We are meeting a friend for lunch up in Cypress. Since we are not familiar with the neighborhood, we relied upon our friend to choose a spot to eat at. Aroma Italiano Café is nestled between a handful of other little eateries in a non-descript strip mall. I am surprised to see that the restaurant attracts a […]
stellar fare at Irvine’s North Italia
It’s taken me a year to visit a restaurant that is not far from my home. North Italia occupies a spot in the same plaza which houses Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse and Mother’s Market off Michelson Drive. The plaza is very busy making it difficult to find parking on most nights of the week. Luckily, there […]
family values at Buono Pizzeria — Long Beach
It isn’t every day that an owner of the restaurant will take the time to sit and chat with you, but on a recent visit to Buono Pizzeria in Long Beach, I was lucky to chance upon Terri Buono, who was more than eager to share stories about her family — namely her father Nicolaniello […]
Terlato Wine Dinner at Cucina Enoteca
Last year, I attend a wine dinner hosted by Terlato Wines in Los Angeles where vintner John Terlato talks about his family’s various labels and how they are best paired with food. On that occasion, we enjoy the wines with Chinese food at the famed Mr Chow in Beverly Hills. Recently, we are once again […]
Dining with Gaia Group — Hong Kong
A dear friend of mine, Pino Piano, is co-owner of The Gaia Group, which owns a host of restaurants under its umbrella — 13 to be exact! I met Pino decades ago when he arrived in Hong Kong from The Rainbow Room in New York City, to oversee Va Bene, one of my favorite Italian […]
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