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Okonomiyaki Makes Me Happy

September 10, 2012
Posted by Sharon
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Okonomiyaki is a comfortable and magnificent treat—salty, smooth, savory, warm and a culinary cuddle if I’ve ever had one.  When I left New York, I thought I might not ever have the opportunity to feast upon this little Japanese treat again as we were moving so far away from my favorite Geido restaurant in Park Slope (Or are they calling it Way South of Williamsburg now?).

Pittsburgh, the most wonderful thing has happened…Teppanyaki Kyoto has opened on Bryant Street in Highland Park.  They offer a wide selection of fillings (including vegetarian options) for Okonomiyaki and I am delighted to say that they do it “right.”  Now, Okonomiyaki can make you happy too!

This is an intimate restaurant and reservations are highly recommended if you wish for a table.  I suggest sitting at the counter so you can watch your Okonomiyaki being made right before your eyes.  There are all kinds of other little treats—noodles, ginger pork, fried chicken, octopus balls (don’t ask, just eat), seaweed salad, avocado and shrimp and much, much more.  Everything is beautiful in presentation and sure to bring joy to your little mouth. 

Teppanyaki Kyoto
Phone Number: (412) 441-1610

Posted by Sharon Fennimore Rudyk, owner of Yoga Matrika and Matrika Prenatal.  Sweet little yoga and meditation classes to help you maintain your okonomiyaki induced happiness! 

5808 Bryant St
Pittsburgh, PA 15206
Neighborhood: Highland Park

 

NEWS: Sustain Health and Wellness

April 11, 2010
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This is VERY exciting! Our good friend and the creator of the most beautiful handmade notebooks that you see for sale at Yoga Matrika is now offering holistic health counseling services.  Check it out:

http://sustainhealthandwellness.com/about/

Sustain Health and Wellness is run by Emily Levenson, LCSW, HHC.

Emily practices a holistic approach to nutrition, looking at how all areas of a person’s life are connected. Does stress at your job or in your relationship cause you to overeat? Does lack of sleep or low energy prevent you from exercising? As we work together, we look at how all parts of your life affect the whole.

Each person has their own nutritional needs, meaning that one dietary approach will not work for everyone. We look at your age, health, activity level, food sensitivities or allergies, and personal preferences to determine your dietary needs.

When making changes in diet, it is important to look at the other areas of your life. Everything is food; healthy relationships, a fulfilling career, regular physical activity and a spiritual practice are essential forms of nourishment. When these areas are balanced, what you eat becomes secondary.