Oak Grill at Fashion Island Hotel has a new Executive Chef. Brittany Valles, has worked with celebrity chef Michael Voltaggio at ink.well before it closed. Since joining the team at Oak Grill, she has launched the Chef Dinner Series, which is available Sundays and Mondays of each month. For the month of October, the 3-course […]
Travel
The Walrus and the Carpenter — Seattle
It is always a challenge when traveling with friends to find a restaurant where the menu is favorable to everyone. On this particular evening, we are excited to venture out to the Ballard area of Seattle for dinner at The Walrus and the Carpenter. Tucked away in the back of a building — you have […]
Burma Superstar remains true to its name
On a recent trip to the Bay Area, we met some friends at Burma Superstar, a restaurant I last visited about 15 years ago. When we arrived at Clement St, there was a line outside, hovering, waiting for a coveted table inside. I put my name on the list, and sipped on complimentary hot tea […]
San Diego
tasty tacos at City Tacos — San Diego
I was in San Diego recently for a radio segment and stopped into City Tacos for a quick bite. These tacos are definitely not traditional, but I honestly don’t care because they’re really good. The Borrego ($4) is a corn tortilla stuffed with tender pulled lamb with wild mushrooms, cotija cheese, tomato, cilantro and fried […]
San Diego’s NONNA warms the soul with Italian comfort foods
Several months ago, I visited Barbusa in San Diego’s Little Italy and experienced a delicious meal there. Recently, I was again in San Diego, this time, we decided to try its sister restaurant, Nonna, also located on India Street just a short walk away. The quintessential image of elderly gentlemen engaging in conversation with one […]
Hundred Proof — San Diego
If you’re visiting San Diego anytime soon, you must make a trip to Hundred Proof, a new casual concept by the same people who brought you TRUST. Last year, I had the opportunity to dine at TRUST, and was completely blown away by my experience. On a recent trip down to San Diego, I visited […]
Long Beach & Los Angeles
EST. Prime Steakhouse — fine dining in SGV
San Gabriel Valley residents now have a steakhouse of their own. EST. Steakhouse, located at the brand new Sheraton hotel on Valley Blvd, is reminiscent of fine dining steakhouses dotted across southern California. The menu offers classics, as well as modern interpretations of dishes to suit a wide variety of palates. I am dining at […]
Northern Cafe satiates cravings quickly
My son found this place on Yelp, and we stopped in for a quick bite before heading to the Getty Museum. Northern Café is located next door to Whole Foods Market in Westwood, and is a fast-casual spot. From the looks of it, the restaurant is doing very well from the hustle and bustle of […]
Sponsored
Popcornopolis Organic Nearly Naked arrives at Costco today
Organic Nearly Naked popcorn by Popcornopolis is now available at Costco stores all across the country, and sells for $5.39 a bag — a steal considering how big the bag is. But wait — from April 19 to May 13, you’ll be able to pick up the same bag for only $3.49. We love popcorn and Popcornopolis […]
cook with ease using Chef’d meal kits
Meal: 20 Cloves Garlic Chicken Cook Time: 45 minute Price: $19.99 (on sale from $24.99) When Chef’d approached me to be one of the very first to try out the new meal kits they’re rolling out at Gelson’s grocery stores, I jumped at the opportunity. While ordering meal kits online is super convenient, it isn’t ideal […]
