Archive for the ‘Tasting’ Category
Sushi Cali-style — Kiwami
Monday, April 18, 2011 18:40 7 CommentsOkay, it’s hardly traditional sushi — way too much sauce, mayo and spice — but Sushi Chef Katsuya Uechi knows how we like our sushi in L.A.
Part of the Katsuya-group of restaurants around LA, Kiwami opened a few doors down from the original Katsuya in Studio City, which opened in 1997.
If you want [...]
Geisha House — Très Ordinaire
Friday, September 10, 2010 12:46 13 CommentsOkay, I’ll preface this review with the disclaimer that I was taken out to eat at Geisha House by a visiting European travel/food writer and so, mercifully, I did not pay for this meal.
A free meal at an overrated, passé sushi spot – how bad could it suck?!
Well, it didn’t completely suck, but it certainly [...]
Foundry on Melrose – late night groovy dining
Wednesday, September 1, 2010 13:04 7 CommentsWhen you are a critic (theatre, film, food, art etc) you generally have to see movies and plays during the dinner hour. I am a big fan of post-show suppers, but unfortunately in this show-biz town the kitchens of most of the decent restos shut down around 10pm, right when the newest remake or [...]
Chaource — a superb cheese
Monday, April 27, 2009 11:34 7 CommentsBeing someone who adores fancy cheeses, I am lucky enough to have a fantastic cheese store right in my ’hood for when I get those compulsive cravings for cheesy comestibles.
The Artisan Cheese Gallery offers a vast selection of all sorts of exquisite and boutique cheeses imported from all over the world, as well [...]
Cherry Picking @ Northside
Tuesday, June 17, 2008 10:25 1 CommentOne of my favorite things about the end of spring and the beginning of summer is the abundance of cherries. And what better place to get delicious cherries than right off the tree?
Last weekend, I went cherry picking. I was afraid that it was going to be too late in the season for good cherries, [...]
Vino Wine and Tapas Room - Encino
Thursday, May 1, 2008 10:46 8 Comments
I’ve noticed the last few months there are quite a few new joints opening all up and down Ventura Blvd. I’m officially excited.
That’s the good news. Here’s the bad news - or part of it: you have to look really hard and keep that head on a swivel ’cause they open - then it [...]
Divine Providence (Is that too cliche?)
Friday, April 11, 2008 14:09 3 CommentsMy husband and I managed to survive being married for six years recently, and we decided to celebrate that momentous occasion by going to Providence and feasting like kings and queens. This was the second time we had been to Providence and so far both meals have been some of the best I have ever [...]
Love + Valentine’s = Cheese
Wednesday, February 13, 2008 14:11 7 CommentsIt’s no secret how much I love cheese. I also love my local cheese emporium, The Artisan Cheese Gallery in Studio City.
Apparently plenty of cheese aficionados make frequent pilgrimages to this temple of buttermilky delights. One of their bestsellers is Coach Triple Creme Goat from New York cheese maker Coach Farm (apparently the same [...]