Much like a heavily discounted bargain-bin CD, we were tossed around, snapped in various places, and generally encountered multifold worlds of pain in 2009. I, the Ninja, fought countless battles against boundless stupidity and underwent numerous self-administered blood transfusions, while the Shooter barely survived his war with the greatest foe of mankind. Yet we managed to ninja on, eating and writing and photographing in our relentless pursuit of elusive glory. Without further ado, here are the Top Five Missions of 2009 for The Ninja Review:
#5: Gwen’s
The review was average, the food was atrocious, yet my solo assassination mission to Gwen’s is, without a doubt, the most-viewed post of 2009. The Shooter and I have consulted each other about this anomaly on many occasions and concluded that, given the derisive nature of my review, we have done the public a great service by dissuading many a diner from eating at this now-ignominious establishment. We live to serve, and serve we have.
#4: Ton-Ton
While I am loath to revisit the event of my inglorious defeat at the doorstep of Mad Cow, Ton-Ton is the undisputed bastion of The Ninja Review and, by logical extension, deserves a mention in the summary of this year. The Shooter and I seem to inevitably gravitate towards this homely eatery of happy kaarage and comforting ramen whenever we find ourselves in the city, and our love of this hole-in-the-wall shop has not diminished with repeated visitation. We will be back next year, most likely within the first week or two.
#3: Pino’s Pizzeria
Our balmy excursion to Pino’s was the first on which we took a Guest, a choice which sparked a great deal more interest in accompanying me and the Shooter. Since then various others have joined the ranks of Guests and cannon/shuriken fodder, making for exciting nights of fun and gastronomic profit. I thank our first Guest here for his presence at that calming afternoon of hearty fare and many a chuckle.
#2: Wagaya
On this day the Shooter joined me in glorious battle for the first time. We clashed with semi-literate computer screens and small amounts of wasabi, taking down a small feast delivered from Wagaya’s kitchens. A Ninjya Cocktail, some beers and many bites later, we stumbled away from the wreckage with our spirits soaring for the future ahead. New Year’s Eves are about new beginnings as much as ends, and Wagaya was our beginning, the start of a long and slightly-lucrative partnership.
#1: The Best Italian Food in Sydney
That was a good day.
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We also partied, rampaged, and brought the Team to Melbourne. Who knows what will come next year? My clients probably do, but they only inform me of the details when required for a mission. My Shooter and I are certainly looking foward to a year of enjoyable eating and profitable slaying. Survival pending, we shall be back, deadly accurate and more or less sober. I am the Ninja, and I bid you farewell for the year.
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Haha I love that reviewed Gwen’s. I went there when it was Kenny’s and made the same mistake ordering their fried ice cream. I can’t understand why so many people go there! Happy New Year Ninja & Shooter!
Thank you for all your daring assignments of 2009 and may you continue to shoot with deathly accuracy in 2010. Happy new year!
here’s to another year of stabbings, slashings and slayings!
Nice work guys. May the new year bring you wealth by stealth, and perhaps a few bargain CDs along the way.
happy new year! looking forward to more ninja-ing in 2010 =D
Wishing you a very happy new year
Thank you all!
Happy new year TNR! It’s been a pleasure to meet the team ‘unmasked’ – here’s to more tasty missions!
Thanks everybody!!!