Happy New Year!
Much like I've done every year since December 31st, 2005, I started my day with a visit to Nijiya, Marukai, and Mitsuwa.
I think I've noted that compared to those early years, the variety available has gone down significantly. Probably because of preordering and changing of tastes.
This year, Mitsuwa seemed to have the better "stuffs".
They definitely won out in the protein category……
I did enjoy the "instruction signs" Nijiya put out for items like kazunoko….just in case, you know….you get the urge to try it out.
We enjoyed going out for New Year dinner last year. So I made reservations for an early dinner at Et Voila. Man, we got in at 5pm and there were already folks eating! I'd never seen the place this busy this early……
Et Voilà! 
3015 Adams Ave
San Diego, CA 92116
We then decided to walk on down 30th street and had a nightcap at Toronado.
Toronado
4026 30th St
San Diego, CA 92104
Sorry to say I'm not one for top ten lists….when it comes to meals and such I guess I'm always looking to the "next one". I'm often, like I'm doing right now, starting to plan three trips ahead.
I am however, somewhat sentimental. And having lost both an amazing companion and a good friend and contributor to this blog this year has been hard. It's not something you easily turn the page on.
With that in mind, I'm hoping the upcoming year will help to repair out those torn pages pages….the creases will remain for sure, but I'll be able to read them, reflect, and smile at the memories.
As the year comes to a close, everyone here at mmm-yoso would like to thank you for dropping by and extend best wishes for 2017!
Happy New Year Kirk! Thank you for continuing to share your adventures with all of us.
Et Voilà looks delicious as usual though I was surprised to not see any risotto! Wishing you a fantastic 2018
Happy New Year!! Let this coming year be tasty with no losses.
Happy New Year to you, your wife and to Cathy! Looking forward to reading your travel and food posts, always a treat! I appreciate all that you do to share your knowledge.
Happy new year! Sending you lots of warm vibes from Minnesota.
Happy New Year to all at mmm-yoso!
Happy new year! I agree it’s a good time to reflect on the year, hopefully it’s filled with all the good memories of Sammy and Ed.
Thanks Derek….for some reason; this year’s menu was rather meat heavy. We had to ask if there was a pescatarian oferring.
Thanks Alan!
Hope you have a great New Year too, CC!
Happy New Year Jeni! Keep warm!
Happy New Year Sandy!
I do too Jason! Best wishes for a great 2018!
Happy New Year! =)
Happy New Year! Hope 2018 brings more delici-yoso blogging!
Thank you for sharing your adventures! Hoping 2018 will be a delicious one!
Happy new year Kirk and Cathy (& Sammy & Ed from up above) –
I thought the kobe beef pic was $93/lb at first.
Et Voila is on my list to try hopefully this month !
Happy New Year Lynnea! So nice to hear from you. Hope all is well!
Thanks RD!
I hope so too Kat!
Yeah, it’s easy to think that…..though this is really Wagyu, not true Kobe beef. We find the meat offerings at Et Voila to be on the weaker side….but those folks really know how to fry. Go for Happy Hour – you need to side in the bar area. Prices are much more reasonable. Happy New Year Faye!