Ordinarily, Rob and I love to eat at hole-in-the-wall restaurants. Whenever we have an occasion to celebrate, we usually head to one of our faves. This year for Rob's birthday we decided to venture outside our bubble and into the not-so-new Americana at Brand shopping center in Glendale. It's new to us.
For dinner, Rob selected
For dinner, Rob selected


The interiors were modern with a sophisticated sense of humor. Then again, what would you expect from Philip Starke?


The birthday boy relaxes at the sushi bar.

Rob's beer

My delicious cocktail - Katsuya Fresh
An inspirited apéritif of hand crushed English cucumber kissed
w/ vodka, sake & freshly squeezed lime juice

Special Katsuya Roll

Spider Roll

A Katsuya Specialty - Crispy Rice with Spicy Tuna

Hamachi Collar

Spanish Mackerel Sashimi

Hamachi Sashimi
This was only part of what we ordered. Some of the items just didn't photograph well.
Instead of cupcakes, we got

Creampuffs and Eclairs
1 more coherent thought(s):
I keep forgetting to eat before I peep your food photos.
BTW - I owe you Beard Papa treats =)
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