Last Saturday night I decided to have some Sushi again, but this time I went to Chiba (http://www.yelp.com/biz/chiba-restaurant-north-hollywood) my old stand by. I always forget how great it is, the flavors and freshness of the fish. I started with jumbo clam and WOW so good. Then then crispy rice with spicy Tuna very well done not […]
Monthly Archives: April 2011
In Room Dining At The Bar
Hollywood has changed so much over the years. Now with the new Hotels, Night Clubs and Restaurants. I decided where else to go then Hollywood Blvd. and Vine to check out the W Hotel and restaurant Delphine(http://www.restaurantdelphine.com/delphine/index.htm). I love sitting at the bar where you can get a great drink and a quick bite. I started […]
Over Priced Rice
I so remember back in the day when Katsu-ya (http://www.katsu-yagroup.com/katsuya_studio_city.html) first opened, no one knew about it, then BAM it exploded with a long wait. You couldn’t even get into the valet without a reservation. I have been a frequent patron over the years and love the new flavors that Chef Katsuya brings to the table. I […]
Mac and Cheese
I love macaroni and cheese its so tasty and easy to make. 1 cup cooked elbow macaroni 1/2 cup heavy cream 2 Tablespoons grated cheddar cheese 2 Tablespoons grated monterey jack cheese 2 Tablespoons grated Parmesan 1/8 teaspoon salt and pepper In a sauce pan place the heavy cream over medium heat. Then add the cheeses, […]
SpringTime
Now that winter has exited now comes some seasonalproduce. Take a nice jounery to the Santa Monica Framers Market (http://www01.smgov.net/farmers_market/wednesday.htm) this started the trend for other city’s to start with this venture also. The market covers about 5blocks, every week brings fresh new produce from a variety of fresh lettuces, citrus, herbs, tomatoes and this week I […]
B.Y.O.W
WhatI love the best about going out for a great meal is that you can bring your own bottle of wine with you, well at Fig and Olive (http://www.figandolive.com/menu/melrose-place/) which just open up a few weeks back. It was a excellent choice for just $30.00 per bottle I feel if you have something in your […]
Slow Cooked Beer Chicken
1 Whole Chicken Cut in eight pieces 1Tablespoon Bittersweet Paprika 1 teaspoon Saffron 1 Tablespoon Red Lava Salt 1 Tablespoon New Mexican Chili powder 1 Leek white part only Diced 1 cup English peas 2 Roma Tomatoes cut in half 2 carrots peeled and diced 1 bottle of Amstel Lite First cut Chicken into pieces […]