STEPH DEROSA: THINKING ABOUT QUALITY >>>

The plan was to pick up a few of these infamous boxed lunches from Pacific Grill and bring them to my husband's work. My plan was foiled when the nice Pacific Grill phone answerer told me they are typically ordered 24 hours in advance. I immediately responded with an Excuse me?! Do you know who I AM!?

Ah, just kidding. I didn't say that. I thanked her politely and told her I'd call back later with an order for tomorrow's lunch. But, alas, I was totally craving that damned Pacific Grill lunch, and I had to curb my taste buds into some other flavor. I quickly realized that TwoKoi Japanese Restaurant was just around the corner, and they had some of the most mighty fine sushi I've ever tasted. So off I went. From sandwiches to sushi¬" in the famous coined words of Tim Gunn, I was going to make it work.

I placed my order for the sashimi bento box, bellied up to the bar, and ordered a beer to down before my meal was ready. Eventually my bladder was singing the sweet requests of a needed bathroom break, so the bathroom is where I went. A few small accents of potted orchids is all this bathroom needs to give you the feel of being at a sushi bar. While on the potty, I thought of TwoKoi's neighbor, Tacoma Art Supply.

And I thought about quality in my life. Check out my thoughts here.