Food festivals are always such a blur with all the delicious dishes to try, free flowing drinks, and happy people to meet that even though I love attending them, I need that full year to recover for the next event. I have been known to skip a few here and there, but I make it a […]
If you have never tasted or even heard of Chianina beef, you are not alone… but that travesty can be remedied right away! Nestled on Naples island in Long Beach is Chianina Steakhouse, which serves the namesake steak on its extensive menu of cuts of the prized beef. They consider themselves a “boutique […]
Tis’ the season! Which one is that? A foodie’s favorite time of the year… truffle season! I was invited to Via Veneto in Santa Monica for a tasting of their White Truffle menu, along with some other food bloggers and tastemakers. It was absolutely amazing and not just because I had been looking forward to […]
In a few weeks, The Italian American Museum of Los Angeles (IAMLA) will be presenting the 7th annual Taste of Italy. On October 10th, downtown L.A. will host many local restaurants, Italian and California wineries, live entertainment, chef demonstrations, and celebrity guests. As historian and Executive Director of the IAMLA Marianna Gatto explains, “Taste of […]
After last year’s inaugural Newport Beach Wine & Food Festival, I spread the word like crazy via word of mouth and social media. I was so impressed with the ambiance, the chefs and sommeliers involved, and the schedule of events that I could not wait until the dates for 2015 were announced! As soon as […]
I was recently invited to a special dinner at Locanda del Lago celebrating the wines of Italy! In honor of Cantine Provenza of Lombardia, Italy, Michelin-starred Chef Gianfranco Minuz prepared a four-course Lombardian dinner perfectly paired with wines by Provenza. We were warmly greeted by one of the winemakers, who introduced each wine with the start […]
This week, I was invited to experience Five Crown‘s new menu and beverage program, which is part of the restaurant’s 50th anniversary celebration! The new menus cater to both loyal customers and new guests, featuring their traditional items along with innovative dishes. We dined in the gorgeous private space outside, with long tables set up […]
I have a very long history with Zov’s, so when I found out that a new location was opening in Anaheim, I was happy to be invited to a sneak peek before the grand opening! In 1987, the same year that Zov’s opened, my family was new to the Tustin area when I began going […]
