is a feast for the senses. Delicious Japanese food, tea ceremony demonstrations and artwork present both a modern and ancient view of this complex culture. The event commemorates Japan’s gift of 1,000 blossoming cherry trees to Seattle in 1976. The trees were planted along Lake Washington Boulevard, in Seward Park and other places around the city. Presented by the Seattle Cherry Blossom & Japanese Cultural Festival Committee."

(CA) LA's first Maid Cafe to open

Desribed at a "playful collision of spaces — café/shop/art space — presented in stunning fusion. An eclectic mix of retail and contemporary art reimaged in the surrounds of LA's first Japanese-style cosplay café."

Visit Their Web Site

All your snack belong to us

Uwajimaya Seattle
Address:
600 5th Avenue South
Seattle, WA 98104
Phone: (206) 624-6248

Store Hours:
Mon. - Sat. 9AM-10PM (PST)
Sunday 9AM-9PM (PST)

Awsome food court article

Once a week, every week I make a pilgrimage to this marvelous land of food.

Samuair Noodle. Ramen-desu

SAMURAI NOODLE

ADDRESS: 606 Fifth Ave. S.
PHONE: 206-624-9321
HOURS: 10 a.m.- 8:30 p.m. Sunday-Wednesday; 10 a.m.-9:30 p.m. Thursday-Saturday

The Samurai Armour Bowl can be ordered with pork (above), chicken or fish broth. Toppings include pork slices, green onion, black mushrooms, flavored egg and roasted seaweed.

Very tasty!

Sushi tastes better when its passing by you at 8 cm per second

Marinepolis Sushi Land USA

Neighborhood: Queen Anne
803 5th Ave N
Seattle, WA 98109

(206) 267-7621
11:00 a.m.-9:00 p.m.
Price: Cheap $

sushilandusa.com
Click for Yelp.com Review
Wikipedia's "Kaiten Sushi" page


I've never failed to have a good time here. The place is always busy so the food is always fresh. I think of this place as a perfect regular hangout spot vs. a more expensive, occasional spot. Totally recommend the house special (super tastey super cheap). You can order anything thats on the menu but not out on the belt at the time. I have yet to see california roll go down the line vs. special order.

Tastey, Fresh, Cheap. Thats why this place rocks!