Just back from a trip to Tokyo and I had the opportunity to check out the food trucks that set up in front of the International Forum building in Yurakucho.  These trucks are soooo tiny and yet so efficient.  It was fun just watching them do their thing.

Japanese Pho food truck

side view

Japanese Mexican Taco truck

Japanese Hawaiian food truck

Japanese Creperie truck

Yakisoba food truck

After walking by each truck several times, I decided on ebi-mayo-yakisoba. The chef in the truck had several eggs pre-cooked and waiting on a plastic lid, (I know sounds weird, but I had no worries that the food wasn’t fresh!) and once he stir-fried up the shrimp and noodles, he topped the dish with the egg.  It was tasty, fresh, fast and only 600 yen (about $7.00)!

Ebi-mayo yakisoba

lookit how tiny this truck is!

back of yakisoba truck

CAPSULE
this Sunday, May 23rd
Hayes Valley, San Francisco
Ocatvia @ Hayes
outside, all day, 11am-6pm
FREE and open to the public

Featuring 130 Independent designers, selling all sorts of interesting and unique goods.
Women’s wear
Men’s
Kid’s clothes
Baby stuff
Jewelry
Bags
Paper goods
Lifestyle goods
and way too many t-shirts, but all chosen to be madly interesting.

With a special section fashion invitational on Linden St. hosted by Javier (Javi en Rose)

Live acoustic music all day long throughout the entire festival

See you there!

Don’t forget, you’re already getting great savings at the sample sale as all items will be reduced, so an additional 10%  discount is pretty fantastic!

Get more details about this Saturday’s sale here.

Aiko Designs is now listed on the Mission Artists United directory.  With such a large concentration of artists in the Mission District of San Francisco, it’s great that there is a place to find the artists and studios spread throughout the district — check out their map here — it’s a great tool for the upcoming Spring Mission Open Studios later in April. Hope to see you there!

10th Annual Art Explosion Open Studios
APRIL 23-25, 2010
Friday 7-11, Saturday, 12-5, Sunday 12-5

Lots of new sweet and shimmery pieces to see — take a look here.

Please join us for an evening of art and open studios with over 60 artists. Finds gifts for friends, family (and yourself!) of art and jewelry from local Bay Area artists, designers and makers.

We will have plenty of holiday cheer on hand.

Friday, Dec. 11th 7:00-11:00pm

Wine & refreshments provided. Free admission.

Hope to see you there!

Come early to Feria Urbana tomorrow – The first 250 people get a Yelp shopping tote to carry all your purchases home.

Jon’s Street Eats will be setting up shop out front for delicious dinner ’street style.’ Jon will be making some good food.. fish & chips, chili, grilled cheese and more – yum! Get your grub then bring it inside and grab a drink at The New Parish bar.

Shop locally for amazing items – jewelry, artwork, home accessories, fashion accessories, baby items and more. Groove to the beats of local DJs, eat great local food, drink and dance.. what could be better!?

Come support your local art community, bring some friends and have some fun!

FREE ADMISSION

Thursday December 3rd, 6 P.M – 10 P.M.

The New Parish – 579 18th @ San Pablo
Oakland, CA 94612
(510) 444-7474 directions

Aiko Designs is featured in the San Joaquin Magazine Holiday Gift Guide — this issue hit the stands on November 1st!  San Joaquin Magazine is the premiere magazine for the Central Valley of California.

On page 71 you’ll find an Aiko Designs classic piece, the Jade Kyanite Necklace.  This piece is available at Knowlton Gallery, located in Lodi, California as well as through my online store.

Please join Aiko Designs on December 3rd at Feria Urbana for a fun night out of shopping, music, drinks & a bite to eat.  This December, Feria Urbana will be held at the newest premiere live music venue in Oakland — The New Parish.  Hibiscus will be serving up delicious Caribbean Creole cuisine just on the other side of the courtyard.  Hope to see you there!

Feria Urbana @ The New Parish
579 18th Street (at San Pablo)
Oakland, CA

Thursday, December 3rd, 6-10pm

Free Admission!

Aiko Designs is going back to Asia!  I was invited and accepted to participate in the Hong Kong JMA show.  I’m super excited to get back to Asia this year and am thrilled to be included in the International Arena of this large jewelry show.

The HKJMA show is in its 17th year and I will be participating in the “International Arena” which is showcasing smaller, independent jewelry designers from France, India, the US, Canada, Japan, Korea and many other countries.  The event takes place Nov. 26-29th and is open to the public and the trade.

If you happen to be in Hong Kong or know someone there who would be interested, please stop by!  More details here.