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Tasty Duck Lives up to its Name

May 7, 2013 | 3 Comments

The Hedonists ride East yet again — this time for Peking duck and more…

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Hedonists in Vegas – Lotus of Siam

April 23, 2013 | 2 Comments

Who drives four hours each way for world-class Thai? … Hedonists!

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Shanghai #1 Seafood Village

April 18, 2013 | 3 Comments

The Hedonists scare up another mega banquet, this time at this high end bastion of Shanghai style dining…

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Hedonists Noodle over Hoy-Ka

April 11, 2013 | 0 Comments

The hedonists swarm this casual but bright, bright flavored Hollywood Thai…

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Birthday Party, Hedonist Style

April 9, 2013 | 1 Comments

What happened to the crab that tried to get away? It ended up in ginger and onion sauce…

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Ethiopian BBQ Ribs?

March 6, 2013 | 0 Comments

Some of the best (and certainly largest) BBQ ribs I’ve ever had are found at this… Ethiopian restaurant?

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Hedonists at STK again!

February 27, 2013 | 1 Comments

The Hedonists return to STK for another epic steak and wine blow out. This is some serious meat and juice, so check it out…

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Tasty Dining – Wuhan Dry Hot Pot

February 13, 2013 | 3 Comments

Back to the San Gabriel Valley for Wuhan dry pot, a gut burning hardy dish from the Chinese heartland…

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Hedonism in the Desert – Azeen’s Afghani

February 4, 2013 | 3 Comments

Another week and another Hedonist dinner. We braved traffic to take on Azeen’s Afghani in Pasadena, dominating the restaurant as usual…

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Never Boaring – Il Grano

January 25, 2013 | 3 Comments

The hedonists hit Il Grano where the chef makes an entire meal out of the wild boar – that Yarom shot… and add oodles of great wine…

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Hedonists climb the Peak

December 31, 2012 | 2 Comments

We Hedonists blow out the end of the year at Saddle Peak Lodge with some record breaking wines, awesome meats, and great company…

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Hunan Chili Madness

December 26, 2012 | 5 Comments

The San Gabriel Valley is a treasure trove of delicious Chinese regional cuisine. China is a big place, and its food is tremendously varied. Journey into the spicy Hunan heartland…

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Hedonists Cook the Goose

December 19, 2012 | 10 Comments

23 wines, 18 courses of Cantonese, and a whole lot of fun. The Hedonists and I tackle roast goose, suckling pig, and even two different kinds of intestines…

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Hedonists at Jitlada

December 7, 2012 | 4 Comments

The Hedonists tackle one of LA’s best (and spiciest) Thai restaurant. Our insides will never be the same!

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Hedonists Boil Up Some Crab

November 19, 2012 | 1 Comments

The Hedonists pack up the wine, uncork, and rip into some extremely messy boiled crustacean…

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Hedonists at Dahab

November 9, 2012 | 1 Comments

The Hedonists strike again, this time overwhelming casual Egyptian cafe Dahab with 20+ of our number. Food and wine mayhem ensues…

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Totoraku – Hedonists Beef Up

November 5, 2012 | 3 Comments

The Hedonists take on LA’s most exclusive beef restaurant for a spectacular evening of over-the-top food and wine…

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Hedonists at La Paella

October 1, 2012 | 10 Comments

When the hedonists saddle up and head out for Spanish, the extravaganza includes 60 year old Rioja…

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Hedonism at Esso

September 10, 2012 | 6 Comments

25 people, 30+ bottles of blockbuster wine, and over 20 courses of homemade Syrian food! One of my most epic meals yet…

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Hedonists at STK

August 31, 2012 | 3 Comments

I venture out again with the “Hedonists” to get some serious steak and drink some really serious wines…

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