Look who came to visit last night!
My father-in-law!
Can you see the resemblance?
Ryan’s dad, Greg, arrived in town for the weekend right around 6 p.m. I’ll be in Orlando all day today and Ryan figured it was a good weekend to invite his dad up for some father/son time. I’m glad we all got to spend some time together last night!
Greg arrived hungry, which was perfect because both Ryan and I were ready for dinner. Everyone agreed on sushi and we headed out to Grace Japanese Steakhouse, which has quickly become our favorite spot in Ocala for sushi.
Our meals started with a ginger salad.
Oooh that dressing! It’s a winner.
Then it was time for my main meal. Bring on the sushi and vegetables!
That roll (the Fuji roll?) was topped with scallops and shredded crab (well, “krab”) and was fantastic. I loved all the avocado and Ryan and his dad gave it rave reviews as well.
I also got the Bonsai tree appetizer as part of my entrée because I’ve loved this roll so much in the past.
It’s so crisp and refreshing.
I rounded out my meal with a side of the stir fried vegetables, tossed in teriyaki sauce.
I could eat 10 trays of those veggies.
Grace is within walking distance of Peachwave, so you better believe we walked our butts to the frozen yogurt shop for dessert.
Cheesecake frozen yogurt + Sprinkles + White chocolate-covered pretzels for me!
Time to hit the road for Orlando. See ya in a bit!
Caroline @ After Dinner Dance says
That sounds like a winning froyo combination – yum!
Karli @flighttorun says
What’s your fave froyo topping?!
Katie @ Talk Less, Say More says
Sushi + froyo – I knew from the title this was my kind of meal! 😉
Chelcie @ Chelcie's Food Files says
sushi and fro yo is my ideal meal..i also LOVE chocolate covered pretzels on my fro yo!
Ashley @ My Food N Fitness Diaries says
Can’t beat a sushi and fro yo night – easily two of my favorite foods! 😉
Michelle @ A Healthy Mrs says
All of that food looks delicious — especially the veggies!
Juliet @ The Wife Thing says
Ahh that dressing, I agree its a winner. I need to learn how to make that/buy it!
Katie @ Peace Love & Oats says
Ooooo I used to LOVE that ginger dressing! It usually has soy in it though I’m soy intolerant! Haha might be worth it anyway.
Jolynn @ Lift Pray Love says
Cute outfit! 🙂 I love sushi and those veggies but can’t seem to eat the ginger dressing. blech.
Jenica says
I LOVE sushi and I love the dressing that comes with the salads at most sushi places but I can’t stand how drenched the lettuce always is. But I’ve also never been an order the dressing on the side kind of gal. (first world problems, I guess).
Taylor @ Nuts for Apples says
love that outfit, so cute! also the froyo combo sounds delish!!
Erica @ For the Sake of Cake says
I am waaay overdue for some sushi!
Melanie says
Well, yum! A sushi and froyo night sounds soooo good. I see a date night in my future!
Rachel says
that froyo sounds so good! Sounds like you had a great night 🙂
Michelle says
Jealous of you going to Orlando!!! Would love to go back. You are officially the fro yo queen!
Ally says
Ca-ute outfit!! I wish we had a fro yo place here, sounds super yummy! 🙂
Allison @ Running Through Red Lights says
My husband and I were just talking about what we want to do with the rest of our day. I’m pretty sure we’ll be making a trip to “the big city” to get sushi (or maybe Mexican) and fro-yo! Thanks for the idea!
chelsey @ clean eating chelsey says
Are those shorts from the LOFT? If so, I think I have them!
Christina @ The Beautiful Balance says
I wish I could eat froyo (lactose intolerant and vegan) and find the non-dairy version to be wayyyyy too sweet.
Ellie@Fit for the Soul says
whoa that fuji roll looks so good! Never seen that kind of topper. And I love it when my inlaws come into town! 😀 Glad you guys got that time together.
Joelle (on a pink typewriter) says
Mmmm that fro-yo sounds amazing!!
PS. Not sure if you would know the answer to this, but I’m looking at relocating and FL is in the running.. know of any good communications job boards online for the Orlando area to check out?
Kristen @ notsodomesticated says
I’m so jealous of your sushi! I have been craving it for a couple of weeks now!
Kelly says
chocolate or yogurt covered preztels are my version of crack! SO good!
Sam @ Better With Sprinkles says
sushi and froyo – that’s pretty much the ideal dinner, isn’t it?
Presley (Run Pretty) says
What is in that Bonsai roll? Looks good!
Stephanie @ StephSnacks says
I had sushi last night for dinner, as well! We ordered four rolls and each were out of this world. I think I could eat sushi every day!
Zoe at A Single Magic says
My best friend and I just went to the farmer’s market and on a fro-yo date! Just the best treat. So glad Ryan got in some family time!
Cristina says
Where is that top from?! I must have it 🙂 it’s too cute!
Kat says
Agreed, must know where you got that top!
peanutbutterfingers says
the brand name is tart! 🙂
peanutbutterfingers says
it’s made by tart and i got it through hautelook.com! 🙂
Angela @ Health's Angel says
That froyo combination sounds perfect. Just perfect. Sprinkles make everything better!
Bek @ Crave says
Sounds like a great night- gosh you look tiny in that picture. You have always been very slim but you look even smaller! Maybe it’s in comparison to the big froyo cup hehe!
Christine He says
Does anyone know how to make the ginger dressing for the salad? Does it contain egg?
Annette@FitnessPerks says
YUMMY!!!
Luisa says
Hey Julie, just wann aleave a comment, because I like your blog. your entries are such a good read!!! I found your blog a few weeks ago and was reading now and then and lately I come here more often.
After seeing all the egg-yolk in your meals, I wanted to give it a shot and made myself an egg-chesse sandwich with the egg-yolk half fluid. It was soooooo delicious to dip the bread in it and I instantly got addicted. Thx for that. haha
@pluvk says
Um, yum? Those sushi rolls look so good! I’ve been wanting to try those cucumber rolls… Is there rice? I couldn’t tell! I’m such a sushi freak… I can eat it and looks at pictures of it everyday, so thanks for sharing! 🙂
Eva @ committed2nutrition says
I am so with you on vegetables – anyone who knows me doesn’t understand how I can eat so many, hehe 😉 those sushi rolls look amazing – I love when they are wrapped in cucumber!! hope you had a great weekend!
Ross says
Peacheswave?
Andi says
We live in Ocala and have only to been to Grace once before. When I saw your picture of that fuji roll I knew I had to try it. It did not disappoint!! Oh my goodness, the deliciousness!!! I’m already trying to go back again this week for it. Wow!
Cindy says
Random question…What are some of your staples that you always get when grocery shopping?
Julie @ Peanut Butter Fingers says
heeeere ya go! https://www.pbfingers.com/2010/08/09/healthy-food-staples/
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