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December 19, 2015

6 Happy Sights

December 19, 2015

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Man, this week was busy. I wasn’t feeling well for the first half of it which made for a game of catchup by the end. Lots to get done before heading back to the states and 2016 is already shaping up to be packed. But I honestly couldn’t be more excited about that.

My happy sights for the week kick off with this lovely array of sweets my mother-in-law sent our way. I’m planning to enter the new year with quite the sugar high.

Craig fit in one last round of golf in before the year ends.

Craig fit in one last round of golf before the year ends.

I'm becoming quite addicted to these Japanese candies, known as konpeitō.

I’m becoming quite addicted to these Japanese candies, known as konpeitō.

Tokyo Tower just as the sun was beginning to set.

Tokyo Tower just as the sun was beginning to set.

This closet was a high point of apartment hunting.

This closet was a high point of apartment hunting.

Christmas trees everywhere.

Christmas trees everywhere!

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Posted by Petra
Filed Under: 6 Happy Sights Series, More Tagged: candy, Christmas, golf, Tokyo Tower, treats

July 18, 2015

Tokyo Restaurant Roundup: Dessert Spots

July 18, 2015

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I’m a big dessert person. Like a pick-it-out-before-the-meal-starts dessert person. Thankfully, most desserts in Japan are adorably small, which means I can enjoy them without too much guilt — as if I feel that anyway. Everything in moderation, right? That’s why I decided to round up five of my favorite dessert spots here in Tokyo that I do my best not to go to too much.

Henri Charpentier
Various Locations

I had to begin this list with the cheesecake to end all cheesecakes. My husband’s favorite dessert is cheesecake and while I was never against it, it was never my first dessert choice. That is, until I tried the two-layer cheesecake from Henri Charpentier. It’s my go-to hostess and special occasion treat. Covered in a tasty crumble and flecks of gold leaf (<– yup), the delicious finishing touch is a drizzle of sweet honey.

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Gelateria Marghera
2-5-1 1F Azabu-juban, Minato-ku, Tokyo and 1-5-5 Atre Ebisu 3F, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo

You can’t go wrong with gelato. I remember the first time I had really good gelato in Boston’s Little Italy and if given the option between regular ice cream and gelato, I go gelato every time. This Tokyo outpost of gelateria from Milan has all the traditional flavors like pistachio and stracciatella as well as a variety of other desserts you can take to go.

iBeerLeSunPalm

iBeer Le Sun Palm
Shibuya Hikarie 7F, 2-21-1 Shibuya, Shibuya-ku

So, crème brûlée is my all-time favorite dessert. It’s just so fancy and has just the right amount of sweet. Craig and I have a rule we always order the crème brûlée if it’s on the menu when we go out to eat. When we went to iBeer Le Sun Palm, we thought all we would have was beer until we spotted this ice cream-topped version and damn, the mix of the warm burnt sugar and the cool ice cream. The game done changed.

Dalloyau

Dalloyau
Various Locations

Parfaits in Japan are like nothing I’ve ever had before. They combine all sorts of desserts into towers of sweet amazingness and this one from Dalloyau is one of my favorites. My sister and I went there during her visit and gobbled down this macaron-topped delight in no time at all. They’re technically big enough to share but I can say it wouldn’t be too hard to finish it yourself.

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Magnolia Bakery
5-10-1 GYRE B1F, Jingumae Shibuya-ku

OK, I know this place isn’t unique to Tokyo, but I can’t pass up a taste of New York, my favorite city on the entire planet. If there isn’t a line I’m happy to stop in for one of their classic vanilla cupcakes with buttercream frosting. It may be a bit of a tourist trap, but I never regret it.

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Posted by Petra
Filed Under: Food, Tokyo Restaurant Roundup Series Tagged: cheesecake, cupcakes, dessert, gelato, ice cream, Japan, macaron, restaurants, sweets, Tokyo, treats

June 30, 2015

6 Happy Sights

June 30, 2015

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I hope your week is off to a great start. I cannot believe it’s almost July already! Between work projects, traveling and visiting family, this summer is flying by and I know it’s kept me away from this space more than I would like. These sights made me smile this past week (starting with this beautifully illuminated corridor) and I’m looking forward to more adventures and projects coming together so I can share them with you.

Why have one dessert when you can have five?

Why have one dessert when you can have five?

A torii, spotted in ??.

A torii, spotted in Nihonbashi.

One of my favorite Japanese treats, the melon soda float, is now in a CAN. I searched for this for an embarrassing amount of time.

One of my favorite Japanese treats, the melon soda float, is now in a CAN. I searched for this for an embarrassing amount of time.

A special meal of clams and stir-fried veggies after some exciting work news.

A special meal of steamed clams and stir-fried veggies after some exciting work news.

New favorite ice cream flavor. Banana milk!

New favorite ice cream flavor. Banana milk!

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Posted by Petra
Filed Under: 6 Happy Sights Series, More Tagged: celebrations, culture, food, snacks, sweets, travel, treats

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