Andy M.
Certified Pretend Chef
My recent vacation had some highs and lows. It was a combination of flying to Florida and visiting with SO's son, granddaughter and great granddaughter; taking a 5day/four night cruise around the Bahamas and getting stuck in Florida because of the storms in New England. We were stuck longer than most because we were flying "free" because granddaughter is a flight attendant and non-revenue passengers get a low priority.
Our stay in FL before and after the cruise was mostly at the Hard Rock Resort and Casino in Hollywood, FL. A very nice place with top notch restaurants.
We also visited SO's sister who recently moved to FL and bought a new home. We spent a day helping prepare the new home for moving day.
The cruise was another story. I didn't enjoy it. I know I'm in the minority. It was crowded, noisy and the food was nothing to write home about.
Enough of all that. The real reason for this post is to share with you some great food we had at a Japanese restaurant at the Hard Rock.
Wagyu Beef Tacos – spicy cilantro, soy, shallots, aji amarillo aoili
Tuna with Crispy Rice – Pan-Fried Sushi rice topped with spicy tuna and caviar
Beef Shishito – Tenderloin with ichimi jus
Beef Negima – Ribeye, scallions yakitori
Pork Belly – Berkshire pork with scallions, ginger, miso glaze
Duck Skewer
Hamachi Maki Roll
Ginger Pear Cake – pear cream, almond sorbet, miso butterscotch
Japanese Doughnuts – anko ganache, peanut butter, matcha anglaise
These were all delicious. We ate there twice.
The Tuna with Crispy Rice was one of the best things I have ever eaten anywhere!
Our stay in FL before and after the cruise was mostly at the Hard Rock Resort and Casino in Hollywood, FL. A very nice place with top notch restaurants.
We also visited SO's sister who recently moved to FL and bought a new home. We spent a day helping prepare the new home for moving day.
The cruise was another story. I didn't enjoy it. I know I'm in the minority. It was crowded, noisy and the food was nothing to write home about.
Enough of all that. The real reason for this post is to share with you some great food we had at a Japanese restaurant at the Hard Rock.
Wagyu Beef Tacos – spicy cilantro, soy, shallots, aji amarillo aoili
Tuna with Crispy Rice – Pan-Fried Sushi rice topped with spicy tuna and caviar
Beef Shishito – Tenderloin with ichimi jus
Beef Negima – Ribeye, scallions yakitori
Pork Belly – Berkshire pork with scallions, ginger, miso glaze
Duck Skewer
Hamachi Maki Roll
Ginger Pear Cake – pear cream, almond sorbet, miso butterscotch
Japanese Doughnuts – anko ganache, peanut butter, matcha anglaise
These were all delicious. We ate there twice.
The Tuna with Crispy Rice was one of the best things I have ever eaten anywhere!