I had no plans to write a post about this when I walked through the doors of The Hood Kitchen for lunch several weeks ago. After all, it wasn’t an actual restaurant experience and I thought I would just include it in my e-newsletter and call it a day. However, at the end of the meal, […]
The Kitchen Takeover at Abigale Hermosa Beach
Last week, I attended a fun dinner up in Hermosa Beach where six chefs gathered to prepare a meal, together! The venue was Abigale’s, and the event, Kitchen Takeover, and takeover they did. The restaurant was sold out for the night and I got a peek inside the kitchen where the six chefs had to […]
an exquisite Chef’s Table at the Ritz-Carlton
This year, food enthusiasts can revel in the monthly Chef’s Table Dinner at the Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel. Executive Chef Andres Jimenez selects a seasonal theme each month, and along with chefs from his culinary team, offer a four-course tasting menu showcasing each chef’s creativity on each theme, including RAYA chef Marissa Gerlach who I’m a […]
Cocoa Lounge Opens Tonight
What could possibly be better than having a love affair with food? February has always been a month of indulging your sweetheart with displays of you love. Cute stuffed animals, red roses, a glorious meal somewhere, and chocolates — tons and tons of it! If your significant other is a dessert fiend — no, let […]
>Ludobites 6.0
> Yes I admit it, I’ve never been to a Ludobites before this time. Never ever! It was always tough to get up to LA on a weeknight for a 6pm reservation, but before that can even happen, there is that thing we have to do — make a reservation! I’ve had so many friends […]