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You all know how much I love hanging out at Minami-Ikebukuro park, and here’s another shot, taken at night, from the perspective of where I always sit. What you see way beyond is Ikebukuro station, which is just 1-2 minutes away. I always grab beers from the convenience store before going, and tonight I was…

Hoppy Makes a Comeback

Aug 17, 2007

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Jean Snow

in Food

Marxy’s latest post on the Clast blog examines the resurgence of Hoppy, a “bubbly beer-like soda […] made ‘alcoholic’ with an injection of Japan’s standby white liquor, shochu.” I have to admit to never having tried a glass of Hoppy, but will try to do before the end of the summer.

This Week at Gridskipper

Aug 11, 2007

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Jean Snow

in Art, Food, Gridskipper

Le Petit Tonneau Gallery Scene You can read all of my Gridskipper posts here (or even subscribe to a feed).

This Week at Gridskipper

Jul 14, 2007

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Jean Snow

in Cafes, Food, Gridskipper

Coffee Saloon Kimoto Antonio Inoki Saka-Bar You can read all of my Gridskipper posts here (or even subscribe to a feed).

Pepsi Ice Cucumber

Jun 21, 2007

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Jean Snow

in Food

Yeah, it’s no joke, Pepsi has actually released an Ice Cucumber drink. It doesn’t taste like cucumber though, the idea was to produce a drink that refreshes in the summer like a cold cucumber would (it’s a common addition to summer dishes, like Chinese cold noodles). But still, I haven’t tasted it yet (and don’t…

Ippudo in NYC

Jun 19, 2007

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Jean Snow

in Food

You know, I haven’t posted anything regarding ramen in years it seems — for those new to the site, it used to be a popular topic for me — so here’s a bit of ramen news for you. Chikaranomoto Company Co, which runs the popular “Ippudo” chain of Hakata ramen restaurants across Japan, plans to…