Is anybody there?

So I've decided to post on this blog today as there have been some good food experiences that we've had.

Well, Dee and I are trying to gain enough OpenTable points so we can get to Michael Mina for dinner. We are trying to get $200 in certificates to go to eat there. We're going along slowly but surely.

here's some of the places I've eaten to help the cause:

• Jardiniere
• Milagros
• Mistral
• Zibbibo
• Andalu
• Maverick
• Bouchon
• Mie N Yu (in DC)
• A16
• Bistro Boudin
• The Lobster (in LA)
• Beach Chalet
• Asia De Cuba
• Nectar Wine Lounge
• Astaria
• Piacere
• Il Cantuccio

As you can see, I am working for it. This is only the list of places I've gone on OpenTable...there are so many others I've tried just for the sake of eating. So although I havent been posting, I sure have been eating. Speaking of, maybe I should try to find a nice res for today...nothing says Saturday like some good eating at an OpenTable spot.

Just thought I'd drop in and hope that people are still reading.

Happy Dining!

Yummy Brunch in the Marina

The other day after the run, we stopped at Rose's Cafe on Union Street in San Francisco. It was delightful. The place is pretty intimate, and I really enjoyed the food. Our table got a good sampling of the brunch offerings. We had: French Toast with Strawberries and Whipped Cream, Polenta with marscapone and jam, poached eggs with a vegetarian hash, and a breakfast pizza with ham, fontina and egg. All of the items were tasty. Also, they served coffees and lattes in bowls instead of cups--that part reminded me a little of France. I definitely will return there, and would love to see what it's all about for lunch or dinner. It is a cute place, just removed from the typical hustle and bustle of Union.

The prices were good, and it is a definite return dining experience.

happy eating!

More Dining adventures in the City of Angels

A couple of weeks ago I had dinner at Spago in LA. I had this amazing pork loin with a cherry sauce. It was simply incredible...however it was a little fatty for my taste but it kept the rest of the cut super tender and tasty. It also came with some greens. Quite lovely I must admit.

Not to mention we saw Sidney Poittier and Blair Underwood dining there. I love celeb sightings...even if they dont feel the same about being spotted by me ;)

In addition, i also ate at McKormick and Schmicks. I was NOT impressed. They basically ran out of everything, so it just sucked all around. Plus the food we did have was not up to par. Granted we got party appetizer type foods. but still.


We ended our week eating at the airport at La Salsa. I dont even eat there when i am not at the airport, but desparate times call for desparate measures. Fortunately it was pretty tasty.

Happy Dining.

Culinary Delights in the City of Angels

Over the last couple of weeks I have been dined out at some lovely LA area restaurants.

First I went to breakfast at the Hotel Georgian in Santa Monica. Unassuming when you walk in, we sat in the lobby and ate brunch there. I had a french toast souffle that was to die for. So light and airy. It also came with a syrup that was more like a brown sugar than a maple as well as some fresh berries. It was simply divine. I highly recommend it. Angela had the bagel and lox with cream cheese. However, I was more than content with my incredible meal. I also got a side of potatoes. I am not one to shun the carbs as you can see.

Our next meal out was at the Newsroom on Robertson Ave in Beverly Hills. I had an egg white scramble with cremini mushrooms, chives, fontina, spinach and truffle oil. It was good...however i think they burned it a little bit. I ate most of it though. I just picked out the burned parts.

Both places I would go to again. Definitely would have the souffle again, but would probably have something else at the Newsroom. If anyone can find that souffle recipe for me, I would be so appreciative.

The following week for Dee's party we went to Il Moro for dinner. I had some fish of some kind...it was...brandisi(?) i think. Anyway it was good. they also had a lovely creme caramel dessert that i liked.

The next morning, my hungover-ridden body went to eat at a cute little cafe in santa monica. I wish i could remember the name because it was truly lovely. I had a yummy belgian waffle, but i was jealous of the feta scramble that rachel had. the restaurant melted the feta into the eggs so the eggs were creamier. Amazing.

happy dining.

The First of Many Posts...

Hello everyone! This is my first post on our new restaurant review blog. For a long time I have been told that I should write reviews about food. I have an opinion on everything ;-)

I've enlisted the help of fellow foodie Denice and we can chit and chat about all the culinary adventures we have.

Last night we went to La Mediterranee in San Francisco. We had tried to go to the Fillmore location before, but were arrived at a packed spot with a long line and we were short on patience. Hunger is a vicious beast. So it was a lovely surprise to find the other outlet in San Francisco off of Market, and it was a larger space as well.

We found parking rather easily...another plus. (however, i think that was just good parking karma, because the city is notorious for not having adequate parking.)


We strolled right in and got a table. The service was good, staff friendly, and we ordered the Meze platter--at $13.50 per person, you basically get to try the entire menu...but only a little bit of each thing so even items you didnt like you were not bound to. The presentation was excellent. It was reminiscent of Korean BBQ where you get all these little small bowls of things. They used large shells as little platters, and it was so cute. We got to try 10 items off the menu. I think the only thing we didn't like was the baba ganoush. (Weird consistency)

The rest of it was lovely. My surprise favorite was the chicken drumstick with pomegranate marinade. It was quite tender and very flavorful. The hummous was good too...gosh I could go on and on.

I would definitely eat there again.

My rating: Good Times.