sushi nozomi.

sushi nozomi, gardena.

i’m always looking for fresh, easy, sushi bars nearby home. this recent find was def one to keep on the list.

while the cooked food and bowls etc, were just ok.. the sushi and sashimi were excellent.

after dining at a table, and ordering from the cooked food menu, along with the sushi bar.. i’d recommend dining from the sushi bar only. i tried their “uni and ikura bowl” from the menu, but the uni was not up to my standards.. runny and mushy. sad.

pics of nozomi sushi.  THIS is what i’d go back for.

xx

1757 W Carson St  Torrance, CA 90501 (310) 320-5511

rias de galicia, barcelona.

dinner at rias de galicia. my favorite meal from our last trip.

this fine dining seafood restaurant has fresh seafood, prepared simply, and cooked to perfection.

 

we started with iberic jamon. the REALLY good kind.

served with toasted crackly bread, buttered and smothered with fresh tomato pulp. YUM.

amuse bouche from the chef, bite sized breaded and fried fish.

gillardeau no.1. sweet and creamy.

 

yellowtail tataki.

 

grilled fresh octopus. SO GOOD. the sight char and smokiness from the grill added layers of flavor. amazing texture. i don’t think i’ve ever enjoyed octopus as much as i did with this dish.

seafood soup.

baked fish.. i forget which kind… but it was flaky and light.

pork ribs. crackly skin, amazing glaze, hints of honey and rosemary. omG. seriously… YUM.

paella. a bit on the salty side, but i still enjoyed.

local mini strawberries with cream and ice cream.

if you’re in barcelona, def check out this place. oh, and the service was wonderful.

 

xx j