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Yokozuna is the highest rank in professional Japanese sumo wrestling.  Did you know that?  I sure as hell didn’t.  To me, Yokozuna is first and foremost the Polynesian WWF wrestler from back in the 90’s.  But increasingly when I hear the term, my mind turns to one of my favorite beverages, bubble tea, and the […]

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I’ve mentioned it once or twice over the past few weeks, but a Vietnamese eatery called Pho Tam has recently taken over the spot vacated by Chef Express just south of Golden Star on Orchard in Boise.  I have almost no experience with Vietnamese food other than the sandwiches and spring rolls at Baguette Deli (previous […]

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In a run-down strip mall in Boise, at the corner of Orchard and Emerald, there are a few treasures for those who care to look.  Orient Market is one, the best Asian grocery in town, and they expanded several months ago to a larger space at the other end of the strip.  If you haven’t been […]

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Is there anything you love so much that, whenever you experience it, you can’t help but wonder why you don’t indulge your appreciation for it more often?  Baguette Deli is like that for me.  Every time I go there, I end up asking myself why I don’t go all the time.  The service is great, […]