I was invited to preview the Autumn menu at Andrea Ristorante a few weeks ago where not only were we treated to delicious fare, but also, introduced to the restaurant’s new chef, Luigi Fineo, a native of Gioia. We began with cocktails on the terrace before moving into the dining room’s patio area. The sun was […]
a taste of Italy at Bruno’s Trattoria
Brea has been getting some great eateries this year and the latest addition is a lovely Italian place called Bruno’s Trattoria. We were invited for a preview of what the restaurant has to offer and I was delightfully surprised by what we tasted. We started with an Antipasto Platter consisting of Arancini risotto balls filled […]
delightful San Diego eatery Davanti Enoteca
Back in southern California and The Hungry Dogg and I met some friends for dinner in San Diego, Davanti Enoteca in little Italy, a nice restaurant with a lovely back patio for dining al fresco. We arrived with 45 minutes left on happy hour. I was thrilled! The items we were told are the same […]
my week in NYC: I Trulli — homemade Italian at its best
My friend and I spent the afternoon shopping and lost track of time. By 7pm we were starving and she suggested we dine at I Trulli, an Italian restaurant in her neighborhood. Some other friends were to join us later, but for now, the two of us sat on the back patio and enjoyed a […]
a Sunday feast at Lucca Cafe
Last month, a bunch of my friends and I went for Sunday Supper on a scorching afternoon, dining al fresco at Lucca Cafe. Our 11 person group included OC bloggers Priscilla of She’s Cookin, Austin of The Hungry Dogg, photographer extraordinaire Anne Watson (and I thank her for allowing me the use of her gorgeous […]
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