tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-85492262796378924012024-03-05T01:05:30.355-08:00The Food and IFood and I, we go way back ...The Food and Ihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18146406221964169426noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8549226279637892401.post-841787337788140682009-12-26T20:42:00.000-08:002009-12-26T20:58:07.926-08:00Top 10 tips on How to get a job at Hatfield’s<br><span style="font-style:italic;">On the Twitter website, <a href="http://twitter.com/twohatfields">@twohatfields</a> tweeted several tips on how to get a job at Hatfield's. They have been gathered together and are now in one convenient list. These tips can also be applied to other places besides Hatfield's. Enjoy!</span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Top 10 tips on How to get a job at Hatfield’s</span> <br /><br />#10- "One Page Resumes"! Am I the only one who paid attention that day in 8th grade? I know you’re proud of your achievements-but edit please! <br /><br />#9 When the ad says "NO ATTACHMENTS," don't send a blank e-mail with your resume attached.You failed the first test! And yes I deleted! <br /><br />#8 "Keep it Short" Kitchen resumes should be exclusively about "Applicable Experience." I drove a tow truck in high school -- not on my resume. <br /><br />#7 Watch out for "over-experience"; it can be worse than too little. If you’re taking a step back to line cook, play down management positions. <br /><br />#6 No "Reverse Chronological" resumes! Nothing is worse than a resume with most recent experience on the bottom. This is 8th grade stuff!<br /><br />#5 "Formality"-- I’m still impressed with a well-dressed person handing me their resume. Not so with the frequency I am called "man" by applicants. <br /><br />#4 "Do Your Homework"-- Know who you are applying to and why you want to work for them. I won’t hire people who just want "a job.“ Be passionate! <br /><br />#3 Don't be dead set on a position. Cooks often think they want one, and another is beneath them. It comes off like you don't want to learn.<br /><br />#2 Don't bash your former employers to me in your interview. It only results in you looking bad. Plus, they are probably friends of mine.<br /><br />#1 Be prepared for the hard questions. I won’t let short stints at other jobs slide by. Understand your resume’s weaknesses and answer strong.<br><br>The Food and Ihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18146406221964169426noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8549226279637892401.post-72465166499682811512009-08-29T12:38:00.000-07:002009-08-29T13:07:06.222-07:00Hatfield's<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBjNTT3-j9jS18UZSAGaq1iHyR59VRlTQsp85wRTSXx5NV2g04G0nLTgGqrsHNMJr-UB3yMCqFBQLIdDNADKy6o22GuSWgaP6qlQR1UmHyPtX2ofoBAITNzyq-qfo7e_uisReUTpXHAOxi/s1600-h/HF+1001.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBjNTT3-j9jS18UZSAGaq1iHyR59VRlTQsp85wRTSXx5NV2g04G0nLTgGqrsHNMJr-UB3yMCqFBQLIdDNADKy6o22GuSWgaP6qlQR1UmHyPtX2ofoBAITNzyq-qfo7e_uisReUTpXHAOxi/s400/HF+1001.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5375475959035713394" border="0" /></a>
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<br /><span style="color:black;"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black;">Quinn & Karen Hatfield decided to move from <st1:city st="on">San Francisco</st1:city>, where they were working at Cortez Restaurant, down to <st1:city st="on"><st1:place st="on">Los Angeles</st1:place></st1:city>, where Karen grew up. The restaurant is pretty small, 40 seats, not 400. That’s by design. Most of the tables are for two covers than for four.
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<br /><span style="color:black;"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black;">When I had dinner at Hatfield’s for the first time, the servers were fine & knowledgeable when I was asking questions & inviting recommendations. Karen Hatfield, hostess/pastry chef, was quite helpful in the dessert selections, obviously. I sensed an intimacy and a familiarity with a small restaurant, without compromising on professionalism. Even after a couple of months later when I was dining at Hatfield’s with a friend, </span>I felt like I've stumbled upon this wonderfully well-kept secret, which I don't mind. Delicious food, professional & personable staff, a small & very relaxing place where you can have a real conversation. As a result, <span style="color:black;">Hatfield’s became one of my regular go-to restaurants in LA. I made it a point to visit the place and see what changes Quinn made in the menu or what new dessert Karen created. When one of my friends come into <st1:city st="on"><st1:place st="on">Los Angeles</st1:place></st1:city>, I recommend Hatfield’s as one place to try, especially for Karen’s desserts.
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<br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black;">Over the past three years at Hatfield’s, a few things have changed. Repairs & renovations on the building. Constant changes to the menu. Karen’s hair is not blonde lately, and Quinn’s hair is not around lately (last time I checked). But the biggest change of all: Hatfield’s closed its doors at the original <st1:street st="on"><st1:address st="on">Beverly Blvd.</st1:address></st1:street> location on Sat. 8 Aug. 2009.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black;">
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<br /><span style="color:black;"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black;">This is not the end of Hatfield’s Restaurant permanently, due to the realities of this economy. As Quinn might describe it, this is the end of stage 1 of a long culinary “Tour de France.” Rather, Hatfield’s is moving to its new location on <st1:street st="on"><st1:address st="on">Melrose Ave.</st1:address></st1:street>, former site of Red Pearl Kitchen, Meson G & Citrus. Their new neighbors across the street will be Osteria Mozza, Pizzeria Mozza & Mozza 2Go. Several blocks east on <st1:city st="on"><st1:place st="on">Melrose</st1:place></st1:city> is Providence Restaurant. And a couple blocks away on <st1:city st="on">Highland</st1:city>, north of <st1:city st="on"><st1:place st="on">Melrose</st1:place></st1:city>, is Susan Feniger’s Street. </span><span style="color:black;">
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<br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black;">They hope to open later in the fall of 2009. I wish them well. <st1:city st="on"><st1:place st="on">Los Angeles</st1:place></st1:city> bureaucracy can be notorious.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black;">
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<br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black;"><span style="font-style: italic;">original location (ended 8 Aug. 2009)</span> <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black;"><st1:street st="on"><st1:address st="on">7458 Beverly Blvd.</st1:address></st1:street><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black;"><st1:place st="on"><st1:city st="on">Los Angeles</st1:city>, <st1:state st="on">CA</st1:state> <st1:postalcode st="on">90036</st1:postalcode></st1:place><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black;">
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<br />The Food and Ihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18146406221964169426noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8549226279637892401.post-63375184403228747122009-07-31T19:54:00.000-07:002009-07-31T20:15:49.485-07:00Providence<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhU2fsbv1Q8y_jhyphenhyphenr5cT5vIFR8cHyL7Y2M1BqkWSwbyBax2Lmde2vcSCr0p9H3Y_aNegL81YlKY0DXnr43olvLRt2yio3fgOuCT8WO-Xlb_7BjfDTknttQmDbRI-csXCgGf9b1y2VorN9bv/s1600-h/Prov111+013.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhU2fsbv1Q8y_jhyphenhyphenr5cT5vIFR8cHyL7Y2M1BqkWSwbyBax2Lmde2vcSCr0p9H3Y_aNegL81YlKY0DXnr43olvLRt2yio3fgOuCT8WO-Xlb_7BjfDTknttQmDbRI-csXCgGf9b1y2VorN9bv/s200/Prov111+013.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5364826130056949474" border="0" /></a>It all started on a Thursday night back in April 2006 inside a building on the northwest corner of Melrose Avenue and Cole Avenue, across the street from a twenty-four hour car wash in Los Angeles, California.<br /><br />I read the review in the Los Angeles Times and I heard many great things about chef Michael Cimarusti, since he left Water Grill, the seafood restaurant located in downtown Los Angeles, to start this highly-anticipated restaurant at the original location of chef Joachim Splichal’s Patina.<br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjb13YN9nAJB1ff2G5mMHAXjiCJRnWn-Y4_OcB3rObzVRI0wlbpd-sBJWqhInJ9VfiZo4mK1I7GAmWafm-ntaH8LhSysZCZsa-6bKS105BChhhG4q0xQ_ghCftXqfyGFJch5mYCbT19pXS7/s1600-h/Prov111+014.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjb13YN9nAJB1ff2G5mMHAXjiCJRnWn-Y4_OcB3rObzVRI0wlbpd-sBJWqhInJ9VfiZo4mK1I7GAmWafm-ntaH8LhSysZCZsa-6bKS105BChhhG4q0xQ_ghCftXqfyGFJch5mYCbT19pXS7/s200/Prov111+014.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5364824815698983762" border="0" /></a> <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjU_gS7p7aT6N_OP6_V-Kk_sP_VQmqMNn6Ll5XMmPWR7qYoHBVEkSZ0BfrSghIA3QkuW_j61ad0OS6BAKL5iWlWQsLoPRISzoougYZfCR_RnMqv3VF3IbWSTGlPknCraC9VSSlwqm2xTLbd/s1600-h/Prov111+016.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjU_gS7p7aT6N_OP6_V-Kk_sP_VQmqMNn6Ll5XMmPWR7qYoHBVEkSZ0BfrSghIA3QkuW_j61ad0OS6BAKL5iWlWQsLoPRISzoougYZfCR_RnMqv3VF3IbWSTGlPknCraC9VSSlwqm2xTLbd/s200/Prov111+016.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5364824808274661458" border="0" /></a><br /></div><br />Once I entered and got settled down at my table, I ordered the nine-course tasting menu. Yes, the courses kept coming, right through the cheese course and the dessert courses. After the meal, I got a tour of the kitchen and was introduced to Michael Cimarusti. I remember him saying to me,<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center; font-weight: bold;">“We’ve been waiting for you.”<br /></div><br />As a member of one of the food discussion websites (<a href="http://forums.egullet.org/index.php?act=idx">eGullet</a>), I made comments about wanting to eat at Providence. Apparently, those posts were noticed. And that four-hour dinner was amazing.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrSI-IWmI5KR68PnwV7Y2WTlEgXtCI7nDhCvUOXGdWVAJf5NyEcXg89Eo7_OW95dr1twHKCzKptz8aFDprtfSgo8UYop8ptIK0OQAxuSvPvtY8DjBpdNeoKLifkscf5unf19KpNBRC8n5m/s1600-h/Prov111+041.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrSI-IWmI5KR68PnwV7Y2WTlEgXtCI7nDhCvUOXGdWVAJf5NyEcXg89Eo7_OW95dr1twHKCzKptz8aFDprtfSgo8UYop8ptIK0OQAxuSvPvtY8DjBpdNeoKLifkscf5unf19KpNBRC8n5m/s200/Prov111+041.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5364824801785091634" border="0" /></a> <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpgrCrMlov-uvpGlstUsXuatAAsdy4wuNCJosfYEtrrUmvhY1EU81W-QaM9Gu-TM4xp0Xg27imbQR_VSIccdRdM6i6JtqJjNUJHDruC0XqYzrhAogHNCD3KyC8be_EKqE-Nn4zgt2_yyNz/s1600-h/Prov111+045.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpgrCrMlov-uvpGlstUsXuatAAsdy4wuNCJosfYEtrrUmvhY1EU81W-QaM9Gu-TM4xp0Xg27imbQR_VSIccdRdM6i6JtqJjNUJHDruC0XqYzrhAogHNCD3KyC8be_EKqE-Nn4zgt2_yyNz/s200/Prov111+045.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5364824196642637890" border="0" /> </a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEix2FhHVHEtu82Gwn6a_oAO4GRy4ijw7s43tjRZ5-EBYBK328VOBWrYC58CkDOnYRFuYtuhae8MO0_jxFwtH_WoOzRbtntNsjH4LEBjG6FF0k0p5aba3Gp7FMcr1d4TUOw6OF3MhWg53kYV/s1600-h/Prov111+061.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEix2FhHVHEtu82Gwn6a_oAO4GRy4ijw7s43tjRZ5-EBYBK328VOBWrYC58CkDOnYRFuYtuhae8MO0_jxFwtH_WoOzRbtntNsjH4LEBjG6FF0k0p5aba3Gp7FMcr1d4TUOw6OF3MhWg53kYV/s200/Prov111+061.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5364824191218519554" border="0" /></a><br /></div><br />From that evening on, for the past three-plus years, I continue to dine at Providence, to the point that I would be considered a regular. To illustrate that point, I recall having dinner one night at the bar, which I usually do once every two weeks or so. I decided to have the halibut. A few minutes later, chef Michael walks out of the kitchen into the bar area, stands right in front of me and says, “Halibut? You’re not having halibut! You’re having bouillabaisse!,” and then storms back into the kitchen. I was chatting and joking with the bartender how it doesn’t matter now what I order, the chef will probably overrule me. By the way, the bouillabaisse that I had was a new addition on the menu and it was excellent.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_fp5cbKrgoHVbZiJ18vS6A8uvgWVZKKQeAxNcxKzmajDVGkukflPFVtwLIgpl-aMYZ7cXBd1_L5XpAgcIVKe1-7ZIoAk6z1mRKZOQYhnWBg8edZIttGJY42NcNcb5ay5eQ6hT0X09vbjE/s1600-h/Prov111+023.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_fp5cbKrgoHVbZiJ18vS6A8uvgWVZKKQeAxNcxKzmajDVGkukflPFVtwLIgpl-aMYZ7cXBd1_L5XpAgcIVKe1-7ZIoAk6z1mRKZOQYhnWBg8edZIttGJY42NcNcb5ay5eQ6hT0X09vbjE/s400/Prov111+023.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5364826714602644178" border="0" /></a><br /></div><br />Along with Michael, I’ve gotten to know the Providence staff, including maitre d’ Donato Poto, pastry chef Adrian Vasquez, sommelier Drew Langley, mixologist Zahra Bates, and other staff members like Martin, Bobby, Hwang, Randy, Matthew, Krisi, Diane, Ray, Armando, Sam, and Tristan, as well as many Providence alumni, like Paul, Vincenzo, Yu Min, Jared, Nadav, and Peter, among others. And of course, a few culinary notables ...<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0fS2LvJxt1glafU8dKqPbaswc-yqCxYiuLbXN2LZwO3BoCL4ag83oZV_zc-TNLqNKuu5Th8zpQyyk24ZZFHCxUOfCmODXVPH32OdeA1M723ufDCxUTl7P7Ly5YfBh2e6jGkquFUcvFfhj/s1600-h/Prov111+091.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0fS2LvJxt1glafU8dKqPbaswc-yqCxYiuLbXN2LZwO3BoCL4ag83oZV_zc-TNLqNKuu5Th8zpQyyk24ZZFHCxUOfCmODXVPH32OdeA1M723ufDCxUTl7P7Ly5YfBh2e6jGkquFUcvFfhj/s200/Prov111+091.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5364824188710686674" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFe9xACagPOzbZPji1x5WYkzA-f4Hfq2SgUcHlo4wYhjauwXesoytDO6cMin4vRATZ5ykqdXXkM81OCE-eoXaM88HRb5ifWFb4OExJe4st1ynIvHbFFd0ok1CowWPEK_yW6wq3wVMP79TM/s1600-h/Prov111+092.JPG"> <img style="cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFe9xACagPOzbZPji1x5WYkzA-f4Hfq2SgUcHlo4wYhjauwXesoytDO6cMin4vRATZ5ykqdXXkM81OCE-eoXaM88HRb5ifWFb4OExJe4st1ynIvHbFFd0ok1CowWPEK_yW6wq3wVMP79TM/s200/Prov111+092.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5364824176145632338" border="0" /></a><br /></div><br /><br />What else is there to say? Providence is my favorite restaurant in Los Angeles.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifll4V4H9BkwXJyDokw7dKExlPhboljOFt8F5eWqE5O4i5epFayXY0wT0xBy_49nw5u5Ya_NG6OOrmLG5Y4z4uW03nT-aSWbS0EDd60syRj-Au_m44daDb9EZEdQE2moNbkqsUPyLRp5Tk/s1600-h/Prov111+093.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifll4V4H9BkwXJyDokw7dKExlPhboljOFt8F5eWqE5O4i5epFayXY0wT0xBy_49nw5u5Ya_NG6OOrmLG5Y4z4uW03nT-aSWbS0EDd60syRj-Au_m44daDb9EZEdQE2moNbkqsUPyLRp5Tk/s200/Prov111+093.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5364824180325435794" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br />Providence<br />5955 Melrose Ave.<br />Los Angeles, CA 90038<br />(323) 460-4170<br /><a href="http://www.providencela.com/">http://www.providenceLA.com</a>The Food and Ihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18146406221964169426noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8549226279637892401.post-71152225057472740082009-06-14T13:23:00.000-07:002009-06-14T14:16:10.726-07:00Palate, Food and Wine<br><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvG1Fq4MUsHDuHyZIJwE4FZG6Uwcm0HAKGSt5ZHh_sCl6taqhiaXkSqKxg-GDaq6f1hIE3FMqFOiLy54xd39kIQllNPu7WhaaB-jsorb6rbgDV9GO6hxjjKIuinoVzlPzWv2JLnHo75-kz/s1600-h/PFW08+001.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvG1Fq4MUsHDuHyZIJwE4FZG6Uwcm0HAKGSt5ZHh_sCl6taqhiaXkSqKxg-GDaq6f1hIE3FMqFOiLy54xd39kIQllNPu7WhaaB-jsorb6rbgDV9GO6hxjjKIuinoVzlPzWv2JLnHo75-kz/s200/PFW08+001.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5347288778968882322" border="0" /></a><br /><br />It's been over a year since Palate, Food & Wine first opened its doors in Glendale on 16 May 2008, and I'm finally writing a post about it on my foodblog. One would think that I'm keeping this place a secret. Mind you, I have been telling my friends about Palate, and that they need to come over to Glendale and try this restaurant. As LA Times food critic S. Irene Virbila wrote in her review of Palate, "Glendale has just become a destination."<br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhdJ3jvYU3h2_lYY2sTiM0Dymlj6HfbnBNKfcQHXQa2cAMVLbHF4wI9yEPK1vDRYZf6PGmn3WA1Pac5WSuq9pdyQOq4sxA4e1QEAxDk9mwgIJ7102UX6D8sriFCZE-qyQ_zWul4LANuHYB/s1600-h/PFW08+002.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhdJ3jvYU3h2_lYY2sTiM0Dymlj6HfbnBNKfcQHXQa2cAMVLbHF4wI9yEPK1vDRYZf6PGmn3WA1Pac5WSuq9pdyQOq4sxA4e1QEAxDk9mwgIJ7102UX6D8sriFCZE-qyQ_zWul4LANuHYB/s200/PFW08+002.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5347288775633028466" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6yOaqCw7ihnvwdX-ybwD7EBz5rjMWsykSTRc8c_HPcV993pj9YdXKj4LckedcYVfK1QO5nWiUVBhXqkPYjZcC_APBl29uz4fTYcsCZhdsEMGtDbwx6NTtNCCwewCcZezTE2gOJ4kT1KZm/s1600-h/PFW08+003.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6yOaqCw7ihnvwdX-ybwD7EBz5rjMWsykSTRc8c_HPcV993pj9YdXKj4LckedcYVfK1QO5nWiUVBhXqkPYjZcC_APBl29uz4fTYcsCZhdsEMGtDbwx6NTtNCCwewCcZezTE2gOJ4kT1KZm/s200/PFW08+003.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5347288770408804834" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiBkustepihYgGKjg4aPjwl6CTq9whEwE56eYHvnUrgOsQZn1llJC5LZm_qjXD5vpJ6MNZ0hMEr9tjdhelLJFLl40ar353ZYzHt_uOIAFNIHUKL7gLPXIYKXkJhLT4r9nOhdDnEGlNryqF/s1600-h/PFW08+004.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiBkustepihYgGKjg4aPjwl6CTq9whEwE56eYHvnUrgOsQZn1llJC5LZm_qjXD5vpJ6MNZ0hMEr9tjdhelLJFLl40ar353ZYzHt_uOIAFNIHUKL7gLPXIYKXkJhLT4r9nOhdDnEGlNryqF/s200/PFW08+004.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5347288532343095794" border="0" /></a><br />Scenes of the restaurant and kitchen out front<br /></div><br /><br />Palate can be described as a restaurant with a wine merchant in the back. It can also be described as a wine merchant with a restaurant in the front. Octavio Becerra is the head chef/owner/principal of this establishment, located on the ground floor of the seven-story Bekins Depot building (circa 1928). The other floors are used as a wine-storage vault.<br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivy6TOXbkfFWzwOzFviQM5_0jcgXNEL1FIl7iGgc3nphzksB89mo89rbq2QywMvbmVznXmtmwb-KdBN7wmFHBwYqhyOQIZCuBD0EKXbSV0RRpR_aOFf7goWInJi22sISNNYDKNA9jmOpDO/s1600-h/PFW08+005.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivy6TOXbkfFWzwOzFviQM5_0jcgXNEL1FIl7iGgc3nphzksB89mo89rbq2QywMvbmVznXmtmwb-KdBN7wmFHBwYqhyOQIZCuBD0EKXbSV0RRpR_aOFf7goWInJi22sISNNYDKNA9jmOpDO/s200/PFW08+005.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5347288532271971378" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFYVvdfbQkka-WK1L_C0LbHmlKXYO9qcTW6frydFpQiQnVwgtcz4bdkTsYzGGZI6IqAwClhj9lllNK0fZ4q_Ii7LhtxhzQzvl1U-pWFfsQMi69Tpe5yXJOmX_deLup5jt8LFi2zFqbrIIV/s1600-h/PFW08+006.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFYVvdfbQkka-WK1L_C0LbHmlKXYO9qcTW6frydFpQiQnVwgtcz4bdkTsYzGGZI6IqAwClhj9lllNK0fZ4q_Ii7LhtxhzQzvl1U-pWFfsQMi69Tpe5yXJOmX_deLup5jt8LFi2zFqbrIIV/s200/PFW08+006.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5347288527938999410" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkz7E_DBTyo3PIerufL528itC9sDt_3tiTfe5GJNG5OaAGd0zr4CmyUJzvfvYFcRod0mkJ5tHaBMmZcrFAUJrn0nARmZe75zolybVuvKWJRhyphenhyphen_VPR7mVHPZ9lDYhKVxfa32aJVTvUC4HVd/s1600-h/PFW08+007.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkz7E_DBTyo3PIerufL528itC9sDt_3tiTfe5GJNG5OaAGd0zr4CmyUJzvfvYFcRod0mkJ5tHaBMmZcrFAUJrn0nARmZe75zolybVuvKWJRhyphenhyphen_VPR7mVHPZ9lDYhKVxfa32aJVTvUC4HVd/s200/PFW08+007.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5347288522387134546" border="0" /></a><br />Scenes of the wine merchant (with wine bar) in the back<br /></div><br /><br />The menu is market-driven, whatever is fresh and seasonal at the farmer's market. The dishes constantly change, even though a few items are regularly on the menu.<br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjM8lyACxq2LwOcIdLdOvfp7HvcrKznSsLszFjIdK9LLIk6shqbtHfuhI-D6zCDVjq8b5GugeBwrA91iafctrF7OsRYTeOxpvH1HsPSBLH_81C45d9NTdk30QcPlmA_duZwU86jerkfrJ48/s1600-h/PFW08+401.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjM8lyACxq2LwOcIdLdOvfp7HvcrKznSsLszFjIdK9LLIk6shqbtHfuhI-D6zCDVjq8b5GugeBwrA91iafctrF7OsRYTeOxpvH1HsPSBLH_81C45d9NTdk30QcPlmA_duZwU86jerkfrJ48/s200/PFW08+401.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5347288025651002130" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTC95d83C91maM6WnptcruPwSA56cqPj9w_AI1tME0vfW7FEHKoE1YVY1Q6nXCfmmhoTvei3W-e0VMYyZF1QuEHqoDDb12Bg7nNXfoPHg442M3eohqnx2YVk7yfx9RP6C8WqJAL-kyXhtJ/s1600-h/PFW08+402.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; 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width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijnao7HCRSavl6T_pif25bF19WXJLhKEU9NEeniBAc8Zm7hJkz2_-t_8Nm_l1WEvJVsWzhyaMdNEkatOMiUwwGzOlNeV1e-R6CwLbxVrSBMYk5QmoYk-_hOm_aBRTgZd8DJ5SVfGZ4T32H/s200/PFW08+404.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5347288020525635970" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWGde7OnJSII1yiBwaQ2d6vIieyoKc5udmaxTxa0nLyH4C5WbxkRvVawzxKnr9YvzJ96RXaFLoX4qYQa-eCXt7sBhKrmFrMzgrFszbXGHXh-NUbexQQkq-h8SKsZ59nuL8E02EC5xXEx4U/s1600-h/PFW08+405.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWGde7OnJSII1yiBwaQ2d6vIieyoKc5udmaxTxa0nLyH4C5WbxkRvVawzxKnr9YvzJ96RXaFLoX4qYQa-eCXt7sBhKrmFrMzgrFszbXGHXh-NUbexQQkq-h8SKsZ59nuL8E02EC5xXEx4U/s200/PFW08+405.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5347287666593744402" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMg8GOsIkh9R1RBOfci4WvCkIaFtzcb-EIrWV590tSiUXsiTZj0qGGK9O-E1AQ9LEAvGx2yOM8KL5CYD3K38FbdeCunIHsMYtxXfbu-61V0RRApNB-LoUaWxD5L8ukOkuhdWY0V5UpXGyX/s1600-h/PFW08+406.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMg8GOsIkh9R1RBOfci4WvCkIaFtzcb-EIrWV590tSiUXsiTZj0qGGK9O-E1AQ9LEAvGx2yOM8KL5CYD3K38FbdeCunIHsMYtxXfbu-61V0RRApNB-LoUaWxD5L8ukOkuhdWY0V5UpXGyX/s200/PFW08+406.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5347287668429761010" border="0" /></a><br />squash blossoms, halibut, scallops<br /></div><br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjt8YaDnknRotFWh774DF_4UMEABa00EPyjEo-DSB3TQ8lxu5Fo4uTI9zC1FejRTPHjo7KaUS5uTgNhVVia7a5zKxp-UeoAJ192ZwIoGTYyyaCatceWRD1McPm1x1XuVKbpFevQMZ8ZitXX/s1600-h/PFW08+407.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjt8YaDnknRotFWh774DF_4UMEABa00EPyjEo-DSB3TQ8lxu5Fo4uTI9zC1FejRTPHjo7KaUS5uTgNhVVia7a5zKxp-UeoAJ192ZwIoGTYyyaCatceWRD1McPm1x1XuVKbpFevQMZ8ZitXX/s200/PFW08+407.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5347287665167225362" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqz1MQpm7g810aQN1UXVfUsnYkL7yFFPuN81XptYZZVsQSuHib_p5bBCvRec_0Z0G1uk2JFzdQzLRnqCzJ0F_6HRevpPqhkPWratEccXggbD64HnXzHoK9IKTolpbchWa0FRFVDkoqtpNG/s1600-h/PFW08+408.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqz1MQpm7g810aQN1UXVfUsnYkL7yFFPuN81XptYZZVsQSuHib_p5bBCvRec_0Z0G1uk2JFzdQzLRnqCzJ0F_6HRevpPqhkPWratEccXggbD64HnXzHoK9IKTolpbchWa0FRFVDkoqtpNG/s200/PFW08+408.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5347287657240561202" border="0" /></a><br />cheese plate, Valrhona chocolate pudding<br /></div><br /><br />What else can I tell you about Palate? They're now open on Sundays. I've already eaten there for their Thanksgiving dinner and their New Year's Eve dinner. And I can <span style="font-weight: bold;">walk </span>to and from the restaurant in about 15-20 minutes (you read correctly). Palate is my new favorite neighborhood restaurant, and as a result, Glendale has become a destination!<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoeKWSrdnoMQYDUDQ6Tu_4HwvLZDOQeU2I5EH-d1exEdPXZV_V7XEgoxrvs3ddo65pMGusGSFS9-lbPglnglwycvIGGfWxImH4DuNJPp2shZ-N1Cr_KoRkxplVVLOoJRWNTeY9pIp5rCIs/s1600-h/PFW08+409.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoeKWSrdnoMQYDUDQ6Tu_4HwvLZDOQeU2I5EH-d1exEdPXZV_V7XEgoxrvs3ddo65pMGusGSFS9-lbPglnglwycvIGGfWxImH4DuNJPp2shZ-N1Cr_KoRkxplVVLOoJRWNTeY9pIp5rCIs/s200/PFW08+409.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5347287661362500210" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Palate, Food & Wine<br />933 South Brand Blvd.<br />Glendale, CA 91204<br />(818) 662-9463<br /><a href="http://www.palatefoodwine.com/">http://www.palatefoodwine.com/</a><br><br>The Food and Ihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18146406221964169426noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8549226279637892401.post-67410200712721816262009-06-04T19:14:00.000-07:002009-06-04T19:22:55.137-07:00A few good restaurants<br /><br />I keep telling my friends to come to Los Angeles, and eventually, I'll say,<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center; font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-size:180%;">"Los Angeles does have a few good restaurants!"</span> </span><br /></div><br />Well, here's a few good restaurants for you, in the form of a map, made possible by Google:<br /><br /><br /><iframe width="425" height="350" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" marginheight="0" marginwidth="0" src="http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?ie=UTF8&hl=en&msa=0&msid=110383609923023928312.00046b03f157192b298b9&ll=34.097174,-118.272154&spn=0.209741,0.438292&output=embed"></iframe><br /><small>View <a href="http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?ie=UTF8&hl=en&msa=0&msid=110383609923023928312.00046b03f157192b298b9&ll=34.097174,-118.272154&spn=0.209741,0.438292&source=embed" style="color:#0000FF;text-align:left">Los Angeles area Restaurants</a> in a larger map</small><br /><br />Go ahead and check out the map. I'll keep updating the map from time to time.<br /><br />The Food and Ihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18146406221964169426noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8549226279637892401.post-22545016934521138482009-05-30T20:22:00.000-07:002009-06-01T20:17:54.303-07:00Church and State BistroHere are a few photos from a place serving traditional French bistro cuisine ... in downtown Los Angeles!<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJjSerAbat7JBwc4HeFnYJ1bVtdup2ljaxm362QufsPiW8lZEMha78nptClNOGWIEeJqwCKDDEJFCsMKAIh-LL0wYEz_CLD8pszk9HR3QoSTF9A5atEOUY1m91vYzWy9jrbNfN0be4U8SR/s1600-h/CS090403+004.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJjSerAbat7JBwc4HeFnYJ1bVtdup2ljaxm362QufsPiW8lZEMha78nptClNOGWIEeJqwCKDDEJFCsMKAIh-LL0wYEz_CLD8pszk9HR3QoSTF9A5atEOUY1m91vYzWy9jrbNfN0be4U8SR/s400/CS090403+004.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5341826176942906274" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPAFGDIn7BiodLBz0POk3YmucG6_ZY7euKMFVmo4IYqOKjZqCHoanWGS_SZuCapLm1A-hkoYUDKGtTA57kdTPnsDmLyvNCAOxahwEAZq3lEQQhg4_kI1DnnKbwihj_XsblktQulf5HOgmk/s1600-h/CS090403+005.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; 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display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3KSlVqdu28X08YNgIct0rnAVQM48E3FfpAv3jPlfjBfUhrHtjXBU1kHs3eLo_X9URRN7VZSWJA-7fGXYKfLJvIOofa1z9mSA6XPPm8hggkK4SnF5P2ifC5TonYoElApCugukImeSM6XfF/s400/CS090403+003.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5341826182121453010" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEin29lVLvfTXZsZA88JaG4tooJRlgCNqAtEiEeUsSBogg2V78zJ43zpomV6ToEOI7gtAFo-N5pJ-G62fXPqv02U5xGYrl2864XnNC9w6_Qi4CfR-yBLZl_S7gNYsK8EiUNDTjVV1VcCkt8G/s1600-h/CS090403+007.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEin29lVLvfTXZsZA88JaG4tooJRlgCNqAtEiEeUsSBogg2V78zJ43zpomV6ToEOI7gtAFo-N5pJ-G62fXPqv02U5xGYrl2864XnNC9w6_Qi4CfR-yBLZl_S7gNYsK8EiUNDTjVV1VcCkt8G/s200/CS090403+007.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5341825438238435010" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9j37zpk64JfenSs8glpDurre-TpjdUc_s7MDQLTZ7NASJ8cE7jgignJ_Tl2mDOF4HzVnbdgVyFAU2x7JiCygWlyPt3y9RqL9W-px2pB19WiadMwR0viBCGEMjGLD1gc7oVFqy0PVwyi7m/s1600-h/CS090403+010.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9j37zpk64JfenSs8glpDurre-TpjdUc_s7MDQLTZ7NASJ8cE7jgignJ_Tl2mDOF4HzVnbdgVyFAU2x7JiCygWlyPt3y9RqL9W-px2pB19WiadMwR0viBCGEMjGLD1gc7oVFqy0PVwyi7m/s200/CS090403+010.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5341825438662417314" border="0" /></a><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Bottles of wine, Cheese board and dessert board<br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmjvx56leuo65Gv0WrIO3dGa_ohtQxiC4LfEDRQGQ8S4B69B2AuZ6yHvOfqNDIzxjp955eJjBieWGBEQ5pZFlByuQu0VRXFkQY9nAq20txvwUB7bPcZ1oQlPhc6n8UviuYBIA8fQ4tA6if/s1600-h/CS090403+011.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmjvx56leuo65Gv0WrIO3dGa_ohtQxiC4LfEDRQGQ8S4B69B2AuZ6yHvOfqNDIzxjp955eJjBieWGBEQ5pZFlByuQu0VRXFkQY9nAq20txvwUB7bPcZ1oQlPhc6n8UviuYBIA8fQ4tA6if/s200/CS090403+011.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5341825434210376418" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHHuUUof6vcy-bwf9TGd84X503mwi_9T6TOy5gOPG2HUVFUl7d4v3dNv5nt3PFP8Y40KtcWXwNrxhJPmWVfuOtNxPYLQWO4Imf0mrd3yaOKJjZT5F4C1SnKOLnJ9XG5Dv8sPMoGt3vHK91/s1600-h/CS090403+012.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; 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width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwgfv5ZOAWSI24kY6Urbp8hJZN_8igsT5Go0Ag90r0gf7iOjkYVnz4rVVkuFCfpcLeB-4QFeOXGAa_Bu4MGVs2yLv7Pu5L0LuBO3WJbwCl5d4EKVAmE4a5Sf54En9R8F_n27_NKoxxdhmo/s200/CS090403+109.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5341824963100300578" border="0" /></a><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">A bottle of wine, A view from the outside, Chef Walter Manzke<br /></div><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style=";font-family:verdana;font-size:100%;" ><br /><br /></span></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPHCXg-kebpLMIywg8xGWpkX9pyWI2wwjSKtwa6CtB0CJIPod6yRAcM3Tt_fRZo4Iz1lzJ1j9mN48mTFtchdLFQHnYrZmqop6vYpSklNERIRpk1iL98t87mGM9IJUK22eoVhyphenhyphen51BZKsSjA/s1600-h/CS090403+002.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPHCXg-kebpLMIywg8xGWpkX9pyWI2wwjSKtwa6CtB0CJIPod6yRAcM3Tt_fRZo4Iz1lzJ1j9mN48mTFtchdLFQHnYrZmqop6vYpSklNERIRpk1iL98t87mGM9IJUK22eoVhyphenhyphen51BZKsSjA/s200/CS090403+002.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5341825845996037474" border="0" /></a><br /><span style=";font-family:verdana;font-size:100%;" ><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">Church and State</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">1850 Industrial Street</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">Los Angeles, CA 90021</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">(213) 405-1434</span><br /><a style="font-family: arial;" href="http://www.churchandstatebistro.com/">http://www.churchandstatebistro.com/</a></span>The Food and Ihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18146406221964169426noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8549226279637892401.post-84887625955243390142009-05-16T16:28:00.000-07:002009-05-27T19:17:51.087-07:00Paris in November<br><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;font-size:130%;" >Allons enfants de la Cuisine. Le jour de gloire est arrivé ....</span><br /><br />Well, not yet.<br /><br />In November, I’m finally going to Paris! Actually, back in 1985, I was in Paris for four hours on my way to Brussels, but that doesn’t really count.<br /><br />I’ll be in Paris for five nights, starting on Thursday night. In terms of eating, that would be about five dinners, five breakfasts, four morning snacks, four lunches, four afternoon snacks, four apertifs, and perhaps five midnight snacks. I’ll be traveling by myself. I just made a hotel reservation in the 7th arrondisement, close to Le Violon d’Ingres, La Fontaine de Mars and Au Bon Accueil. I could go visit such places as the Eiffel Tower, the Arc de Triomphe and the Louvre, but on this vacation, I want to eat my way through Paris.<br /><br />So far, I’ve told a few people about my vacation, and the suggestions have already started coming in. Trying to sort out all these recommendations can be a nice problem, I suppose. Mind you, I want to come up with an overall approach to Paris. Do I only dine at Michelin-starred restaurants? As a solo diner, how hard is it to make reservations at these high-end restaurants? I want to try some of the neighborhood bistros (bistrots). I also want to leave some room to discover places on my own, namely a spontaneous culinary tour to discover things. And I wouldn’t mind eating with a few Francophile foodies while I’m in Paris.<br /><br />So far, here is my list of restaurants I want to dine at (subject to change): Arpege ; Astrance ; L’Atelier de Joel Robuchon ; Le Bristol ; Chez L’Ami Jean ; Le Comptoir de Relais Saint Germain ; L’Espadon ; Guy Savoy ; Le Meurice ; Pierre Gagnaire ; Le Violon d’Ingres<br /><br />At this point in my vacation planning, I’m going to try and make reservations at three-star Michelin restaurants for lunch and eat at the various cafes and bistros near where I’m staying in the 7th for dinner, as well as snacking my way through the boulangeries, patisseries, fromageries, etc. I was told that I should have a back-up plan just in case my first choice is overly busy or closed.<br /><br />In preparation for my trip, I’ve created a few Google maps:<br /><a href="http://www.blogger.com/Les%20restaurants%20%28***%29%20de%20Paris%202009"></a><br /><a href="http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?ie=UTF8&hl=en&msa=0&msid=110383609923023928312.00046880eb3f27fedff58&ll=48.86336,2.324295&spn=0.111799,0.253716&z=12">Les restaurants (***) de Paris 2009</a><br /><br /><a href="http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?hl=en&ie=UTF8&msa=0&msid=110383609923023928312.000464f5e24105d82fc36&ll=48.867764,2.321205&spn=0.055895,0.126858&z=13">Les restaurants (**) de Paris 2009</a><br /><br /><a href="http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?hl=en&ie=UTF8&msa=0&msid=110383609923023928312.0004651a16d0103413d64&ll=48.865618,2.347984&spn=0.111794,0.253716&z=12">Les restaurants (*) de Paris 2009</a><br /><br /><a href="http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?hl=en&ie=UTF8&msa=0&msid=110383609923023928312.000464a2d95439042d07f&ll=48.862908,2.363777&spn=0.1118,0.253716&z=12">Les saveurs de Paris 2009</a><br /><br />Although my Parisian vacation is six months away, any help would be appreciated.<br /><br /><a href="http://thefoodandi@gmail.com/"><br /></a>The Food and Ihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18146406221964169426noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8549226279637892401.post-60323671435451506422009-05-16T14:50:00.000-07:002009-05-16T15:35:53.035-07:00Manresa<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-gBoA0zuZXn8AhLxvlHWgHr55OcPkPlmOqq0V6D_-rY65UJEF0FScjEjjtfFvmU10mZ-aRc4oykBrqsVZXaz6Y7r7M-OrnkIIV7qYMoMyrtv_a4W5c7f-Vw1VnmyWPDsYzcIgTIwiQ8n-/s1600-h/Mnrs0811+101.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-gBoA0zuZXn8AhLxvlHWgHr55OcPkPlmOqq0V6D_-rY65UJEF0FScjEjjtfFvmU10mZ-aRc4oykBrqsVZXaz6Y7r7M-OrnkIIV7qYMoMyrtv_a4W5c7f-Vw1VnmyWPDsYzcIgTIwiQ8n-/s200/Mnrs0811+101.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5336552576656467362" border="0" /></a> <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjY__oQI9Rgqa8oCHld4kq6ckcLrDZ-Ld1xC0g4G9gi2G7JsruKI_aDfnB1WyP7lMfADXZqjTOrwYOKf8B4lj2phnSzym8w3uzk00gUm_Ci6cTyV0CLweTc26yww37e47Irl4pQh9yH23fq/s1600-h/Mnrs0811+102.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjY__oQI9Rgqa8oCHld4kq6ckcLrDZ-Ld1xC0g4G9gi2G7JsruKI_aDfnB1WyP7lMfADXZqjTOrwYOKf8B4lj2phnSzym8w3uzk00gUm_Ci6cTyV0CLweTc26yww37e47Irl4pQh9yH23fq/s200/Mnrs0811+102.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5336552575166168626" border="0" /></a> <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicbvQx6euBa7nhuVacPajN4eawt_mDT7GpHZlkphO2UF9HwMiMQn7k5K3ucvKDPQFkkWvkdbkJjV4EKNxfFU7M3TFoTpldoegKdTMuYWuKHzfEb35AY5iCN0LreYN7PY6_eRFCxqFl6-3L/s1600-h/Mnrs0811+108.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicbvQx6euBa7nhuVacPajN4eawt_mDT7GpHZlkphO2UF9HwMiMQn7k5K3ucvKDPQFkkWvkdbkJjV4EKNxfFU7M3TFoTpldoegKdTMuYWuKHzfEb35AY5iCN0LreYN7PY6_eRFCxqFl6-3L/s200/Mnrs0811+108.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5336552572074013730" border="0" /></a>
<br /><div style="text-align: justify;">The final dinner of my November 2008 vacation was at Manresa in Los Gatos. Chef David Kinch gave me a copy of my dinner menu. It was definitely the best meal of this vacation!
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<br /><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><i style=""><span style=";font-family:Papyrus;color:black;" >The <st1:place st="on"><st1:placename st="on">Autumn</st1:placename> <st1:placetype st="on">Garden</st1:placetype></st1:place><o:p></o:p></span></i></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><i style=""><span style=";font-family:Papyrus;color:black;" >Manresa Restaurant<o:p></o:p></span></i></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><i style=""><span style=";font-family:Papyrus;color:black;" >November 10<sup>th</sup>, 2008<o:p></o:p></span></i></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><span style=";font-family:Papyrus;color:black;" ><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;" align="center">
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<br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiX6f8c9GFJ70Ev4gv66qXCnDIdnfHe-pLbmclACVGgXGLauprXo9rWRQYhq3e8pNj6ysKlyQVt4YcAoGCPB069eaFRNHqPRzF9FiULGFIUUuiS35RCPKRVAsjcXUO4WcEsnvWyN5bWHYdv/s1600-h/Mnrs0811+110.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiX6f8c9GFJ70Ev4gv66qXCnDIdnfHe-pLbmclACVGgXGLauprXo9rWRQYhq3e8pNj6ysKlyQVt4YcAoGCPB069eaFRNHqPRzF9FiULGFIUUuiS35RCPKRVAsjcXUO4WcEsnvWyN5bWHYdv/s200/Mnrs0811+110.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5336549621436352770" border="0" /></a></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><span style=";font-family:Papyrus;color:black;" >Japanese sea bream, sashimi style, exotic citrus<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;" align="center">
<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjlqPK4hrQyPboUjcx42mxLgfpK3LnmFVVO9OqwNu2LeMyjTyWT_kucXgR2UejlAH_RhuPF33w2P6f10KWpDAP8LZSSBH3yqR8Qt4qei9YjxOwFYKHpFX2314ojnGb6Pcx9OWiavU3HF-8/s1600-h/Mnrs0811+111.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjlqPK4hrQyPboUjcx42mxLgfpK3LnmFVVO9OqwNu2LeMyjTyWT_kucXgR2UejlAH_RhuPF33w2P6f10KWpDAP8LZSSBH3yqR8Qt4qei9YjxOwFYKHpFX2314ojnGb6Pcx9OWiavU3HF-8/s200/Mnrs0811+111.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5336549620281577410" border="0" /></a></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><i style=""><span style=";font-family:Papyrus;color:black;" >Mar y muntanya</span></i><span style=";font-family:Papyrus;color:black;" >: root vegetables in wood ash, caviar from <st1:country-region st="on"><st1:place st="on">Iran</st1:place></st1:country-region><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;" align="center">
<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3ZiJX7eRHz7Qaeh67GYb4Y1oRPErs4xrI6QQ1FYKVZauXq_ZMSbf9uL7GXbWYaeFjCiqc8rhkNXufvaU3F4Em1gGB0XgdsrJAhw0gOTpq3RSre05-zgLZIgOaN_VU4MUKggDWU0hSLpHc/s1600-h/Mnrs0811+112.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3ZiJX7eRHz7Qaeh67GYb4Y1oRPErs4xrI6QQ1FYKVZauXq_ZMSbf9uL7GXbWYaeFjCiqc8rhkNXufvaU3F4Em1gGB0XgdsrJAhw0gOTpq3RSre05-zgLZIgOaN_VU4MUKggDWU0hSLpHc/s200/Mnrs0811+112.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5336549618785618706" border="0" /></a><span style=";font-family:Papyrus;color:black;" >Spot prawns and <i style="">yuba</i>, heritage chestnuts with kohlrabi<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;" align="center">
<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhclGIoQKOEydK7dsWoNE5nff9-cpRL_xgZ6DjmK1ldeD0Q4TbQNvT8bogv9nNzDOWkfLWQeczLa3kkIXiF58rmQZhEjsHzjWndOLXXpNYYUAp1J-sSpoAxIn8nqe06s4-BUUG2K5Xr49fX/s1600-h/Mnrs0811+113.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhclGIoQKOEydK7dsWoNE5nff9-cpRL_xgZ6DjmK1ldeD0Q4TbQNvT8bogv9nNzDOWkfLWQeczLa3kkIXiF58rmQZhEjsHzjWndOLXXpNYYUAp1J-sSpoAxIn8nqe06s4-BUUG2K5Xr49fX/s200/Mnrs0811+113.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5336549401813747986" border="0" /></a></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><span style=";font-family:Papyrus;color:black;" >Into the vegetable garden...<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><span style=";font-family:Papyrus;color:black;" >
<br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-vlkUthLjdmXyJ5pZN5q2DjxuytLqLqSAFW3UlAP6j-mwOQj0X-k7oQxNs_JIJUUqyVZvep9s0P65rfZKvQeVF073Ac63QdQsEnu7Hg6Oko9_cD0689fy4v8u1OrkD23pTWwY-2eVcGjQ/s1600-h/Mnrs0811+114.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-vlkUthLjdmXyJ5pZN5q2DjxuytLqLqSAFW3UlAP6j-mwOQj0X-k7oQxNs_JIJUUqyVZvep9s0P65rfZKvQeVF073Ac63QdQsEnu7Hg6Oko9_cD0689fy4v8u1OrkD23pTWwY-2eVcGjQ/s200/Mnrs0811+114.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5336549404492578818" border="0" /></a><span style=";font-family:Papyrus;color:black;" >A <i style="">risotto</i> without rice, big fin squid<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><i style=""><span style=";font-family:Papyrus;color:black;" >
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<br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGmn3BRS6VkOUEGFmOdJahkqzjKVDdh6GgdNKeQF0OwF9dRXAbj4B2UUOrZ7RTs74DA5KKe56LblyABmGteeDiDilkRrmEv-UrwIVktK2HAI_aBHmEFKMCSzeBPgreaZbKzJer3mfX3ZS6/s1600-h/Mnrs0811+116.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGmn3BRS6VkOUEGFmOdJahkqzjKVDdh6GgdNKeQF0OwF9dRXAbj4B2UUOrZ7RTs74DA5KKe56LblyABmGteeDiDilkRrmEv-UrwIVktK2HAI_aBHmEFKMCSzeBPgreaZbKzJer3mfX3ZS6/s200/Mnrs0811+116.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5336549393112366834" border="0" /></a></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><span style=";font-family:Papyrus;color:black;" >Squab, garden carrots with <i style="">farro</i>, meyer lemon preserve<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><span style=";font-family:Papyrus;color:black;" >
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<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnR3NfhBG3ChlZp0ZuoYgLmKT33zLXxrXzYodT1__r0dtAiLEwOwfc05qmmdO_bL6qFyy-0YNowL1nKUsWqsotFNxzA8hrWuJOrS8D76N3SbkaiR2Ioy-cAYwo6ubr5kjny8dhKTz30LnN/s1600-h/Mnrs0811+130.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnR3NfhBG3ChlZp0ZuoYgLmKT33zLXxrXzYodT1__r0dtAiLEwOwfc05qmmdO_bL6qFyy-0YNowL1nKUsWqsotFNxzA8hrWuJOrS8D76N3SbkaiR2Ioy-cAYwo6ubr5kjny8dhKTz30LnN/s200/Mnrs0811+130.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5336544359198541634" border="0" /></a><span style=";font-family:Papyrus;color:black;" >Crepe <i style="">croustillant</i>, persimmon and bourbon cranberry<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZCxKswJSnx4kEECgPHQRMQvft_rrRy8lWoeVw65oCRa5UBL4v7SH8RBXz71Ghk2MGhE_8AEe6Ok6gy30kc1AL68kZYM2iokHs4hTSolamlijL6R60SuFBTAcw-HZqQJsVAQS5UjEybmBb/s1600-h/Mnrs0811+131.JPG">
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<br />The Food and Ihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18146406221964169426noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8549226279637892401.post-69504626200958909272009-04-13T19:04:00.001-07:002009-04-13T19:27:54.583-07:00Fook YuenOn Sunday morning, I ate Chinese dim sum over in Millbrae, several blocks away from Zen Peninsula.<br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3BtP1JRfawWKRa4EhjgbEe-HqPo_6YsX3VdkzmicumOjNy4uOP46pl9IlqcE4-NLH_p3ho85VXaXHCgKg0ZhI1wJrSwD_U2UJjBs3b2oEMuOx3yYX7VBtGuwvT5FlhTtvtnrSVDvijszE/s1600-h/FY081109+101.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3BtP1JRfawWKRa4EhjgbEe-HqPo_6YsX3VdkzmicumOjNy4uOP46pl9IlqcE4-NLH_p3ho85VXaXHCgKg0ZhI1wJrSwD_U2UJjBs3b2oEMuOx3yYX7VBtGuwvT5FlhTtvtnrSVDvijszE/s200/FY081109+101.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5324362769132665106" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivbkGUJXBagrvEXfxgeHqUzecJAi0sr4vMfqJfD2GUAozQVburTvx3UjLbOxXQsfRz_07NLPaUBkQfo-7J5i1gxB6Ucce9deXAIkZO_obmzjaDgAWjFxTKTgJZ7bLxD7YTlKZcF1U6sc8_/s1600-h/FY081109+102.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; 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width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPddHSf_5cwg-omW5SzPC3a2XC-mBgEBn_qEIc0MjRrkh_2zCj7qK8m4SHSFrpyrf7ZmdwIF5xRxH9szzTuEoMz0HspW_WF9cL5d_4zu5GkAWgUf4XQy6Voa1U2wB1tm1WW4gXtKeL14_7/s200/FY081109+104.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5324362539102280626" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhO1KvqNIipRqyK2rpaVUCTAqGnpZmJMyTTSrPN25uIOMpupqcJclA9SsMjjSYRmUO-3tQR022xYMjb0ILMmsfWXElRzsh3glR6B-Pe4rRTnmGrtU7CFhGjEkKj4Kmfq48RgLVoXTl196P/s1600-h/FY081109+105.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhO1KvqNIipRqyK2rpaVUCTAqGnpZmJMyTTSrPN25uIOMpupqcJclA9SsMjjSYRmUO-3tQR022xYMjb0ILMmsfWXElRzsh3glR6B-Pe4rRTnmGrtU7CFhGjEkKj4Kmfq48RgLVoXTl196P/s200/FY081109+105.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5324362537190955314" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: left;"> Fried taro root & Chinese broccoli, Steamed spareribs with black bean sauce, Shrimp on green bell pepper<br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXfpx4cCmvUVP_c5QY8_M_an_0Sf5iQl921PoWr0tXp62JCq1uvLS0ciGk0nJ4UnwlWr-jlTwu0P1T4kyvztZZQuUWWB2VzQZ0ER2GPvwTOYUKgdyr57UazUoLryFxZEsl13dLb1UHJu98/s1600-h/FY081109+106.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; 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Located on Broadway, a few blocks east of Columbus, Coi restaurant is a two-star Michelin 2008 restaurant that was highly recommended to me by one of my chef/friends. Street construction equipment was in front of the restaurant. Valet service was provided by a man dressed like he came from the 'hood. 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width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5U8jUst6X7cuuwbnxlvv54-4ygb46RpS7CPHKhpP9vcDH3p_9ofiNvtgqtANT8S1KBjEDDqOpTZWpZgyuELYtKhhMrZx4CELpXTPMxoqyZoeTJsDO0f6Mh_v-UIQ3C8UkpCFAmKT-e3kW/s200/SF081108+220.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5313063167969860210" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWEnv7GQHITpHnKcBZ3cbVX6y3TiP4uCnVtFpc4oMhBJlkieYUOVG5bb_smxGusBggI5J9hIdMlfiGcRUUbd606Owg_dyUyJgBzT9OdjFhs-VJFPZuUraOtEKJutPPhrqKByQA-9-mAQFW/s1600-h/SF081108+221.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWEnv7GQHITpHnKcBZ3cbVX6y3TiP4uCnVtFpc4oMhBJlkieYUOVG5bb_smxGusBggI5J9hIdMlfiGcRUUbd606Owg_dyUyJgBzT9OdjFhs-VJFPZuUraOtEKJutPPhrqKByQA-9-mAQFW/s200/SF081108+221.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5313063165261643090" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br />The dinner was truly worthy of a two-star Michelin restaurant. Whatever concerns I may have had about finding the restaurant, the street construction hassles and the valet service (which was fine), they all disappeared and had no effect on my dining experience at Coi. Definitely go have dinner at Coi, it's worth it!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5jo_zjtLCjWfBnxqNABgNn2JkK61O2G7l8mMvdn1BHsB7Vb1Q8D05bardstYzsjrfEDmtvvw-DHY4FaX_i_Kzuw0FTkkuB_yW8dFKJzKwGKqw77tWb1jnDHg_0lt7Oaxo-HO53T_nj_av/s1600-h/SF081108+222.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5jo_zjtLCjWfBnxqNABgNn2JkK61O2G7l8mMvdn1BHsB7Vb1Q8D05bardstYzsjrfEDmtvvw-DHY4FaX_i_Kzuw0FTkkuB_yW8dFKJzKwGKqw77tWb1jnDHg_0lt7Oaxo-HO53T_nj_av/s200/SF081108+222.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5313063159054661058" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br />Coi<br />373 Broadway <br />San Francisco, CA 94133 <br />(415) 393-9000<br /><br /><a href="http://www.coirestaurant.com/">http://www.coirestaurant.com/</a>The Food and Ihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18146406221964169426noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8549226279637892401.post-73580416491349222152009-01-27T20:47:00.000-08:002009-01-27T22:15:52.245-08:00Ferry Building<span style="text-decoration: underline;"></span><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQJbYNCoADnuZs84b0SBT5sXTVerkCFAp5q0ezv8jD6n2HAo1gpku3d9NWjrZvKRHhsJL9grI5fkO1mdTakFhGcTJeiyWyzEciddlZVq9qeTd-uD9EWWYgA-9QyCoxcaFcClhoggvOkLrW/s1600-h/SF081108+001.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 3px 3px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQJbYNCoADnuZs84b0SBT5sXTVerkCFAp5q0ezv8jD6n2HAo1gpku3d9NWjrZvKRHhsJL9grI5fkO1mdTakFhGcTJeiyWyzEciddlZVq9qeTd-uD9EWWYgA-9QyCoxcaFcClhoggvOkLrW/s200/SF081108+001.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5296204552253374882" border="0" /></a>Walking around the Ferry Building on a Saturday morning is one of the best culinary experiences in San Francisco. That's when the Farmer's Market takes place. People buy their produce and other food items. Inside the building itself are many retail stores and restaurants. Cheeses, breads, pastries, ice creams, salumi, teas, etc. You name it, it's probably there in the Ferry Building.<br /><br />Wait a minute! I forgot Scharffen Berger Chocolate ...<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzLtmLjEDDu9xaqYU6nWTluUp52Ft7hXxyo8GOnIUhdJxQuun0CEoAXcsvgEvHDBNztu27RH0aXr4x0gHjzXn_aoDs9SDHJAHWCKHqwAW5VHGlMQTHwobd1JGxBT24awcECJTLFvm2mGPm/s1600-h/SF081108+007.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzLtmLjEDDu9xaqYU6nWTluUp52Ft7hXxyo8GOnIUhdJxQuun0CEoAXcsvgEvHDBNztu27RH0aXr4x0gHjzXn_aoDs9SDHJAHWCKHqwAW5VHGlMQTHwobd1JGxBT24awcECJTLFvm2mGPm/s200/SF081108+007.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5296203071300113714" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-q2VWEP29t3PDzCsx4wNyWJhUBAx06Nd8o1MoiJUMvpsOl7UGq1-k6c7kAyP6CZs_roeeH4nJ7eJUEpbM0piP13iq0oemXn2d1l5vzwmC4XxvFpfmtvs4drYmKyqe7p652OmvqUL2TyOW/s1600-h/SF081108+002.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-q2VWEP29t3PDzCsx4wNyWJhUBAx06Nd8o1MoiJUMvpsOl7UGq1-k6c7kAyP6CZs_roeeH4nJ7eJUEpbM0piP13iq0oemXn2d1l5vzwmC4XxvFpfmtvs4drYmKyqe7p652OmvqUL2TyOW/s200/SF081108+002.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5296202807329353010" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;">Here are a couple of places where I bought some food. Frog Hollow Farm had some morning pastries fresh out of the oven, that I couldn't resist. Across from that place, I bought some prepared food for my lunch. I suppose that by looking at the bag, some can tell where I got these items. I'll tell you later.<br /></div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8gl9Add4E7lemgdVfJwLINA0MvXU-Hi-m22UQFKlfdFIJn-EIeWw8P6vyN5EHo5Rs2f0Lpp7yqj6qBAgKOjkwkMWiloTUMGWbGPq5NqUOlAnn_4hCJ_yjfW_YF4m_YgRNgyWqKdr8Rm6o/s1600-h/SF081108+003.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8gl9Add4E7lemgdVfJwLINA0MvXU-Hi-m22UQFKlfdFIJn-EIeWw8P6vyN5EHo5Rs2f0Lpp7yqj6qBAgKOjkwkMWiloTUMGWbGPq5NqUOlAnn_4hCJ_yjfW_YF4m_YgRNgyWqKdr8Rm6o/s200/SF081108+003.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5296202806842722818" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtQrzvjKX6LxLftjbCojCfog6Kvx0U40zZmnemG0RHLF4um1hrVqMXNupnm4vm0pixLKOIbpkTdD01a-O-AhhAz6MsReLpopblC0DiwNoI4j0S3fFBhyJ5ARSke84D5HJrX4Xe6Ljb6lVI/s1600-h/SF081108+004.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtQrzvjKX6LxLftjbCojCfog6Kvx0U40zZmnemG0RHLF4um1hrVqMXNupnm4vm0pixLKOIbpkTdD01a-O-AhhAz6MsReLpopblC0DiwNoI4j0S3fFBhyJ5ARSke84D5HJrX4Xe6Ljb6lVI/s200/SF081108+004.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5296202802796682466" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjF-lpjAmUBm-08vYud3lXVhFtAci5i5AsGp31p85ERs-jdgkAHwhlbjMTdhRxNSjT_LZDHVgweYwgzxvNDZ1vuMOqYuHir7QcT3VGqlxsCr6FPg_lt1rcWNLQmLsu3DpXrlkde7Yo2I7W/s1600-h/SF081108+005.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjF-lpjAmUBm-08vYud3lXVhFtAci5i5AsGp31p85ERs-jdgkAHwhlbjMTdhRxNSjT_LZDHVgweYwgzxvNDZ1vuMOqYuHir7QcT3VGqlxsCr6FPg_lt1rcWNLQmLsu3DpXrlkde7Yo2I7W/s200/SF081108+005.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5296202803872458962" border="0" /></a><br /><br />My lunch consisted of a gratin with truffles, pork tenderloin slices, a tart with pluot & frangipane (I think), and a savory kugelhopf. Include the view from the first picture and some jazz clarinet music from one of the old-time street musicians wearing a suit and you got yourself a wonderful dining experience.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhipYLyZwLhE5LMlxLpWxqWfg24xAo7uj2IjGq_SIdRp-gaL3_pv969-JW5t92yPmh5A_cJSUt4DruyYqEco9CX9c49ZaqSGLJX7KBxEOaM93b68yclO6LH4TbFx17wrAJGrLCY17wetTUy/s1600-h/SF081108+006.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 3px 3px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhipYLyZwLhE5LMlxLpWxqWfg24xAo7uj2IjGq_SIdRp-gaL3_pv969-JW5t92yPmh5A_cJSUt4DruyYqEco9CX9c49ZaqSGLJX7KBxEOaM93b68yclO6LH4TbFx17wrAJGrLCY17wetTUy/s200/SF081108+006.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5296211095480251282" border="0" /></a><br />Here's where I bought my lunch.<br /><br />Boulettes Larder was recommended to me by a friend. It's not a restaurant, actually. It's a kitchen where they cook and bake all the food items for customers who want to buy some things to take away and eat at home or wherever.<br /><br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;">Ferry Building Marketplace<br />One Ferry Building<br />San Francisco, California 94111<br />(415) 983-8000<br /><br /><a href="http://www.ferrybuildingmarketplace.com/">http://www.ferrybuildingmarketplace.com/</a><br /><br /></div>The Food and Ihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18146406221964169426noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8549226279637892401.post-17219606802471550252009-01-26T19:50:00.000-08:002009-04-13T19:36:47.836-07:00Dining in "The City" on a FridayOn Friday back in Nov. 2008, I took BART into "The City", San Francisco, and walked to Tartine for a little breakfast.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyX1SwZDMRss-5jdhntShRM3VoNKnYLxOGk1fNhPTI9q4WiB2Yd5BgWmhh9NutsEgF8xRD1-w4VZgwnBPZtNKIuvmwVJb29SnO8EuMDI2eGfDLnO7KmIaDij58XbXHcz8xy-ph3yQJ9rsZ/s1600-h/SF081107+001.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyX1SwZDMRss-5jdhntShRM3VoNKnYLxOGk1fNhPTI9q4WiB2Yd5BgWmhh9NutsEgF8xRD1-w4VZgwnBPZtNKIuvmwVJb29SnO8EuMDI2eGfDLnO7KmIaDij58XbXHcz8xy-ph3yQJ9rsZ/s200/SF081107+001.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5295818175300772978" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Tartine Bakery<br />600 Guerrero St. (18th St.)<br />San Francisco, CA 94110<br />415.487.2600<br /><br /><a href="http://www.tartinebakery.com/">http://www.tartinebakery.com</a><br /><br /><br /><br />For lunch, I ate at Zuni Cafe, upstairs. Here are a few photos of the place:<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyBJrQJcMxv2rpJHNt1oaAo1aXrvm8oi0eAhdleTi3mjm9pgsNQJV8BAwXwb2Sn7AEdj0EWVR1QUDQz-XAs6LX1WTvAhyphenhyphenOcstjD_3obD8Ma2V_jzy6G-NooMFUhmx7qZkow4cHF43LCVzq/s1600-h/SF081107+201.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyBJrQJcMxv2rpJHNt1oaAo1aXrvm8oi0eAhdleTi3mjm9pgsNQJV8BAwXwb2Sn7AEdj0EWVR1QUDQz-XAs6LX1WTvAhyphenhyphenOcstjD_3obD8Ma2V_jzy6G-NooMFUhmx7qZkow4cHF43LCVzq/s200/SF081107+201.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5295817266649024450" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJVqt0_i6Hj8Ec9uZrpCQZMWUKde4DeOMEt4xNXSYO7B_gscfybh5alqX4NP98H3PgkcyPOXGXYiRFjjK8ReY4F3XmW0uI3sPLw7YGfhw9vBdYu4oA4Vj661F1Jv322tOF1aSadz6TaEUm/s1600-h/SF081107+202.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; 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float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlvIEVaCzxvAuBRqqTHSZgWF5k0raCdJMO4KFPktSIY9283rIXs4_6QOONOkJDWOz1LEMqMhRC8wvrR0YwWPZKDTQ89gP_jABNnhmFHZL3dLRDDM_uxbYabfvlv-MzK2S3mCRreiyUMqgI/s200/SF081107+208.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5295820043693769490" border="0" /></a><br />Zuni Cafe<br />1658 Market St. (between Franklin and Gough)<br />San Francisco, CA 94102<br />415.552.2522<br /><br /><a href="http://www.zunicafe.com/">http://www.zunicafe.com/</a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Dinner was in The Dining Room at the Ritz-Carlton, San Francisco. Below are two outside pictures, due to the restaurant's no-photography policy:<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3JAVDpbPjQ9-ZKiAe7zSkPUMyfpFq4wXZSaFAbd_oh4edp2Z_L6Oo5euRLtuLgwP1pYa-CeqbEynZciCb_TVsYxC-l7gRBcQ4fbSt2rrlj4gQ1wXQ6MA4UZsgUIDVLZ1LL13rqvRFSNzs/s1600-h/SF081107+401.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3JAVDpbPjQ9-ZKiAe7zSkPUMyfpFq4wXZSaFAbd_oh4edp2Z_L6Oo5euRLtuLgwP1pYa-CeqbEynZciCb_TVsYxC-l7gRBcQ4fbSt2rrlj4gQ1wXQ6MA4UZsgUIDVLZ1LL13rqvRFSNzs/s200/SF081107+401.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5295816570534248146" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOdfWt9fdiFvUf0lZsqfdJqEdesphrAj6ejTm6GNU-GPq9WsCQIlXuEA20dNBjJlAQGS-eo43ZHI-UQNUEzapoayckUf9V1-5Jo68iZJ9n93HOMrK-aodQTRPpWbgrij9UpOAE3Q0QeeEN/s1600-h/SF081107+402.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; 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During the middle of the meal, however, I asked if something could be done regarding the sounds coming from the bar. The group that was in the bar could be heard quite well from where I was sitting. The manager made the arrangements at a convenient break during the tasting menu. I was able to enjoy my dinner afterwords.</span><br /></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:arial;font-size:100%;" ><br />The Dining Room at The Ritz-Carlton<br />600 Stockton St.<br />San Francisco, CA 94108<br />415.773.6168</span><br /><br /><a href="http://www.ritzcarltondiningroom.com/home.html">http://www.ritzcarltondiningroom.com/home.html</a>The Food and Ihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18146406221964169426noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8549226279637892401.post-83513926810892606682008-12-29T19:31:00.000-08:002009-04-13T19:37:16.950-07:00Monterey, Millbrae & San Fran .... CiscoContinuing on my Nov. vacation from Monterey, the pastry chef from L'Auberge Carmel recommended this bakery as I head up north to the Bay Area:<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1yBabbJH9Ur9datenbX20I4-h8YF_qISZ-DYLrziwQy754WQXww7mRkXNhYxcQJsQOIaocyhp2JCOTUKM_biXSuoAF41w9GWAwQnXc_Z6kjX4bF44HIY3Apwx_74KfCtpsvWMD5Y2uR5o/s1600-h/SF081106+001.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1yBabbJH9Ur9datenbX20I4-h8YF_qISZ-DYLrziwQy754WQXww7mRkXNhYxcQJsQOIaocyhp2JCOTUKM_biXSuoAF41w9GWAwQnXc_Z6kjX4bF44HIY3Apwx_74KfCtpsvWMD5Y2uR5o/s200/SF081106+001.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5285423844667031442" border="0" /></a>Parker-Lusseau Pastries<br />731 Munras Ave.<br />Monterey, CA 93940<br />(831) 643-6300<br /><br /><a href="http://www.parker-lusseaupastries.com/">http://www.parker-lusseaupastries.com</a><br /><br /><br /></div></div><br /><br /><br />Once I arrived to my hotel near the San Francisco Airport, I decided to have some dim sum at Zen Peninsula.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRLOuHqOYv95C67EhDyQff0xw6BXs45uoAoUb-RoqAiT5RFgT4w-3p0ZqEymY7-WrxRZKe1_ym2wS4dK4_ord78aV3z6b_eKSMsMtSubXTyn688dsVTySyWZo__ZuJvrtXefkQmKL_mMT-/s1600-h/SF081106+201.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRLOuHqOYv95C67EhDyQff0xw6BXs45uoAoUb-RoqAiT5RFgT4w-3p0ZqEymY7-WrxRZKe1_ym2wS4dK4_ord78aV3z6b_eKSMsMtSubXTyn688dsVTySyWZo__ZuJvrtXefkQmKL_mMT-/s200/SF081106+201.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5285422454821636418" border="0" /></a><br /></div><br />There were no carts strolling by. I had to order from a list. I only chose a few things, since I had early dinner reservations at 5:30 p.m.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAEOD1PBDYS1WsdCApuw5MXZoUN8WrXcmkjIXx_U0J3DFQhqGN_vQ34YXvZgVNklIQ9hfdzFB2jaf6Ru-FBdKz2NBzucI8rmolBKs8VoZBMG_CuXzWShqC8xYvH7lKm4CZnSvQyenpzdz4/s1600-h/SF081106+202.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAEOD1PBDYS1WsdCApuw5MXZoUN8WrXcmkjIXx_U0J3DFQhqGN_vQ34YXvZgVNklIQ9hfdzFB2jaf6Ru-FBdKz2NBzucI8rmolBKs8VoZBMG_CuXzWShqC8xYvH7lKm4CZnSvQyenpzdz4/s200/SF081106+202.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5285422227867166930" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj71LrumSlSi_GYsNxzx9ALpt5S2M5DQi8GLYVWZUUaoK6DwZRvrQyQu7si4CTnDr5WVb2wOcWmr-wR-YG-TJBjvN2lHK-OSN39E9FIGABECAW9C1LjG8PWWEn6Znz0eWHgGQsSB8ndurGP/s1600-h/SF081106+203.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj71LrumSlSi_GYsNxzx9ALpt5S2M5DQi8GLYVWZUUaoK6DwZRvrQyQu7si4CTnDr5WVb2wOcWmr-wR-YG-TJBjvN2lHK-OSN39E9FIGABECAW9C1LjG8PWWEn6Znz0eWHgGQsSB8ndurGP/s200/SF081106+203.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5285422230586942018" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3TBURmse5dwsUGYqM1ThLzcNjgdJLP75MZCHnrG9nBe6Ff_73iaAjBRBMLECYcpHv622aFS4csC1NaNNkhu9L1COtNaMFYoXwHdIiY8l-HMjIvBw93zw9uEdaoOFCAnwH3-LMVx8fGqwb/s1600-h/SF081106+204.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3TBURmse5dwsUGYqM1ThLzcNjgdJLP75MZCHnrG9nBe6Ff_73iaAjBRBMLECYcpHv622aFS4csC1NaNNkhu9L1COtNaMFYoXwHdIiY8l-HMjIvBw93zw9uEdaoOFCAnwH3-LMVx8fGqwb/s200/SF081106+204.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5285422224566353218" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjY51DKO95fYbt0IZjoZvhoAXFR5B65MuRNntnyQ4GrUKUsTDYTaInVKkw9w2AACsXJsscxAnsp14zxPNSFCpbQEn5JUwNw4YMU-3lZ3D43RldCLRC8aLpNpRiHZ26x05xY7MQBEUBwAEdo/s1600-h/SF081106+205.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjY51DKO95fYbt0IZjoZvhoAXFR5B65MuRNntnyQ4GrUKUsTDYTaInVKkw9w2AACsXJsscxAnsp14zxPNSFCpbQEn5JUwNw4YMU-3lZ3D43RldCLRC8aLpNpRiHZ26x05xY7MQBEUBwAEdo/s200/SF081106+205.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5285422222236292002" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSGtV3O11W5e_ruhHrXyZGoJ3m33yGBav2GQl_ZtkCBNwJCLHRBkfLHgtzMRhAEx6n1Md_BJUXC2iG8XWIz-oJvCPdrgM6EO9mZuDjwcqGImu9vTyJc7WZ3K5rZg-UPXRoJ6MFahaMsbEa/s1600-h/SF081106+206.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSGtV3O11W5e_ruhHrXyZGoJ3m33yGBav2GQl_ZtkCBNwJCLHRBkfLHgtzMRhAEx6n1Md_BJUXC2iG8XWIz-oJvCPdrgM6EO9mZuDjwcqGImu9vTyJc7WZ3K5rZg-UPXRoJ6MFahaMsbEa/s200/SF081106+206.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5285422220278165778" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDs7Sw9VIonABTPuKP05Mo1ueO0HHF16ViMP5U1Ks-tWciKE2dr3pGeSCa9aPbY4dEvkIwqgFE69mnrITDclqlgYvM1TX2fLab1oyAcos3gR9OhRyerYQTPTmSwCNDrhT6WbA3cNmfNQOq/s1600-h/SF081106+207.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDs7Sw9VIonABTPuKP05Mo1ueO0HHF16ViMP5U1Ks-tWciKE2dr3pGeSCa9aPbY4dEvkIwqgFE69mnrITDclqlgYvM1TX2fLab1oyAcos3gR9OhRyerYQTPTmSwCNDrhT6WbA3cNmfNQOq/s200/SF081106+207.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5285421823362814594" border="0" /></a><br /><br />The jellyfish & seaweed salad tasted really good, nice balanced flavor. Overall, my lunch was pretty good. I would go back. If you want to see what I ordered, here's the list:<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhb9xM7YnSaYW7Nl_LJsQ6FRwGVHomOSUKg6j3ZOonDqEPZoNpweidLS7iI8Icwiz5Da4ByIX3BK9xeFwNR-nvylOUK-aeWU2RoGsqzhfpQ4sM3BUTVjPh21GUzu5lCWiRZJ4vMmZI3-ezO/s1600-h/SF081106+208.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhb9xM7YnSaYW7Nl_LJsQ6FRwGVHomOSUKg6j3ZOonDqEPZoNpweidLS7iI8Icwiz5Da4ByIX3BK9xeFwNR-nvylOUK-aeWU2RoGsqzhfpQ4sM3BUTVjPh21GUzu5lCWiRZJ4vMmZI3-ezO/s200/SF081106+208.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5285421787287673186" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Don't ask me to translate. I don't read Chinese.<br /><div style="text-align: left;"><br /><br /></div></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5udZ3SNfPXLT6lXZHEpOUCk3sjxoXtJ-5SKrU91a6a_li4AGDfDtOy00Ykm38G7etduOgzFihokqU-xFLTgjzumn-eTI6Sni1Rec95mWyF6mGP-f3sU-AA8jogTD6qwC079yGbg_hqXqL/s1600-h/SF081106+209.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5udZ3SNfPXLT6lXZHEpOUCk3sjxoXtJ-5SKrU91a6a_li4AGDfDtOy00Ykm38G7etduOgzFihokqU-xFLTgjzumn-eTI6Sni1Rec95mWyF6mGP-f3sU-AA8jogTD6qwC079yGbg_hqXqL/s200/SF081106+209.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5285427280031961394" border="0" /></a>Zen Peninsula<br />1180 El Camino Real<br />Millbrae, CA 94030<br />(650) 616-9388<br /><br /><a href="http://www.zenpeninsula.com/">http://www.zenpeninsula.com/</a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;">For dinner, I went to Quince Restaurant. I ordered the tasting menu. Unfortunately, I don't remember what I ate exactly, I didn't ask for a copy of the menu and I was informed of Quince's policy of no photography of the cuisine. Mind you, here are the pictures I was able to take that evening.<br /><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlA1-xfcH_UePo-Tvc-M_g-i1kOOdckbF_pYqbBSG7d-CrGuT3hUXgIcIen7PNNqJaZSLjH43MOxSatYk5WrNcJu6HFdc_EkXAceF6WEvzncj0NzG_shfEPdJNKCnGro3DlXYQJFr6fr1h/s1600-h/SF081106+401.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlA1-xfcH_UePo-Tvc-M_g-i1kOOdckbF_pYqbBSG7d-CrGuT3hUXgIcIen7PNNqJaZSLjH43MOxSatYk5WrNcJu6HFdc_EkXAceF6WEvzncj0NzG_shfEPdJNKCnGro3DlXYQJFr6fr1h/s200/SF081106+401.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5285421782556287186" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWW-9g2MMRLIhcPu5EWZ230Tvb6e5oyzhJxhalqdK-1bLPLE22lTo7H5B0QtQI0eTn8m_sC9hBlI_nEk-JvdEW9uiEUCzTtBPBS9cL0RasO_KNcgqkhUtoWjj6_0kPCle47kv4z4Rs-TwU/s1600-h/SF081106+402.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWW-9g2MMRLIhcPu5EWZ230Tvb6e5oyzhJxhalqdK-1bLPLE22lTo7H5B0QtQI0eTn8m_sC9hBlI_nEk-JvdEW9uiEUCzTtBPBS9cL0RasO_KNcgqkhUtoWjj6_0kPCle47kv4z4Rs-TwU/s200/SF081106+402.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5285421775675365426" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">The meal was wonderful. The pasta dish was what I remembered most, very delicious. Afterwards, I expressed to the host my appreciation of the tasting menu, as well as my condolences of Quince's current absence of its Michelin star. The host mentioned that it was more of a suspension until the Michelin inspectors can dine at Quince's new location later in 2009 near the Financial District. Nevertheless, I will look forward to dining there as well.<br /><br />Quince<br />1701 Octavia<br />San Francisco, CA 94109<br />(415) 775-8500<br /><br /><a href="http://www.quincerestaurant.com/">http://www.quincerestaurant.com</a><br /><br /><br /><br /></div></div>The Food and Ihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18146406221964169426noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8549226279637892401.post-75075350023563746012008-12-02T19:07:00.000-08:002008-12-02T20:51:37.931-08:00Urasawa<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwNZTQA5vlfXOZq61rKcEu46JhMb0kplsv_H5Jhbq7I_ud7bmVfC_sQjlVzhQgRk2LVpZxHXL2HqKst01oc_TYu6AszUB5EyJxzWlDYfv9SAHyb8Lh5R9_TPxqjRzfNTuakU_IzX5DIQNE/s1600-h/HiroSan+001.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwNZTQA5vlfXOZq61rKcEu46JhMb0kplsv_H5Jhbq7I_ud7bmVfC_sQjlVzhQgRk2LVpZxHXL2HqKst01oc_TYu6AszUB5EyJxzWlDYfv9SAHyb8Lh5R9_TPxqjRzfNTuakU_IzX5DIQNE/s200/HiroSan+001.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5275401406639004578" border="0" /></a> I've heard about this restaurant called Urasawa for a long while. The whole place seats about ten people, thirteen tops. Dinner by reservation only. No website. $300 per person, food only. One restaurant owner told me Urasawa should be a three-star Michelin restaurant.<br /><br />I made a dinner reservation for that evening and I went. I drove over to Beverly Hills to a valet parking garage. Once I got out of my car, I take the elevator to the second floor, where Urasawa is located. From there, I walk down a hallway until I see ...<br /><div style="text-align: right;"><div style="text-align: right;"><div style="text-align: left;"><br /><br /><br /></div></div></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibYYSnXLxBYELWvw5A94Qqna-mAa3d_fQlIvNEOqUvTzizWZwhRHv-o3X5DraFtb-tdZe1en352qzSiw7RRfzHEc-MuOIT7q_Zn701-HvOSFLzb4gfRNvuTagaJJfN4cO7BRCRNZXooR2R/s1600-h/HiroSan+002.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibYYSnXLxBYELWvw5A94Qqna-mAa3d_fQlIvNEOqUvTzizWZwhRHv-o3X5DraFtb-tdZe1en352qzSiw7RRfzHEc-MuOIT7q_Zn701-HvOSFLzb4gfRNvuTagaJJfN4cO7BRCRNZXooR2R/s200/HiroSan+002.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5275405848557550882" border="0" /></a>... the entrance of the restaurant, I suppose. It looked bare and simple, definitely not over-the-top. Then, the door opens by this female Japanese server/attendant. I think I was the first one to arrive that evening. Around the same time, maybe before, a young Korean couple enters. There will be another couple arriving about one hour later. Five customers, one chef, two assistants, and one server/attendant. And that was it! <br /><br />Chef Hiro Urasawa is a quiet man with a slight sense of humor. After initial introductions, I asked if I could take pictures. "Yes, that will be five dollars," he replied with a wink in his eyes. This is going to be a wonderful experience.<br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1U5-O8yQxpK42Qd4LYwAeesvswDt-GsBFsXpPhhWEGIWU75kBrbCg6ZDBlUWSNypqRM_oG4qi6o8-_OMEgknbg08ViFSYZURv0EcRpEp0eO0ChrktZBLlIdGnxNKOq2RyoS0P-6dnW2db/s1600-h/HiroSan+003.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1U5-O8yQxpK42Qd4LYwAeesvswDt-GsBFsXpPhhWEGIWU75kBrbCg6ZDBlUWSNypqRM_oG4qi6o8-_OMEgknbg08ViFSYZURv0EcRpEp0eO0ChrktZBLlIdGnxNKOq2RyoS0P-6dnW2db/s200/HiroSan+003.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5275400209101606386" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFFfDQU6DWcgHqaeGDQyXz4Rf-wwdPv8SvVrIhbPo1pZrtArA6MvLySOtWdf876X0yk_L6fFEvZXJVW_IacMcEmy-Qr1e9P5IKyDjTURGO0ayJynLXZ282q2drKUUMrnNJV61RtpuD5owV/s1600-h/HiroSan+004.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFFfDQU6DWcgHqaeGDQyXz4Rf-wwdPv8SvVrIhbPo1pZrtArA6MvLySOtWdf876X0yk_L6fFEvZXJVW_IacMcEmy-Qr1e9P5IKyDjTURGO0ayJynLXZ282q2drKUUMrnNJV61RtpuD5owV/s200/HiroSan+004.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5275399907014363874" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Hiro-san's domain and my place setting<br /><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Even though I did take pictures, I didn't take any notes. So, enjoy the pictures!<br /></div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfxaDUzRlwqBSzOv1rS84wDy6nEwP2GxpPok6JIkPgIEMH6xWZOkQhI0eT5CoyHpzRIg2ckvxX7zSzQhbF1BXsmIt4RSMyRd20Fk1wylVD4Y8E0kqMvrniWAWJxn33q8u9HOrM3KCdAptq/s1600-h/HiroSan+007.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfxaDUzRlwqBSzOv1rS84wDy6nEwP2GxpPok6JIkPgIEMH6xWZOkQhI0eT5CoyHpzRIg2ckvxX7zSzQhbF1BXsmIt4RSMyRd20Fk1wylVD4Y8E0kqMvrniWAWJxn33q8u9HOrM3KCdAptq/s200/HiroSan+007.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5275399897782570818" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipB5n9xpwedatPETxdzRegLF6RgktiMBdwCYMoVQuSzfF4pYbGSI4d-xh1ndbFX9HzEsgLOyc2_DnEzKgfoZE2svJVAG08ggM_5j-bLqF8sDXAoEmJLuptgZ-Sy7uCz4oo7pp2-cUsO1AR/s1600-h/HiroSan+008.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; 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Rodeo Drive<br />Beverly Hills, CA 90210<br />(310) 247-8939The Food and Ihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18146406221964169426noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8549226279637892401.post-36221014831658500542008-11-11T18:00:00.000-08:002008-11-11T19:44:24.293-08:00L'Auberge Carmel I began my culinary vacation Wednesday night with dinner at a restaurant named L'Auberge Carmel.
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<br />The restaurant is part of a hotel that started back in 1929. The dining room is quite small and intimate, with about 10 tables. I was sitting beneath the lighting next to the painting on the left.
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<br />I chose chef Christophe Grosjean's tasting menu with a request: a separate dessert tasting menu by pastry chef Ron Mendoza (formerly of Sona and French Laundry). Even though I met Ron previously, I never tasted his pastry creations. Here is my opportunity.
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<br />Gougeres ; Endives & Radishes with Olive Tapenade ; Bread Service
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<br />The presentation of the sea urchin is very eye-appealing, ehh?
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<br />One can't get enough of that delicious abalone with the beautiful chanterelles.
<br />And the truffle & eggs course! With the wine pairing, that was my favorite dish of the evening.
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<br />You can't go wrong with adding a piece of sauteed foie gras to the duck (or was it squab?).
<br />The beef with oxtail and bone marrow foam ended the savory chapter of the dinner very well.
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<br />Wines served ... by the glass, mind you
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<br />Cheese Course (Bleu de Bocage, Tomme Brulee, Fourme d'Ambert (Roquefort), Epoisse) ;
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<br />The selected cheeses were quite familiar to me. Nevertheless, they were very good to this rat.
<br />Not among the tea selections in the box, the mention of fresh mint really appealed to me that evening.
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<br /></p><p class="MsoNormal">The acidity from the added lemongrass soy and the passion fruit counteracted the sweetness of the coconut.</p><p class="MsoNormal">The apples & caramel dessert was my favorite. Definitely appropriate for the autumn season.</p><p class="MsoNormal"> Using milk chocolate instead of dark is fine. I'll try not to be aristocratic about it. And the shiso sorbet is a nice change from the ubiquitous yuzu.
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<br />Warm chocolate mousse with cardamom ice cream and persimmon makes a fitting conclusion to this wonderful tasting menu.
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<br /><div style="text-align: left;">I got to meet chef Christophe Grosjean and pastry chef Ron Mendoza. I toured the kitchen which looked similiar to one from another restaurant I frequent. The meal was wonderfully delicious. The desserts, overall, were quite good. They had variety while reflecting the proper seasonality. The decor was small and intimate. I was treated very well. Admittedly, I was pondering whether L'Auberge Carmel would get a Michelin star in the near future. Regardless, I wouldn't mind coming back and dining at this restaurant again.
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<br />The Food and Ihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18146406221964169426noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8549226279637892401.post-46480264461122276562008-10-04T11:27:00.000-07:002008-10-04T12:04:13.190-07:00Vegas Uncork’d: Dinner Gala<span style="color:black;"><br /></span><span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:130%;color:black;" ></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXNGzA9lVjuwpftUnhQtXSc0IdwGF8T_MQ-p8W4mz2Lc3w4UP57DADumIykrDNQzQFqmoYWkLZNDOtsw-wuqqs-VO36lHnlXtCRNu2wySQZUGQ0rvNIEJhO1XqL97oXrtYIthjVs7JqhZW/s1600-h/VU080510F005.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXNGzA9lVjuwpftUnhQtXSc0IdwGF8T_MQ-p8W4mz2Lc3w4UP57DADumIykrDNQzQFqmoYWkLZNDOtsw-wuqqs-VO36lHnlXtCRNu2wySQZUGQ0rvNIEJhO1XqL97oXrtYIthjVs7JqhZW/s200/VU080510F005.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5253368334026564354" border="0" /></a><br 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At this point, a time to pause and ponder over what transpired those past three days in the merry month of May 2008 at Caesar’s, Bellagio, Wynn, et al.<br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><br /></p><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwRGkw09auo_-NgXz8jqCXYv5AMupJvy6TiWS7Ln2pnfbkRlKJJstB9AeG2lhOOYq9cPqOLtZ0vVybHX8uzHyphQCgVT3LRp2W-nY38nitPqOp5hJqDQXiXGDVDTf5WQCem3GQmfuDuxY5/s1600-h/VU080510F001.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwRGkw09auo_-NgXz8jqCXYv5AMupJvy6TiWS7Ln2pnfbkRlKJJstB9AeG2lhOOYq9cPqOLtZ0vVybHX8uzHyphQCgVT3LRp2W-nY38nitPqOp5hJqDQXiXGDVDTf5WQCem3GQmfuDuxY5/s200/VU080510F001.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5253368330457437890" border="0" /></a><br /></div><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>The Food and Ihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18146406221964169426noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8549226279637892401.post-71994260767850834302008-09-01T12:24:00.000-07:002008-09-01T12:47:54.930-07:00Vegas Uncork’d: Alex<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black;">On Saturday noon, an elegant lunch at Alex, hosted by Dorie Greenspan and Alex Stratta, was held over at the Wynn. As the luncheon guests entered inside <st1:place st="on"><st1:placename st="on">Alex</st1:placename> <st1:placename st="on">Restaurant</st1:placename></st1:place>, we were escorted to the garden in the back:<span style=""> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;" class="MsoNormal"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNWm7JpGX0Sa8RBBc4w3ijvQMOnpHRFGRynr9Bb72Xh0-ViiShVRTgQsqjFdUcAiq8PUhHe0CYbU50FthJxDE9xgZAxP0i2-uUhAiPgwmVhk61QNCgbG37CMywtD4lt4W1El2wU2Qrayt_/s1600-h/VU080510E001.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNWm7JpGX0Sa8RBBc4w3ijvQMOnpHRFGRynr9Bb72Xh0-ViiShVRTgQsqjFdUcAiq8PUhHe0CYbU50FthJxDE9xgZAxP0i2-uUhAiPgwmVhk61QNCgbG37CMywtD4lt4W1El2wU2Qrayt_/s200/VU080510E001.JPG" alt="" 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style="color:black;"><span style=""> </span></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyvzjKM8_CnKkrR5UyYlTjgpQVXH7RivPZF15uhaIWNzxaZu0qxzLJHGx0ZGFXv8GKhWY5h5jyaqljS5-Mp_u4Mj5TiuEanOVqqY8t1ONEgF79f5kTXYoH57BMRi6naXJi8SURyDjW1uie/s1600-h/VU080510E005.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyvzjKM8_CnKkrR5UyYlTjgpQVXH7RivPZF15uhaIWNzxaZu0qxzLJHGx0ZGFXv8GKhWY5h5jyaqljS5-Mp_u4Mj5TiuEanOVqqY8t1ONEgF79f5kTXYoH57BMRi6naXJi8SURyDjW1uie/s200/VU080510E005.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5241137386266254594" border="0" /></a></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p style="text-align: center;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black;"><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: center;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black;">We were then directed back into the dining room to be seated and the luncheon began: <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p style="text-align: center;" class="MsoNormal"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtCANzwUmqKh41yx15HuGnDn1UT9b-HiCnrtpYClyN9FwZ7HabS81F9F6r2e3f2a1I158lmMpyOtdH-tuBzTHrDGiMVjPkTiqVODtV_phUzoxCqvodjM7f0CbF5HnEurK2HdWxZSAUGQBy/s1600-h/VU080510E006.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtCANzwUmqKh41yx15HuGnDn1UT9b-HiCnrtpYClyN9FwZ7HabS81F9F6r2e3f2a1I158lmMpyOtdH-tuBzTHrDGiMVjPkTiqVODtV_phUzoxCqvodjM7f0CbF5HnEurK2HdWxZSAUGQBy/s200/VU080510E006.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5241137391579464626" border="0" /></a> <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj35FHFOWyU-TLLkFCsv4Yr4LFx9bMaLoX-_uVICxfFv-Gi2sFqEGMcf32Gl5yeOn8H73T9fX5VVM79I78YHnytzc_2mp_5P0aL-xDaqUK8yco0_rvRs8w8xiLhcXzYRC4TwiBtix-hDIK0/s1600-h/VU080510E007.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj35FHFOWyU-TLLkFCsv4Yr4LFx9bMaLoX-_uVICxfFv-Gi2sFqEGMcf32Gl5yeOn8H73T9fX5VVM79I78YHnytzc_2mp_5P0aL-xDaqUK8yco0_rvRs8w8xiLhcXzYRC4TwiBtix-hDIK0/s200/VU080510E007.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5241137398257672290" border="0" /></a></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black;"><br /><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black;">At the table I was seated at, there was a couple from <st1:city st="on"><st1:place st="on">Chicago</st1:place></st1:city>. and across from me, Paolo Barbieri, the head sommelier of Alex, and his guest Erin, who is one of the servers at Cut Restaurant over at the Palazzo. And seated to my left, Dorie Greenspan ...<br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;" class="MsoNormal"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgq51ie11ltFKSsk8yzJnaN5DZAZCu8hzpifMeqUg5qGbsww9uzYm2IPjzg8cxr9rdvG2nVZxoGhdOinedviPUD4o-s0O-isCO5q18RrCGJPdB-_2k62sa7EvfoOtFwKTeTYZe_d4GW0OoP/s1600-h/VU080510E008.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgq51ie11ltFKSsk8yzJnaN5DZAZCu8hzpifMeqUg5qGbsww9uzYm2IPjzg8cxr9rdvG2nVZxoGhdOinedviPUD4o-s0O-isCO5q18RrCGJPdB-_2k62sa7EvfoOtFwKTeTYZe_d4GW0OoP/s200/VU080510E008.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5241139010968365122" border="0" /></a> <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZDy_yT622BWQchd9fZZPpROWbjwrzg7eweNv-jPL6Q9TinRMfF78jwwsfz7czYW9X8HK6KeMO5CxH-7GxWD_U7Ho5mq93KlNb-mn48Nvn57xr8aZ1LLb_7TEhHAboO60kPKxlniGyUOFF/s1600-h/VU080510E009.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZDy_yT622BWQchd9fZZPpROWbjwrzg7eweNv-jPL6Q9TinRMfF78jwwsfz7czYW9X8HK6KeMO5CxH-7GxWD_U7Ho5mq93KlNb-mn48Nvn57xr8aZ1LLb_7TEhHAboO60kPKxlniGyUOFF/s200/VU080510E009.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5241139010330961970" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="color:black;"><o:p></o:p></span></p><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><p style="text-align: center;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><p style="text-align: center;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><p style="text-align: center;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><p style="text-align: center;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black;">Ravioli a la Monegasque with sweetbreads, Swiss chard and red wine reduction<span style="font-style: italic;"><br /></span></span></p><p style="text-align: center;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black;"><span style="font-style: italic;">Caduceus Cellars Nagual de la Naga 2005 </span><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p style="text-align: center;" class="MsoNormal"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVFP_pd-z7AH42HPARWAHZeySv2R7qsaHLRNxAbsPCRMLbKlPCHBFCBV65EHJl3ooelxEDLZffDo8q8t8A4cCEDOcwhSLISIpp82_GvV9pX5GEoEcGM50bFGB5iPD8VWvSnGScivZ91xq-/s1600-h/VU080510E010.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVFP_pd-z7AH42HPARWAHZeySv2R7qsaHLRNxAbsPCRMLbKlPCHBFCBV65EHJl3ooelxEDLZffDo8q8t8A4cCEDOcwhSLISIpp82_GvV9pX5GEoEcGM50bFGB5iPD8VWvSnGScivZ91xq-/s200/VU080510E010.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5241139014195201858" border="0" /></a></p><p style="text-align: center;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black;">Salad of duck confit and foie gras with dried cherry gratin<br /></span></p><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-style: italic;color:black;" >Caduceus Cellars Nagual del Sensei 2005</span><br /></div><span style="color:black;"><br /></span><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPdvCuz1a64ig1fzvR8JqmOORpp-cPFYipwaJoOB9YbNjDM2t2b2KDp8mu622gles_V_HofyecULTZNtzIhPaCeRxuR-HHGnc5A8joPtf2EjjTUi_f0ZZDGPPjDcxd0Ci0MaEt02f_EyZu/s1600-h/VU080510E011.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer;" 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<st1:placetype st="on">Canyon</st1:placetype></span></st1:place><span style="color:black;"><span style="font-style: italic;"> Vineyard 2006</span> <o:p></o:p></span></p><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><p style="text-align: center;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><p style="text-align: center;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black;"><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: center;" class="MsoNormal"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0h5my7X3LdgSIO62kCEAr8CKHik259twtgS6DUL5mA3vMvu76JtBsP0yN5Vksvu095bE0CWwJ-PC6w4fs6a1pndnVA5_9gxAdQ56Oes89oT0Cw_ehcL-7GP-Z3pO3kVyU-GNsR1xfkbwX/s1600-h/VU080510E012.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer;" 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And seating next to Dorie Greenspan made it even better ... <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhc4_FjR2XSgRWaYjmPDk0SEQWWo9dK1hkErfef7ieNFUrLmBs0_yipnKcRuLHPGMPVBmRPP5pZgqMWxzqufwBrp5Bff58iLOrNiP0ddmT5v4bcWYedp7nnw8PsWd7ThKTF2J7PcOtwtjUs/s1600-h/VU080510E016.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhc4_FjR2XSgRWaYjmPDk0SEQWWo9dK1hkErfef7ieNFUrLmBs0_yipnKcRuLHPGMPVBmRPP5pZgqMWxzqufwBrp5Bff58iLOrNiP0ddmT5v4bcWYedp7nnw8PsWd7ThKTF2J7PcOtwtjUs/s200/VU080510E016.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5241139888251791714" border="0" /></a></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black;">Dorie Greenspan and Alex Stratta<br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><br /><span style="color:black;"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <div style="text-align: left;"> </div><p style="text-align: left;" class="MsoNormal"><span style=";font-size:100%;color:black;" >Alex</span></p><p style="text-align: left;" class="MsoNormal"><span style=";font-size:100%;color:black;" >Wynn <st1:city st="on"><st1:place st="on">Las Vegas</st1:place></st1:city></span></p><div style="text-align: left;"> </div><p style="text-align: left;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:100%;"><st1:street st="on"><st1:address st="on"><span style="color:black;">3131 Las Vegas Blvd. South</span></st1:address></st1:street></span><span style=";font-size:100%;color:black;" > <o:p></o:p></span></p><div style="text-align: left;"> </div><p style="text-align: left;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:100%;"><st1:place st="on"><st1:city st="on"><span style="color:black;">Las Vegas</span></st1:city><span style="color:black;">, <st1:state st="on">NV</st1:state> <st1:postalcode st="on">89109</st1:postalcode></span></st1:place></span><span style=";font-size:100%;color:black;" > <o:p></o:p></span></p><div style="text-align: left;"> </div><p style="text-align: left;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black;"><span style="font-size:100%;">(702) 248-DINE (3463) </span><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black;"><br /><o:p></o:p></span></p>The Food and Ihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18146406221964169426noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8549226279637892401.post-37263056947051301362008-08-24T13:43:00.000-07:002008-08-24T14:19:10.980-07:00Vegas Uncork’d: Grand Tasting, Sip and Stroll<p style="text-align: center;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black;"><span style="font-size:180%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br /></span></span></span></p><p style="text-align: center;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black;"><span style="font-size:180%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Friday night’s Tasting, Sip and Stroll</span></span> <o:p></o:p></span></p><span style="color:black;"><br /> <o:p></o:p></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFWAVXeqUPsiwJzJNlwffyzK_Xn4wCKLPEYcMPHrHAvrzOvhILe6Zb2RP-bdUdCEPdvJ6pIP3jkUrI7Mj7KGDoUkaTUap9Ua2QnZE3WW3OtomIoWvsEI1ucgwLVhWe6qxLCku6aZjipMLR/s1600-h/SipStroll001.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFWAVXeqUPsiwJzJNlwffyzK_Xn4wCKLPEYcMPHrHAvrzOvhILe6Zb2RP-bdUdCEPdvJ6pIP3jkUrI7Mj7KGDoUkaTUap9Ua2QnZE3WW3OtomIoWvsEI1ucgwLVhWe6qxLCku6aZjipMLR/s200/SipStroll001.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5238190833741594594" border="0" /> </a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} 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Outside of Caesar’s Palace on their <st1:place st="on"><st1:placename st="on">Roman</st1:placename> <st1:placename st="on">Plaza</st1:placename></st1:place> in a huge tent with over three dozen restaurants, wineries, food and beverage companies represented. Hundreds of people waiting to get in, to see and be seen. Many famous chefs were in attendance, including Wolfgang Puck, Richard Chen, Hubert Keller, Susan Feniger and Mary Sue Milliken. Silent auction. Book signings by Alan Richman, Dorie Greenspan, Cat Cora, Barbara Fairchild et al. French television crews interviewing French chefs like Joel Robuchon, Daniel Boulud, Fran</span>çois Payard, <span style="color:black;">Guy Savoy, et cetera, et cetera, et cetera ... 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href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKwcepxPrweq4oUr9TaoLKPy_DLNK9_HJD4fdAyTjNBbpBwX460s4j4ZoR_wJX1sxhEjXLJAW2W8IIz7qscgnunopnrerf_-THTvIIL515VVLUkDyWr4j9f9QKEItFtUo410Ctls0GSjAJ/s1600-h/SipStroll012.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKwcepxPrweq4oUr9TaoLKPy_DLNK9_HJD4fdAyTjNBbpBwX460s4j4ZoR_wJX1sxhEjXLJAW2W8IIz7qscgnunopnrerf_-THTvIIL515VVLUkDyWr4j9f9QKEItFtUo410Ctls0GSjAJ/s200/SipStroll012.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5238189710749834018" border="0" /></a><br /></div></div><br />A representative from Stella Artois coaxed me into trying this combination of their Leffe Ale with some key lime cheesecake. I sipped the Leffe Ale first. I ate a piece of cheesecake and drank some more of the ale. It was so smooth!! It blended so well together!! The cheesecake and the Leffe Ale didn't fight with one another!! I was blown away!!<br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOe3E8KYMlrxzqDwEs1udD2Ngz8HvTvDVq4EqN3wuJOUjZfWH81aiAWykntZ-hEmCI_x-lP6RYfHJI_UqBMvLOLfwWDFuTT2FfFvjNxZLztzGy4KcpobzYJeLOlDQHfzNSoZLKsv7SGPDE/s1600-h/SipStroll013.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOe3E8KYMlrxzqDwEs1udD2Ngz8HvTvDVq4EqN3wuJOUjZfWH81aiAWykntZ-hEmCI_x-lP6RYfHJI_UqBMvLOLfwWDFuTT2FfFvjNxZLztzGy4KcpobzYJeLOlDQHfzNSoZLKsv7SGPDE/s200/SipStroll013.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5238188794494095794" border="0" /> </a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjI2RetnQLhCF_Z5-BacN-7fjxnAkpQbd4fMDic34dHfYKMDtIcTF0zN6FUy7AJm8Y245UNRPMLpJKvxZnYWWGExMHHEfqLoDytQWJshptKfmved68R_WD0TMkVPjW_Ah15IQu-ipikC5RI/s1600-h/SipStroll014.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjI2RetnQLhCF_Z5-BacN-7fjxnAkpQbd4fMDic34dHfYKMDtIcTF0zN6FUy7AJm8Y245UNRPMLpJKvxZnYWWGExMHHEfqLoDytQWJshptKfmved68R_WD0TMkVPjW_Ah15IQu-ipikC5RI/s200/SipStroll014.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5238188792212323170" border="0" /> </a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzFfQ5OLDO2oLdS9jtCUIxDUPZbydXmseDKfN_Wby9QCNw77m-k5deACmb7TN1qUkAsj5QKgUWVkuQZv1icLj8WrB_JesYoNiQEYe0ZstCtVomSXAvp_KSDPzPDPPGqlRE6Ls3CpsR36Si/s1600-h/SipStroll015.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzFfQ5OLDO2oLdS9jtCUIxDUPZbydXmseDKfN_Wby9QCNw77m-k5deACmb7TN1qUkAsj5QKgUWVkuQZv1icLj8WrB_JesYoNiQEYe0ZstCtVomSXAvp_KSDPzPDPPGqlRE6Ls3CpsR36Si/s200/SipStroll015.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5238188799744212898" border="0" /></a><br /></div><p style="text-align: center;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black;">Susan Feniger of Border Grill; Eric Klein of Spago Las Vegas; John Curtas of KNPR with One Hot Tamale </span></p><p style="text-align: center;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black;"><br /></span></p>The Food and Ihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18146406221964169426noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8549226279637892401.post-23382882683254251062008-08-17T21:04:00.001-07:002008-08-17T21:43:23.627-07:00Vegas Uncork’d: Sensi<span style="text-decoration: underline;"><br /><br /></span><span style="color:black;">And now for the entertainment portion of the conference: </span><span style="color:black;">lunch at Sensi.<br /><br /><br /></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihZCtnPmtIKHbd_J3rUm-bFWOSAen1w3o7AY8ULOSaeblsJfp-XDW3GtGliJ7OHUsjA4bPpHqFKW7itJOw91nbxxn9nMWY4YnPQGzyzwBZhANWgLDLMCmsi9klWMz9LaIbEFutKQzpxYj6/s1600-h/VU080509C009.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihZCtnPmtIKHbd_J3rUm-bFWOSAen1w3o7AY8ULOSaeblsJfp-XDW3GtGliJ7OHUsjA4bPpHqFKW7itJOw91nbxxn9nMWY4YnPQGzyzwBZhANWgLDLMCmsi9klWMz9LaIbEFutKQzpxYj6/s200/VU080509C009.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5235704285890617698" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKMKv847XenYoKoWyCVx4b4VJ-MYV5b9oi11XZB81nTwVo4oV15Ld0xfXSEFkhtrCoHuKzF1-aIKrtU4Z-28P2pkpWCdrfnzBmrjRy6KKHm1zD16JV89CT2bmaQ33w7gG2sK0EQYBQqVUY/s1600-h/VU080509C008.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKMKv847XenYoKoWyCVx4b4VJ-MYV5b9oi11XZB81nTwVo4oV15Ld0xfXSEFkhtrCoHuKzF1-aIKrtU4Z-28P2pkpWCdrfnzBmrjRy6KKHm1zD16JV89CT2bmaQ33w7gG2sK0EQYBQqVUY/s200/VU080509C008.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5235707667092443586" border="0" /></a><span style="color:black;">Host </span><span style="color:black;">Alan Richman </span><span style="color:black;">and </span><span style="color:black;">chef Martin </span><span style="color:black;">Heierling were doing</span><span style="color:black;"> </span><span style="color:black;">an almost convincing </span><span style="color:black;">“schtick as introduction” exchange of<br />each other’s biography, </span><span style="color:black;">followed by a description of the luncheon menu. </span><span style="color:black;">When the Wagyu course was described, I raised my hand to ask a question. </span><span style="color:black;">Chef Martin referred to me as a Japanese man.</span><span style="color:black;"> </span><span style="color:black;">I quickly corrected him and identified myself as Chinese. Laughter ensued. The chef replied, saying something like, “That wasn’t in the script!”<br /><br /></span><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color:black;"><br />Lunch was going to be fun!</span><br /></div><span style="color:black;"><br /></span><span style="color:black;"><br /></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixV1TfIhWrfdW8kavTCWcen86nAgczl9ZHMzgV1mWFb-TaFYbq9YqPX0CZy66H8dtPtV-MqZ7XaROxl3igzLqAwZF8doe2suXtoz4AtbW_L5NEV92KdCfouusCGJGzrTmeO-MDOfLUTKVl/s1600-h/VU080509C010.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixV1TfIhWrfdW8kavTCWcen86nAgczl9ZHMzgV1mWFb-TaFYbq9YqPX0CZy66H8dtPtV-MqZ7XaROxl3igzLqAwZF8doe2suXtoz4AtbW_L5NEV92KdCfouusCGJGzrTmeO-MDOfLUTKVl/s200/VU080509C010.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5235704803760992226" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Crispy tempura <st1:place st="on"><st1:state st="on">Maine</st1:state></st1:place> lobster <o:p></o:p><span style="color:black;"><br />Malayasian mango slaw, umeboshi plum, sesame citrus soy dressing <o:p></o:p></span><i style=""><span style="color:black;"><br />Taittinger, cuvee prestige brut, Reims, <st1:country-region st="on"><st1:place st="on">France</st1:place></st1:country-region> <o:p></o:p></span></i> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black;">Chinese sausage in the mango slaw? That’s incredible! A European-trained chef who knows the intricacies of Asian cuisine. His experiences over in <st1:country-region st="on">New Zealand</st1:country-region> and <st1:place st="on">Asia</st1:place> are noticeable.</span><span style="color:black;"> <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglWEN1NU_eOLllisK4LjhnZFFr-rG3L1zUqq-Y35PY_URTZd01jxYyXAP1aUp0mgwhRDxAVimo0TjJ1jtiNYXl730I6NQiXZFxuR1y_87CnfB7RLG6XyWMpdhLmC5DaTaBKKAEpiSZqQIf/s1600-h/VU080509C011.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglWEN1NU_eOLllisK4LjhnZFFr-rG3L1zUqq-Y35PY_URTZd01jxYyXAP1aUp0mgwhRDxAVimo0TjJ1jtiNYXl730I6NQiXZFxuR1y_87CnfB7RLG6XyWMpdhLmC5DaTaBKKAEpiSZqQIf/s200/VU080509C011.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5235704809007020802" border="0" /></a></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black;">Miso-glazed sea bass <o:p></o:p><br />Water spinach, lily bubs, lotus seeds & ginger foam <o:p></o:p></span><br /><i style=""><span style="color:black;">Lergenmüller Riesling “Schäwer”, Pfalz 2005 <o:p></o:p></span></i></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black;">There was a sweetness when I tasted the sea bass. I definitely noticed the ginger. Chef Martin admitted later that he loves ginger. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFcQFlpmprr6U7HbJihfOlnA2y2-LjH_9ZZNib6mym-Fv73o4JElrWnY9ePSfBofH7MQCGLuqZN0YwRY9PINSbiqDXyz0ghT1pUa9aBQ95vX33oW3rZqGg-pD5Ag6TgObSvRiKRcyWO2li/s1600-h/VU080509C012.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFcQFlpmprr6U7HbJihfOlnA2y2-LjH_9ZZNib6mym-Fv73o4JElrWnY9ePSfBofH7MQCGLuqZN0YwRY9PINSbiqDXyz0ghT1pUa9aBQ95vX33oW3rZqGg-pD5Ag6TgObSvRiKRcyWO2li/s200/VU080509C012.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5235705643279255266" border="0" /> </a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgN0TLQn2G-vdiFlWSBr5sp6U5dKlfTYHOLd8LFTX0ony3fPjXl80Cx8vPKAXVYICFQlnKhRO07N_dD_k9HPfpKU6QFCeqfn0y6Dpgw6iyXJUolLxi3vU2Gg-PIOxRJ1G-jQDb0hbHbVpxP/s1600-h/VU080509C013.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgN0TLQn2G-vdiFlWSBr5sp6U5dKlfTYHOLd8LFTX0ony3fPjXl80Cx8vPKAXVYICFQlnKhRO07N_dD_k9HPfpKU6QFCeqfn0y6Dpgw6iyXJUolLxi3vU2Gg-PIOxRJ1G-jQDb0hbHbVpxP/s200/VU080509C013.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5235705647659082962" border="0" /></a></p>D<span style="color:black;">uo of Wagyu Kobe beef <o:p></o:p></span><span style="color:black;"><br />Sugar-cured striploin, spring pea puree, baby porcini mushrooms, tamarind-braised shortrib,<br />pickled green mango & onion seed grits <o:p></o:p></span><i style=""><span style="color:black;"><br />Stella <st1:state st="on"><st1:place st="on">Artois</st1:place></st1:state> <o:p></o:p></span></i> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black;">Yes, the beef was paired with a beer. I got to converse with representatives from Stella <st1:state st="on"><st1:place st="on">Artois</st1:place></st1:state>. The talks were very informative to me. On this occasion, the beer was an acquired taste to me with the beef.</span></p><span style="color:black;"> </span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZv2rMCKKkWPYD3qhJoyMz8YFUe_cZUG9BpTXmGBFmhBoKU6xUqNGuKu13OMQdoIY-NWfbnrkXJAvRM9V6hMCXDEqVKb45EkcnEuivEEm2e87MR5KXxsxB0tQIupbjRSoxOwccl7fcEMbv/s1600-h/VU080509C015.JPG"></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZ0J8RqzgXQuRTRBrdHus39qAaoe8U9v4R6Zzd-iuhQv5ngqBQyNtaHxlCvpwDRy8G00djzJGQNoUS9qTdjaM88heLJq0lFRUTQClnlf83nhw6OuKFEQGwxtxoUMXViO5QuxrWBtWRdBK5/s1600-h/VU080509C014.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZ0J8RqzgXQuRTRBrdHus39qAaoe8U9v4R6Zzd-iuhQv5ngqBQyNtaHxlCvpwDRy8G00djzJGQNoUS9qTdjaM88heLJq0lFRUTQClnlf83nhw6OuKFEQGwxtxoUMXViO5QuxrWBtWRdBK5/s200/VU080509C014.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5235713167302701106" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZv2rMCKKkWPYD3qhJoyMz8YFUe_cZUG9BpTXmGBFmhBoKU6xUqNGuKu13OMQdoIY-NWfbnrkXJAvRM9V6hMCXDEqVKb45EkcnEuivEEm2e87MR5KXxsxB0tQIupbjRSoxOwccl7fcEMbv/s1600-h/VU080509C015.JPG"> <img style="cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZv2rMCKKkWPYD3qhJoyMz8YFUe_cZUG9BpTXmGBFmhBoKU6xUqNGuKu13OMQdoIY-NWfbnrkXJAvRM9V6hMCXDEqVKb45EkcnEuivEEm2e87MR5KXxsxB0tQIupbjRSoxOwccl7fcEMbv/s200/VU080509C015.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5235706291831726418" border="0" /></a> <p class="MsoNormal"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZv2rMCKKkWPYD3qhJoyMz8YFUe_cZUG9BpTXmGBFmhBoKU6xUqNGuKu13OMQdoIY-NWfbnrkXJAvRM9V6hMCXDEqVKb45EkcnEuivEEm2e87MR5KXxsxB0tQIupbjRSoxOwccl7fcEMbv/s1600-h/VU080509C015.JPG"> </a></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZv2rMCKKkWPYD3qhJoyMz8YFUe_cZUG9BpTXmGBFmhBoKU6xUqNGuKu13OMQdoIY-NWfbnrkXJAvRM9V6hMCXDEqVKb45EkcnEuivEEm2e87MR5KXxsxB0tQIupbjRSoxOwccl7fcEMbv/s1600-h/VU080509C015.JPG"> </a></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZv2rMCKKkWPYD3qhJoyMz8YFUe_cZUG9BpTXmGBFmhBoKU6xUqNGuKu13OMQdoIY-NWfbnrkXJAvRM9V6hMCXDEqVKb45EkcnEuivEEm2e87MR5KXxsxB0tQIupbjRSoxOwccl7fcEMbv/s1600-h/VU080509C015.JPG"> </a></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black;">The Lemon drop <o:p></o:p><br />Soft meringue, citrus semifreddo, pineapple confit, mandarin jelly & raspberries <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black;"> <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black;">That lunch was really good. Martin Heierling is a very talented chef. I would go back and eat there again.</span></p><span style="font-style: italic;"><br /><br />NB I went back and had lunch at Sensi in August 2008. The food was excellent!<br /><br /></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirCOkZffrJNzCpySTUz1p16jPwxBA0D1_3vAX3V3cSGngtRsfdj3bxh4lfyCs7NxbbFPBdVimMI3lOIJLEK6UyskDpHkfWq-4rXlX8en-JttlnSiTgjV2e5Gwz9Xu996jtifpjq0aXEhMo/s1600-h/VU080509C002.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirCOkZffrJNzCpySTUz1p16jPwxBA0D1_3vAX3V3cSGngtRsfdj3bxh4lfyCs7NxbbFPBdVimMI3lOIJLEK6UyskDpHkfWq-4rXlX8en-JttlnSiTgjV2e5Gwz9Xu996jtifpjq0aXEhMo/s200/VU080509C002.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5235706972308656642" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><p class="MsoNormal"> </p> <p style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" class="MsoNormal">Sensi<br />Bellagio<br /><st1:street st="on"><st1:address st="on">3600 Las Vegas Blvd. South</st1:address></st1:street> <o:p></o:p><br /><st1:place st="on"><st1:city st="on">Las Vegas</st1:city>, <st1:state st="on">Nevada</st1:state> <st1:postalcode st="on">89109</st1:postalcode></st1:place> <o:p></o:p><br />(702) 693-7223 <o:p></o:p></p>The Food and Ihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18146406221964169426noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8549226279637892401.post-39938346213801256852008-06-02T20:58:00.000-07:002008-06-02T21:25:06.608-07:00Vegas Uncork’d: Sweet Decadence workshop<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKwviz118iAThRWeitF0NLoA2w1-dV2Wv5Zkn7HdypbmkBgKr4gLj6KeGnrBdFUiYyx9_36ygYKKyILz3Xby9_5HyDvDQLBfv6RyRlCCbq1laNWpsMhieVkxskSu8Qzyi20J831yCJKlD2/s1600-h/VU080509B+001.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKwviz118iAThRWeitF0NLoA2w1-dV2Wv5Zkn7HdypbmkBgKr4gLj6KeGnrBdFUiYyx9_36ygYKKyILz3Xby9_5HyDvDQLBfv6RyRlCCbq1laNWpsMhieVkxskSu8Qzyi20J831yCJKlD2/s200/VU080509B+001.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5207500120771560354" border="0" /></a><span style="color:black;"><o:p></o:p></span><span style="color:black;"><o:p></o:p></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9IaiVkTOwqvGiQwJ1NBG8r_cwQxTsexCu1CwQwfybRQB8SHWVGeKLnfg3PZ0xGP89dcxbzVCSr1tUjghU6_5W3yOIpDhDCtGCxvp22FDVnmv70ARU_zxnCSF_LzRooMB7gzyoRjXuPQL2/s1600-h/VU080509B002.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9IaiVkTOwqvGiQwJ1NBG8r_cwQxTsexCu1CwQwfybRQB8SHWVGeKLnfg3PZ0xGP89dcxbzVCSr1tUjghU6_5W3yOIpDhDCtGCxvp22FDVnmv70ARU_zxnCSF_LzRooMB7gzyoRjXuPQL2/s200/VU080509B002.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5207500412829336498" border="0" /></a><span style="color:black;">Sweet Decadence, a Friday morning workshop with Jean-Philippe Maury of Bellagio, drew a very happy audience. </span><span style="color:black;">Bon Appetit’s editor, Barbara Fairchild, hosted this delectable session. </span><span style="color:black;">Chef Maury and his assistants demonstrated various pastry techniques to make one plated dessert. </span><span style="color:black;"><br /><br /></span><span style="color:black;"><br /><br /></span><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgQMztM0ueVguFIMexlk9roJNRSDAA4him6bXHsSajQcFmAVqgUV1LSwNrz00f5NF9pFo2wAt4p02szgg4DCvr4b55e1xRq9cK7sccyHa5d4KkuWAtk86RDqDMv4D-5JLVPrwnCrhWmiua/s1600-h/VU080509B003.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgQMztM0ueVguFIMexlk9roJNRSDAA4him6bXHsSajQcFmAVqgUV1LSwNrz00f5NF9pFo2wAt4p02szgg4DCvr4b55e1xRq9cK7sccyHa5d4KkuWAtk86RDqDMv4D-5JLVPrwnCrhWmiua/s200/VU080509B003.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5207500640462603202" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIQ_gPlXGjrDU3LoexpYi0hI7DTNQfbNFdHkTrNSaR0lRiJQohKfGa2vNdCV0JNzVNQwKYkdlSgt81RmzO4gDHXfM58E58rW35dEVGEsoIa_PkCwII6A-A4ukuy0jZ9pYL4KBKnN4mj6bX/s1600-h/VU080509B004.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIQ_gPlXGjrDU3LoexpYi0hI7DTNQfbNFdHkTrNSaR0lRiJQohKfGa2vNdCV0JNzVNQwKYkdlSgt81RmzO4gDHXfM58E58rW35dEVGEsoIa_PkCwII6A-A4ukuy0jZ9pYL4KBKnN4mj6bX/s200/VU080509B004.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5207503054234223618" border="0" /></a><span style="color:black;">The following components were created for this very delicious dessert: </span><span style="color:black;"><br /></span><br /><span style="color:black;">Yuzu ice cream; Sweet dough; Streusel; Pastry cream; Almond </span><span style="color:black;">cream; Lemon curd; Cream cheese chiboust; Blueberry sauce; Raspberry consomme.<o:p></o:p></span> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYgEErPLOmxo8TRaVcrIMhX_b6Mg7TugHcnq02F0AuiseV0EwLfonVye_LPyLerVXAKpQVjBJy2aARJlFeF32bktjWVETdGzifbdiRqspnzYfwgqYSN0lr_PQ1tpNLMq1wNtg2P853biPk/s1600-h/VU080509B005.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYgEErPLOmxo8TRaVcrIMhX_b6Mg7TugHcnq02F0AuiseV0EwLfonVye_LPyLerVXAKpQVjBJy2aARJlFeF32bktjWVETdGzifbdiRqspnzYfwgqYSN0lr_PQ1tpNLMq1wNtg2P853biPk/s200/VU080509B005.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5207502452938802146" border="0" /></a></p><p class="MsoNormal"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjX1bCVcG3K-DjBrAoK56-Rx274DsspcmxzcX6YTbX1XA5vEHNKNSZWRg5msPrQem6gUI-brDk11DHGUkD8MUMAa4wy5ayq0NxUQ8KzBsErk8PrFUZxdoAR_GMl5NBQ1h7OG_guTRpMryst/s1600-h/VU080509B009.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjX1bCVcG3K-DjBrAoK56-Rx274DsspcmxzcX6YTbX1XA5vEHNKNSZWRg5msPrQem6gUI-brDk11DHGUkD8MUMAa4wy5ayq0NxUQ8KzBsErk8PrFUZxdoAR_GMl5NBQ1h7OG_guTRpMryst/s200/VU080509B009.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5207502693456970738" border="0" /></a></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black;">The result was a warm blueberry cheesecake tart and yuzu raspberry dish on a customized plate.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black;">The blueberry sauce surrounds the cheesecake tart, comprised of sweet cream, almond cream, lemon curd, and frozen chiboust.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitI3hVAJR7knbnT8CfE3SyRUMRj43U1bkoidJrCfTXh3eH2yb6V4nJTMrtNydLNmD52UopsO5ul4EQypWrfHvP6HXIB4IihjIZ3LrRPcSxn35Fa7mt_NNR6YOa6JywSVxSWRIGOt-gLMlD/s1600-h/VU080509B006.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitI3hVAJR7knbnT8CfE3SyRUMRj43U1bkoidJrCfTXh3eH2yb6V4nJTMrtNydLNmD52UopsO5ul4EQypWrfHvP6HXIB4IihjIZ3LrRPcSxn35Fa7mt_NNR6YOa6JywSVxSWRIGOt-gLMlD/s200/VU080509B006.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5207504046371669010" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpLHV9eb7sINHA1iHLxviIm-4uClBOrX5TdyUIExb9KZyHPOL_u4BasjefXRRXPWxgo3Ww84zo54RqQ1hghanZAfwjj_K2Wqr0oR4Ug-C_EscgA8HCIe-GEou5IEcHSHLkmxXtU_ztZR2_/s1600-h/VU080509B008.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpLHV9eb7sINHA1iHLxviIm-4uClBOrX5TdyUIExb9KZyHPOL_u4BasjefXRRXPWxgo3Ww84zo54RqQ1hghanZAfwjj_K2Wqr0oR4Ug-C_EscgA8HCIe-GEou5IEcHSHLkmxXtU_ztZR2_/s200/VU080509B008.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5207504286889837602" border="0" /></a><span style="color:black;">The yuzu raspberry dish contains streusel, fresh raspberries and yuzu ice cream. This particular dish has an added feature: a decorative white chocolate dome over the ice cream. When the warm raspberry consomme is poured, the contrasting textures of melted and hard white chocolate, the ice cream, and the streusel are quite noticeable. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black;"><br /></span></p><br /><span style="color:black;"> <o:p></o:p></span>The Food and Ihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18146406221964169426noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8549226279637892401.post-78488201270541225832008-05-31T10:21:00.000-07:002009-04-13T19:38:57.530-07:00Vegas Uncork’d: Payard Patisserie & Bistro<p class="MsoNormal"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9hQoCj2JqVKOkq57rcn8HR4tX5wfIF09U-yaGgmZoa-efwsJE7LpfWp3Qiqe1HQv-4IEftgvRK1Fm77eZy-uHoXZz0LBSuHN7NsBDVZdzIZ-H3quC6uQ2jlQVJFdr82dxKHp73-AgzDiL/s1600-h/VU080508A003.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9hQoCj2JqVKOkq57rcn8HR4tX5wfIF09U-yaGgmZoa-efwsJE7LpfWp3Qiqe1HQv-4IEftgvRK1Fm77eZy-uHoXZz0LBSuHN7NsBDVZdzIZ-H3quC6uQ2jlQVJFdr82dxKHp73-AgzDiL/s200/VU080508A003.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5206599307215799186" border="0" /></a></p><span style="color:black;">Bon App</span>é<span style="color:black;">tit’s conference, Vegas Uncork’d, started on Thursday night (8 May 2008) with a dinner inside Caesar’s Palace at Payard Patisserie & Bistro, hosted by Fran</span>çois Payard and Dorie Greenspan. <span style="color:black;"><br /><br />It was a small, intimate gathering of about thirty people.<br /><br />And I finally got to meet Dorie Greenspan! Dorie comes across as a very wonderful lady, very pleasant and down-to-earth. More later ...<br /><br /></span><span style="color:black;"><br /></span><p class="MsoNormal"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNnLDU3mN25_ScUclcuKzkZVeLbCC0irb2yrXaNpyt3KsMi8X8r-vqwgfU3oN39Vz9Bb9WGMBpjQND8LLwBmuLSnNdBovMg8r5Q9otZ8shm8SDhYCsjgvG57Wu1yaBM_t8_s2uKf5Ykgbr/s1600-h/VU080508A001.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNnLDU3mN25_ScUclcuKzkZVeLbCC0irb2yrXaNpyt3KsMi8X8r-vqwgfU3oN39Vz9Bb9WGMBpjQND8LLwBmuLSnNdBovMg8r5Q9otZ8shm8SDhYCsjgvG57Wu1yaBM_t8_s2uKf5Ykgbr/s200/VU080508A001.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5206599302920831874" border="0" /></a></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black;">I dined with a lovely couple from <st1:place st="on"><st1:country-region st="on">Canada</st1:country-region></st1:place>.<br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black;">As I was told, the husband didn’t know the </span><span style="color:black;">real reason for going to <st1:city st="on"><st1:place st="on">Las Vegas</st1:place></st1:city> until his wife told him ... two hours into their flight.<br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black;">Attending the food conference was the gentleman’s surprise birthday gift from his wife. Nice little surprise, ehh?<br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal"><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjt4ajH7xEHBvYXRLhixr7eKqOwFIZC9qnB1DZEt-QUTmIJFA_UjOqIoc31erRIMRqBoEcEs6E9KxBywILzCsG_TWPgTUBDKdbOcmzE1T1W-Xg_kJlEZpjhm-mCpgJw4fLRWf7rL4O3jvNc/s1600-h/VU080508A004.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjt4ajH7xEHBvYXRLhixr7eKqOwFIZC9qnB1DZEt-QUTmIJFA_UjOqIoc31erRIMRqBoEcEs6E9KxBywILzCsG_TWPgTUBDKdbOcmzE1T1W-Xg_kJlEZpjhm-mCpgJw4fLRWf7rL4O3jvNc/s200/VU080508A004.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5206596700170650466" border="0" /></a><span style="color:black;"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black;">As I was implying, the Payard Patisserie & Bistro is not a huge place,<br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black;">which made for a nice, comfortable evening.<br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black;">Dorie Greenspan introduced chef Fran</span>çois Payard.<br /></p><p class="MsoNormal">And n<span style="color:black;">ow, onto dinner ... <br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black;"><br /></span></p><span style="color:black;"><o:p></o:p></span> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black;"><br /></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEYYG-09F41LG7olVQsLxVBg-sboqX6rZYmhTrInwvzMEzHCQ4K5moVUiPrWBwEcUSqpJ-WpJShaogh2xveDTKNsL9SMMsOaEq3QEfT4GFrwg2TOLNJaDnDEqqaytbcouoB3kkVpyzjbXa/s1600-h/VU080508A006.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEYYG-09F41LG7olVQsLxVBg-sboqX6rZYmhTrInwvzMEzHCQ4K5moVUiPrWBwEcUSqpJ-WpJShaogh2xveDTKNsL9SMMsOaEq3QEfT4GFrwg2TOLNJaDnDEqqaytbcouoB3kkVpyzjbXa/s200/VU080508A006.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5206594372298375858" border="0" /></a></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black;">Tomato Gelee with Monk Fish & Tomato Salsa</span><br /><i style=""><span style="color:black;">Chartogne-Taillet “Cuvee St. Anne” Merfy, <st1:place st="on"><st1:city st="on">Montagne de Reims</st1:city>, <st1:state st="on">Champagne</st1:state>, <st1:country-region st="on">France</st1:country-region></st1:place> <o:p></o:p></span></i></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBZAqHhnA-vSrSJF5_RYsw0yR1x9lOxEGjdV3RhZsZGZsx6kF7eUnt4St7Z-Dol4UTxDhOmCvsnzIWhiEVFq4AYHVb1pHmWDT9ZbMQ8bC-MmxaN-e4G0_SF2q4sCG0nCRLzHnGOGKSEA5i/s1600-h/VU080508A008.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBZAqHhnA-vSrSJF5_RYsw0yR1x9lOxEGjdV3RhZsZGZsx6kF7eUnt4St7Z-Dol4UTxDhOmCvsnzIWhiEVFq4AYHVb1pHmWDT9ZbMQ8bC-MmxaN-e4G0_SF2q4sCG0nCRLzHnGOGKSEA5i/s200/VU080508A008.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5206594380888310466" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="color:black;">Asparagus Salad, Artichoke & Tamarind Dressing <o:p></o:p></span><br /><i style=""><span style="color:black;">Skouras Moschofilero 2007, <st1:place st="on"><st1:city st="on">Peloponnese</st1:city>, <st1:country-region st="on">Greece</st1:country-region></st1:place> <o:p></o:p></span></i></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><a onblur="try 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style="color:black;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtjnmVjjXfz1V8KAabqtDnK61j8cVIcew6NxtFhDRaiDLTcPQbaRGLpdV61NBC4IUwI28r2IntUZu-4T9Iw83IvnHe6F8YKI9vm_fPGBaHVVykNSa73yR9nbE9XVz6fnmxP3AQnE3AgG9p/s1600-h/VU080508A009.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtjnmVjjXfz1V8KAabqtDnK61j8cVIcew6NxtFhDRaiDLTcPQbaRGLpdV61NBC4IUwI28r2IntUZu-4T9Iw83IvnHe6F8YKI9vm_fPGBaHVVykNSa73yR9nbE9XVz6fnmxP3AQnE3AgG9p/s200/VU080508A009.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5206598134689727346" border="0" /></a></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black;">Actually, the short ribs were not beef short ribs.<br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black;">It was boneless veal. It tasted very good, but they were not short ribs. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black;">At this point in the evening, Dorie Greenspan sat at our table.<br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black;">That's correct, I had ...</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><br /></p><span style="color:black;"><br /></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZFVlPhH9vglnfxu1waD5HX6OPB0gki_FUzhTtzzezfc0BstUYlQEnjEopa7xuy7fVwmMnDhkJamrT_5BHZjA4P1m2ZFEcX4DbGBs2xWpNaPauDNG_PuNQoi1F7KSFMAEOgunD5Z9IG05N/s1600-h/VU080508A012.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZFVlPhH9vglnfxu1waD5HX6OPB0gki_FUzhTtzzezfc0BstUYlQEnjEopa7xuy7fVwmMnDhkJamrT_5BHZjA4P1m2ZFEcX4DbGBs2xWpNaPauDNG_PuNQoi1F7KSFMAEOgunD5Z9IG05N/s200/VU080508A012.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5206595261356606210" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="color:black;">Dessert with Dorie </span><br /><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black;"> <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXBlYcLIlMMdmUsj9wPgM2TYh9u-19_htDUWz5mktZBcNq3hy_Vw0NaB41K_GFmwvl3iZriWNPOf5mMqzCRq10ap-nz7WjlqdYbYLhiSzRJe_9oJnnYUAntCtZrl7jWyVd1C4tTgRVRHyR/s1600-h/VU080508A011.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXBlYcLIlMMdmUsj9wPgM2TYh9u-19_htDUWz5mktZBcNq3hy_Vw0NaB41K_GFmwvl3iZriWNPOf5mMqzCRq10ap-nz7WjlqdYbYLhiSzRJe_9oJnnYUAntCtZrl7jWyVd1C4tTgRVRHyR/s200/VU080508A011.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5206594385183277794" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="color:black;">Seared Pineapple with Thyme & Coconut Sorbet <o:p></o:p><br />Slow Baking Apple, Cardamine Streusel, Granny Smith Sorbet <o:p></o:p></span><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj17Ctlg2Xc19Mkto-9Wn2urcpwKda0y1OXqnkFoJMwNqlG9GNH4LcGBk4dJ2Vz3H5gVuxjOHYyJ18H63FQSgXVbvTQRmnKqvUeO1QLqpqZhZ2jVPO5gzcs2H5wpKFW0tJ1VSVH-0BATLCn/s1600-h/VU080508A013.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj17Ctlg2Xc19Mkto-9Wn2urcpwKda0y1OXqnkFoJMwNqlG9GNH4LcGBk4dJ2Vz3H5gVuxjOHYyJ18H63FQSgXVbvTQRmnKqvUeO1QLqpqZhZ2jVPO5gzcs2H5wpKFW0tJ1VSVH-0BATLCn/s200/VU080508A013.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5206594385183277810" border="0" /></a><br /><st1:place st="on"><st1:placename st="on"><span style="color:black;">Milk</span></st1:placename><span style="color:black;"> <st1:placename st="on">Chocolate</st1:placename> <st1:placename st="on">Payard</st1:placename> <st1:placename st="on">Candy</st1:placename> <st1:placename st="on">Bar</st1:placename></span></st1:place><span style="color:black;"> with Gianduja & Caramel Glaze <o:p></o:p><br />Palet d’Or, Hazelnut Succes, Marquise Chocolat & Crispi Wafer <o:p></o:p></span><br /><i style=""><span style="color:black;">Lustau Moscatel Emilin, <st1:place st="on"><st1:city st="on">Jerez</st1:city>, <st1:country-region st="on">Spain</st1:country-region></st1:place> <o:p></o:p></span></i></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black;">My opening Vegas Uncork’d experience started out well. It gets better later. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black;"><o:p><br /></o:p>Payard Patisserie & Bistro <o:p></o:p><br />Caesar’s Palace <o:p></o:p></span><br /><st1:street st="on"><st1:address st="on"><span style="color:black;">3570 Las Vegas Blvd. South</span></st1:address></st1:street><span style="color:black;"><o:p></o:p></span><br /><st1:place st="on"><st1:city st="on"><span style="color:black;">Las Vegas</span></st1:city><span style="color:black;">, <st1:state st="on">Nevada</st1:state> <st1:postalcode st="on">89109</st1:postalcode></span></st1:place><span style="color:black;"><o:p></o:p><br />(702) 731-7292<o:p></o:p></span></p>The Food and Ihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18146406221964169426noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8549226279637892401.post-2992774373201863452008-05-26T22:03:00.000-07:002008-05-26T22:29:44.781-07:00A Las Vegas Luncheon at Fish Camp, y’all<span style="color:black;"><o:p></o:p></span><span style="color:black;">On a Thursday morning, I made my way over<span style=""> </span>from the MGM Grand to the Monte Carlo Resort to check-in and get myself ready for a few days of Vegas Uncork’d. Although it wasn’t part of the official conference, my luncheon appointment at Fish Camp at the <st1:place st="on"><st1:placetype st="on">Town</st1:placetype> <st1:placetype st="on">Center</st1:placetype></st1:place> was spent in the presence of culinary celebrities. Local food critic John Curtas, Chef Louis Osteen of Lous’s & Fish Camp, and food writer Alan Richman were seated in one of the booths at Fish Camp, good ol’ boys havin’ a good ol’ time and eatin’ good Southern food and talkin’ about ... (Hey! What happens in <st1:city st="on">Las Vegas</st1:city> stays in <st1:city st="on"><st1:place st="on">Las Vegas</st1:place></st1:city>, you know what I mean??)</span> <p class="MsoNormal"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSu32dnTPngWoqwIa5kxZ93i3OhaMk9IDvnejEh5vCQccqDhvbTgrs0jJCWPW-B0ll_GgmGaUXRY4YeeTaBJwA19cN47FusmpH7Ud-cuEAZVb57UL8cf-gNwoY6nagboDQsMD5HFTM7RwF/s1600-h/FC200805002.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSu32dnTPngWoqwIa5kxZ93i3OhaMk9IDvnejEh5vCQccqDhvbTgrs0jJCWPW-B0ll_GgmGaUXRY4YeeTaBJwA19cN47FusmpH7Ud-cuEAZVb57UL8cf-gNwoY6nagboDQsMD5HFTM7RwF/s200/FC200805002.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5204920314305479314" border="0" /></a> </p><p class="MsoBodyText">My friend and I were at another booth across the room, watching them from a distance. I was chompin’ on one of their salads: Peppery arugula greens, buttermilk blue cheese and candied pecans tossed in a roasted pecan oil, cane vinegar and molasses vinaigrette. Afterwards, it was on to "the Lowcountry's finest shrimp and grits." It tasted great. However, the shrimps could have been spicier for me.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5BTRtDgVG3ZED6pnFkO3AS_-tUcSXEk6i90X10baeFTucF1vjZcpQjRUku4qX1IMdH44Jj80u5a64l801j2hHtnXfPWpFra_p6ktiIHv4YZQ3IwxME7suSIYo1JUCxkG87fB1DjzhiJbK/s1600-h/FC200805003.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5BTRtDgVG3ZED6pnFkO3AS_-tUcSXEk6i90X10baeFTucF1vjZcpQjRUku4qX1IMdH44Jj80u5a64l801j2hHtnXfPWpFra_p6ktiIHv4YZQ3IwxME7suSIYo1JUCxkG87fB1DjzhiJbK/s200/FC200805003.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5204920546233713314" border="0" /></a> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black;"> <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black;">After I finished my lunch, I decided to walk over to the other table where the three culinary celebs were, in order to see what they were eating for lunch. I went back to my table with a plate of fried oysters and fried alligator. </span><span style="color:black;">I rarely eat fried oysters, usually the fresh raw oysters. The fried oyster tasted okay. I’ll try them again, in limited portions for now. </span><span style="color:black;">And as for the fried alligator, it tasted like chicken, sort of ... </span><span style="color:black;">It’s really a mind-over-matter issue. </span><span style="color:black;">Our server told us </span><span style="color:black;">that eighty per cent of their customers order the fried alligator.</span><span style="color:black;"> <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black;">The three gentlemen </span><span style="color:black;">walked on over to our table to sit and chat for a while. </span><span style="color:black;">We</span><span style="color:black;"> had a good conversation. Chef Carlos Guia came by our table later and introduced himself. The former executive chef of Commander’s Palace is now at Louis’s/Fish Camp. I’m glad things seem to be working out for Chef Guia.</span><span style="color:black;"> <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black;">No, I didn’t have any dessert for lunch. I’ll be having dessert later that night over at Payard Patisserie & Bistro, one of the opening events of Vegas Uncork’d. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUtr9ZO5r2ho0npSEmuOo9YWRzi8ORpCbDws4sP1S7TU-w9MFro11LCiG3JyTLPD6Co8wO3rXhx9pvop8R5bmUaVs-f32896g7ldp5NsQCw2qRlpvZXu0Jv8OwK0b-i1Oa2HXKudkncXsQ/s1600-h/FC200805001.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUtr9ZO5r2ho0npSEmuOo9YWRzi8ORpCbDws4sP1S7TU-w9MFro11LCiG3JyTLPD6Co8wO3rXhx9pvop8R5bmUaVs-f32896g7ldp5NsQCw2qRlpvZXu0Jv8OwK0b-i1Oa2HXKudkncXsQ/s200/FC200805001.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5204919352232804962" border="0" /></a><br /><br /> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black;">Fish Camp <o:p></o:p></span><br /><st1:street st="on"><st1:address st="on"><span style="color:black;">Town Square</span></st1:address></st1:street><span style="color:black;"> <o:p></o:p></span><br /><st1:street st="on"><st1:address st="on"><span style="color:black;">6605 Las Vegas Blvd.</span></st1:address></st1:street><span style="color:black;"> <o:p></o:p></span><br /><st1:place st="on"><st1:city st="on"><span style="color:black;">Las Vegas</span></st1:city><span style="color:black;"> <st1:state st="on">NV</st1:state> <st1:postalcode st="on">89119<br /></st1:postalcode></span></st1:place><span style="color:black;">(702) 463-3000 </span><br /><a href="http://www.louislasvegas.com/fishcamp.html">http://www.louislasvegas.com/fishcamp.html</a><a href="http://www.louislasvegas.com/fishcamp.html"><br /></a></p><p class="MsoNormal"><br /></p>The Food and Ihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18146406221964169426noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8549226279637892401.post-34672083767602016962008-05-21T19:01:00.000-07:002008-05-21T19:34:23.293-07:00The night before Vegas Uncork’d<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAwUJeRrRjDAsENqn6g5OzIk2DHobXgoyf9o6FXJnfdtagn5OdBH-0Q7TW9DHI39L156lSuRmD9OW95IFNzO0flWetX8FIPf8M5RYrcqODVXp_4WdRcyle8gxjfXJc__hNZNTWavsOu-V_/s1600-h/LAtelier001.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAwUJeRrRjDAsENqn6g5OzIk2DHobXgoyf9o6FXJnfdtagn5OdBH-0Q7TW9DHI39L156lSuRmD9OW95IFNzO0flWetX8FIPf8M5RYrcqODVXp_4WdRcyle8gxjfXJc__hNZNTWavsOu-V_/s200/LAtelier001.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5203017321670803890" border="0" /></a> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black;">Twas the night before Vegas Uncork’d and all through the town, <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black;">Hotel rooms along the Strip were seemingly not to be found. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black;">Until I talked with a reservationist from MGM Grand <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black;">And she pulled out a room for me upon demand.</span></p><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPeKTdyKkFjH2eLThDe8HXQJAGmgG0WMlbYRwC9FLoEZK9QePniACYmktsyZ6ByaCaaDMlV4KnU3hI0aH00nxI1NpHPWoDu09X2iy1XQwrFtsXn7xCOCOB_57hcxxPUB2WvjhlDH1odRQv/s1600-h/LAtelier006.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPeKTdyKkFjH2eLThDe8HXQJAGmgG0WMlbYRwC9FLoEZK9QePniACYmktsyZ6ByaCaaDMlV4KnU3hI0aH00nxI1NpHPWoDu09X2iy1XQwrFtsXn7xCOCOB_57hcxxPUB2WvjhlDH1odRQv/s200/LAtelier006.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5203018030340407746" border="0" /></a><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black;">Now for a little repast, a bit of repose, <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black;">Time to wash up and put on some nice clothes, <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black;">And off to dinner with a member from eGullet, <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black;">To L’Atelier, to Robuchon, Man! You got to love it!</span></p><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfdGMM0I7T7TE_m6u9tKiPiPBJE1_de7u2qNqTnmGCBGzxUsvBWURE7TPv31ADudpHBAI-fvdibb0GKPWK1RhUJB6eDzJP11sYjvw5mVo6iXuEFVCaMyiaERw03TuAo3tnTsOzRLdHe8sF/s1600-h/LAtelier007.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfdGMM0I7T7TE_m6u9tKiPiPBJE1_de7u2qNqTnmGCBGzxUsvBWURE7TPv31ADudpHBAI-fvdibb0GKPWK1RhUJB6eDzJP11sYjvw5mVo6iXuEFVCaMyiaERw03TuAo3tnTsOzRLdHe8sF/s200/LAtelier007.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5203018580096221650" border="0" /></a><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black;">I arrived at the restaurant and noticed at the end of the bar <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black;">An older gentleman waiting from afar. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black;">We greeted each other, I mentioned my name, <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black;">But in Vegas, we could change to someone else or stay the same.</span></p><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjV1v9zz4ikIkTYUypf4G2E0tdAsCiAXK9Huona8INhR911kSlntuwaAN5pOVmS9SIu5x7_Vn7Ha_W8fc3Kgopreh1asfmaQkPptgL9pXf7ExveuXQduksfzG0N2V3AETFEmWNBDp5UjW30/s1600-h/LAtelier008.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjV1v9zz4ikIkTYUypf4G2E0tdAsCiAXK9Huona8INhR911kSlntuwaAN5pOVmS9SIu5x7_Vn7Ha_W8fc3Kgopreh1asfmaQkPptgL9pXf7ExveuXQduksfzG0N2V3AETFEmWNBDp5UjW30/s200/LAtelier008.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5203018580096221666" border="0" /></a><p class="MsoNormal"></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black;">I’ve eaten at L’Atelier previously, but him, never before, <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black;">I’m surprised, I’m amazed, quelle scandale, what an uproar! <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black;">Admittedly, to this French restaurant he had to be swayed <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black;">By a local friend, a lawyer, the decision was made.</span></p><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvgRpbU0NGHoKDPRvNXEBpyDmZ4nqKy5Sy8R-vEpxb2_JByTy07ItpG3BzKpqqnFy6FvcJlOhpM2z6D51fceiJuR4vuaMgWpYwO9e5SugzmIoT-eEXB3JH5xYkYXXtO4URAem_svR-QOYR/s1600-h/LAtelier009.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvgRpbU0NGHoKDPRvNXEBpyDmZ4nqKy5Sy8R-vEpxb2_JByTy07ItpG3BzKpqqnFy6FvcJlOhpM2z6D51fceiJuR4vuaMgWpYwO9e5SugzmIoT-eEXB3JH5xYkYXXtO4URAem_svR-QOYR/s200/LAtelier009.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5203018584391188978" border="0" /></a><p class="MsoNormal"></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black;">The question of the moment: What’s for dinner, what to eat? <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black;">Small plates, a la carte, a glass of wine to make things complete? <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black;">At L’Atelier, we chose the discovery menu, <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black;">That would be a great introduction to this foodie venue.</span></p><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0THu8tyZkxLUpk9a59d24GrIH9ckgeDcOd1ic-Hx6CyKs8OPr4F-gAX5TPwkVVwkI-R738-hA8PxA4lRKstrvwfUZQqhaOqyTCSMT9U1Hh8qnVeXtmkGxCq-L8fl5HZ7dLICBraJld3O3/s1600-h/LAtelier010.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0THu8tyZkxLUpk9a59d24GrIH9ckgeDcOd1ic-Hx6CyKs8OPr4F-gAX5TPwkVVwkI-R738-hA8PxA4lRKstrvwfUZQqhaOqyTCSMT9U1Hh8qnVeXtmkGxCq-L8fl5HZ7dLICBraJld3O3/s200/LAtelier010.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5203018588686156290" border="0" /></a><p class="MsoNormal"></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black;">Le menu d</span>é<span style="color:black;">couverte, mon ami l’a choisi <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black;">Et j’ai voulu le même chose, moi aussi. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black;">But for the main entr</span>é<span style="color:black;">e, differently we selected <span style=""> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black;">He the quail and I the lamb, <span style=""> </span>We’re ready! Let’s get connected!</span></p><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1Nobdfd09LXdhUDb0p5c2ug8XAi2LDHHvp7RdsblajFSQPIrg0Xs9-9DpTjEg5IiHsgwMIQ0tzZPn9fFuy2Iup7nthlmjXW3u4wKYez8k66SOqE6ibM3FvOQBpuKzRomMzoUmNwA0aHHj/s1600-h/LAtelier012.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1Nobdfd09LXdhUDb0p5c2ug8XAi2LDHHvp7RdsblajFSQPIrg0Xs9-9DpTjEg5IiHsgwMIQ0tzZPn9fFuy2Iup7nthlmjXW3u4wKYez8k66SOqE6ibM3FvOQBpuKzRomMzoUmNwA0aHHj/s200/LAtelier012.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5203018597276090898" border="0" /></a><p class="MsoNormal"></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black;">Le citron, le thon rouge, le homard, l’asperge verte, <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black;">Each course beautifully presented in this culinary concert. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black;">L’oeuf, la sole, et moi, l’agneau (au lieu de la caille), <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black;">We savored each course, gastronomically pleasing to the eye.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBDG5ETp_iKxoccIFlIQzDFiQcwrftSvSUCRPaSsTqKdshij7xWF2KP5YXjZ8adcJRR4x28-irp1qvnmAaWd9H_Oe1qPLY-EcyJ35PfRloALvvwagffC_nrCShOl0R9oxlW6sL-QCRE23F/s1600-h/LAtelier013.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBDG5ETp_iKxoccIFlIQzDFiQcwrftSvSUCRPaSsTqKdshij7xWF2KP5YXjZ8adcJRR4x28-irp1qvnmAaWd9H_Oe1qPLY-EcyJ35PfRloALvvwagffC_nrCShOl0R9oxlW6sL-QCRE23F/s200/LAtelier013.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5203019812751835682" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="color:black;"> <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black;">Le th</span>é<span style="color:black;"> glace vanille et la mangue, <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black;">Desserts that tasted so soothing to the tongue. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black;">After finishing dinner at L’Atelier de Joël Robuchon, <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black;">I wouldn’t mind repeating this, like a culinary chaconne.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhw54VAC9fqt70zOGP1z_gzejPnlB8FxJs6pD8OdMXITvm70wQHK7dZBLAJIeqxwyeTOmtXPfGfmABhtptQ9RTAKy4C-wLDrfG7A25Ul49bddllHwJagl0BMFqmj-u10vEFZYJOh61_dPMo/s1600-h/LAtelier014.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhw54VAC9fqt70zOGP1z_gzejPnlB8FxJs6pD8OdMXITvm70wQHK7dZBLAJIeqxwyeTOmtXPfGfmABhtptQ9RTAKy4C-wLDrfG7A25Ul49bddllHwJagl0BMFqmj-u10vEFZYJOh61_dPMo/s200/LAtelier014.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5203019817046802994" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMQ3_j5pEwxt0u_Aof3IS2cwEZWX5WYdiUslV8IeW8NqX9G-SjXOcLVDWXvGwDXqfYO5CAMKBRnWWmG1jQwexhhUaSJt2Mo56tZHZTFPcfArXDXBKixt6T5i75Uu7HPVXwlOcP4ibLwP7h/s1600-h/LAtelier015.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMQ3_j5pEwxt0u_Aof3IS2cwEZWX5WYdiUslV8IeW8NqX9G-SjXOcLVDWXvGwDXqfYO5CAMKBRnWWmG1jQwexhhUaSJt2Mo56tZHZTFPcfArXDXBKixt6T5i75Uu7HPVXwlOcP4ibLwP7h/s200/LAtelier015.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5203019821341770306" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="color:black;"> <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black;">What creativity! What a genius! Joël Robuchon he is. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black;">Continual innovations one must have to stay in this biz.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black;">Now to get ready for Vegas Uncork’d at its various sites, <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black;">And Bon Appetit to all, and to all a good night!</span></p><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcEwbH3NmbQ1nWeO5Bes5432PwFqs07-5p99cicAGEtaE4nOEhPClLj83QxuQKov6EQ0YXvWT_IjAeBkC6PG1JeLMyILS3RLYN1MMFPol0lCKYTK6wxjkyxCo9yQq2TvkaP6olNjfIyILY/s1600-h/LAtelier016.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcEwbH3NmbQ1nWeO5Bes5432PwFqs07-5p99cicAGEtaE4nOEhPClLj83QxuQKov6EQ0YXvWT_IjAeBkC6PG1JeLMyILS3RLYN1MMFPol0lCKYTK6wxjkyxCo9yQq2TvkaP6olNjfIyILY/s200/LAtelier016.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5203019821341770322" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:100%;">L’Atelier de Joël Robuchon <o:p></o:p><br />MGM Grand <o:p></o:p><br /><st1:street st="on"><st1:address st="on"><span style="color:black;">3799 Las Vegas Blvd. South</span></st1:address></st1:street></span><span style="font-size:100%;"> <o:p></o:p><br /><st1:place st="on"><st1:city st="on"><span style="color:black;">Las Vegas</span></st1:city><span style="color:black;">, <st1:state st="on">Nevada</st1:state> <st1:postalcode st="on">89109</st1:postalcode></span></st1:place></span><span style="color:black;"> <o:p></o:p><br /><span style=";font-family:arial;font-size:100%;" >(702) 891-7358</span> <o:p></o:p></span></p><br /><p class="MsoNormal"><br /><span style="color:black;"> <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:verdana;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="color:black;"> <o:p></o:p></span></span></p>The Food and Ihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18146406221964169426noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8549226279637892401.post-85892965909024036812008-04-30T21:59:00.000-07:002009-04-13T19:31:21.781-07:00Blind Tasting Menu<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black;">I decided to have a “Thanksgiving” dinner at the Dining Room, Langham Huntington Hotel, <st1:city st="on"><st1:place st="on">Pasadena</st1:place></st1:city>. The Langham purchased the former Ritz-Carlton Huntington back in January 2008 and I had Thanksgiving dinner 2007 at the Dining Room. I wanted to find out what has happened, if anything, to the Dining Room restaurant and chef Craig Strong. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black;">It was a Thursday in April, Chef Craig Strong was still cooking there at the Dining Room and I was thankful that the Langham decided to keep Chef Craig and support him. So, for my “Thanksgiving” dinner, I went with the Blind Tasting Menu. Chef Craig came out and we discussed my likes/dislikes and the overall direction of the meal. Since I was going to a steakhouse the next night, no steaks. Other red meat would be okay, like game. Fish. Seafood. Pork. Something more on the lighter side. After that discussion, the kitchen proceeds to surprise me with at least seven courses during the night.<br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black;">Here’s my blind tasting menu for the evening:</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><i style=""><span style="color:black;">mini caviar blini <o:p></o:p></span></i></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><i style=""><span style="color:black;">minced crab on a square wafer with grapefruit on top <o:p></o:p></span></i></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><i style=""><span style="color:black;">breaded scallop over pea shoots <o:p></o:p></span></i></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><i style=""><span style="color:black;">cucumber “noodles” with sliced salmon and caviar <o:p></o:p></span></i></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><i style=""><span style="color:black;">stuffed calamari with arugula <o:p></o:p></span></i></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><i style=""><span style="color:black;">sauteed foie gras, lobster and boba in a lobster sauce <o:p></o:p></span></i></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><i style=""><span style="color:black;">liquid polenta topped with serrano ham and shaved truffles <o:p></o:p></span></i></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><i style=""><span style="color:black;">veal with morels and English peas <o:p></o:p></span></i></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><i style=""><span style="color:black;">roasted pineapple piece layered with a crispy mint wafer and mint sorbet <o:p></o:p></span></i></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><i style=""><span style="color:black;">Spanish virgin: yogurt sponge cake with crema catalona foam, extra virgin olive oil ice cream, and a shortbread biscuit topped with berries <o:p></o:p></span></i></p><br /><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black;">As for the wines, I started with a familiar ZD Chardonnay, <st1:place st="on"><st1:placename st="on">Napa</st1:placename> <st1:placetype st="on">Valley</st1:placetype></st1:place>. <span style=""> </span>After I finished my white wine, the sommelier suggested this Pinot noir from <st1:city st="on"><st1:place st="on">Monterey</st1:place></st1:city>. I’m afraid the pepper tones overwhelmed the other flavors of the Pinot noir, and I like pepper. Mind you, inherent with any culinary adventure is a certain amount of risk. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black;">The tasting menu was fine. I’m pondering whether it was the flavors themselves or my perceptions of me eating this dinner in a “hotel restaurant.” Did the food taste subtle or bland? I wouldn’t have mind bolder & more intense flavors in my courses. The breaded scallop was my favorite. Admittedly, I’m a sucker for a good scallop. The cucumber course could have had more interchange between the coolness of the “noodles” and the saltiness of the not-so-salty caviar. The bread-stuffed calamari was okay. The problem with seafood like calamari or octopus is the not-so-tender texture of eating a rubber tire. Truth be told, I was exaggerating. Adding boba with the foie gras and lobster was quite novel. The boba’s chewiness didn’t necessarily take away from the rest of the dish. As a concept, I might need to try that again. The jury is still out, having some dinner. The liquid polenta made for a great soup course, hearty and flavorful with the ham and truffles on top. What an amazing use of polenta! The veal was delicious. The roasted pineapple pre-dessert tasted wonderful. The crispy mint wafer offered a good textural contrast to the fruit and the sorbet. The Spanish virgin was so light, a delightful ending to my blind tasting menu. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black;">Chef Craig has some big plans for this restaurant, and Langham is going to support him. The Dinng Room recently hired a sommelier. Chef Craig will continue his dual role as chef de cuisine and pastry chef. He wants the restuarant to be one of the top places in the LA area, a high-end restaurant that happens to be in a hotel. There will be a learning curve of sorts for everyone: the cooks, the servers, the hotel staff, the diners. I sense that everyone is up to the challenge. And this diner, as well.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black;">The Langham, Huntington Hotel & Spa, <st1:place st="on"><st1:city st="on">Pasadena</st1:city></st1:place><o:p></o:p><br />(Formerly The Ritz-Carlton, Huntington Hotel & Spa) <o:p></o:p></span><br /><st1:street st="on"><st1:address st="on"><span style="color:black;">1401 South Oak Knoll Avenue</span></st1:address></st1:street><span style="color:black;"><o:p></o:p></span><br /><st1:place st="on"><st1:city st="on"><span style="color:black;">Pasadena</span></st1:city><span style="color:black;">, <st1:state st="on">California</st1:state> <st1:postalcode st="on">91106</st1:postalcode></span></st1:place><span style="color:black;"><o:p></o:p><br />(626) 568 3900 <o:p></o:p></span></p>The Food and Ihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18146406221964169426noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8549226279637892401.post-90120900598499303862008-04-22T20:33:00.000-07:002008-04-22T21:29:06.146-07:00Los Angeles Culinary Scene: Downtown LA<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0xdb9_7sCYG7_KoHrclp2PJhFtSwN2kjWQkf63Bp5PErO5A8pa1qHiWXaer9O4BAFjIC0mzWxyLFhEJG5P3K8G8c3kaDYpUOIJ_8Pv-Zz0rmLuGA7LB6a9BW7WtF1hygJEImBxMYFv9Gq/s1600-h/CityofLA+003.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0xdb9_7sCYG7_KoHrclp2PJhFtSwN2kjWQkf63Bp5PErO5A8pa1qHiWXaer9O4BAFjIC0mzWxyLFhEJG5P3K8G8c3kaDYpUOIJ_8Pv-Zz0rmLuGA7LB6a9BW7WtF1hygJEImBxMYFv9Gq/s200/CityofLA+003.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5192279579223213266" border="0" /></a><span style="color:black;">For many years, downtown LA was dead after 5 p.m. People just don’t go out to dine in downtown LA. The only places to eat at night would be in hotels, near the <st1:placename st="on">Music</st1:placename> <st1:placetype st="on">Center</st1:placetype> or <st1:place st="on">Chinatown</st1:place>. That’s about it, folks. Oh yes, don’t forget the Original Pantry, “We never close. We're never without a customer.” Most of the places to eat in downtown were open during the day, serving breakfast and lunch to those working in downtown LA. <o:p></o:p></span> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black;">Then, the Los Angeles City Council passed the Downtown Adaptive Reuse Ordinance (Ordinance 172571) in June 3, 1999. Ever since that ordinance, developers have been taking old historic buildings and turning them into updated residential spaces</span><span style="color:black;">, live/work lofts, condominiums, and apartments, even to this day. Today, over 30,000 people live in downtown LA. And the number of restaurants and bars have increased. </span><span style="color:black;">Ralph’s Supermarket has returned to</span><span style="color:black;"> downtown LA in over fifty years. And there are plans to transform <st1:street st="on"><st1:address st="on">Seventh St.</st1:address></st1:street> into a downtown version of Restaurant Row. Now, if Trader Joe’s would just move into downtown ... <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black;">The culinary scene is getting better, I suppose. I do have a concern about the plethora of corporate chain restaurants and the apparent lack of more fine dining and independent restaurants.</span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSXAqk-Id0Bcrrd-G381qCBLXBDgAqtKXgvvX_9lNULx9RYiyzi3vYfGiEqk_Nxz-xWHqX5Pcutg3z6oc_CvYJDke8C2iqsNN933u8CnjIkKeFuWBA-Tz-gL5tAtHbE1qWF_9M7d0_acbd/s1600-h/CityofLA+008.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSXAqk-Id0Bcrrd-G381qCBLXBDgAqtKXgvvX_9lNULx9RYiyzi3vYfGiEqk_Nxz-xWHqX5Pcutg3z6oc_CvYJDke8C2iqsNN933u8CnjIkKeFuWBA-Tz-gL5tAtHbE1qWF_9M7d0_acbd/s200/CityofLA+008.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5192281902800520434" border="0" /></a><span style="color:black;"> <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black;">Historically, downtown Los Angeles has a few restaurants that has stood the test of time: Philippe’s (1908) ; Pacific Dining Car (1921) ; Original Pantry Cafe (1924) ; Clifton’s Cafeteria (1931) ; Phoenix Bakery (1938) ; Langer’s (1947)</span><span style="color:black;"> <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black;"><o:p></o:p>And here are a few sections of downtown to consider in your culinary adventure:</span><span style="color:black;"> <o:p></o:p>Olvera Street</span><span style="color:black;"> ; Chinatown ; Fashion District ; Little Tokyo ; Grand Central Market ; Arts Dis</span><span style="color:black;">trict ; Bunker Hill ; Financial District ; South Park ; Historical Core ; Bunker Hill ; Civic Center <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black;">Besides those restaurants already listed, here are some others that show the variety that’s available in downtown Los Angeles: Traxx ; Ciudad ; San Antonio Winery ; Nick’s Cafe ; Sam Woo ; Empress Pavilion ; Golden Dragon ; CBS Seafood ; Mayflower ; Spring St. Barbecue ; Asian Noodles ; Sushi Gen ; Kagaya ; Izayoi ; Curry House ; R-23 ; Fisherman’s Outlet ; 6<sup>th</sup> St. Bar & Grill ; Grand Central Market ; Noé ; Water Grill ; Engine Co. No. 28 ; Seven Grand ; Seoul Jung ; Patina Group ; Palm ; Arnie Morton ; Daily Grill ; California Pizza Kitchen ; McCormick & Schmick’s <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black;">Okay, here are a few photos, all taken from Downtown Los Angeles:</span></p><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrAN0vZggBviu42Svz0yDNj-GEhCcKdJSVTdC9fwLWfdElDvSEl72v31Vpxqb89SC2hYmZ_ujxWNNukOvMvZHkTEdpaSTJTBjgQ1QqACFYDXpI91dEowXVw2ljY_W6cETneZ2Cw-5P4lty/s1600-h/001.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrAN0vZggBviu42Svz0yDNj-GEhCcKdJSVTdC9fwLWfdElDvSEl72v31Vpxqb89SC2hYmZ_ujxWNNukOvMvZHkTEdpaSTJTBjgQ1QqACFYDXpI91dEowXVw2ljY_W6cETneZ2Cw-5P4lty/s200/001.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5192284604334949682" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try 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src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEGq2TG-08hT2KWIrnLUy1boxtBva09k0C_lDXnmTtj0QmprA1HFG03ZFcLSYKfM8grX5IMd87noK70usCeZkePgsNf3FIBQPwv_E-NApBoBl0ES0e1-fKc7N1geoDeDDcFwFC8c5t8Amm/s200/004.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5192285244285076834" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQU-0ELmL0ey93ccqFoaDhEpFnokhUYCF-bAdET13tb9Tq5pnA4FmsOn_MKUYDBi8DNhNle_TxIYSB6zxsxrqsD9lmjzjhW_fVyHOG2xhQq-Z-LH0NXqrmkaRIOqM9lMSuXiz9wadV1pkn/s1600-h/006.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQU-0ELmL0ey93ccqFoaDhEpFnokhUYCF-bAdET13tb9Tq5pnA4FmsOn_MKUYDBi8DNhNle_TxIYSB6zxsxrqsD9lmjzjhW_fVyHOG2xhQq-Z-LH0NXqrmkaRIOqM9lMSuXiz9wadV1pkn/s200/006.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5192285824105661842" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" 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