#I got to order it very bland so it’s just crab and tempura shrimp in the roll

[blazewatergem]

Got sushi with one of my besties, and I really liked it! Granted, I got it plain as possible lmao, but I’m proud of myself for trying something “new” 😋

Next stop, the mall. Then, DAVE AND BUSTERSSSS

[portstjoe]

so I still had more that I wanted to discuss before christmas vacation took off, but you know how busy I get. Its vacation time, tho. Lets get started. our first stop is in new orleans. After beignets and a trip to the museum, Em and I had brunch at Katies. I was excited until I learned that it was all the brunch menu on sunday and none of their regular poboys. We started with swamp fries, I had a crabcake poboy and Em had lemon ricotta pancakes. The fries were stellar, as expected: thin, crispy fries smothered in cheese and very good pot roast gravy. The plate was huge and I probably could have had the whole thing if we didn't have more food coming. Em only picked at her pancakes, but they were very good, with a sweet, creamy lemon flavor and a touch of curd. My crab cake poboy was average. It was the fries that stole the show, natch. Now we're in Savannah. Leaving it, at this moment, but... you get it. The night we got there was Tequilla's Town. We were all starving and had a huge thing of queso and quac to start, which were both quite good. 5 of us ordered taco plates and swapped them around. I had tuna. It was just okay compared to Torchy's or even Tripple Tails. Em had fish, which were terribly bland. Dad's chicken street tacos were quite good, but Katie's carnitas? The best I've ever had! Oh the pork fat just fills your mouth after one bite! Its unbeatable! I wish I'd gotten those instead. The next day started with Savannah Seafood Shack. Finally, after missing out on it last year, I got my shot. We ordered a fried shrimp cone, a calamari cone, and a crab pie. The crab pie was out of this world, slam full of meat and flavor. The calamari was fantastic, as well as the fried shrimp, but the cones they came in were missable. The cole slaw was good, but there are better vehicles for this kind of thing than a slightly sweet and very crunchy waffle cone. We almost went back on the last day, but ended up at Sapporo japanese instead. We got such a deal: 2 special rolls for $10. Both were fantastic, especially the savannah roll with shrimp tempura and roe. The gyoza and tempura shrimp and vegetables were quite good, too. Of course we had to go back to Flying Monk after we had our seafood shack snack. Everything everyone got was an unfortunate repeat of the year before, except this year mom sprang for the pork belly buns. There were just 2 buns, but they were loaded with enough pork for 5. I made everyone try them and they all agreed that it was spectacular. I'm so glad. I knew they'd all love something like that if they tried it! For breakfast on the second day, I sent Jacob out with a 50 to the bakery dad kept talking a out. He came back with no money, but a little bit of all the shop's baked goods. The baguette was impeccable. King of bread, I'd say. Mom complained that he didn't bring enough butter, but I say it didn't need more than a touch, if any at all. The macarons, berry tart, and parfait were all lovely, as well. The croissant sandwiches were filled with fresh cheese and soft scrambled eggs that, under normal circumstances, I'd call undercooked, but actually worked very well in this. Also unmissable was the baguette sandwich with mozzarella, prosciutto, and pesto. So rustic and good~ On the tourist street is where we ended up for dinner on the second night. It was a little spot called Spankys that served sweet drinks in small buckets. They were apparently famous for their chicken fingers, so me and the boys ordered a plate of 20, buffalo style. We were bummed because they let our food sit for too long while the waitresses stepped on each other's feet, but I think they were exceptional all the same. I'd go back for those strips, and their good ranch. They also had these batter-dipped potato rounds instead of fries, and honestly, I prefer them that way. It was a really sloppy, hit or miss meal in general, but I can't say I was unhappy. Then there was the final night. Katie and mom were really fighting the idea of a fancy spot, but dad ended up picking, so they just had to deal. The place was called Cuoco or something like that. Very cozy, friendly atmosphere you'd expect from an italian place, even the most upscale ones possible. We had calamari and shrimp and a martini to start. The calamari were just fine, but us kids really choked down the martini. Its just so gross! Dad encouraged me to order the lobster special, so I did. It was served with a risotto filled with muscles and a lobster tail crusted with cheese and bread crumbs. The lobster was quite good, a little dry, but not too much. The risotto and muscles were bursting with flavor, though, and went so well with my prosecco. Jacob had a prosciutto and arugula flatbread that was quite good, and dad's bolognese was flawless in it's simplicity. Katie had a delicious gnocchi in a bright, tasty tomato sauce, but my favorite dish on the table was mom's veal picatta. Oh the veal was so buttery and flavorful, doused in a lemon caper sauce! I mopped the sauce up with the very good. read the served! It was a fabulous meal, good enough to rival the christmas eve dinner at Chive we had the year before. I have no regrets about this vacation. I hope I get to go back to the area and do it all again someday.