Jesse Casman

"Only open until the end of 2013. Husband-wife team, will continue website but closing down main store. If you have interest in Japanese ceramics, run - don't walk - to the store before it closes."

"Right next to Kelly's, the big brew pub. Easy to overlook. Part of the same building, to the west (toward UNM) of all the outdoor seating at Kelly's. Worth looking for."

"The kombu rice balls are good. But at least on this first visit it's crowded and quiet like a morgue. Downer vibe, dude."

"Basically always breezy. Take a windbreaker or a good coat. Totally great spot for checking out Fourth of July fireworks or watching the Blue Angels during Fleet Week."

"The appetizer plate is righteous"

"Easy to add a run at the nearby De Anza College, either around the campus or look for the quarter mile oval if you want to work on speed or don't have your GPS with you. The campus is due west across"