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Rainy Day Outing

Hubby had Friday off so we took a day off of schooling to enjoy a day together. The fact that it was raining like crazy (and continued to all day long) didn't stop us. We were a family on a mission. LOL

First stop was to return some books to a library, then the post office for me to mail out some fat quarters(a swap)  for a quilting list I'm on and DD12 got some library books from the library in that small town (closer to us than the other library.) By this time we were all getting hungry so thought to go get some lunch somewhere.

Well-- anyone who lives in my area KNOWS that every Friday is graduation day at the Navy Base (bootcamp) thus making lunch out on Friday a huge headache-- way too many sailors AND their families out and about, long lines, long waits, etc. This was definitely not something we wanted to deal with.

We had thought we'd go to Sweet Tomato (a favorite) but,yep-- lines. Chili's next door, same thing. So I mentioned trying a Chinese restaurant instead just down the way. So we pulled into there ... lot not too full- good sign! But before going in I had to nurse the baby (4 months old next week!) so she's be happy & content. And by the time that was done... well the parking lot was FULL!!!  Definitely not wanting to deal with that crowd!

Off we went again. By this time we were all rather famished (except the baby, of course!) and really would have eaten anywhere. But unbeknownst to me hubby had a grand plan and surprised us by driving to the next town over and taking us to a Japanese steakhouse. I'd known he had been wanting to go- but didn't think it was "lunchtime material" ... I was wrong.

They offered a simple menu (various entrees in hibachi or teriyaki flavor), not too pricey, and we enjoyed ourselves a lot! It was the first time any of us had experienced such a thing and we can't wait to go back! (Mom, I told you we'll have to go there next time you come to visit!)


This was our chef.
(A group of senior citizens were just being seated around the grill behind him.)


DD12 ordered Chicken Teriyaki, I ordered Sirloin Teriyaki, and hubby had a bit of both in a combo plate. Our meals were accompanied by a small salad for each of us. Baby girl just watched with interest...





Notice the smoking onion in the center. Our chef made "train noises" as
he pushed it around the grill-- assuming it was to entertain the baby. LOL

DD12 waiting patiently for the food to be done cooking.



Hubby chatting with us while we watch the culinary spectacle.

Notice the little dishes at the bottom of the photo.
We each had our own dipping sauces to try out:
Ginger, Yum-Yum, Teriyaki (and hubby had a spicy one as well.)

Ignore the mountain of hair at the back/top of my head and the fact that my bangs are
all askew, AND that I have no makeup on.... like I said, it was a rainy day.
I had thought I would ONLY be popping into post office that day, not
ending up someplace in sitting public getting my photo taken.
Note the sling behind me on my chair-- taken inside just
in case baby girl got restless in her seat. Suffice it to say
the culinary show kept her entertained for the most part, sling was not used.


This was DD12's plate of Chicken Teriyaki



My Sirloin Teriyaki.

No photo for hubby's plate- I was too busy eating my own to remember
to take a photo of his!LOL


Lunch was super tasty! The total check WITH tip was what we would have paid had we gone to Chili's for lunch and just a few dollars more than had we eaten at Sweet Tomato. We all commented that the fare wasn't heavy and didn't leave us overly full. In fact, hubby and I both said we'd have liked MORE vegetables- and will inquire about adding more veggies to our meal next time we go.

Local folks, the restaurant was:

Hanakana Japanese Steakhouse






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