Revisiting Europe: A Professor Nick Show Special with Nick Norris and Kevin Laurino –
VC Social
One man, 20+ years later. Your famous host, Professor Nick Norris, talks with his old friend, Kevin Laurino, about the trip they took in 2003, compared to the one he took with his family last summer in 2025. Topics include:Major differences in traveling to Europe in 2003 vs. 2025, like access to technology, transportation, lodging, etc.Traveling as a young, single man in comparison to as a middle-aged father of four.How the definition of adventure changes as you age.How Europe is different, but still mostly similar, after all of these years.As always, you can find Nick Norris online at:Website – https://www.idmnd.com/VC Social – https://vcsocial.biz/LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/nickjnorris/Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/profnicknorris/And you can find Kevin Laurino online at:LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevinlaurino/
“I’ve worked at many sushi restaurants in Ventura, and have the freshest sushi. That’s why I’ve worked here for 8 years.”
Fresh is the name of the game when it comes to seafood, and Sushi Fresh is a local favorite for just that! Featured beer and kombucha, sushi, bowls, ramen, and so many rolls–rolls for vegans, rolls for those who like their fish cooked, and my kind of rolls… raw and fresh. A few years ago (pre-Covid), I remember looking at the sushi chef with a genuine reactive to the food. He said, “I know, it’s incredible.” I commented on the freshness of the food, and he added, “I’ve worked at many sushi restaurants in Ventura, and we have some of the freshest sushi. That’s why I’ve worked here for 8 years.” I taste the appreciation for the fish in the food.
The environment is very family friendly with private booths lined around the restaurant. They always have two TVs with sports or movies playing. I have watched numerous Lakers games with the chef there, while enjoying a beer and my favorite roll—Cinco de Mayo roll. Its citrus and spicy, and I have yet to taste another roll like it! Trust me, I have tried A LOT of sushi rolls.
My partner and I go at least twice a month, and sit at the bar to talk to the sushi chefs. We like to try new things, and ask them if they want to share something they make that isn’t on the menu. This has allowed us to try fish and combinations we would never try otherwise. Tonight, we tried the albacore carpaccio, and strawberry lemonade boochcraft—SO GOOD and refreshing.
They have been around since I went to high school at Buena, some 14 years ago. My entire family prefers this sushi spot compared to others, and I have to agree based off the customer service, the quality of the sushi, the friendly and prompt waiters, and new specials. If you are in the Buena High School vicinity, stop by any day, and try their Yellowtail Belly sushi. It has so much flavor! The first time I tried it a literally got lost in the bite. Enjoy, and thank me later 😉
