http://www.bakersfieldvoice.com/home/Blog/dweaver3/29555 Work on Wednesday was pretty hectic, and I had computer fatigue by the time I left to pick up my son. I then shuttled us off to Plato's Closet, since I'm on the hunt for the perfect pair of shoes for my friend's birthday party on Saturday. After browsing as long as my son would allow (and after finding a great pair of sandals), we moved a few blocks down Ming Avenue to try out Izumo Sushi. Their miso soup was so-so and their edamame seemed a bit over cooked, but it was yummy. We ordered crab, tuna, and freshwater eel sushi. Armand quickly devoured his crab and enjoyed the tuna well enough, however, I couldn't help but be amused by the way he peered at the eel! It was quite delicious and I look forward to eating it again. Armand even tried a bite, but I think trying something so different and new was a bit overwhelming for him. Overall, I'm glad to have tried a new restaurant with my son, and quite glad that we had a decent, healthy, very tasty meal for two that came to only $13. I didn't have to do dishes! My Danish friends Jane and Jan (both sushi enthusiasts) emphatically recommended a place in town called Kato Sushi, which features a sushi happy hour. I'll have to take them up on that soon. Maybe Armand will like their eel &mdash; yearh right! Work on Wednesday was pretty hectic, and I had computer fatigue by the time I left to pick up my son. I then shuttled us off to Plato's Closet, since I'm on the hunt for the perfect pair of shoes for my friend's birthday party on Saturday. After browsing as long as my son would allow (and after finding a great pair of sandals), we moved a few blocks down Ming Avenue to try out Izumo Sushi. Their miso soup was so-so and their edamame seemed a bit over cooked, but it was yummy. We ordered crab, tuna, and freshwater eel sushi. Armand quickly devoured his crab and enjoyed the tuna well enough, however, I couldn't help but be amused by the way he peered at the eel! It was quite delicious and I look forward to eating it again. Armand even tried a bite, but I think trying something so different and new was a bit overwhelming for him. Overall, I'm glad to have tried a new restaurant with my son, and quite glad that we had a decent, healthy, very tasty meal for two that came to only $13. I didn't have to do dishes! My Danish friends Jane and Jan (both sushi enthusiasts) emphatically recommended a place in town called Kato Sushi, which features a sushi happy hour. I'll have to take them up on that soon. Maybe Armand will like their eel &mdash; yearh right! en-us Thu, 03 Jul 2008 14:15:59 PDT <p>Oh my gosh!&nbsp; I just read this blog!&nbsp; The look on his face is priceless!!&nbsp; I think it's great that you are starting him so young on sushi.&nbsp; I know some kids who won't eat even tomatoes, much less cold fish.&nbsp; :)</p> <p>Thanks for sharing... AND about the shoes!&nbsp; I want to see them!&nbsp;</p> <p>P.S.&nbsp; Hmm...he had a belly ache on Thursday.&nbsp; Any connection?&nbsp; haha!</p> http://www.bakersfieldvoice.com/home/Blog/dweaver3/29555/#c_269596 http://www.bakersfieldvoice.com/home/Blog/dweaver3/29555/#c_269596 <p>Oh my gosh!&nbsp; I just read this blog!&nbsp; The look on his face is priceless!!&nbsp; I think it's great that you are starting him so young on sushi.&nbsp; I know some kids who won't eat even tomatoes, much less cold fish.&nbsp; :)</p> <p>Thanks for sharing... AND about the shoes!&nbsp; I want to see them!&nbsp;</p> <p>P.S.&nbsp; Hmm...he had a belly ache on Thursday.&nbsp; Any connection?&nbsp; haha!</p> <p>I couldn't believe I actually caught that look! I'm quite lucky to have a kid willing to try new foods - he like tomatoes and loves onions (a kid after my own heart!). I wondered if there was a sushi-upset-tummy connection, too. There's been a stomach virus going around, and between art camp and Boys and Girls Club, he's exposed to a large population of Bakersfield's youth.I bet it was his turn to get the bug. He spent a couple of days either sleeping or puking, poor guy! I'm crossing my fingers that the bug doesn't come my way!!!</p> <p>P.S. Can't wait to show you the shoes =)</p> http://www.bakersfieldvoice.com/home/Blog/dweaver3/29555/#c_269824 http://www.bakersfieldvoice.com/home/Blog/dweaver3/29555/#c_269824 <p>I couldn't believe I actually caught that look! I'm quite lucky to have a kid willing to try new foods - he like tomatoes and loves onions (a kid after my own heart!). I wondered if there was a sushi-upset-tummy connection, too. There's been a stomach virus going around, and between art camp and Boys and Girls Club, he's exposed to a large population of Bakersfield's youth.I bet it was his turn to get the bug. He spent a couple of days either sleeping or puking, poor guy! I'm crossing my fingers that the bug doesn't come my way!!!</p> <p>P.S. Can't wait to show you the shoes =)</p>