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Hotel Tomo — a Japanime hotel in San Francisco
9 JanI had no idea such a place existed. Let alone in a Best Western. But Hotel Tomo is this amazing-looking J-pop and anime-inspired hotel in San Francisco’s Japantown.
It features:
*Each room has its own identity with an anime-style wall painting
*PlayStation 3
* Wii
*bean bag chairs
*6-foot LCD projection screen.
Cork & Fork in Gainesville, Virginia
9 Jan
Cork & Fork in Gainesville, VA
If you’ve never been, I would check it out.
And you’re bored out of your mind and looking for something to do, maybe try attending one of their many events. Like their micro brew beer-tastings on Saturdays from 1-5 p.m. or their wine-tasting up to 10 varieties on Fridays from 5-7 p.m. Best of all, all tastings are totally free.
Babycenter.com makes Booty Calls
10 DecYes kids, booty call are no longer just a booty call. It’s also about telling someone, “hey, I’m fertile. let’s make a baby since I’m ovulating.”
Thanks to the fine folks at Babycenter.com, you can get a text when you’re ovulating, so you don’t forget that well, it’s baby-making time.
Softwear by Microsoft
10 Dec-
- Softwear by Microsoft
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- Softwear by Microsoft
Those kids at CP+B are at it again.
This time they’re launching their own
clothing line featuring MS DOS, Bill Gates’
mug shot, etc.
With the help of Common (a super duper hip
hop artist), they created Softwear by Microsoft.
Unreal! Seriously, check it out.
PS 22 sings Crowded House’s “Don’t Dream It’s Over”
9 DecWhat I love about PS 22 is their passion for music. These videos serve as a reminder as to why music programs need to remain in schools. The arts are just as important as any other subject and bring people together in a way that is important to society.
Kid Drop Zone in Gainesville, Virginia
9 DecWith as many kids that live in Gainesville, Virginia, I have no idea why no one else thought of this sooner. Seriously!
Kid Drop Zone lets you drop your kids off by the hour. So if you want to go on date night, catch up on errands, etc. you can drop the kids off ($7.50/hr). Or if you prefer, you can stay with them ($5/hr) so they can play with other kids. Best of all, it’s in Gainesville. I don’t know anyone who has tried it. But it’s nice to know there’s a place like this nearby. Just wanted to share.
Gainesville, Virginia is no longer BFE
9 DecWhat was once a changing point for stage coaches is now a modern day suburbia. Long gone are the days of farmland and wide open spaces. Today, Gainesville, Virginia is transforming into a place thousands of people actually want to live.
With the influx of new businesses and shopping centers, residents no longer need to drive to Manassas or Fairfax to get stuff. They can stay right in their neck of the woods.
In the near future, Gainesville, Virginia will be getting even more shopping centers, including:
JOHN MARSHALL COMMONS (Between Rt. 55 and Catharpin Road)
This has been approved, so far there are no stores that have been announced.
To see details of John Marshall Commons, click here.
John Marshall Commons in Gainesville, VA
VILLAGE PLACE in GAINESVILLE
This 65-acre town center will be less than a mile from the 29 and 66 interchange.
To see details of Village Place, click here.
GAINESVILLE SQUARE
This will be located on 22, 1 mile west of 66.
To see details of Gainesville Square, click here.
Osaka Japanese Steak & Seafood Restaurant in Gainesville, Virginia
8 DecAt Osaka in Gainesville (near Target and Giant), the filet mignon is so tender, it’s like pillow-soft. The lobster is juicy and cooked to perfection. The chicken is marinated in delicious sauce. The vegetables (zucchini, onions, carrots, and broccoli) are so good in that light orange side sauce. I could drink that dip it’s so good. And the fried rice is terrific. Everything Osaka serves up on their flame-throwing hibachi grills is awesome.
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- Osaka Japanese Steak & Seafood Restaurant
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- Osaka Japanese Restaurant Menu Cover
When you live out in western Prince William County (Gainesville, Haymarket, Bristow), there aren’t too many choices to eat out. Although, new restaurants are popping up every month. I’ve lived in Gainesville, VA for nearly 8 years. Crazy, I know. And Osaka has been there forever. Their hibachi is really good considering the location. Being Asian, I love asian food–especially Japanese. So I’m really glad they’re nearby and excited about the other Asian restaurants now in the Gainesville area (i.e. Pei Wei, Saigon Crepes, Anothai, etc.)
And their sushi, while not the best in the world–we’re not exactly near water–is really good and creative. Osaka created some new sushi based on our geography. Like the Linton Hall roll and Rt. 29. It’s sushi that is lightly deep-fried. It might sound a little unusual, but the combination is excellent. I have also tried their sashimi and it’s good, too. They have even have other unique sushi like lasagna sushi that’s a little strange, but I appreciate their creativity and it’s pretty good.
So if you’re looking for some tasty hibachi food and sushi and you live in Gainesville, Virginia, I’d give it a try. You won’t be disappointed–unless of course when they try to make you catch the shrimp in your mouth and you miss. It’s always fun watching the kids try this.
Here’s the link to Osaka Japanese Restaurant in Gainesville.
Dad pays for 4 college tuitions with aluminum cans
10 NovWith college tuition rising, this isn’t a bad idea. Recycling aluminum can are not only good for the environment, they’re a great way to pay for college.
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A table covered with tattoos?
6 NovWhy not? Why can’t you apply certain designs–like tattoos or embroidering–to furniture? I just stumbled on this furniture maker’s website called Reddish. If you’re looking for a piece of furniture that’s well designed and uber unique, you’ll want to check this out.
Tattoo table bay Reddish
Embroidered table by Reddish
euphoria meets holy crap meets badass 
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