Jay Eats Worldwide

 When your best friend opens a restaurant,  you say  congratulations.   When he opens two restaurants in a short period,  you say  Wow, congratulations! When you know it's going to be really good,  you hop on  a plane and congratulate him in person! Chef / Owner Jeff Osaka of Osaka Ramen  and I have been friends  for a long long time.  I've been looking forward to checking out his latest restaurant opening.  Or should I say two restaurant openings?  Both restaurants located in Denver.  It was good to see him, his family, and a few friends to catch up and have some good eats...  The space at the RiNo location is underground, just like some of the ramen shops in Japan. It's a very cool space with seating options; long table, bar, and smaller tables. See What Jay Eats...  Green Beans chilled green beans, fresh ground sesame seeds,  and...

After posting some of my pictures, I've been asked "what's a night market?"  Night markets are big in Asia, Taipei's Shilin Night Market being the most famous.  They're more like night bazaars which are more casual than the busy markets during the day.  You can expect "street" type food and a chance to sample more of a variety than what we're commonly used to with a "plate" of food from a single vendor. Instead of heading to Asia to sample a pleura of street food at a night market, I have one right in my backyard at Santa Anita Park in Arcadia... 626 Night Market Los Angeles' largest Asian Night Market This year, 626 Night Market was held over 3 weekends in June, July, and August. With over 50,000 people attending over a single weekend, this place offers a chance to sample foods from all over in one setting, including some of our popular gourmet food trucks.  If you've ever been to Santa Anita Park...