06.29.11

Dinner In Disguise: Salmon en Papillote

Papi what? Papillote, which is a method of cooking in which the food is put into a folded pouch or parcel and then baked.

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06.28.11

Dinner In Disguise: Alaskan Cod

Alaskan Cod over Basmati with Grilled Baby Bok Choy

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06.26.11

Dinner In Disguise: Chicken and Black Bean Chilaquiles

These chilaquiles were filled with braised chicken, black beans and fresh corn shaved off the cob. This “casserole” was a home run. She also made a very flavorful red sauce that was poured on top, then finished with cheese.

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05.16.11

12 Year Hiatus from Chipotle

From the first bite, I knew this wasn’t the same burrito I had all those years back.

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04.03.11

To Go Order from Mobtown Pizza Cafe – M.I.A.

So no pizza tonight…no return phone calls, no customer service and my credit card was charged.

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03.27.11

Sometimes it’s the Little Things

A little pink from my tea and a little red from my whoppie pie. Perfection for a Sunday afternoon break…

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03.27.11

Over the Hill? Orange Hill Restaurant…

Dinner was just OK. Being with friends and great conversation was what made the night. I will have to return to The Orange Hill Restaurant for brunch for I think that is the real gem of this place…

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03.20.11

Open Your Book to Chapter One…

If you are in the area and contemplating a bite to eat at Lola Gaspar, The Crosby or Memphis, walk a couple of blocks to Broadway and Third and enjoy a meal at Chapter One: the modern local…

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03.16.11

Pam is Back! Filipino Food Lovers Unite!

Almost 2 years ago I wrote about an ambitious woman who opened a Filipino Eatery in a busy Southern California mall food court…

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03.06.11

Crazy for Taco Asylum

Simple food crafted to bring unique flavors in a setting that is equally simple and unique. There is nothing ordinary at Taco Asylum. They’re aren’t pretending to be something they are not. It’s just good food and drink…

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03.03.11

Spudtacular Potatoes at Spudrunners!

Who doesn’t like fries? Who doesn’t like fries with some herbs and side of pesto aioli?

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