Dining Plans
Ristorante Donatella ~ Rancho Mirage
Have you ever been to Verona? The ancient city, nestled in Northern Italy, is the setting of Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet. Many lovers visit the legendary (albeit symbolic) balcony where Mr. Romeo lured Miss Juliet. I too tumbled into a great love affair while in Verona … with the fabulous food. I always assumed a [...]
Mussels, Moules, Where To Go?
I love mussels. Love them. Ever since I was coaxed into trying them at the restaurant I bussed tables for in High School. It didn’t hurt that a pretty college waitress was the one doing the coaxing. Those were mussels marinara (yes, with the tomato sauce) and not mussels marinare which I like even better.
My [...]
Erin’s Kitchen Leaving Us…
Erin of Erin’s Kitchen is leaving us for the other coast; she’s moving to New York. Before she goes, however, she is also leaving us a present. Erin has asked a number of folks some questions about eating in LA. You can see my responses over there now where I discuss a few places that [...]
Food Off The Shelf - What do You Grab?
I just had some surprisingly tasty white bean chicken chili from Bristol Farms. I don’t know why I was surprised, I generally like food that I pick up on the go from places like Bristol Farms, Whole Foods or Trader Joes. Who hasn’t picked up a salad on the run at TJs or had some [...]
The Food Court Conundrum
Undoubtedly many of you will be doing some shopping this weekend and next. It’s likely that some of you will be going to the mall. A handful of those going to the mall will get unbearably hungry and break down, heading for the food court.
Here’s my question for you. Do you have a favorite food [...]
Dining Plans for This Weekend?
It has been a little while since we asked for your dining plans. Why ask the question? So that we can steal your table and stalk you like paparazzi, of course.
Actually, it’s a good way for people to get ideas of what places to check out, maybe this weekend, maybe next weekend or next month.
So, [...]
Labor Day Weekend, A BBQ Holiday
Labor Day Weekend, like Memorial Day Weekend is unofficially a BBQ holiday. We have not one, but two BBQ’s to attend. Rumor has it that the first BBQ will be to test out the Tri-Tip from Trader Joe’s. Hopefully it is as good as their carne asada. For the second round, I think we will [...]
Lazy Summer Weekend
August is for laziness. Folks go on vacation, the days are warm and sunny, and the Farmers Markets are overflowing with bounty.
For the first time in a while, we don’t have major plans for the weekend and I’m looking forward to some good old fashion laziness. Without time pressures, we could go to a restaurant [...]
