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Final Miyagi

June 29, 2025 | 0 Comments

An amazing final night at Miyagi… you will be missed…

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Dirty Dozen at BLVD Steak

June 27, 2025 | 1 Comments

At Blvd Steak, w embarke on a tantalizing Dirty Dozen blind tasting adventure…

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Sunday Chinese – Hong Kong VIP

June 24, 2025 | 0 Comments

At Hong Kong VIP Kitchen, our Sunday Chinese adventure unfolded amidst the unassuming decor and the tantalizing allure of crispy pigeon, promising a feast that danced between highs and lows…

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Westside Family Style

June 22, 2025 | 0 Comments

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…

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Il Corso Palm Desert

June 20, 2025 | 0 Comments

Another work retreat dinner at Il Corso, where we time travel back about two decades for some classic Cal Italian…

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Workshopping Palm Springs

June 18, 2025 | 0 Comments

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…

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Desert Magic

June 16, 2025 | 0 Comments

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…

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Soy Sauce Mexican Chilies

June 14, 2025 | 0 Comments

A random Mexican selected on our drive to Palm Desert. Turned out to be pretty decent.

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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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