A Long Journey

Scent of early summer; Japanese-inspired Gimlet with freshly-squeezed “Tosakonatsu(土佐小夏)” citrus juice. #gimlet #japanesecocktail #ginstagram #authenticbar #kyotobar #kyoto (at Bar K家) https://www.instagram.com/p/ByVK7lCHi7B/?igshid=1i6tqi0pm0r93

A Hendrick’s gin with the unforgettable Joni Mitchell’s refrains in my mind; Just before our love got lost you said, "I am as constant as a northern star." And I said, "Constantly in the darkness, Where's that at? If you want me I'll be in the bar." #hendricksgin #cucumberginandtonic #ginenthusiast #atbertramshotel #jonimitchell #acaseofyou #involuntarymemory (at The Donovan Bar) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bsx1pAynhHl/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1idayhse6x5qd

Sipping “Fat bastard” in a speakeasy-like cave back to dismal Dickensian age, or a gloomy air-raid shelter during WW2? Toast to this chaotic evening. Lol #speakeasy #gordonswinebar #barhopping #insteadofpubcrawl #embankment #london (at Gordon's Wine Bar) https://www.instagram.com/p/BslKszlnmOm/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=nuvz8liqwauv

Must visit this beautiful tasting room in Yorkville when you’re around Mendocino county. Friendly doggies are also waiting for you. #signaturewine #flora #symphony #hybridgrapes #estatevineyard #maplecreekwinery #artevino #tastingroom #winery #maplecreek #yorkvillehighlands #mendocino #winetasting #winelover #californiawine (at Artevino and Maple Creek Winery) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bp0R4BdHY24/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1jk90f5wwnt1b

An autumnal symphony in “yosenabe”(signature hot-pot), a great combination of fresh seafoods, wild duck, and seasonal vegetables in flavorful kelp-based soup. It goes perfectly with “Symphony”, the exquisite white from Northern California. #symphony #muscat #grenachegris #estatevineyard #maplecreekwinery #artevino #tastingroom #winery #maplecreek #yorkvillehighlands #mendocino #winetasting #winelover #californiawine (at 浅井東迎) https://www.instagram.com/p/BpzQ4PIHPaO/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=z76xpp9wd63i

It’s very peaceful afternoon at Maple Creek Winery’s tasting room in Yorkville. #signaturewine #flora #symphony #hybridgrapes #estatevineyard #maplecreekwinery #artevino #tastingroom #winery #maplecreek #yorkvillehighlands #mendocino #winetasting #winelover #californiawine (at Artevino and Maple Creek Winery) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bnn5LushyYP/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=qjlpvxl6l4jg

Tasting precious “Flora” rose; a hybrid of Gewurtztraminer and Semillon. And also excellent Pinot, and Zinfandel. #rose #blushwine #flora #gewurtztraminer #semillon #pinotnoir #estatevineyard #maplecreekwinery #artevino #tastingroom #winery #maplecreek #yorkvillehighlands #mendocino #winetasting #winelover #californiawine (at Maple Creek Winery) https://www.instagram.com/p/BncIklbhqGM/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1s7wq1vgyqrtv

“Tesla, getting tired of waiting?” #estatevineyard #maplecreekwinery #artevino #winery #tastingroom #maplecreek #yorkvillehighlands #mendocino #winetasting #winelover #californiawine (at Maple Creek Winery) https://www.instagram.com/p/BnZBPFIBnUb/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=l4cauenra5ub

Floral, muscat, passion fruit, very charming, and colorful like “Symphony”; an American local hybrid grape of Muscat and Grenache Gris. #symphony #muscat #grenachegris #estatevineyard #maplecreekwinery #artevino #tastingroom #winery #maplecreek #yorkvillehighlands #mendocino #winetasting #winelover #californiawine (at Maple Creek Winery) https://www.instagram.com/p/BnWbWx0hfRj/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=pmf1qll75xfk

Midsummer winery-hopping here in Mendocino. Sipping precious estate Chardonnay of Yorkville highlands, actually not too flavorful with oak barrel and very beautiful. #chardonnay #maplecreekwinery #artevino #tastingroom #winery #maplecreek #andersonvalley #yorkvillehighlands #mendocino #winetasting #winelover #california (at Maple Creek Winery) https://www.instagram.com/p/BnSLDF7Bupn/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1p6uf3jda10nh

A peaceful midsummer afternoon in Santa Monica, with sipping well-chilled SB. #sauvignonblanc #sb #sonomawinecountry #sonoma #winebar #winetasting #winelover #wine #santamonica #losangeles #california (at Sonoma Wine Garden)

Seasonal baby “Ayu” fish beautifully shaped and fried in braids. Bravo, chef. This is his amazing artwork. #tempura #peaceofmind #japanesefood #cooljapan #foodie #diningout #kyoboshi #kyoto (at 京星)

Seasonal baby “Ayu” fish beautifully shaped and fried in braids. Bravo, chef. This is his amazing artwork. #tempura #peaceofmind #japanesefood #cooljapan #foodie #diningout #kyoboshi #kyoto (at 京星)

Inspiration of midsummer. A smiling paper lantern ghost; a kind of “Tsukumogami”(tool monsters). In Japanese old folklore, everything has a spirit inside. #peaceofmind #hyakkiyakou #yokai #kyoto (at Kagizen Yoshifusa)

Flavors of midsummer; a grilled baby “Ayu”, seasonal sweetfish in fresh water from Biwa lake in Shiga prefecture. #peaceofmind #zen #japanesefood #cooljapan #foodie #eatingout #diningout #kyoto (at Kyoto, Japan)

Inspiration of midsummer; beautifully assorted seasonal dishes on a wooden round-fan-shaped plate. #washoku #tea ceremony #japanesefood #cooljapan #foodie #eatingout #diningout #gion #kyoto (at Gion)

#washoku #japanesefood #cooljapan #foodie #eatingout #diningout #kyoto (at Gion)