I am in San Diego for a mini high school reunion and upon its finale, I stay behind an extra day to enjoy lunch in beautiful La Jolla before heading back to Orange County. We are at Duke’s in downtown La Jolla, a Hawaiian-inspired restaurant, which pays homage to Duke Paoa Kahanamoku, an Olympic gold medalist […]
Driftwood Kitchen perfect for out of town guests
Some friends are in town from Canada and I’m on a mission to take them around for memorable experiences. On their last evening, we are at Driftwood Kitchen for an early dinner. I want them to witness one of the most beautiful sunsets in southern California before they go back home. I order some appetizers […]
Sevva — Hong Kong
It is my second day in Hong Kong and it is an eventful one. I’m at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel for the Hong Kong/Macau Michelin 2016 announcements with one of my closest friends Bernice Chan, a food journalist for the South China Morning Post. How ironic that I meet Chef Chris Cosentino of Cockscomb in San […]
Coasterra — San Diego
It is a beautiful Saturday and I am in San Diego’s Harbor Island area’s having lunch with some Dames from Les Dames d’Escoffier from our chapter, as well as the San Diego chapter. We are at Coasterra — the latest addition to the Cohn Restaurant Group empire, which also owns, to name a few, Vintana, […]
Driftwood Kitchen is the whole package
I’m generally not impressed with restaurants offering a stunning a view. I find them relying on the gorgeous setting and slacking when it comes to the menu. Driftwood Kitchen is not one of those places. In fact, it exceeded my expectations when it comes to stellar cuisine. The ocean backdrop is just the icing on the cake. We […]
