Category Archive: dessert

UK: Spuntino

Spuntino opened on March 14 and I was there on March 17. Even in London, I was trying to get to restaurants as soon as they opened! One of my British pals had… Continue reading

Minty in the UK: Dinner at Fox & Grapes

I was in the UK for 11 days and after a delayed and long flight, I  made it to my friend’s house in Wimbledon just slightly frazzled, mostly sleep-deprived and very much excited.… Continue reading

Burbank: Porto’s Bakery

I really can’t remember the first time I had Porto’s. It’s been part of  my food language as far back as I can remember. There would always be something from Porto’s at house… Continue reading

Lukshon Now Open

Lukshon opened at the end of January and there have already been massive comparisons to Red Medicine and WP24. Of the three, I liked Lukshon the best but will give a slight edge… Continue reading

Cafe del Rey

I was invited to Cafe del Rey last week to check out new Executive Chef Daniel Roberts’ revamped Mediterranean inspired menu. Chef Roberts has been in the kitchen for about six months at… Continue reading

Las Vegas: Bellagio Buffet

  There’s something inherently gluttonous about Las Vegas. It seems eating at a buffet is a must. The last few trips took me to the buffet at the Wynn but it didn’t seem… Continue reading

Las Vegas: B&B Ristorante

Back in the Summer of 2005, I went to Babbo. It was across the street from our hotel and we had heard it was really good. I remembered thinking at the time I… Continue reading

D.O.C.G. at the Cosmopolitan Las Vegas

After we got to Vegas, the first thing we did after a four hour drive was not to gamble but to seek the nearest cocktail and food. It was around an odd time,… Continue reading

Return to the Wolvesden

The night after my birthday last year, I checked into Wolvesmouth and his supper club, the Wolvesden. It was one of my favorite meals last year and as the days, weeks and months… Continue reading

A+ at A-Frame

I can’t remember the last time I truly enjoyed new restaurant quite as much as A-Frame. I’ve been to a lot of new places lately and usually I end up thinking it’ll be… Continue reading