Sometimes it’s all in the timing……..

Sandwiches, Sushi and Sashimi

**** Both Tarttoria Firenze and Sushi Yaro have closed

It's kinda late…..so just something quick for tonight. Sometimes, it's all about getting just what you wanted.

I was pretty bushed the other evening, the Missus was working, and I needed to stop by Henry's on Genesee to pick up some stuff. I decided to stop by Trattoria Firenze, first thinking of some pizza, but not wanting anything too heavy, ordered the Italian Sub. Being just $5.75, I really didn't expect much. I ordered, did my shopping, and picked up the sandwich on my way back to the car……

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It was still warm when I made it home. The simple white paper……didn't look like anything much…..

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It was nicely toasted…… I'm not so much into over-stuffed sandwiches, so the slices of salami, pepperoni, cappacola, and ham did nicely by me. The crust was nicely toasted and crusty…. Italian Dressing didn't over-power anything…..

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But there was something a bit more to this…. I opened up the sandwich, and sniffed…. the sandwich had a mild buttery-garlic flavor….. they had used garlic bread spread! It was just what I wanted; nothing really heavy, but something with flavor……

I have a couple of funny observations about the place, but I'll save that for another day…..

Trattoria Firenze
4421 Genesee Ave
San Diego, CA 92117

Here's my tenth million photo of sashimi from Sushi Yaro…….

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When the Missus is working evenings, I'll often just pop by, get some sashimi and gohan (rice), and that'll do it for me……

On this evening, just as I was finishing my sashimi, another plate came out.

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Knowing your Itamae has its benefits. Sam thought he had something special on his hands, and wanted to make sure I had it. These were two huge amaebi….enough for a meal in itself.

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The shell around the head was a bit too thick to eat; but everything else was fair game…..

Especially this:

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02212011 009Both amaebi were full of eggs! Talk about delici-yoso!

Sam told me that every one of these he had on hand were full off eggs, and I was lucky to have come in that evening…. too bad the Missus wasn't here, She would have gone to town.

Sometimes it all works out….. you're in the right place at the right time! I'm sure you've had those moments, right?

15 comments

  4. Mmmmm the samich looks delish, I’m with you I don’t like mega meat samiches, a nice balance of cheese, meat, and veg is my favorite. As for the shrimp, I looooove eggs, but I want them to come from something with feathers that says “puck, puck, puckcuk!” (That was my chicken imitation, in case you missed it.) πŸ™‚

  5. Hi Kat – Yes, sometimes things just work out.
    Hi Leanne – These were huge, and pretty darn good.
    Hi Cliff – I got one to top that….. don’t do Korean BBQ before a big meeting! ;o)
    Hi AZ – Maybe that’s why I like a good Banh Mi! Love that chicken imitation…. ;o)

  8. what a nice and toasty looking sandwich.
    love the crunchy “antenna” on those shrimp. That’s always my favorite part, like shoe string potatoes! =)

  13. Hi Jan – It’s nice to hear from you! It’s been a long time. I did respond to your emails, I hope you got them. Thanks for the link!
    Hi Cliff – I dunno……. I’ve been thinking of bottling the stuff, and using it as cologne. It was kinda funny…..my boss had lunch with us that day, and it was a last minute meeting, with another department.
    Hi Rosa – Those shrimp were huge.

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