Ichibon Japanese Seafood and Steakhouse is a part of the hibachi-style Japanese restaurant trend, in which the talented chefs put on a show by cooking your food right in front of you at the table.

In addition to its hibachi meals, Ichibon serves a full sushi menu complete with maki rolls and sashimi options made using only the freshest ingredients. The restaurant features a modern, sleek style that makes it ideal for date night, but its fun atmosphere and the wild antics of its hibachi chefs make it great for families, as well. Ichibon’s menu also includes a variety of Japanese desserts like green tea ice cream, banana tempura and fried ice cream, and there is a full bar with wine, beer, and spirits for of-age guests.

Ichibon is open 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. weekdays and 11 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. on weekends. Sunday hours are from 11:30 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Ichibon
4908 Fairmont Parkway
Pasadena, TX 77505
(281) 991-0486
www.ichibonhouston.com
www.yelp.com/biz/ichibons-pasadena

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Your morning cup of coffee is a beautiful sight for weary eyes—but not when it's spilled down the front of your go-to work shirt. Keep these stain-fighting tips handy so you can meet common household stains with a plan of attack.

To remove coffee and tea stains:
Coffee and tea are categorized as "tannin" stains. These types of stains should be treated with detergent as opposed to soap. If the fabric is washable, you'll want to pre-treat the stain with a stain remover, then toss the garment into the wash with an enzyme detergent on the hottest water temperature permissible for the fabric. If you prefer, you can pre-treat the stain with a solution of one part white vinegar and two parts water, then wash.

To remove wine stains:
Also a tannin stain, wine stains are easier to remove when fresh. First, blot the stain using a lint-free towel to remove as much of the wine as possible. Before the stain can dry and "set" into the fabric, soak the garment in a solution of water and oxygen-based laundry booster. Afterwards, wash the garment in a regular laundry cycle of hot water.

To remove ink stains:
Place a towel underneath the stain, then blot the ink with another lint-free towel that's dampened with rubbing alcohol. The rubbing alcohol will transfer the ink to the towel that's underneath the shirt, so don't use your favorite bath towel for this method!

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Johnny Tamale Cantina has been serving dependable Tex-Mex fare since 1998. With a menu that relies on freshest ingredients, regulars insist there's nothing here that disappoints.

Start your meal with the top-flight “Johnny Rita,” a margarita made with Patron Silver and Monin agave nectar, served in a martini glass. The menu is extensive, listing many Tex-Mex crowd-pleasers. Johnny Tamale’s sizzling fajita platters receive high marks, with tender, seasoned beef or chicken marinated and grilled, then served with peppers, onions, and tortillas. Also very good are the chile rellenos, the tamales, and the popular Mexican beef stew known as carne guisada.

Johnny Tamale Cantina
4647 E. Sam Houston Parkway S.
Pasadena, TX 77505
(281) 487-7482
www.jtcantina.com
www.yelp.com/biz/johnny-tamale-cantina-pasadena

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