Let da Good Fortune Begin

 

Momo Good Fortune Sale

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Goin’ on Now

Momo Mama and Mr. Momo are in Hawai`i and actin’ all local so dis post goin’ be in pidgin: Be one smaht cookie an shop Momo's Good Fortune Sale, ’cuz garans ball-barans you get good discount on already mahked down merchandise, foa real. Just pick da sale stuff you like, den go get one Chinee-kine fortune cookie and like dat you get anoddha 10-30% off. Good fun, no? Bettah hurry in, you no like miss out, eh? Sale goin’ on ’till da last cookie crumbles ...

Light Up the Year of the Dragon

Mozaic Paper’s Lunar New Year Luminaire, $6.50

From the time she won the ‘Color the Bunny’ contest at five years old, my sister knew she was destined for the graphic design world. Now she’s a partner in her own Honolulu-based firm, Mozaic. Between promoting a plethora of the islands most posh resorts, they create exotic paper goods. To welcome the Lunar New Year of the Dragon, her team has designed a laser-cut card that transforms into a lovely luminaire. The Year of the Water Dragon begins Monday, January 23 — share the energy of the dramatic dragon with this glowing greeting. 

[Available at Momo, $6.50 for the card, flameless candle, additional cost]

New Winter Hours

 

New Winter Hours: Starting tomorrow, Momo will be closed for the next three Sundays to give Leland and our little shop a rest. We will re-open Sundays beginning January 29th, 12-5 for the neighborhood Lunar New Year celebration. Happy Year of the Dragon!

Last-Minute Momo

We’re here until 7:30-ish this Thursday (just in case you need us).
We’ll wrap your gifts and make you look good (or at least creative).
We may even serve ‘refreshments’ (if we have enough thirsty shoppers).
No need to wait until then — our regular hours are Mon–Sat, 11–6
Sunday 12–5 (except this Sunday) ... Merry Christmas!

Check off your list with late-breaking gifts for the brother-in-law, to perfect presents for the partner. And if you’re looking for stocking stuffers, hostess thank yous, party favors and more thoughtful-than- expensive options, we have lots of choices. Here are just a few:

 


Hawaii-inspired Makana candles ($10.50) and Ilee local letterpress calendar ($24)

Fingerless wool gloves ($14) or Meg Cohen cashmere (ours, $59, on the Web, $75 — so much for online savings!)

 


Snap watches, colorful kitsch ($20)
 

 


Neck warmers, from Kyoto bunny balls ($39) to shibori-inspired French pucker scarves ($54)

And Pacific pearls ($25) and Panettone ($2.95 at Momo, $3.99 at QFC, we’re less expensive than the big boys)

Selfish Sale Friday, Saturday + Sunday

The holidays will soon be here, time to put aside personal desires and think of giving to others first.

Forget that. This Friday, Saturday and Sunday, score the clothes YOU want during the Selfish Sale at Momo. Tax-free, guilt free. 

Last chance before holiday buying begins — save on clothing $40 and up for men and women. Shop brands like Scott James, Report, 7 Diamonds, Saint James, Pendleton and Nau for men; Cop-Copine, Bench, Sunlight, Deca, Only Hearts, Prairie Underground and Spiewak for women. Get dressed for Thanksgiving dinner, the infamous Office Party, Christmas, Kwanzaa or Hanukkah festivities, and if you think that far ahead, how about New Year’s Eve? Or just a smart time to treat yourself to that Prairie Underground hoodie or Saint James sailor shirt. Some restrictions apply, but not many.

Secret Warehouse Sale Starts Tomorrow

Twice a year, Kyoto Art and Antiques opens its warehouse doors for 11 days only, revealing global treasures collected over the past six months. Anybody who’s anybody can be seen standing in the line that snakes its way into the off-the-radar event starting tomorrow in Georgetown. If you are a lover of all-things Asian, see you at the sale!

Point of Light from Paris

Customer Darla asked us to let her know when the fresh fall colors of Trois Petits Points Paris lockets arrived at Momo. Today the postman swooped in with a hand-addressed box containing the marvelous medallions in surprisingly pop colors, swinging from bright gold 30-inch chains, so here they are. From left: purple, bourgogne, moutarde, peacock bleu, noir, rouille and taupe. The true colors are a bit more subdued, with the purple looking a tinch violet and the rouille (rust) not quite so orange. Altogether it’s another happy statement from artist Emilie. Let us know if we can set one aside for you.

[Trois Petits Point Paris Locket, $98]

Lady Konnyaku Brings Japan Street Style to Momo

The Final Nihonmachi Nites of 2011

Saturday, September 10 from 5:00 - 8:00

Lady Konnyaku Trunk Show at Momo

Meet Malia Peoples, the hapa honey who puts her own spin on Harajuku fashion with a Pacific Northwest twist. She’ll be mingling at Momo, sharing her sustainable style sensibility during our last blast of the season. In keeping with our happy*lucky*life, we’re fortunate to host the busy Lady Konnyaku — clothing designer, artist and teacher/mentor at New York Fashion Academy. 

The rest of the neighborhood will be hopping with activity, too, as Japantown joins forces in creating summer fun. The long-anticipated 519 Art Studios (519artstudios.com) will be opening, featuring a new gallery, Prole Drift. Participate in a painting party at the Cullom Gallery, attend a show at Kobo or get a spontaneous tattoo at Tiger Tiger. Plus discover other eats and treats, all around the block. As the lights go down, the Main Street stage will showcase music and performance art, culminating in the showing of Miyazaki’s Howl’s Moving Castle. For more information, go to www.nihonmachinites.com.

As the unofficial ID concierge, I’d like to share the following tidbits,
noshing being one of Momo’s favorite pastimes:
- Fuji Bakery has delectable French-inspired Japanese pastries
- The Panama Hotel serves up beautifully crafted coffee cocktails
- You can order the full menu at the bar at Maneki (no waiting!)
- Red Lantern is a hidden gem of Chinese/Korean/French fusion
- Despite no sign, fans find Tsukushinbo, loved for its authenticity
- Customize your bento box at Fuji Sushi, great value, many choices
- Kaname’s Happy Hour (5-6:30) is a winner, try a shochu martini

Spam: The Movie

Finally, the movie that’s on everyone’s summer Hot List — Spam-O-Rama. After one month of intensive editing, our media department is ready to release the Hawaii-style food adventure. Slated to show at Sundance and Caan, we’re giving our loyal customers a sneak preview. And as an added treat, we’ve pestered Miko, innovator of the featured fried musubi, into sharing her recipe for a new classic. In her own words, here it is.

Spam-On-A-Stick
Skewer fried Spam onto stick (we used bamboo chopsticks)
Use a sushi bamboo roller and roll it with rice and nori on the outside (make sure the whole thing is secure! It will be kinda heavy)
Heat up oil in a pan (we used canola oil)
Dip your Spam-roll-on-a-stick into tempura batter (ration: 1 egg + 1 cup soda water + 1 cup flour), then into panko breadcrumbs
Put into hot oil and cook until the batter is golden

Oh! Stay so ono! A big thank you to all who joined in the fun. Until next can-o-Spam — aloha!

This Saturday, July 9: Spam-O-Rama

No miss Japantown fun, “Nihonmachi Nites,”
Satahday, July 9 wit Spam-O-Rama at Momo
Okay, so we keep dis to da point:
Momo fun going happen from 6-8 including musubi contest, if you like entah, see da scoop below*
Leland (not our Leland) and friends going play Hawaii kine ukulele
Uddah stuff going be happening around da Japantown ‘hood
Godzilla 2000 movie going staht aroun’ dusk (9:45-ish) in da pakking lot at 5th and Jackson
Foa little moa info, check dis out: nihonmachinites.com, and dis too: seattlechinatownid.com

* Scoop on da Musubi Making Contest:
Momo give you one can Spam if you like. Pick up befoh da contest, or we give you one back dat night. At home, make your best, most ono-licous kine Spam musubi like your granma use to to, or make up your own kine. Bring dem into Momo, make enuf for da judges to try, so come wit at least tree musubi, moa would be okay, too. Be at Momo by 6:00. Yes, we going give prizes including Momo gift certificates, you bet.