January 11, 2024

2023 December List | 十二月清單

January 11, 2024/ Brandy C.

Cincinnati Zoo Festival of Lights

This light festival is worth every penny! It attracts quite the crowd. We came here every weekend in December. The cold weather and the colorful lights really bring out the holiday cheers!

這燈會值回票價，但人也特別多。可能是天冷，特別有節日氣氛！12月，我們幾乎每週都報到，就知道我們有多愛。

Truva Turkish Kitchen

http://truvaturkishkitchen.com/

Hard to find restaurants in Cincinnati that both UN and I won’t stop talking about. Truva is one that we both agree that we will go back to again and again. Everything from the atmosphere, to the quality of the foods, to the level of service, simply beyond reproach. Their portions are shareable with friends, but they also have individual sized options.

在辛辛那提能找到我和UN都愛的餐廳不太簡單，但Truva是我們一出餐廳就説下次絕對會在回來用餐。從餐廳用餐氛圍、美味可口的食物、熱情貼心的服務，完全踩不到雷。份量非常適合一群朋友一起分享，個人點餐也有單點選擇。

Carabello Coffee

107 E 9th St, Newport, KY 41071
https://www.carabellocoffee.com/

My friend M organized this winter only coffee tasting activity for us. I was worried that I wouldn’t be able to fall asleep after, but I slept like a baby! Chayne is our barista, he curated the different types of coffee and paired each one with some music and little games. Carabello Coffee has been doing coffee tasting for the past 8 years. No ads, only by word of mouth. Yet they attract coffee connoisseurs from all over the country!

朋友M真的有夠會找活動！冬季限定的咖啡品嚐活動，一開始我有點擔心會不會喝帶多咖啡晚上睡不著，結果晚上睡超好！Chayne是我們的老師，他煮出不同的咖啡，還配合音樂和小遊戲，真的很適合一群朋友一起來。Carabello Coffee已經舉辦這個咖啡品嚐活動八年了，不太打廣告的咖啡店，全是朋友介紹來的，就知道大家有多喜歡。連朋友的表哥在丹佛開咖啡店都特別來這裡品嚐咖啡！

Rusk Kitchen and Bar

https://ruskcincy.com/

The salmon Banh Mi that I ordered was … ordinary! I rarely give out this kind of review, but their sandwiches are no better than homemade! Good thing they have delicious cocktails.

我點的鮭魚越南三明治實在太...普通了！我真的很少這樣評價，但這三明治水準就像我在家隨便準備的感覺！但我點的Love Juice調酒特別又好喝！

Museum of Natural History and Science

https://www.cincymuseum.org/sciencemuseum/

This city never fails to surprise me! The Museum of Natural History and Science has many exhibits. Even its building is full of history! I want to get annual passes for the girls, so much fun here!

每次都被我們這城市驚艷！人文歷史科學館有超多東西可以看，外面建築也是滿滿歷史！過幾個月我一定要幫寶寶們辦年卡，這裡太好玩了！

December 16, 2023

2023 November List | 十一月清單

December 16, 2023/ Brandy C.

Thanksgiving is one of my favorite holidays. No need for superfluous decorations, and no worries about buying gifts. Simply gathering among friends and family to reflect on gratitude. This year’s Thanksgiving we spent it with our dear friends M&L’s family. So grateful that they have looked after our entire family since we moved to Cincinnati.

感恩節是我最愛的節日之一！不需要花俏裝飾品，更不需要絞盡腦汁買禮物，一家人聚一起回顧一整年感謝的事，最愛這種樸實過節的方法。今年感恩節我們在很照顧我們的M&L家過，謝謝他們全家從我們到這裡時就很照顧我們一家人。

Friendsgiving

Never thought our little house can host so many people to celebrate Friendsgiving! What a night! Everyone brought their signature dish, and I smoked a turkey for the first time ever and it was a success!

感恩節前夕，朋友們一起來我們家慶祝！沒想到我們小小的家能擠進這麼多人，真的特別開心。大家帶了拿手菜分享，而我（第一次）準備煙燻烤火雞，超級成功！

Mita’s

https://www.mitas.co/

This restaurant has been on my list since the summer when we moved to Cincinnati, and it did not disappoint! Every dish we ordered came as advertised. This place is perfect for friends gathering or date night!

好吃耶！暑假搬來之前心心念念想來的餐廳，好險沒讓我們失望！每道菜都有達到我們的期待值，絕對適合約會或是朋友聚會來的餐廳。

Cafe Mochiko

http://cafemochiko.com/

If you don’t want to wait in line, come here at 5pm when they open. They offer seasonal ramen, but supply runs out fast. They have quite the fan base, and is definitely the best ramen place in Cincinnati!

不想等的話，5點一開絕對要在門口簽到！店裡時不時會推出季節限定拉麵，但晚到賣光就吃不到。每天生意好到不行，說是辛城最好吃的拉麵店絕對不為過！

Sotto

http://sottocincinnati.com/

Sotto is our favorite restaurant in Cincinnati! After a football game, UN and I came here for early dinner, and we loved every bite! Must order is their donuts for dessert, definitely save room for them!

介紹完我們在這裡最愛吃的拉麵店，Sotto是我們在辛城最愛的餐廳！上次看完美式足球比賽，我和UN一起來這裡！天阿，我倆一直讚不絕口！最後一定要點甜甜圈，超級飽也要點喔！

December 12, 2023

Greater Cincinnati Japanese Restaurants Review | 大辛辛那提日本料理評比

December 12, 2023/ Brandy C.

（中文翻譯請往下滑）

Greater Cincinnati encompasses Northern Kentucky, Southeast Indiana, and Southwest Ohio. Even though the Asian population is scarce here, we would always hear Japanese when we shop at the Costco in Northern Kentucky. After some investigation, I found out that Kentucky has the biggest Toyota plant in the US. At the No. 1 Children’s Hospital in the Nation, there are many Japanese researchers. Which led me to think, there must be some authentic Japanese restaurants! We were stoked when I found three Japanese restaurants near us! (Finally no more avocado and mayo/cream cheese sushis)

Matsuya Japanese Restaurant

7149 Manderlay Dr, Florence, KY 41042

Entering the restaurant transported us back to Okinawa. The daily recommendations are written in Japanese on a white board. I’m happy that I can still read some Japanese! The English and Japanese menu brings back so many great memories. The sushi chef chatted up his customers at the bar, and there’s a tatami dining area. The dishes that we ordered easily won the approval of our babies.

Nagomi Japanese Restaurant

Nagomijapaneserestaurant.com

Smaller portion, don’t ask if we got full. Like the other two Japanese restaurants, they serve hand rolls and sushi rolls.

Mei Japanese Restaurant

http://www.meijapaneserestaurant.com/

This was the one Japanese restaurant I most looked forward to because of all the reviews. But maybe it got hyped up too much. I feel like the quality of the food does not justify the price. But I was still satisfied that I got to eat authentic Japanese cuisine. Btw, the minimum spend to get a private dining area is $100.

大辛辛那提區涵蓋北肯德基州、南印第安納州、俄亥俄州東南邊。雖然這帶亞洲人極度少，但我們常在北肯德基州的Costco聽到日文。於是我開啟偵探模式，發現這裡有Toyota美國中部最大廠。而在全美第一名的兒童醫院裡，有許多日本來的學者在做研究，我就想⋯這裡應該會有正宗日本料理吧！果然不出所料，被我找到三間道地日本料理店，讓我和UN都好開心！（終於不用吃酪梨壽司和奶酪壽司）

Matsuya Japanese Restaurant

7149 Manderlay Dr, Florence, KY 41042

一進去，感覺像回到沖繩。白板上用日文寫著今日特餐，好開心自己還能看懂日文字，菜單上一堆日英文參雜，真的太懷念了。師傅在吧檯邊做壽司邊和客人聊天，餐廳裡還有榻榻米區。這次點這幾道菜，寶寶們超捧場。平時不愛吃肉，今天卻把牛舌吃光（爸媽只能吃牛舌屑屑）。我點的壽司omakase，絕對是大辛辛那提裡最好吃的（三間裡價位最親民）。