2011 Los Angeles Luxury Chocolate Salon Recap
I was asked to help judge this year’s Luxury Chocolate Salon a few weeks back. After judging cupcakes and cocktails, I had decided I rather judge cocktails— believing I’m just too darn… Continue reading
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Living in the 80s: St. Estephe Menu at Rivera
30 years ago, John Sedlar owned a ground-breaking restaurant called St. Estephe. It was one of the first “modern Latin cuisine” restaurants. The menu was in French but the food and ingredients… Continue reading
Photographing the New Menu at A-Frame
I was invited a couple of weeks ago to A-Frame for a friends & family lunch. They’re introducing new menu items for both lunch and dinner. Also part of the fun was being… Continue reading
New Small Plates at Fleming’s & Opening Nights Wine Tasting
Every Friday during the month of September, Fleming’s offers a wine tasting of 20 wines for only $25. This tasting includes some food. Last Friday, Fleming’s gave us a sneak peak of their… Continue reading
The Taste: Burgers & Beer
Last Friday’s The Taste opened with Burgers & Beer. I originally wasn’t going to go to this event but the more I read and heard about it, the more interesting it sounded. All… Continue reading
The Poutine Truck at City Sip with Four Brix Wines
Last week I was invited to check out the Poutine Truck at City Sip. The Poutine Truck’s poutines were also paired with Four Brix Wine. Due to some uncommon and unexpected… Continue reading
This Weekend: The Taste September 2-5
I wasn’t too happy with the first LA Times Food & Wine Festival last year. But it appears the organizers have listened and by combining forces with the Taste of Beverly Hills… Continue reading
SF: Ordering the Entire Menu at Benu
One of the best meals I’ve had in San Francisco was at Benu. Headed up by Chef Corey Lee formerly of French Laundry, I had been anticipating this meal for months. We decided… Continue reading
SF: Return to Frances
Ever since I went to Frances a year ago, I’ve been dying to go back. I tried to go in January but couldn’t secure reservations (this was 3 weeks out– and the… Continue reading
SF: Incanto
Although I find it difficult to keep up with all the restaurants in LA much less in other other cities, I’ve had my heart set on eating at Incanto in San Francisco for… Continue reading