All The Food and Drink That's Fit To Print
An island is just an island is just an island. Until it isn't. And this isn't just any island. Anguilla is a special place. One of those rare spots to visit that leaves you planning your return trip before you've even left. And once you go, you too will understand. This is not just any old … [Continue...]
People have a tendency to picture a small town in similar ways. Where everyone knows each other, the diner is the center of gossip, and not much happens on a daily basis. Well, Los Olivos is in some ways like this. If said small, bucolic town was surrounded by some of the most fertile vineyards … [Continue...]
Hey all!! Just so as you know, this year the Mammoth Food and Wine Fest is bigger and better than ever! Hopefully I will get to see many of you up there this year. If you've never been, Mammoth Lakes, CA is amazingly beautiful in the summer. (some say even nicer than the winter, but that is up … [Continue...]
Santorini, Greece Traveling to a foreign land, especially an island is always an exciting proposition. But your mind usually pictures the tropical islands of the Caribbean or the South Pacific. But an island like Santorini is a whole other ball of wax. Hot, dry and absolutely stunning. A … [Continue...]
Hidden in a strip mall, underneath the prior occupant's pizza sign is some of the most cutting edge, flavor packed, creative dishes happening in Los Angeles at this moment. The creative trio behind it are some of the most well-known chefs in the city. Ludo Lefebvre, Jon Shook and Vinny Dotolo. … [Continue...]
As you've all known, I've been studying with Dionysus, the god of Wine, and it's all not filled with fun. There is some studying and a lot of reading to do. And plenty of blind tastings. Which is what you should try sometime if you have an affinity of enjoying wine. Why not kick it up a … [Continue...]
This is my new favorite sandwich in all of the Los Angeles area. They have only a few, and they are Vietnamese style, and are amazing. Now I have never been to Vietnam. I'm not even sure what all is totally authentic Vietnamese food. There are a few places in our neighborhood that I think … [Continue...]
This year was the third annual Mammoth Lakes Food and Wine Fest. It's a charity for Education and Arts in the Eastern Sierra. And it is a lot of fun at 9000 feet above sea level. If you've never been up to Mammoth Lakes, the summer is just as fun as winter. You can actually climb all the hills … [Continue...]
As many of you may know, I am somewhat of a Burger fanatic; both cooking my own and going out for one. That is why people always ask me which Burgers in Los Angeles I love the most. That is a hard one to pick since I like many. As a matter of fact, I like nearly every Burger. And as much as I … [Continue...]
Ya, this is something that has been a craw under my skin for many, many years. I moved to the 90026, Silver Lake neighborhood in 1994. I had been living in Pittsburgh. Now if you know much about Pennsylvania, it is not a hotbed for any type of food from South of the Border. So, I thought to myself, … [Continue...]
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