Archive for the ‘Wine’ Category

Friday, February 3, 2012

What are your three favorite dining towns? Topping my list are… Chicago Las Vegas Paris …in order of where I happen to be visiting at the time, and were the next reservation will take us. I recently returned home from Chicago,… Read more

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    Monday, January 2, 2012

    A Trip to Little Saigon The New Year’s Eve Repas du Soir New Year’s Day Fabulous Leftovers Brunch Best friends, great memories, stellar food – that’s how we celebrate the New Year! The old gang is together again, this time we take A Trip To… Read more

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      Sunday, December 18, 2011

      “Croque Madame” What is it that makes one restaurant stand out from the rest? Food:  Where every dish hits the mark. Imaginative, original. Expertly crafted. Executed with finesse. Harmony of color, texture, and taste. Wine:  An interesting… Read more

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        Wednesday, October 5, 2011

        tagliatelle con il primo tartufo bianco @ sirio tagliatelle pasta with fresh shaved first of the season white truffles We’ve been hitting The Las Vegas Culinary Jackpot, big time! A week ago I shared what is now our absolute favorite spot for… Read more

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          Thursday, September 29, 2011

          Asian Risotto Sushi Rice with Rosé & Sautéed Shrimp Flavored with Thai Basil, Shiso, and Yuzu Chiffonade of Shiso Garnish… Read more

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            Tuesday, September 27, 2011

            Bobby Flay’s  MESA GRILL  Las Vegas When the JetBlue flight touches down at McCarran Airport in Las Vegas, many people get that familiar tingly feeling. Excitement, adrenaline, gonna win big this time! But our thrill comes not only from… Read more

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              Wednesday, August 24, 2011

              It’s about the heat. With temperatures between 750° and 800°F a wood-fired pizza oven delivers an exceptional pizza that simply cannot be matched by a regular oven. High heat creates flavors and textures that cannot be duplicated when pizza is… Read more

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                Saturday, August 20, 2011

                We LoVe LA & Wolfgang Puck Roll down the window, put down the top Crank up the Beach Boys, baby Don’t let the music stop We’re gonna ride it till we just can’t ride it no more From the South Bay to the Valley From the West Side to… Read more

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                  Sunday, July 10, 2011

                  Originally they were the least-expensive wines bought in bulk and poured by-the-glass at a hefty profit margin in restaurants. Many house wines nowadays reflect pride of the chef, sommelier, or restaurateur and a commitment to quality. These wines… Read more

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                    Tuesday, May 17, 2011

                    Discovering Calabria – A Rustic Southern Italian Dinner Party Inspired this past weekend, by the recent gift of a new Calabrese cookbook, my friends and I prepared an authentic Southern Italian feast. The setting was beautifully simple, complete… Read more

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                      Tuesday, May 10, 2011

                      Galbi 갈비 Grilled Flanken-Style Beef Short Ribs in a Korean Marinade Lettuce, Perilla, Pickled Cucumber, Scallion, Ssamjang, Sesame Seed Garnish The magic of Galbi 갈비 is in the marinade. Asian pear tenderizes the meat and adds a hint… Read more

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                        Thursday, May 5, 2011

                        What is hip? Chicago’s Blackbird Come join my brother, sister-in-law and me for dinner at one of Chicago’s hippest restaurants, Blackbird. Established in 1997 it’s not new, but it is definitely cutting-edge. Cuisine that has been described… Read more

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                          Wednesday, May 4, 2011

                          salad of endives with crispy potatoes, basil, dijon, pancetta and poached egg @ blackbird, chicago… Read more

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                            Friday, March 4, 2011

                            GRACIOUS ITALIAN HOSPITALITY, A MOST MEMORABLE MEAL I write this post for my friends and readers in the Greater Los Angeles Area aka The Southland, all 17 million of you. And also for those who plan to visit LA or the OC anytime soon. Wherever… Read more

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                              Friday, December 31, 2010

                              Come join me, my friends, in a Gastronomic Wonderland! Hello my fellow foodies, bons vivants, gastronomes, gourmets, connoisseurs of the finest food and wine! To celebrate the end of a tasty 2010 and to welcome in a delicious 2011, come travel… Read more

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                                Sunday, December 26, 2010

                                Silver Oak 2002 Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Silver Oak 2003 Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 100% We are long time fans of Silver Oak Cellars. Balanced, complex, approachable, fruit-forward, full-bodied – are adjectives that come to… Read more

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                                  Monday, November 22, 2010

                                  And so the sun has set on my participation in Project Food Blog, Foodbuzz’s first ever competition where 10 official challenges test the culinary and blogging skills of almost 2000 contestants, whittling them down until only one star remains…It… Read more

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                                    Sunday, October 24, 2010

                                    Elegant Heart Healthy Picnic by the Sea Congratulations, you’re one step closer to becoming the next Food Blog Star! Your entry has advanced to the next round of Project Food Blog 2010. Your next challenge? “Road Trip.” Challenge Prompt:… Read more

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                                      Sunday, October 17, 2010

                                      Congratulations, you’re one step closer to becoming the next Food Blog Star! Your entry has advanced to the next round of Project Food Blog 2010. Your next challenge? “Recipe Remix.” Challenge Prompt: One recipe, 72 variations! We’re… Read more

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                                        Sunday, October 3, 2010

                                        Are you free this evening? We would be delighted if you could join us at our Luxury Dinner Party – Modern Southwest. The party begins with “Cava on the Lawn.” We’ve moved some furniture out to the side yard, so get comfortable because tonight… Read more

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                                          Sunday, September 19, 2010

                                          Welcome! Come, have at seat at the table. Can I get  you a glass of wine? A crisp Grüner Veltliner, a luscious Pinot Gris, or perhaps a jammy Pinot Noir? Taste With The Eyes is my other home, the one without walls. It’s here that I’d like to… Read more

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                                            Sunday, August 22, 2010

                                            Fresh Wild Alaskan Sockeye Salmon Cubed Cantaloupe, Drizzled with Non-Fat Greek Yogurt Horseradish Vinaigrette, Crispy Fried Shallot Embellished with Celery Leaves and Lime Zest served with Andrew Rich 2008 Roussanne Columbia Valley We had… Read more

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                                              Saturday, May 29, 2010

                                              One signature of our Sunken City Supper Club is a Sherry Course. We’re in love with Sherry! We tested this mini sherry Bundt cake with sherry glaze, garnished a sprig of rosemary, paired it with roasted and salted Spanish Marcona almonds as we… Read more

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                                                Tuesday, April 27, 2010

                                                stuffed piquillo peppers/ goat cheese/ mushrooms Las Vegas On this night we sat at the bar at Julian Serrano in the Aria Resort & Casino. Color, food, people, energy! Serrano wanted his eponymous restaurant to offer flexibility and… Read more

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                                                  Monday, January 18, 2010

                                                  Fresh Wild Caught Salmon Filet Arugula & Baby Romaine with Tofu & Edamame Dijon Walnut Oil Vinaigrette… Read more

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