Nakanari

Author: Nakanari

  • Chillin Out Ice Cream – Kissimmee, Florida

    Chillin Out Ice Cream – Kissimmee, Florida

    Jody (@jjfoodking) and I are always exploring the Orlando food scene. I’m grateful that Jody is open to trying everything I share with him.

    I mentioned this ice cream shop, which has been around for many years in the Kissimmee area, so we decided to try this place out on a hot, sunny afternoon.

    The exterior of the ice cream shop is shaped like an ice cream cone, very similar to Twistee Treat but you can tell the difference.

    They offered a lot of selections. I went with their FLAVORBURST FLAVOR in TROPICAL ORANGE. Orange is my favorite fruit.

    For the complete menu, check out: http://chillin-out.com/ice_cream.htm

    This little spot is nice and the price wasn’t bad at all. Enjoy!

     

    Address: 1410 E Osceola Pkwy, Kissimmee, FL 34744

    Hours:

    Thursday 10:30AM–11PM
    Friday 10:30AM–12AM
    Saturday 10:30AM–12AM
    Sunday 10:30AM–12AM
    Monday 10:30AM–11PM
    Tuesday 10:30AM–11PM
    Wednesday 10:30AM–11PM
     
    Menu: places.singleplatform.com
    Edited by Larnna Thompson
  • Spiki’s Java Adventure 2014 – Last Day

    Spiki’s Java Adventure 2014 – Last Day

    Time flew by so quickly and my trip is almost over.  I really enjoyed everything in Jakarta and it makes me want to come back again next year for even more new experiences.

    Joshua took me back to Mangga Dua for some quick shopping and breakfast.  This giant flea market has everything you need from food to clothing to electronics.

    My favorite iced tea now.

    One day I will try the BAJAJ Auto Rickshaw but a lot of the locals did not recommend it because it’s unsafe.

     

    We got a chance to check out a local event called Brightspot Market.  Our friend, Kendy, had a booth so we went in and checked it out.

    After that, it was time to meet with Natasha.  She was helping set up an interview for TTC.  Thanks for inviting me to hang out.

    Thanks Natasha, for making me some macarons.

    Finally it’s dinner time.  The place we went to was set up like an open buffet — you pay for what you eat.  They go by the honor system so based on how much you tell them you ate, that’s how much they will charge you for.  Don’t lie because these people will know.

    This kitty cat was just chillin’.

    The time came for me to pack and leave lovely Jakarta.  I would highly recommend that everyone check out this beautiful country with such rich culture and friendly people.  I will definitely be back!

    After 20+ hours of traveling, we landed safely back in the U.S.  Home sweet home.  See you next year, Indonesia!

     

     

     

     

     

    Edited by Larnna Thompson

  • Spiki’s Java Adventure 2014 – Padang Cuisine

    Spiki’s Java Adventure 2014 – Padang Cuisine

    Joshua wanted to surprise me with an Indonesian cuisine I had never seen before.  The Padang cuisine!

    In Indonesia, there are several different cultures and many different types of food from each island so I did a little bit of research on Padang food and found that it comes from the Minangkabau people of West Sumatra.

    It was a struggle to choose which ones to try because there was a huge selection.

    This is the ice kachang which looks similar to the Filipino halo halo.

    Thank you to Joshua for taking me to try this amazing food.  Hopefully, we’ll be back soon for more amazing food.

     

    Edited by Larnna Thompson

  • Spiki’s Java Adventure 2014 – UIC Unisadhuguna Day 2

    Spiki’s Java Adventure 2014 – UIC Unisadhuguna Day 2

    This is my second day at UIC Unisadhuguna.  They had a 3-day event for local artists.

    By the way, this is Josh, one of the funniest guys I’ve ever met in my life.  He’s such a cool dude and made sure I was well taken care of.

     

     

    This is the first time I saw the actual banner for this event.  Thanks UIC Design College!

    This is the Head of Campus for Unisadhuguna’s International Education, Aimee Sukesna.

    I brought some of my work to show all the students who came to this event.  Hopefully, I was able to inspire them.

    UIC invited 4 different high schools with students who are interested in majoring in art.

    Tamish Aswani, Creative Force Director for @Aglxyco, and his partner, Giorgi Krisno, are sharing their experiences with the students.

    We had a small contest to interact with the students.  We asked each of them to build their own brand and present it to us.

    Some of them had some really amazing ideas!

    Here, some of the students who made it to the final round of the competition, presented their ideas which gave them a chance to speak in front of an audience.  This definitely helped build their confidence and experience what it would be like to pitch an idea to a group of people.

    Our final winners!

    And of course, a group photo with all the students.

     

    Thanks UIC Design College staff.  Here, we are doing our best rendition of Tamish’s signature pose.

    We also did some dooddles on the school wall to leave our signature mark as a guest.

     

    Photo Credit: Unisadhuguna

    Website: UniSadhuGuna https://www.unisadhuguna.org/

    Address: Sequis Center Mezzanine Floor, Jl. Jenderal Sudirman Kav. 71, RT.5/RW.3, Senayan, Kebayoran Baru, RT.5/RW.3, Senayan, Kby. Baru, Kota Jakarta Selatan, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta 12190,

    Indonesia Phone #: +62 21 5264332

     

     

    Edited by Larnna Thompson

     

  • La Hacienda de San Angel – Walt Disney World

    La Hacienda de San Angel – Walt Disney World

    This weekend, we planned another Mickey Mouse adventure with my colleagues.

    They wanted to have a new dinner experience and chose to eat at La Hacienda de San Angel, located in Epcot’s Mexico Pavilion.

    I don’t typically eat a lot of Spanish food but I’m always up for trying something new.  

    The outside of the restaurant looks like a Mexican ranch.

    Here, we’re doing some homework before we make our reservation.

    I’ve passed this place so many times before and had never gone in so I was completely surprised by the interior and size of the restaurant.

    The menu was very detailed with different textures.

    We started out with a simple appetizer, the Queso Fundido. This dish was delicious and had melted cheese with chorizo. Personally,  I’m not a huge cheese fan, but I really liked this one a lot, mixed with fresh warm flour tortillas.

    We also had some fresh made nachos that were served with 2 different dipping sauces. The red sauce was a little bit spicy.

    Gisela ordered the Taquiza, which was a taco sampler featuring grilled chicken, grilled steak, and pork Chilorio. It looked so yummy!

    Chazelle ordered the Tacos de Camarones, which was a fried shrimp taco. The quality and size looked really good.

    I wanted to try something new and ordered the Costillas en salsa de Chile. I really enjoyed the braised short ribs. They were so soft and looked like pulled pork. You can make mini tacos with rice, beans, nachos, and flour tortillas. I loved every single bite.

     Overall, it was a good day with good frienss. In my blog, I share a lot about my journey and I feel that the most important parts are enjoying a great meal with friends or exploring something new.

    I guess with food adventures, you have to open up your mind and allow yourself to try something new, otherwise you could miss out on some really delicious food.

    For more information and to make reservations, you can check out the Disney App or the link below:

    https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/dining/epcot/hacienda-de-san-angel/

    Address: 2101 Epcot Resorts Blvd, Orlando, FL 32830

    Phone #: (407) 939-3463

     

    Edited by Larnna Thompson

  • Spiki’s Java Adventure 2014 – UIC Unisadhuguna Day 1

    Spiki’s Java Adventure 2014 – UIC Unisadhuguna Day 1

    Afte a very busy day at Popcon Asia, I was able to talk at an event with a local college, UIC Unisadhuguna.  The school, in collaboration with Popcon Asia, wanted to give students an opportunity to participate in a creative event with a local speaker and share some of their ideas and experiences.

    I was honored to speak with local designer and artist, Untung Wang.  Untung was also a lecturer at UIC, sharing his design experience with clients.

    I was so excited and nervous because it was my first international speaking event, but luckily they gave me a very big welcome.

    There was also a Q&A session.

    Thank you to UIC for preparing a small gathering after the class so we could have some time to network and chat.

    I love meeting new people and hearing their stories.

    I’m truly thankful for Joshua and Grace for allowing me the opportunity to share my knowledge with UIC Unisadhuguna.  This experience was such a memorable time in my life.

     

     

    Edited by Larnna Thompson

  • Maihiro x Kidrobot‏ Full Sail’s Annual Spring Break CE Conference‏‏‎.

    Maihiro x Kidrobot‏ Full Sail’s Annual Spring Break CE Conference‏‏‎.

    Thank you so much to Kidrobot SF and Full Sail University for this amazing opportunity, allowing us to share our brand and supporting local culture and designer toys.

    This is the first time Mai Hiro has been part of a workshop so we were super excited about this event.

    This event gave 30 staff and faculty members the opportunity to create their own custom Kidrobot Munny during a hands-on art workshop. Thank you to everyone who attended.

    Our attendees had one hour to come up with an idea and a concept using the art supplies we provided, such as markers and acrylic paint. Our goal was to have people explore their creative side while being being hands-on.

    I was able to share my 20 inch Ninja Spiki Dunny and production Ninja Spiki Dunny from series 12.

     

    Some of the attendees enjoyed coming up with their own concept and some people asked questions about how they can do it at home.

    I asked everyone to sign my 20 inch Munny so that I can look back at it and remember what an awesome event it was.

    I really enjoyed teaching people about a new art medium.

    Thanks Korena/KidrobotSF for sponsoring this event.

    Photo by: Steve Parker

    For more info, check out: http://www.fullsailblog.com/maihiro-co-founders-lead-kidrobot-art-workshop-for-faculty

     

    Edited by Larnna Thompson

  • Pig Floyds Urban Barbakoa – Orlando, Florida

    Pig Floyds Urban Barbakoa – Orlando, Florida

    I’m huge fan of BBQ so when I heard about this place from many of my friends, I knew I had to check it out.  Plus, I wanted to support the owner,  Thomas Ward, and taste his brand new creation.

    My friend, Larnna, and I went to Pig Floyds Urban Babakoa for lunch one day to see what everyone was talking about.

    One of my beliefs is that the branding of a company is part of the overall experience and one of the reasons why it’s so important.  Being an artist, I really pick up on the environment in addition to the the food.

    Pork Belly Taco

    Oakwood Smoked Brisket, Apple Fennel Slaw, and Grilled Corn On The Cob

    I really enjoyed the flavors a lot and did’t need to add any extra BBQ sauce.  This place is different and fresh, and definitely worth checking out.

    Address: 1326 N Mills Ave, Orlando, FL 32803

    Phone: (407) 203-0866

    Hours: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM

     

     

     

    Edited by: Larnna Thompson

  • POPTALK – September Edition

    POPTALK – September Edition

    A couple years ago, I was able to talk about how much I loved my experience of visiting Indonesia. Special thanks to @nvicl , poptalks, @cnclvco, @kreavi team, and @gracekusnadigoh for allowing me to share my journey.

    Di event poptalk pertama ini, kita mengundang: -Co-Founder dari Maihiro yaitu Nakanari, -Comic Artist Sweta Kartika -Creator Youtube Channel “Kok Bisa” -Owner dari Happy Kingdom Inc. yaitu Sandhi Bovie dan masih banyak lagi.. mau tau gimana keseruannya dan apa yang mereka bagi? yuuk tonton video ini 😀

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