Michael’s favorites

  • Tebichi Soba

    Photo by Keith Graff, 15 September 2008

    The broth is made from bonito fish, the noodles from buckwheat. Add two humongous pieces of dikon raddish and two ewually humongous tebichi or "Pig's Feet" It's Japan so slurping your noodles is allowed.

  • Big Wheels keep on turning

    Photo by Keith Graff, 15 September 2008

    This is a unique open for business sign. When the wheels are turning, that means the fires are burning and the restaurant is open for business.

  • Order it youur self.

    Photo by Keith Graff, 15 September 2008

    In Japan, many small restaurants allow customers to order their food from a vending machine. Put in your money and out pops a ticket for what you want.

  • Not too shabby for a bunch of junk

    Photo by Keith Graff, 15 September 2008

    Virtually everything that this restaurant is made of is recycled. Fortunately, the food isn't.

  • This is how you do it

    Photo by Keith Graff, 15 September 2008

    Tebichi are quite large. The have to be, they used to support the weight of a pig.

  • Tranquil and Turbulent Morning

    Photo by Keith Graff, 2 July 2008

    A friend and I stopped along this beach to watch the local horse riding club bring the horses down for a little aqua therapy. We got there a little earlier than they did but I couldn't resist this shot of the tranquil sea at this secluded beach.

  • The Agony of De feet

    Photo by Anne Beach, 25 June 2008

  • Southwest Charm

    Photo by Audrey Kanekoa-Madrid, 16 May 2008

    Tohono Chul Garden Center, outside of the tea room. Where you can purchase dozens of different types of cactus and plants.

  • Desert View Tower

    Photo by Audrey Kanekoa-Madrid, 17 May 2008

    The view from the tower is beautiful, and you can see the Colorado River at the bottom of the canyon from it.

  • La Fontaine de Mars

    Photo by Aaron Schwartz, 26 December 2007

    A perfect restaurant tucked away near the Eiffel Tower. 129 rue Saint-Dominique, 75005 Paris