Chef Nico Chessa’s Nightly Menu Features a Italian Tasting Feast for $25 Piero Selvaggio, VALENTINO and Executive Chef Nico Chessa proudly present “Il Quadrifoglio,” a stunningItalian-styled bento box of four seasonal dishes for $25. The quartet of dishes changes nightly and is designed for both its visual and flavor balance. Valentino is renowned for its…
More Than 40 Chateaux from Left and Right Banks of Bordeaux to Debut the 2013 Wine Futures Vintage, Along with 2011 and 2010 Varietals Exclusive Tastings for the Trade and the Public at Casa del Mar in Santa Monica LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – March 2014: The famed Le Cercle Rive Droite, representing the premier Merlot…
J Dusi Wines www.jdusiwines.com My most recent visit with Janell Dusi was somewhat bittersweet, although definitely more sweet than bitter. Let me explain… I first met Janell Dusi a few years ago. At the time, the vintners association from Paso Robles had taken their show on the road, and held a tasting event in Santa…
Chef Chessa Creates Modern Island Dishes Inspired by Sicily and Sardinia WHO: Piero Selvaggio and VALENTINO Executive Chef Nico Chessa WHAT: For the month of August, Valentino will showcase fresh swordfish as interpreted with a modern sensibility and flavors and style of the islands – Sicily and Sardinia – home to Selvaggio and Chessa. In…
Josiah Citrin’s Famed Mélisse in Santa Monica Named one of 28 Five-Star International Restaurants; Only Los Angeles Restaurant to Receive Recognition Mélisse, the celebrated restaurant of Chef Josiah Citrin, has just added another prestigious award to its accolades. Since Mélisse first opened its doors in 1999, Citrin and his restaurant have been a tour de…
Recently, we had the opportunity to attend the Buick Discovery Tour event held at the Four Seasons Hotel in Westlake Village. So, right off the bat, you might be asking: Why is Michael writing about cars? Well, in addition to getting to see and test drive Buick’s new line up of autos, the event was…