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Big Boys at Crustacean

June 12, 2025 | 0 Comments

Another amazing high end wine dinner at Crustacean…

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Too Much of a Not So Good Thing

June 10, 2025 | 0 Comments

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…

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Na So Fast With the Duck

June 8, 2025 | 0 Comments

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…

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Too Much Bland Beef

June 6, 2025 | 0 Comments

Last year Niku X pivoted hard into a “high end” wagyu heart clogger buffet…

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LQ House Party

June 4, 2025 | 0 Comments

We hosted a private dinner at home for some friends and so of course we brought back in our favorite private chef: Laurent Quenioux…

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Republique of Tomatoes

June 1, 2025 | 0 Comments

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…

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Stellar Stella

May 30, 2025 | 1 Comments

A delightful work dinner let me try Stella in West Hollywood, where the artistry of Italian cuisine meets the vibrant flavors of California…

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Si Mon!

May 28, 2025 | 0 Comments

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…

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Tomato Wednesday!

May 26, 2025 | 0 Comments

At Marino Ristorante, the annual Tomato Night dinner transforms a warm August evening into a vibrant celebration of heirloom flavors…

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Happy Hibi

May 24, 2025 | 0 Comments

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…

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Eating Naples – Palazzo Petrucci

May 7, 2025 | 0 Comments

Fabulous Neapolitan Michelin 1 star meal…

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Eating San Foca – Aura

May 4, 2025 | 0 Comments

I don’t really love this kind of hotel restaurant… but they tried…

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Eating Otranto – ArborVitae

May 1, 2025 | 0 Comments

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…

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Eating Lecce – Gimmi

April 28, 2025 | 0 Comments

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…

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Eating Lecce – Varius

April 25, 2025 | 0 Comments

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…

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Eating Lecce – Duo

April 24, 2025 | 0 Comments

Another great and very creative Michelin rated place in Lecce…

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Eating Lecce – Doppiozero

April 23, 2025 | 0 Comments

We were sent to this place by our hotel and it turned out to be just what I was looking for: authentic casual food from Puglia.

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Eating Torre Canne – Autentico

February 18, 2025 | 0 Comments

The obligatory night at the hotel restaurant… but they had live music…

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Eating Torre Canne – Beach

February 14, 2025 | 0 Comments

It was all about the view… and the beach…

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Eating Monopoli – Orto

February 10, 2025 | 0 Comments

Orto is a Michelin “Naturale” restaurant attached to a Trulli hotel. For those not in the know, Trulli are ancient stone beehive buildings constructed without mortar…

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