Ohio Capital: Columbus｜俄州首都：哥倫布

This time we briefly visited Columbus for only a few hours. Hoping to stay here and visit more places and restaurants next time.

這次在Columbus只待了幾個小時，但期待下次來這裡去更多有名景點和餐廳。

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Xi Xia Chinese Cuisine｜西夏

1140 Kenny Centre Mall, Columbus, OH 43220
http://www.xixiacuisine.com/

Ordered lamb noodle soup to my mom and the girls, but the girls ate the entire bowl by themselves! Added beef noodle soup to our order, and the babies finished it too! My mom was left with mostly soup! Dapanji stirred noodle and sour pickled fish noodle are numbing and spicy, very popular picks.

原本點了羊肉麵讓寶寶們和我媽一起吃，沒想到寶寶們把羊肉麵吃光。加點牛肉麵，寶寶也吃光，阿嬤只能喝湯了！大盤雞麵和酸辣魚麵又麻又辣，很多客人都點這幾道。

Tensuke Market

1167 Old Henderson Rd, Columbus, OH 43220
https://tensukemarket.japanmarketplace.com/

All of my favorite Japanese gummies, mochis, and soy sauce are here. I lost track of how many things we bought here.

我愛的日本軟糖、麻糬、醬油，這裡都有賣。至於我們買了多少東西，完全數不清！

Belle's Bread Japanese Bakery and Café

1168 Kenny Centre Mall, Columbus, OH 43220

Come here for our cream puffs review! I regret not buying all of the cream puffs. Good thing Columbus is not far from us, next time we definitely need to buy more.

泡芙評分看這裡！我真後悔沒把全部搜光，好險Columbus離我們不遠，下次我們一定要買多點回來。

Kura Sushi｜藏壽司

8833 Lyra Dr, Columbus, OH 43240
https://kurasushi.com/locations/columbus-oh

The wait time is 300 minutes! You will get a notification on your phone after you check in, and don’t have to wait there. We checked in around lunch time, and got seated for dinner, and finally had Kura sushi! Very similar to Japan, except there’s no hot tea at the table, and you get a toy for every 15 plates you order. (I want the random surprise toys every 5 plates!) Download the Kura sushi app, and you can check in on the app.

竟然等了300分鐘！訂位後手機會收到通知，不需在場等。從午餐等到晚餐，總算吃到藏壽司。大致上和日本一樣，但桌上沒有提供熱茶和吃滿15盤一定會有扭蛋（我要隨機的啦！）下載藏壽司App，能在上面直接訂位。

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Will need to come back to Columbus again to visit Columbus Museum of Art, The Book Loft of German Village, and North Market.

這次沒機會到Columbus Museum of Art、The Book Loft of German Village、和North Market，留著下次去。

2024 January List | 一月清單

Happy New Year! January 2024 has been so busy, UN has been on call almost every single weekend. I’ve also arranged a few play dates for GH. What a fulfilling and satisfying start for the new year. Wishing everyone a 2024 where your dreams come true!

新年快樂！2024一月忙到不行，UN幾乎每週末值班，我也幫GH安排一堆play date，充實又滿足的新年開頭。希望大家2024年能心想事成！

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Carl’s Deli

2836 Observatory Ave # A, Cincinnati, OH 45208
https://www.carlsdeli.com/

Even on a rainy day, there’s still a long line. Takeout only, and the wait can be long according to online reviews. But I only waited for five minutes before I got my order. The worker recommended numbers 18, 21, and 23. We ordered Gorlami, Roast Beef and Havarti on Croissant, and Crab and Artichoke Salad. The sandwich sauces were nicely done, but I think the sandwiches would taste better if they are toasted.

即使大雨天，店裡還是有好幾組人排隊。只限外帶，網上評價說速度非常慢，但我沒有等太久，大概不到五分鐘就拿到我們的食物。店員推薦18、21、23號。我們點了The Gorlami、一號Roast Beef and Harvarti on croissant和crab and artichoke salad（完全沒聽店員話）。三明治的醬配的很好，但如果麵包能烤過，三明治一定會更好吃。

The Baker’s Table

1004 Monmouth St, Newport, KY 41071
https://bakerstablenewport.com/

Their sourdough is to die for! The perfect moisture and softness of the bread, just the first bite made me fall in love with this restaurant. Ending with the olive oil cake could not have been a more ideal way to conclude the night! The Baker’s Table closed down their pizza shop at the end of last year, but turned it into a kitchen workshop, where you can learn how to make sourdough, pizza, and pasta. Every Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday they also sell fresh sourdough there, but you must order online.

這酸麵包驚為天人的好吃啊！完美發酵讓酸麵包口感帶有濕度的蓬鬆感，咀嚼完不會太酸。開始用餐第一口就讓我愛上這餐廳，最後的甜點Olive Oil Cake劃下完美句點。The Baker’s Table去年底剛關掉對面的pizza店，現在改為煮飯課，有教酸麵包作法、pizza、和pasta，但幾乎是一票難求。每週三、五、六能買到酸麵包（需網路預訂），讓上不到課的我也能在家享受被我稱讚到不行的酸麵包。

Sugar ‘n Spice

1203 Sycamore St, Cincinnati, OH 45202
https://www.eatsugarnspice.com/menu-OTR/

A nostalgic and very charming American diner with a colorful interior. After the meal, the waiter brought over a plateful of rubber duckies for the guests to pick one and take home.

美式diner風格設計，裝潢顏色好繽紛，非常有特色。餐後，店員拿了一盤店裡招牌小鴨給客人挑。

Jungle Jim’s

4450 Eastgate S Dr, Cincinnati, OH 45245
http://www.junglejims.com/

What kind of store exactly is this!? You can find everything you can think of. Sorted by countries, you can find all kinds of delicacies here. They also have a huge selection of cheeses and wines. We were here for almost 3 hours and didn’t even get through half of the store. The store is full of surprises, no wonder it’s a tourist spot in Cincinnati. The only downside is that you are guaranteed to walk away with things that were not on your grocery list.

這到底是什麼店！你想的到的食物，這裡絕對有賣！各國特色食物、名產，一定能在這裡找到。除此之外，起司和酒的種類多到我們逛了三小時，還沒逛完整間店。到處都有驚喜，難怪這裡是辛城觀光景點之一。唯一缺點，你會在這買一堆沒在購物清單上的食物（印度豆豆零食和新加坡鹹蛋黃魚皮⋯）！

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2023 December List | 十二月清單

Cincinnati Zoo Festival of Lights

https://cincinnatizoo.org

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！