Category Archives: Octopus

September 17, 2016
8:22 PM
by: Uhockey

Carnevino [8,] Las Vegas NV

Tweet Carnevino 2013 Schramsberg Brut Rose Gougeres Rosemary Focaccia with Lardo and European Butter Prosciutto di Parma ‘Riserva’ Gnocco Fritto Little Gem Salad with Guanciale, Gorgonzola, Pickled Onions, Apples, Walnuts Grilled Octopus with Pickled Vegetables and Limoncello Squash Blossoms with … Continue reading →

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September 4, 2016
10:16 AM
by: Uhockey

Acqua & Mais, Venice IT

Tweet Acqua & Mais Fried Shrimp and Squid Brandade and Fried Polenta Seafood Arancini A small food stall located near Pasticceria Rizzardini it was just past 11h00 when I doubled back to sample the Venetian Streetfoods of Acqua & Mais, … Continue reading →

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August 19, 2016
6:43 PM
by: Uhockey

Fiamma Trattoria & Bar [2,] Las Vegas NV

Tweet Fiamma Trattoria & Bar Focaccia and Soft Rolls with Tomato Basil Butter and Unsalted Cow’s Milk Butter Grilled Mediterranean Octopus – Pee Wee Potatoes, Kalamata Olives, Red Pepper Romesco, Roasted Cherry Tomatoes, Frisee Beef Carpaccio – Shaved Fennel and … Continue reading →

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July 16, 2016
7:12 PM
by: Uhockey

Portofino [5,] Las Vegas NV

Tweet Portofino by Chef Michael LaPlaca BARREL-AGED MARGARITA- Patron Reposado Mirage barrel select tequila, Grand Marnier, lime juice, shaken with sugar OLIVE OIL FOCACCIA CAPRESE SALAD – heirloom tomatoes, bufala mozzarella, basil MEATBALLS – fried squash blossom, goat cheese, San … Continue reading →

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July 5, 2016
8:42 PM
by: Uhockey

Hugo’s, Portland ME

Tweet Hugo’s Restaurant Everything Bagel – Salmon Mousse, Onions, Crème Fraiche Garlic Buttermilk Biscuits with Butter Pork Katsu – Buckwheat, Chinese Mustard, Pickled Celtuce Halibut Crudo – Tomatillo, Radish, Yuzu Kosho Charred Broccolini – House Ricotta, Salsa Verde, Spicy Pepitas … Continue reading →

Posted in Bread Basket, Breakfast, Coffee, Dessert, Food, Hugo's, Hugo's Restaurant, Ice Cream, Maine, Octopus, Pork, Portland, Sweetbreads, Tasting Menu, Vacation

June 17, 2016
6:05 PM
by: Uhockey

Carmine’s, Las Vegas NV

Tweet Carmine’s Bread Basket – Focaccia, Rye, Tomato and Herb, Rustic Italian Cold Antipasto Platter – Mortadella, Prosciutto, Eggplant Caponata, Salmon Crostini, Seafood Salad, Mixed Olives, Panini and More Spicy Scarpariello Wings Eggplant Parmigiana Lasagna Double Espresso on Ice Bread … Continue reading →

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April 29, 2016
6:39 PM
by: Uhockey

35 Steaks + Martinis [2,] Las Vegas NV

Tweet 35 Steaks + Martinis 2014 Lamiable Brut Champagne   Herb Focaccia Lobster Escargot – Herb and Hazelnut Butter, Parkerhouse Roll, Parsley Foam 2009 Nickel & Nickel Dolce Late Harvest Foie Gras – Foie ‘a l’Orange, Candied Oranges, Cara Cara … Continue reading →

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April 1, 2016
6:20 PM
by: Uhockey

35 Steaks + Martinis, Las Vegas NV

Tweet 35 Steaks + Martinis Amuse – Scallop Crudo, Yuzu, Truffle, Blood Orange, Grapefruit, Lime, Lemon, Espelette 35 Steaks + Martinis California Sparkling Wine Roasted Baby Beet Salad – Tri-colored Beets, Petite Greens, Kataifi Wrapped Goat Cheese, Beet Paint, Banyuls … Continue reading →

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March 12, 2016
7:09 PM
by: Uhockey

Chef Series #2 at Inyo Asian Restaurant, Las Vegas NV

Tweet Inyo Asian Restaurant sparkling sake and shiso kanpachi sashimi – sliced amberjack with serrano chili, yuzu kosho, tobiko & house ponzu 28 day dry aged wagyu carpaccio – aged stilton blue cheese, honey soy mustard seed & micro chives … Continue reading →

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March 5, 2016
11:28 AM
by: Uhockey

Artisanal Foods Cafe, Las Vegas NV

Tweet Artisanal Foods Cafe Jack’s Hard Peach Cider Pacific Gold Oysters – Cucumber, Ginger, Asian Pear, Fresh Wasabi Mignonette Sunny Side Up Quail Eggs – Hackleback Caviar, Smoked Sturgeon, Shaved Red Onions,Toast Points Octopus Sirloin Carpaccio – Black Garlic, Caper … Continue reading →

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January 29, 2016
5:21 PM
by: Uhockey

Ferraro’s Restaurant & Wine Bar [2,] Las Vegas NV

Tweet Ferraro’s Garlic Focaccia, Bread Stick, Roll with herbs and Olive Oil Borgoluce Valdobiadene Brut Prosecco Superiore DOCG Ricotta with Langoustine and Blood Orange Arancino di Carne e Caciocavallo Tartare di Avocado – Pomodoro – Melanzana Venica Ronco del Cero … Continue reading →

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January 17, 2016
8:02 PM
by: Uhockey

Broken Spanish, Los Angeles CA

Tweet Broken Spanish Patron Saint – Old Grand Dad 100 Bourbon, Ancho Teyes, Lemon, Tamarind, Egg White, Bitters Heirloom Corn Tortillas Rebanada – Pan Dulce, Foie Gras Butter, Piloncillo Crudo – Diver Scallop, Apple, Cucumber, Serrano Queso Fundido – Bacalao, … Continue reading →

Posted in Broken Spanish, California, Dessert, Foie Gras, Food, Ice Cream, Los Angeles, Octopus, Pork, Tasting Menu, Vacation

November 28, 2015
8:44 PM
by: Uhockey

Horma Ondo, Larrabetzu ES

Tweet Horma Ondo Remirez de Ganuza Blanco 2014 House Made Bread Grilled Sardine Grilled Octopus with Onion Confit and Mashed Potatoes 1.1kg Txuletoia with Salad and Fries Grilled Rice Pudding Grilled Torrijas with Bourbon Ice Cream Suggested by a well … Continue reading →

Posted in Bilbao, Bread Basket, Bread Pudding, Dessert, Food, French Toast, Horma Ondo, Ice Cream, Larrabetzu, Octopus, Vacation

November 27, 2015
8:15 PM
by: Uhockey

Elkano, Getaria ES

Tweet Elkano Txomin Etxaniz 2014 House Bread and Oil Poached Octopus, Grapefruit Barnacles Steamed Barnacles Grilled Kokotxas – tongue and pendulum of Hake, grilled Grandma’s Fish Soup – 100 year recipe Grilled Turbot – 1kg Rice Pudding Torrijas with Milk … Continue reading →

Posted in Bread Basket, Bread Pudding, Dessert, Elkano, Food, French Toast, Getaria, Ice Cream, Octopus, San Sebastian, Spain, Vacation

November 24, 2015
8:44 PM
by: Uhockey

Nido, Bilbao ES

Tweet Nido House Made Bread Octopus warmed over potatoes with first press unfiltered olive oil and Spanish Paprika Croquetas – Ham, Cod, Mushrooms Txuletoia Euskal Herriko Label of Distinction with Fries Cream Cake Rice Pudding Ice Cream Located at Calle … Continue reading →

Posted in Bilbao, Bread Basket, Dessert, Food, Ice Cream, Nido, Octopus, Pork, Spain, Vacation

November 21, 2015
11:59 PM
by: Uhockey

Irrintzi Taberna, Bilbao ES

Tweet Irrintzi Taberna Creaking Cod with Tartar of Tomato Ham Croquette Sepia Croquette Peanut Crusted Morcilla with Confit Tomato and Scorched Pepper Brandade Stuffed Cod Ribs with Mushrooms and Black Sauce Cod Fritters with Garlic Mayonnaise Ham and Foie Gras … Continue reading →

Posted in Bilbao, Dessert, Foie, Food, Irrintzi, Irrintzi Taberna, Octopus, Pork, Spain, Vacation

November 13, 2015
6:32 PM
by: Uhockey

Other Mama [2,] Las Vegas NV

Tweet Other Mama Latke with Sour Cream, Salmon Roe, Salt Cured Egg Yolk Sashimi Course with Honey Sweetened Mushroom Infused Soy Sauce – Fluke, Octopus, Spanish Big Eye Tuna, Scottish Salmon, Kombu Cured Japanese Snapper Sake Butter and Soy Grilled … Continue reading →

Posted in Coffee, Crab, Dessert, Food, Ice Cream, Las Vegas, Nevada, Octopus, Other Mama, Sushi, Tasting Menu

November 6, 2015
6:19 PM
by: Uhockey

Portofino [4,] Las Vegas NV

Tweet Portofino by Chef Michael LaPlaca Iced Tea Warm Focaccia Caprese Salad – Heirloom Tomatoes, Bufala Mozzarella, Basil Beet Salad – Goat Cheese Panna Cotta, Candied Pistachios, Orchard Apples Grilled Octopus – Calabrian Peperonata, Fingerling Crisps, Salsa Verde Crab Cake … Continue reading →

Posted in Bread Basket, Crab, Dessert, Food, Gnocchi, Ice Cream, Italian, Las Vegas, Nevada, Octopus, Pork, Portofino, Tasting Menu

October 16, 2015
5:04 PM
by: Uhockey

Other Mama, Las Vegas NV

Tweet Other Mama Kinmedai – Shaved Caviar, Orange Zest, Fennel, Sea Salt Live Octopus Carpaccio with Cilantro, Peppers, Onions, Garlic, House Ponzu, Sesame Oil Lobster Chawanmushi with Lobster, Lobster Mushrooms, Lobster Gravy, Tempura Shiso Blue Crab, Caviar, Asparagus Hand Roll … Continue reading →

Posted in Crab, Dessert, Foie, Food, Ice Cream, Las Vegas, Lobster, Nevada, Octopus, Other Mama, Pork, Tasting Menu

October 2, 2015
6:14 PM
by: Uhockey

Mizumi, Las Vegas NV

Tweet Mizumi Green Tea Tempura Scallop with Avocado Puree, Osetra Caviar, Micro Basil Chilled Shigoku Oysters with Ponzu-Red Wine Mignonette, Fresh Wasabi, Micro Shiso Organic Tofu and Shinseki Pear Salad – Furikake Lavosh, Kokabu Turnops, Pomegranate, Yuzu Vinaigrette Angus Beef … Continue reading →

Posted in Bread Pudding, Dessert, Foie, Food, Ice Cream, Las Vegas, Mizumi, Nevada, Octopus, Sushi, Tasting Menu, Truffle