Domenica – to Soothe a Frazzled Traveler
Domenica’s rustic Italian, wood fire oven cooked food was just what this frazzled traveler needed.
read moreMy Welcome Back Home Dinner at Fleming’s Steak House
A steak and wine pairing dinner at Fleming’s Steak House makes my re-entry into L.A. soooo tasty.
read moreChatting with Chef Jason Giles of Monterey’s Portola Hotel
A chat with Chef Jason Giles of the Portola Hotel on beer and food pairing, sustainable seafood and a few other things.
read moreCool Summer Cocktails – Lunch at Borgne and Their Presa Margarita
A wonderful new cocktail discovery (and a great lunch) from Borgne Restaurant.
read moreLa Provence and Chef John Besh’s Little Pig Farm
Having a fine Sunday brunch and visiting the Mangalista pigs at La Provence in La Combe, LA.
read moreSo Long 2012- Hello 2013- and Recipe for Vintner’s Salad
2012 year was filled with trips- big thanks to all who invited and/or hosted me in both NOLA and California.
read moreAnother Stop on the Way to Wine Country- Bocanova and the Very Best Strawberry Scones
A stop in Oakland on my way to Sonoma brought a wonderful brunch with friends at Bocanova where I dined on zingy Shrimp Ceviche and the best Strawberry Scones ever!
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Lunching at Angele, Shopping at Rancho Gordo and Recipe for Pasta e Fagioli
A splendid lunch at Angele, on the riverbank in downtown Napa, then off to visit Rancho Gordo for heirloom beans.
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