Author Archives: DavidPfitzner

Wine Pairings

I have been talking about wine lately and what I have learned from my hands on experience with the tastings at work. Sometimes we have wine pairings with our food at work to compliment the dishes. However, it is very … Continue reading

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A Small Random Thought

I have had this small random thought developing in my head lately and I am not sure where it will lead to or if it has been researched by many people before me. The thought has to do with people … Continue reading

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Korean Study Abroad Program

I am excited that yesterday I got the approval for studying abroad in Korea. I will be heading to Seoul in August. I will be studying various subjects as well as the language and culture, until January.

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Surprisingly Good Times

I thought that I should write about another event I had the other night at the restaurant. 6 Japanese ladies came in for dinner and when they sat down, I could tell right away that we weren’t going to be … Continue reading

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Sumimasen

Today Shuzo and I were going over the importance and power of using “sumimasen”. I found it interesting that it is used all the time in the restaurant that I work at. I often wonder do the Japanese just naturally … Continue reading

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Rare Treats

Once in awhile at Ruth’s Chris we will get a customer who brings in a lot of their own wine and usually it is top notch. For example there is this one man who always brings in his collection of … Continue reading

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Building Wine Knowledge

Since I have been working at Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse I have developed some knowledge of wine. It has just naturally come along with the job, because I am in an environment that is surrounded by wine. Nightly we are given … Continue reading

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Maui to Kauai

My family is visiting again and right now their on Maui, but they will be heading over to Kauai next week. I am excited to head to Kauai and visit them. The Garden Isle is my favorite island, I always … Continue reading

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Sailing

In between classes yesterday I went sailing. I wish I had brought along a camera, since it was so beautiful out and I saw about 30 dolphins. Everytime I see dolphins in the ocean it makes me so happy, because … Continue reading

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Ryoanji Otera

Looking at the picture Paul had posted brought back special memories to me, when I was in Kyoto as well. I remember the peacefulness I had felt being at a Temple that I believe is called Ryoanji. It was very … Continue reading

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