We were honored to be ableto attend the Pinot Days Media Tasting. Some of our favorite wineries were (See photos above): Alma Rosa Cargasachi Wines Clos Pepe Estate Domaine Chandon Flying Goat Goldeneye Winery Handley Cellars Ken Brown Wines Kenneth Volk MacMurray Ranch Siduri Wines Suacci Carciere Testarossa Winery Willamette Valley Vineyards Zotovich It was…
IngredientsVegetable oil for the grill4 bananas, ripe but not overly soft1 Tbs. granulated sugar1 tsp. ground cinnamon1 pint best-quality vanilla ice cream1/2 to 3/4 cup toasted pecan pieces2 Tbs. best-quality bourbon, such as Maker’s Mark or Woodford Reserve DirectionsPrepare a medium charcoal or gas grill fire. Brush the grill grate clean.Slicethe bananas, still in their…
As the owner of the longest running wine bar and retail shop in town, Guy Lelarge continues to take it up a notch. He recently announced that he has selected Amazon to run their international wine club (see press release below), Chef Sam Stills Francois – formerly of TPC’s The Oaks Grille – will be…
OHMIGOD, you know how great make-up sex is? Try make-up wHining! Been hacking up a lung for two weeks, missed more than a couple of wine events, but I will BE MAKING IT UP WITH A VENGEANCE this Saturday at the SCVWineFest and Monday at Maru Sushi. See Andrea Nelson and Gary Choppe battling the…
We are in the painstaking process of remodeling our kitchen. Last night we had the task of using up some frozen steaks, tater tots (not my choice!) and some really good martini olives from the fridge as the new fridge is due to be installed this week…possibly a day or two after the old one…
Jason Parks, the owner and chef at Maru Sushi, just sent me his Valentines Day Menu. And it’s unbelievable… Valentine’s Day 2011 English Pea Soup A cool soup w/ crème fraiche Scallop & Squash Seared Divers’ Scallop w/ a squash tortellini & a beet nage. Lobster & Tomato Salad Our flavorful butter poached lobster tossed…
(Just in case I’m your Valentine I’ll take the Chocolate Honeycomb and the French Macaroons…xoxoxox) Appetizers, Dinner, Sparkling Wines and Tavern CandiesProvide an Intimate Dinner at Home for Two WHO: THE LARDER AT TAVERN, Los Angeles WHAT: THE LARDER AT TAVERN, the newest addition to Suzanne Goin & Caroline Styne’s restaurant family presents a…
Valentine’s Day Menu (Love the wine list, the food, Juan and Michel, etc…) Valentines Day we are open for Dinner from 5:00pm to 10:00pm APPETIZERS Norwegian Smoked Salmon 13.70Crab Cake Dill Sauce 11.501/2 Dozen Escargot 10.75Stuffed Mushrooms 10.70Shrimp Escoffier 11.70Duck Pate 9.70_____________________________________________________ Baby Mixed Salade VinaigretteorCream of Butter Nut Squash ENTREES Roasted Filet Mignon with…
You wait, little girl, on an empty stage For fate to turn the light on Your life, little girl, is an empty page That men will want to write on. From: Sixteen Going On Seventeen, The Sound Of Music The Signal reported a woman’s rape in Sunday’s newspaper. Front page news. Last week it was…