At Jin Cook, a delightful homestyle Korean restaurant nestled at 30th and Wilshire, you’ll find the vibrant flavors of radish kimchee and classic cabbage kimchee, making it the perfect spot for an AFF lunch close to home…
Another work retreat dinner at Il Corso, where we time travel back about two decades for some classic Cal Italian…
At Workshop Kitchen + Bar, our night out during a Persona work retreat unfolded into a culinary adventure, featuring delicate scallop crudo and indulgent sweet corn risotto that danced on our palates…
Chef Justin Snyder orchestrated a symphony of intriguing flavors and complex dishes that danced on the palate, from the rich Washugyu Tartare to the vibrant hearts of palm, leaving us craving just a touch more acidity to balance the indulgence…
A random Mexican selected on our drive to Palm Desert. Turned out to be pretty decent.
Another amazing high end wine dinner at Crustacean…
At Chubby Cattle, where the allure of all-you-can-eat beef beckons (to some), myself, Jeff and the Veykies embarked on a meaty private room adventure that promised gluttony with a dash of chaos…
At Bistro Na’s, our high-end Sunday feast took an unexpected turn as we navigated a tantalizing array of dishes, from the surprisingly delightful beef tripe in chili sauce to the exquisite Pig’s Foot Jelly — just no Peking Duck…
Last year Niku X pivoted hard into a “high end” wagyu heart clogger buffet…
We hosted a private dinner at home for some friends and so of course we brought back in our favorite private chef: Laurent Quenioux…
The late summer air was alive with the vibrant essence of summer tomatoes, brought to life by an exquisite colab between Chefs Walter Manzke and Marcus Jernmark…
A delightful work dinner let me try Stella in West Hollywood, where the artistry of Italian cuisine meets the vibrant flavors of California…
In Si! Mon!, where the vibrant energy of modern Panamanian fusion meets the charm of a semi-outside space, Erick and I found one of the best new westside spots that’s opened in quite some time…
At Marino Ristorante, the annual Tomato Night dinner transforms a warm August evening into a vibrant celebration of heirloom flavors…
Nestled in a K-town minimall, Hibi invites you to embark on a culinary adventure where seasonal oysters and amberjack ceviche tantalize the palate, all while an amuse of popcorn playfully sets the stage for an unforgettable dining experience…
Fabulous Neapolitan Michelin 1 star meal…
I don’t really love this kind of hotel restaurant… but they tried…
This was one of the few “typical” (aka regular) restaurants we ate at for dinner this trip, but the cooking was very solid and tasty…
I was actually worried when we booked because they locked us into a smaller tasting menu but the food turned out to be quite excellent here…
Due to a combination of factors, we ran out of Michelin’s that were open on this particular night so we had to rely on more plebeian sources…
