Shingo S. Ishida

Came here for a Saturday lunch as a party of two as we strolled through Nihon Machi on Sixth avenue. Was pleasantly surprised by good portions of food and good menu prices. We ordered chicken teriyaki, California roll, and a side order of gyoza, all very good. It took about 15 minutes to get seated, and the service was friendly and attentive. Casual, family-friendly vibe and atmosphere all around. Restaurant is open for a few hours at lunch, then closes, then re-opens for dinner. Recommended!

What a neat place to spend a part of your day in Las Vegas! Your own little Venice, complete with gondolas and Italian ice cream shops! There are a bunch of shops, trattorias and services asking the canal and you can easily spend the whole day in here browsing and shopping around. The U2 official shop is in here too, and it's a great supplement to the concert, if you can make it. The ceiling is imaged like what would presumably be the sky in Venice, and it changes its hue as time passes during the day/afternoon/evening. Recommended!

Visited the United States Air Force Academy in early August and was simply awestruck by the history, mission, character and quality of people who first organized the institution, all the graduates over time, and the proud character of the individuals attending the academy. Beautiful campus nestled in the north part of Colorado Springs, with plenty of space and neat, air-themed buildings. The chapel was under renovation/construction when we visited so we could not view it, but there are plenty of images and models around to get an idea of how beautiful and majestic the building is. We don't have any family members in the military, but we greatly appreciated the valuable opportunity to learn about this wonderful institution and the amazing work of the people associated with it. Highly recommended if you're in the area.

Went as a party of three on a Tuesday lunch hour to this nice little restaurant on East Colfax that serves pretty good Mexican fare like street tacos and burritos. Tuesday happened to be Taco Tuesdays, where the usually-$15 street taco platter (three tacos, rice and beans) were only $9. I had the Korean pork belly tacos, the chicken and carnita tacos on a soft corn tortilla. The tacos are not huge like in some other places, but they were very tasty and hit the spot. Parking is on the street (Colfax or nearby streets). Plenty of tables and seats - we didn't have to wait when we visited. Didn't have any alcoholic drinks, but the bar looks like a well-stocked one with lots of variety. Recommended definitely for the food!

Went to this neighborhood pub at the intersection of Pearl and Mississippi on a Friday evening around 5:00. Not too crowded then and found a table for three without any wait. Opened a tab and ordered 3 pounds of wings (BBQ, Buffalo) and Cajun cheese fries with some drinks. Wings are big and saucy. Friendly service and easy going atmosphere. Lots of TVs to watch sports, and more seating, video games, and two pool tables in the rear of the restaurant. Plenty of seats inside and outside. Street parking in a residential neighborhood. Go on a Thursday night for cheap wings (with an alcoholic drink order minimum). Not too bad, will return!