Ok all you salad lovers here is my tip on how to save time as well make a healthier lunch choice.
I Premake my salads on Sun. & Wed. evenings and they last me all week long. I use those containers you can buy from Wal-Mart "Take-A-Longs by Rubbermaid 3.25 Qrt" they are the perfect size.
Go to the store and buy FRESH ingredients in the produce section (I tried the Bag-o-salads with this once and they lasted all of 20 mins lol)
Baby Spinach (Bag is fine)
Romaine Lettuce
Green Leafy Lettuce
Cucumbers
Carrots (I love matchsticks)
Shredded Cheese (or Feta Cheese)
Sunflower seeds
Dried Cranberries
Bacon Bits (In the pouch by Oscar Myere I think)
Rinse all the lettuce/spinach and let dry
Cut up all the veggies and toss in
Seal and let air out of container
Shake up
Now you are set when lunch, snack or hunger sets in go to the salad and add your fav dressing. When I do this I find I eat much better. I will usually make a sandwich and or have a bowl of soup with it as well.
I would add things like shrimp, BANANA PEPPERS, chicken or avocado to it right before you eat a helping not at the same time as the rest of the other stuff is added.
Till next time....
6/8/10
6/8/10 Grand Opening Special......
I will be running a Grand Opening Special from 6/9/10 to 7/9/10 for "The Organizer"
Organizer This plan
5 Hours
NOW: $125.00
Savings of $25.00 (= 1 hour FREE)
Movers & Shakers plan
10 hours
NOW: $300.00
Savings of $150.00 (=3.5 hours FREE)
If you have any questions or to set up an in home /office consult please contact me or visit my website
http://www.theorganizertexas.com/
Melissa R Wheeler
Organizer This plan
5 Hours
NOW: $125.00
Savings of $25.00 (= 1 hour FREE)
Movers & Shakers plan
10 hours
NOW: $300.00
Savings of $150.00 (=3.5 hours FREE)
If you have any questions or to set up an in home /office consult please contact me or visit my website
http://www.theorganizertexas.com/
Melissa R Wheeler
6/3/10
6/4/10 Tip #3 PRE-Sort your laundry in order to save on time & YOUR sanity...
Ok I think that for most of us we hate doing laundry. I mean it is made up of so many differnt parts...
1. Gather the clothes
2. SORT the clothes
3. Wash the clothes
4. Dry the clothes
5. Sort the clothes again (Sort into pile for each fam. mem...Dad, mom, kids)
6. Put away the clothes
SIX steps to wash a stinkin load of clothes (no pun intended). So today lets get rid of 2 steps! We can work on the rest another day.
If you have side by side washer and dryer THAT are also front load this will be easy. IF you have a good size laundry room this too will also be easy....
1.)
Purchase baskets (one for each color grouping or however much space you have) that are rather large and stand more upright than wide (I bought the ones pictured at Wal-Mart and they are for sale there now!)
2.)
Next make up a tag for each basket (and stick it to the front of the basket) that says (mine say):
SOCKS & UNDIES (whites)
DARKS (Black, Blue, Purple, Red, Pink) ......I wash the last 3 together never had a problem
LIGHT (Gray, Light Blue, Yellow) ........everyday clothes basically
ALL TOWELS
3.)
I also add a Charcoal Box (about 3 bucks at Wal-Mart) in the room between the baskets to help eliminate odors
I write the labels just as shown above bcs like anything else you have to "train" your family how to best help you out.
I use to be of the mind set of "Heck they dont do it how i like it so I will just DO it MYSELF” Well this made for a mad and snappy mom. I (and the family) were tired of that. I am now of the mind set of "Hey they have helped out and that is what matters!"
So with this system each member (except the 4 and 2 year old) help by PUTTING THERE OWN CLOTHES IN THE BASKETS!
This allows for:
1. ALL Clothes in one central location
2. Eliminates orders in the separate bedrooms
3. Teaches each family member how to follow directions
4. Teaches each family member how to chip in
So try this out I hope it helps.
Till Next Time
Why Agonize...Organize!
Melissa
http://www.theorganizertexas.com/
YOU can also find me on Facebook with Tips at "The Organizer"
6/2/10
6/2/10 Tip #2 Create an "Ada Girl or Ada Boy" File.....
What is an "Ada Girl / Ada Boy" Folder? Very simply put it's a file, it can be digital or a hard copy, of all the "Way to go", "Good job", "Thought you should know" e-mails, notes, texts or cards you have received over the years from your friends, family or peers.
Ok I know it may sound crazy but in reality is it really? We all have our down days, moments or second thoughts about choices we have made. Instead of beating ourselves up over it why not look at proof that others around you thing that you are Wonderful or a hard worker or a great friend? Words more specifically written words can be a very comforting thing.
Take a moment and collect all your "Ada Girl / Ada Boy" notes and so on. You will be surprise after going thru them and reading them how great you will feel and you may even have a goofy smile on your face.
Take it one step further.....YOU be that "ADA" for someone else. Thing of a person right now that has touched you in a special way, been there for you or just someone you see doing a great job either at the church, in school or where ever. Let them know how they are doing. With only 3 more days of school teachers would love to get those kinds of notes. Teach your child at an earlier age the art of letter writing!
To this day I love sending unexpected notes of love to my favorite people.
Allllllll the well wishes, prayers and kind words I have received over the last day as a response to starting my company have FOR SURE gone in my "Ada Girl" folder! Thank you all very much!
So can you meet this Challenge?
Till Next time
Why Agonize...Organize!
Melissa
Ok I know it may sound crazy but in reality is it really? We all have our down days, moments or second thoughts about choices we have made. Instead of beating ourselves up over it why not look at proof that others around you thing that you are Wonderful or a hard worker or a great friend? Words more specifically written words can be a very comforting thing.
Take a moment and collect all your "Ada Girl / Ada Boy" notes and so on. You will be surprise after going thru them and reading them how great you will feel and you may even have a goofy smile on your face.
Take it one step further.....YOU be that "ADA" for someone else. Thing of a person right now that has touched you in a special way, been there for you or just someone you see doing a great job either at the church, in school or where ever. Let them know how they are doing. With only 3 more days of school teachers would love to get those kinds of notes. Teach your child at an earlier age the art of letter writing!
To this day I love sending unexpected notes of love to my favorite people.
Allllllll the well wishes, prayers and kind words I have received over the last day as a response to starting my company have FOR SURE gone in my "Ada Girl" folder! Thank you all very much!
So can you meet this Challenge?
Till Next time
Why Agonize...Organize!
Melissa
6/1/10
6/1/10 Tip #1 Are you ORGANIZED if a Hurricane comes your way?
I read a post today from a friend & it talked of how she got her Hurrincane Emergancy Kit ready Thanks Stephanie).
It got me to thinking...Do I have my kit ready? Do any of us? Hey what goes in the kit? How much goes in the kit?
So I found a website I would like to share with each of you. I challenge each of you to take the time to:
1. Read it
2. Forward it to a friend
3. Book Mark it
4. DO IT
What I love about this site is that it is easy to read, as many of you may know I DO NOT LIKE to read so this is a big deal to me.
On the home page you will find a ton of valuable info such as the contact numbers and emails to local media, City of Houston, a hurricane tracking chart and so much more.
Also if you go to the link provided about a third of the way down there is a link called:
"Ready, Prepare, Plan & Stay informed"
Click on it and it will take you to a very infomred and easy to read layout if what you need in your kit.
I will be wokring on my kit over the next week or so.
Here it is again......
http://www.twu.edu/houston/6519.asp
Till Next Time
Why Agonize...Organize
Melissa
It got me to thinking...Do I have my kit ready? Do any of us? Hey what goes in the kit? How much goes in the kit?
So I found a website I would like to share with each of you. I challenge each of you to take the time to:
1. Read it
2. Forward it to a friend
3. Book Mark it
4. DO IT
What I love about this site is that it is easy to read, as many of you may know I DO NOT LIKE to read so this is a big deal to me.
On the home page you will find a ton of valuable info such as the contact numbers and emails to local media, City of Houston, a hurricane tracking chart and so much more.
Also if you go to the link provided about a third of the way down there is a link called:
"Ready, Prepare, Plan & Stay informed"
Click on it and it will take you to a very infomred and easy to read layout if what you need in your kit.
I will be wokring on my kit over the next week or so.
Here it is again......
http://www.twu.edu/houston/6519.asp
Till Next Time
Why Agonize...Organize
Melissa
6/1/10 Today is the BIG day
http://www.theorganizertexas.com/
Today is the day I announced my new business. I am so excited. I already have my first client YEA me. Please take a minute to check out my website........I linked it above so let me see if it works!
Remember: "Why Agonize...Organize"
Today is the day I announced my new business. I am so excited. I already have my first client YEA me. Please take a minute to check out my website........I linked it above so let me see if it works!
Remember: "Why Agonize...Organize"
5/11/10
4/20/10 Store/Shopping Re~Vuu On The Run (Not for me)
NOTE: I realize that everyone's experience in a paarticular situation IS different. I am ONLY sharing MY experience with the manager, Mr. Gerardo Mora at On the Run ~ Pearland. So not hate comments please.
On The Run in Pearland
10009 Broadway Street Suite 101
Pearland, TX 77584
(713)340-0505
Hours: Mon.-Sat. 10:00a to 6:30p, Sun. 12:00noon to 5:00p
OK for a new runner the world of running, whether it be 5k's, 10k's 1/2 or full marathons can be overwhelming to say the least. There is a wealth of information to be had and GIVEN from so many people. It is hard to focus in on one or 2 sources to trust. I am fortunate enough to have 4 friends who are avid runners & have been more than kind enough to answer questions I may have, as well as find a website or 2 that I feel stirs me right.
I have been at this running thing since Aug. 09 (w/ a 2 mon. hideous) that being said I figured that the next logical step was to go and get my foot fitted for a running shoe right? So I was planning a trip next month after this race (4/24/10). Well late last week I got a call from a friend who had a WONDERFUL experience with On the Run in Pearland. Well her excitement was contagious. So the next day bright & early I went to the same place & was hoping for a grand experience.
Well I arrived & it was ....ordinary to say the least it was nice but nothing like what my friend had exp. I was a tad disappointed. I chalked it up to "Hey different people + different sales guy = diff. exp." No biggie.
Well 2 days later I went to D.P for my weekly run. Shoes/ new socks felt fine the first 1.5 miles then it happened I felt a "hot spot" aka starting of a blister in a NEW place. So I finished the walk a little more than 4 miles that day.
My first call was to the store on the way home to let them know about it and to see if I could exchange the shoes. No Answer. Came home and blogged and my "team" told me to return the shoe...I did today and if it was not a horrible and downright embarrassing experience I don’t know what else would have been.
Emailed the manager and he said the blister may not be bcs of the shoe per say but to come in and we will see what we can do.
Got there he was less than welcoming.....Refreshed his memory as to our e-mail. He was firm & adamant in saying "You know that when you run on a blister that it will aggravate it more...if you get new shoes today that doesn’t mean the blister will be gone?" WANTED to say "NO YOU dumb idiot I thought that if i bought some NIKE MEDICATED it would make all my foot aliments disappear" but alas I settled for "Uh huh"
He asked “Well did you know these were a wide? That is probably the problem" Me: No I didn’t ask for a wide I have no idea what they were I just bought what Bryan suggested.
I finally stopped him bcs he just had this tone with me ya know? SO I said "Look I know you have alot of knowledge in this area and obviously people like me who come in from off the street don’t know this..Thus the reason for coming here, paying a little more and putting our trust in your hands. There is so much info out there and to tell you the truth I am a little overwhelmed I just want your help" And I did it I did what any self respecting girl would never do in this situation...I started to cry...WHAT THE HECK? Yes GURL I did. I was not meaning too I was just feeling very lost ans stupid at this point and it just hit me. REGARDLESS this is how the rest of it went:
1. "You know sometimes people get started in this field and they get obsessed with it and have no idea what they are doing. This can lead to injury and blisters. It’s just a blister after all."
2. "Perhaps you are pushing yourself to hard causing you to get blisters"
To which I said "Dude do you see the size I am? Do you REALLY think I am going all Carl Lewis out there Come on really?"
3. "Well maybe bcs of your weight and you running this is causing blisters."
4. "Sometimes it is just best if you stick with the shoes you have...I mean some people say that when you find what works why change it?"
5. " How many miles a week do you run?" (Me: 12-18 mi/wk) "Well you shoe (that I am currently in Nike Torch5) is considered a Neutral shoe and that is basically a lazy man’s shoe and it allows your foot to do whatever it wants no supporting it in any given way...when you are running more and it becomes more serious then maybe think about coming back and getting a shoe"
6. "I've never heard of that shoe anyway (The Nike Torch5) I was wearing"
7. "It's not like there is this Holy Grail of all shoes find what you like"
8. "This isnt an exact science sometimes you just go with what works for you"
Me: "Alrighttty then...Um Can I just get my money back then..You know it was probably more my fault bcs I tried to do this on a week bf I had a run and I just bit off more than I could chew...no harm no fail."
AS he is ringing me out (credit back) he says "You know I once had a girlfriend who no matter WHAT she bought whether it be a bed or a service or shoes or whatever she was never satisfied with it..."
I wanted to say "Thus the reason for her break up with you?" But "Uh Huh" came out instead!
SO that was my deal-io today and I thought that along with everything else I would share it with you!
So Mr. Gerardo Mora at On the Run in Pearland and I did not see eye to eye that is ok but really as manager with more than 30 Years running experience (ran the 300th Annivesary of the Boston Marathon and runs 60 miles a week) I would think that he could have been a little more nicer to say the least. not to mention professional...i mean when was the last time you were compared to a mangers ex-girlfriend as you were returning an item?
So I did just what he suggested i went to another store and bought shoes that felt good for me. After all I am just a lazy man running small time here right? maybe one day when i am serious i will be worthy of his help???
I am outta here...........
On The Run in Pearland
10009 Broadway Street Suite 101
Pearland, TX 77584
(713)340-0505
Hours: Mon.-Sat. 10:00a to 6:30p, Sun. 12:00noon to 5:00p
OK for a new runner the world of running, whether it be 5k's, 10k's 1/2 or full marathons can be overwhelming to say the least. There is a wealth of information to be had and GIVEN from so many people. It is hard to focus in on one or 2 sources to trust. I am fortunate enough to have 4 friends who are avid runners & have been more than kind enough to answer questions I may have, as well as find a website or 2 that I feel stirs me right.
I have been at this running thing since Aug. 09 (w/ a 2 mon. hideous) that being said I figured that the next logical step was to go and get my foot fitted for a running shoe right? So I was planning a trip next month after this race (4/24/10). Well late last week I got a call from a friend who had a WONDERFUL experience with On the Run in Pearland. Well her excitement was contagious. So the next day bright & early I went to the same place & was hoping for a grand experience.
Well I arrived & it was ....ordinary to say the least it was nice but nothing like what my friend had exp. I was a tad disappointed. I chalked it up to "Hey different people + different sales guy = diff. exp." No biggie.
Well 2 days later I went to D.P for my weekly run. Shoes/ new socks felt fine the first 1.5 miles then it happened I felt a "hot spot" aka starting of a blister in a NEW place. So I finished the walk a little more than 4 miles that day.
My first call was to the store on the way home to let them know about it and to see if I could exchange the shoes. No Answer. Came home and blogged and my "team" told me to return the shoe...I did today and if it was not a horrible and downright embarrassing experience I don’t know what else would have been.
Emailed the manager and he said the blister may not be bcs of the shoe per say but to come in and we will see what we can do.
Got there he was less than welcoming.....Refreshed his memory as to our e-mail. He was firm & adamant in saying "You know that when you run on a blister that it will aggravate it more...if you get new shoes today that doesn’t mean the blister will be gone?" WANTED to say "NO YOU dumb idiot I thought that if i bought some NIKE MEDICATED it would make all my foot aliments disappear" but alas I settled for "Uh huh"
He asked “Well did you know these were a wide? That is probably the problem" Me: No I didn’t ask for a wide I have no idea what they were I just bought what Bryan suggested.
I finally stopped him bcs he just had this tone with me ya know? SO I said "Look I know you have alot of knowledge in this area and obviously people like me who come in from off the street don’t know this..Thus the reason for coming here, paying a little more and putting our trust in your hands. There is so much info out there and to tell you the truth I am a little overwhelmed I just want your help" And I did it I did what any self respecting girl would never do in this situation...I started to cry...WHAT THE HECK? Yes GURL I did. I was not meaning too I was just feeling very lost ans stupid at this point and it just hit me. REGARDLESS this is how the rest of it went:
Let me just hit on the "Hot spots" of the rest of the visit between me &Mr. Gerardo Mora .
1. "You know sometimes people get started in this field and they get obsessed with it and have no idea what they are doing. This can lead to injury and blisters. It’s just a blister after all."
2. "Perhaps you are pushing yourself to hard causing you to get blisters"
To which I said "Dude do you see the size I am? Do you REALLY think I am going all Carl Lewis out there Come on really?"
3. "Well maybe bcs of your weight and you running this is causing blisters."
4. "Sometimes it is just best if you stick with the shoes you have...I mean some people say that when you find what works why change it?"
5. " How many miles a week do you run?" (Me: 12-18 mi/wk) "Well you shoe (that I am currently in Nike Torch5) is considered a Neutral shoe and that is basically a lazy man’s shoe and it allows your foot to do whatever it wants no supporting it in any given way...when you are running more and it becomes more serious then maybe think about coming back and getting a shoe"
6. "I've never heard of that shoe anyway (The Nike Torch5) I was wearing"
7. "It's not like there is this Holy Grail of all shoes find what you like"
8. "This isnt an exact science sometimes you just go with what works for you"
Me: "Alrighttty then...Um Can I just get my money back then..You know it was probably more my fault bcs I tried to do this on a week bf I had a run and I just bit off more than I could chew...no harm no fail."
AS he is ringing me out (credit back) he says "You know I once had a girlfriend who no matter WHAT she bought whether it be a bed or a service or shoes or whatever she was never satisfied with it..."
I wanted to say "Thus the reason for her break up with you?" But "Uh Huh" came out instead!
SO that was my deal-io today and I thought that along with everything else I would share it with you!
So Mr. Gerardo Mora at On the Run in Pearland and I did not see eye to eye that is ok but really as manager with more than 30 Years running experience (ran the 300th Annivesary of the Boston Marathon and runs 60 miles a week) I would think that he could have been a little more nicer to say the least. not to mention professional...i mean when was the last time you were compared to a mangers ex-girlfriend as you were returning an item?
So I did just what he suggested i went to another store and bought shoes that felt good for me. After all I am just a lazy man running small time here right? maybe one day when i am serious i will be worthy of his help???
I am outta here...........
3/1/10 Small Business Re~Vuu Created Inspirations
Callin all SERIOUS Jewelry Makers and Bead Junkies.......We have a new place in town!
Created Inspirations
135 E. Mulberry (HWY 35)
Angleton, Texas 77515
PHONE: 979 -849-BEAD (2323)
Owner & Manager
Donna & Mr. Ditges
I heard of this place from My friend Monica. She raved about it for a while so my mom and i decided to stop on in.
We arrived about 30 mins. before closing time and they ended up stay 30 mins passed closing time! We were like kids in a candy store!
As soon as you walk in you are welcomed with gospel music and a slight hint of a pleasing aroma of flowers and everything "nice'. Once you walk in you forget that you are in Angleton or even walking in in in front of a busy Hwy!
From front to back of the store and left to right all you can see are beads beads beads and MORE beads. All different shapes, colors and finishes. Now dont get me wrong i am no expert I amd a complete newbie at all this but it was Overwhelmingly BEAUTIFUL!
The owners Donna and her hubby are so nice and outgoing. We found ourselves trading ideas and such for things from necklaces to metal clay!
They offer classes at thier store on week-ends. If they do not have a class in your area of interest Donna said just talk to her and she will see what she can do.
We signed in in their guest book and she told us she would let us know when her website was up and running.
I had a blast sitting and seperating some beads i purchased for a "project" I am going to do. In this particular bend you could search for beads and they were 10 cents or 25 cents depending on the size.
Donna and some of her own handy work has been featured in "STRINGING Magazine" Who knew we have a famous Jewelry maker righ here among us! I saw the magaine and her necklace featured in it and it was GORGEOUS.
Why go to Harwin when we have Mulberry?
You know how i love to shop local whenever possible lets support or local and new bussinesses. Go take a look at all her beautiful stuff. Pass the word.
1/15/10 Salon Re~Vuu Gingers Salon & Spa
I recently paid a visit to a local salon and had a fab expierence and would like to share it with you. If you are interested read on.......
Thursday1/14/10 @11:00am
Appt: With Shannon Jones
Gingers Salon
700 North Front Street
Angleton, Texas 77515
979-849-0488
When I went in to see Shannon I was in SAD shape and that is being kind. Over a year and a half ago my hair went from a mop to a "Victoria Becken" cut by a lady in Houston who I found thru a friend. All was well until I noticed that once I really got to know my own hair and started feeling more daring I would tell her what to do and she kinda still did her own thing. THIS coupled with the fact it was a 60 MILE trip one way and she charged a SUBSTANTIAL amount I had second thoughts. SO i made an appt w/ Shannon...Shaggy grown own pathetic "Victoria" cut and all!
Walking in was like walking in to Old Hollywood immediately i felt relaxed and at ease. The lines in the place were clean cut and fresh. The elegant touches such as the Chandeliers, softly played feel good music, pop of black finishings and matallic sky blue wall are perfect. i felt like I was in a place that could really take care of my hair. I was greeted by a sweet young receptionist and then lead over to Shannon's chair.
I brought pictures which i never know if Stylist like or not but to each thier own. So we talked a lot about why I was there and what I wanted to see happen to my hair. She listened and even asked questions about what we talked about THAT right there showed me she was aiming to achieve what i wanted.
A'Cuttin she went. She took her time with me and never ,made me feel rushed. In the end she gave me the exact cut I have been wanting for sooooo long. I felt confident, happy, refreshed and FIERCE when I left there that day.
So make an appointment you will not be dissapointed. Ask for Shannon Jones
PROS:
The price (for wash, cut, blow dry and style..Lets say under 45.00 YOU call for ur price)
Atmosphere
Stylists (Ginger and Shannon and Nail Techs Cookie and his wife more on Cookie later)
Parking is plentiful
Variety of services (Nails, hair, Massages and more)
CONS:
Location IF you are not familiar with the Angleton area you may over look it BUT once you go you wont forget. ACROSS FORM CVS
GO AS SOON AS YOU CAN. LET HER KNOW YOU READ THIS RE~VUU...I WOULD JUST BE INTERESTED IN HOW MANY READ IT IS ALL.
RIGHT NOW THEY HAVE A COUPLE OF SPECIALS GOING ON
ONE FOR PEDICURES
Thursday1/14/10 @11:00am
Appt: With Shannon Jones
Gingers Salon
700 North Front Street
Angleton, Texas 77515
979-849-0488
When I went in to see Shannon I was in SAD shape and that is being kind. Over a year and a half ago my hair went from a mop to a "Victoria Becken" cut by a lady in Houston who I found thru a friend. All was well until I noticed that once I really got to know my own hair and started feeling more daring I would tell her what to do and she kinda still did her own thing. THIS coupled with the fact it was a 60 MILE trip one way and she charged a SUBSTANTIAL amount I had second thoughts. SO i made an appt w/ Shannon...Shaggy grown own pathetic "Victoria" cut and all!
Walking in was like walking in to Old Hollywood immediately i felt relaxed and at ease. The lines in the place were clean cut and fresh. The elegant touches such as the Chandeliers, softly played feel good music, pop of black finishings and matallic sky blue wall are perfect. i felt like I was in a place that could really take care of my hair. I was greeted by a sweet young receptionist and then lead over to Shannon's chair.
I brought pictures which i never know if Stylist like or not but to each thier own. So we talked a lot about why I was there and what I wanted to see happen to my hair. She listened and even asked questions about what we talked about THAT right there showed me she was aiming to achieve what i wanted.
A'Cuttin she went. She took her time with me and never ,made me feel rushed. In the end she gave me the exact cut I have been wanting for sooooo long. I felt confident, happy, refreshed and FIERCE when I left there that day.
So make an appointment you will not be dissapointed. Ask for Shannon Jones
PROS:
The price (for wash, cut, blow dry and style..Lets say under 45.00 YOU call for ur price)
Atmosphere
Stylists (Ginger and Shannon and Nail Techs Cookie and his wife more on Cookie later)
Parking is plentiful
Variety of services (Nails, hair, Massages and more)
CONS:
Location IF you are not familiar with the Angleton area you may over look it BUT once you go you wont forget. ACROSS FORM CVS
GO AS SOON AS YOU CAN. LET HER KNOW YOU READ THIS RE~VUU...I WOULD JUST BE INTERESTED IN HOW MANY READ IT IS ALL.
RIGHT NOW THEY HAVE A COUPLE OF SPECIALS GOING ON
ONE FOR PEDICURES
1/11/10 Restaurant Re~Vuu Tokyo Japanese Steakhouse
Tonight I had a girls night out with Mari and one Rani we tried a new local (Lake Jackson hey its still local) restaurant
Tokyo Japanese Steakhouse
602 E. Hwy 332
Lake Jackson, Texas 77566
979-297-9988
Across the street form Buccees.
HOURS: Unknown..not on take out menu or website.
Tokyo is like the "Other" Chinese restaurants in Houson that have chefs prepare the meal infront of you. What I found here are the following:
1.) NICER wait staff ....and it started from the greeters in the entrance to the waitstaff that refilled our drinks.
2.) FRIENDLIER Hostess...She explained the way the set up worked as well as the diff. meals on the menu. She checked on us frequantly without being too pesky.
3.) More room at the Hibachi style area. 8-10 people could be sat per Chef.
4.) Enthusiastic Hibachi Chef's. He was actually taking pride in his "Art" and made the meal a very pleasant experience for all involved. There were adults, toddlers, and teens at our station and he made every one of us laugh.
5.) Portions of food were great. The rice and veggies that most everyone gets with thier orders are fabulous.
The "Other" place pales in compairson. They almost make you feel as if you are bothering then and they HAVE TO cook for you. I think they will have a run for thier money with Tokyo.
Price: It is a little pricey but it is so well worth it. Woulnd't go EVERY night but for sure for date night or for a change up in the norm. Also this prices could reflect the fact that all the food is prepared in front of you and with what seemed to be the freshest ingrediendts.
YOU do have a choice to sit at a regular table or the Hibachi station.
The salad you get before your meal (at teh Hibachi station) is great and has a wonderful dressing BUT they are a bit HEAVY HANDED with it so you may wanna ask for them to go easy on it.
The Atmosphere was awesome. You felt the energy there. There were people and families of all ages. A great place for a date night, celerbration or for the girls!
Parking was fine but with as popular as this place will get they may wanna look into getting more.
So if you are reading this please take a moment to go and try Tokyo Japanese Steakhouse as soos as possible! I think this will be my new place to eat!
Sample Menu:
APPETIZERS
Edamame (Yumm) 2.95
Tokyo Scallops (fried) 6.95
Tempura shirmp 4.95
Yaki Tori (grilled Chicken on skewers) 4.95
Miso Soup 1.99
Combo. Bento 13.95 (choice of 3 items like sushi)
Most come with Soup of the day
House Salad
Vegie Tempura
Steamed or fried rice
Tokyo Japanese Steakhouse
602 E. Hwy 332
Lake Jackson, Texas 77566
979-297-9988
Across the street form Buccees.
HOURS: Unknown..not on take out menu or website.
Tokyo is like the "Other" Chinese restaurants in Houson that have chefs prepare the meal infront of you. What I found here are the following:
1.) NICER wait staff ....and it started from the greeters in the entrance to the waitstaff that refilled our drinks.
2.) FRIENDLIER Hostess...She explained the way the set up worked as well as the diff. meals on the menu. She checked on us frequantly without being too pesky.
3.) More room at the Hibachi style area. 8-10 people could be sat per Chef.
4.) Enthusiastic Hibachi Chef's. He was actually taking pride in his "Art" and made the meal a very pleasant experience for all involved. There were adults, toddlers, and teens at our station and he made every one of us laugh.
5.) Portions of food were great. The rice and veggies that most everyone gets with thier orders are fabulous.
The "Other" place pales in compairson. They almost make you feel as if you are bothering then and they HAVE TO cook for you. I think they will have a run for thier money with Tokyo.
Price: It is a little pricey but it is so well worth it. Woulnd't go EVERY night but for sure for date night or for a change up in the norm. Also this prices could reflect the fact that all the food is prepared in front of you and with what seemed to be the freshest ingrediendts.
YOU do have a choice to sit at a regular table or the Hibachi station.
The salad you get before your meal (at teh Hibachi station) is great and has a wonderful dressing BUT they are a bit HEAVY HANDED with it so you may wanna ask for them to go easy on it.
The Atmosphere was awesome. You felt the energy there. There were people and families of all ages. A great place for a date night, celerbration or for the girls!
Parking was fine but with as popular as this place will get they may wanna look into getting more.
So if you are reading this please take a moment to go and try Tokyo Japanese Steakhouse as soos as possible! I think this will be my new place to eat!
Sample Menu:
APPETIZERS
Edamame (Yumm) 2.95
Tokyo Scallops (fried) 6.95
Tempura shirmp 4.95
Yaki Tori (grilled Chicken on skewers) 4.95
Miso Soup 1.99
Combo. Bento 13.95 (choice of 3 items like sushi)
Most come with Soup of the day
House Salad
Vegie Tempura
Steamed or fried rice
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