Dr. Bashioum’s Friday Photo: A Friend in Tuscany
July 27th, 2012
Tom Oslund sent me this photo last week, while he was traveling in Italy with his son. Tom is founding partner of Oslund and Associates, one of the leading design landscape architects in the country. He is perhaps best known locally for his outstanding design of Target Plaza at the Twins stadium. He most recently was tapped to design the new Peavey Plaza project in downtown Minneapolis, which is in the works now to coincide with the remodel of Orchestra Hall.
Dr. Bashioum’s Friday Photo: Sushi Treat
July 20th, 2012
Once again Lindsay and I managed to snag a table at the sushi bar at the popular Sushi Yuzu in Toluca Lake. This time we had our first opportunity to try a rather local delicacy, Santa Barbara sea urchin roe, otherwise known as uni. It was a very delicate and fresh tasting treat. The chef often embraces a flair for the unusual, rewarding the adventuresome and happy diners.