Category Archives: Octopus

November 15, 2014
8:48 PM
by: Uhockey

Hearthstone Kitchen & Cellar [2,] Las Vegas NV

Tweet Hearthstone D.O.C. Flatbread – Buffalo Mozzarella + Basil + Chili Charcuterie Board – 3 Meats, 3 Cheeses, Truffled Honey, Fig Jam, Toast Roasted Artichokes – Provence Style + Lemon & Black Garlic Yogurt Stuffed Dates – Chorizo + Bacon … Continue reading →

Posted in Bread Basket, Crab, Dessert, Foie, Food, Hearthstone, Hearthstone Kitchen, Hearthstone Kitchen & Cellar, Ice Cream, Las Vegas, Lobster, Nevada, Octopus, Pizza, Pork, Truffle

November 1, 2014
8:32 PM
by: Uhockey

Hearthstone Kitchen & Cellar, Las Vegas NV

Tweet Hearthstone Kitchen & Cellar Honey Badger – Aviation Gin + Belle Poire + Apple Juice + Lemon + Thai Basil + Cardamom Honey Charcuterie – Vacherin Mont D’Or, Heritage Pork Rillette, Country Terrine, Truffle Honey, Balsamic Crème, Raisin Walnut … Continue reading →

Posted in Bread Basket, Coffee, Dessert, Foie, Food, Hearthstone, Hearthstone Kitchen, Hearthstone Kitchen & Cellar, Ice Cream, Las Vegas, Lobster, Nevada, Octopus, Pizza, Pork, Truffle

November 1, 2014
5:58 PM
by: Uhockey

CRUSH, Las Vegas NV

Tweet Crush Punch, Drunk, Love – Mint Infused Hendricks Gin, Lillet Rose, Watermelon Juice, Lime Juice Kale Salad – Crispy Artichokes, Ricotta Salata, Warm Mushroom Vinaigrette French Onion Soup – Gruyere Cheese, Baguette, Thyme Shrimp Risotto – Arugula, Tomato Fondue … Continue reading →

Posted in CRUSH, Dessert, Food, Gnocchi, Ice Cream, Las Vegas, Nevada, Octopus, Pizza, Pork

September 20, 2014
7:38 PM
by: Uhockey

Carnevino [3,] Las Vegas NV

Tweet Carnevino Peach Bellini Gougeres with Gorgonzola Rosemary Rolls with Lardo and Salted Butter Grilled Octopus with pickled vegetables and limoncello Insalata Caprese with burrata and basil Bruschetta di Stracciatella with charred summer squash Carne Cruda Alla Piemontese – chopped … Continue reading →

Posted in Bread Basket, Carnevino, Coffee, Dessert, Food, Gnocchi, Ice Cream, Italian, Las Vegas, Nevada, Octopus, Pork

September 2, 2014
6:32 PM
by: Uhockey

A Pig In A Fur Coat, Madison WI

Tweet A Pig in a Fur Coat Rabbit Rillette – Pistachio and Cherries Poutine – Foie Gras, Cheese Curds, Poutine Sauce Ravioli – Duck Egg, Bacon, Ricotta, Brussels Sprouts, Brown Butter Foie Gras Mousse – Profitteroles, Lardo, Fig Octopus – … Continue reading →

Posted in A Pig In A Fur Coat, Dessert, Foie, Food, Madison, Octopus, Pork, Vacation, Wisconsin

June 15, 2014
5:53 PM
by: Uhockey

Stone’s Throw, San Francisco CA

Tweet Stone’s Throw Crispy Tomato Cream Wafers – Crushed Fava Bean Dip Puffed Potato and Eggs – Cauliflower Mousse, Chives, Crispy Chicken Skin Duck Pate and Mousse – French’s Mustard, Cornichons, Warm Soft Pretzels Warm Octopus & Okonomiyaki Pancake – … Continue reading →

Posted in California, Dessert, Foie, Food, Ice Cream, Octopus, Pancakes, San Francisco, Stone’s Throw, Vacation

April 5, 2014
6:14 PM
by: Uhockey

Yusho, Las Vegas NV

Tweet Yusho Last Word – London Dry Gin, Green Chartreuse, Maraschino, Lime, Egg White Rapid Descent – Genever, Orange Curacao, Lemon, Eau De Vie (not photographed) Shigoku Oysters 2xFried Chicken – Kanzuri, Green Tea Lime Octopus – Haricot Vert, Egg … Continue reading →

Posted in Coffee, Dessert, Food, Ice Cream, Las Vegas, Nevada, Octopus, Pork, Yusho

March 7, 2014
2:01 PM
by: Uhockey

East Side King, Austin TX

Tweet East Side King Thai Chicken Kara-age – Fried Thigh, Sweet and Spicy Sauce with Thai Herbs and Jalapeno Beet Home Fries Tako Taco – Butter Poached Octopus, Tobiko, Moo Shu Wrap, Vegetable Ceviche Still perplexed by the praise for … Continue reading →

Posted in Austin, East Side King, Food, Octopus, Texas, Vacation

February 8, 2014
10:50 AM
by: Uhockey

Wing Lei, Las Vegas NV

Tweet Wing Lei         Dim Sum: Shark Fin Dumpling, Pork Dumpling, Lobster Dumpling, Steamed Pork Bun, Scallop Custard, Har Gow, XLB, Tea Smoked Duck, Soy Chicken, Baked Pork Bun, Shrimp Balls, Egg Custard, Azuki Bean Sesame Balls, … Continue reading →

Posted in Breakfast, Coffee, Crab, Dessert, Food, Lobster, Octopus, Pork, Sushi, Tasting Menu, Wing Lei, Wing Lei Dim Sum Brunch

January 26, 2014
11:11 AM
by: Uhockey

Superba Snack Bar, Venice CA

Tweet Superba Snack Bar Jalapeno Corn Bread and Honey Tamarind Glazed Sticky Bun Buttermilk Biscuit with Blood Orange Jam Braised Bacon Ricotta Pancake – Maple Dulce de Leche, Banana, Nilla Wafers, Whipped Cream Octopus a la Plancha – Garlic Aioli, … Continue reading →

Posted in Breakfast, California, Cornbread, Crab, Dessert, Food, Italian, Octopus, Pancakes, Pork, Superba Snack Bar, Vacation

December 7, 2013
4:40 PM
by: Uhockey

Trattoria Nakamura-Ya, Las Vegas NV

Tweet Trattoria Nakamura-Ya Iced Tea / Fever Tree Tonic Ginger Ale Bread and Butter Spaghetti Miso Carbonara Fried Jidori Chicken Bruschetta Nakamura-Ya Style – Tuna Spread, Anchovy Mozzarella, Octopus-Mayo-Wasabi-Avocado Italian Spring Roll Kurobuta Tonkatsu Nakamura-Ya Style Black Sesame Blanc Manger … Continue reading →

Posted in Bread Basket, Italian, Las Vegas, Nevada, Octopus, Pork, Trattoria Nakamura-Ya

August 2, 2013
5:01 PM
by: Uhockey

The Admiral, Asheville NC

Tweet The Admiral Buttermilk Fried Quail – Purple Potato Salad, Compressed Watermelon, Texas Pete Syrup, Celery Salad Roman Gnocchi – Grilled Octopus, Pecorino, Bagna Cauda, Kale Chips Sweetbreads – Baked Juusto Cheese, Caramelized Peach, Honey-Sesame Gastrique, Smoked Almond House Smoked … Continue reading →

Posted in Asheville, Dessert, Food, Gnocchi, Ice Cream, North Carolina, Octopus, Sweetbreads, The Admiral, Vacation

July 13, 2013
8:16 PM
by: Uhockey

The Playground 2.0 IO, Santa Ana CA

Tweet The Playground 2.0 Iced Whole Bean Coffee Nitro Pina Colada – Zaya 12 year, Coconut Water, Chewy Pineapple Summer in Irvine (Phock You) Golden Oxtail Pho Consomme, Miyazaki A5, Egg Noodle, Bean Sprout, Jalapeno, Mint You Put the lime … Continue reading →

Posted in California, Coffee, Crab, Dessert, Foie, Food, Ice Cream, Octopus, Orange County, Pork, Santa Ana, Tasting Menu, The Playground, The Playground 2.0, The Playground 2.0 IO, Vacation

June 15, 2013
5:30 PM
by: Uhockey

AQ, San Francisco CA

Tweet AQ Carraway Poppyseed Bread and Cultured Butter Celery, Lime, and Herb Bitters Taco of Red Torpedo Onion, Sprouts, Mint, Caramelized Olives, Sardines /Sweet Corn Cromesquis & Cilantro Stem Vinegar /Yogurt with Tarragon Cake and Fresh Tarragon House Made Butter, … Continue reading →

Posted in AQ, Bread Basket, California, Cornbread, Dessert, Food, Ice Cream, Octopus, Pork, Restaurant AQ, San Francisco, Tasting Menu, Vacation

June 14, 2013
7:25 PM
by: Uhockey

Rich Table, San Francisco CA

Tweet Rich Table Orange Vanilla and Honey Refresher Douglas Fir Levain with House Cultured Butter Dried Porcini Donuts with Raclette Tuna and Salmon Brandade with Green Strawberries and Shrimp Chips Bucatini, Roasted Corn, Nutritional Yeast, Bone Marrow Rigatoni, Octopus Bolognese, … Continue reading →

Posted in Bread Basket, California, Dessert, Food, Octopus, Rich Table, San Francisco, Vacation

April 17, 2013
8:03 PM
by: Uhockey

The Modern Dining Room [3], New York NY

Tweet The Modern The Cheshire Regiment – Plymouth Gin, Pasquet Raspberry Pineau des Charentes, Punt E Mes Sparkling Rose Popcorn and Canapes – Lemon Verbena dusted popcorn with aleppo pepper. White wine poached octopus with spiced yogurt/jicima/candied grapefruit , pickled … Continue reading →

Posted in Bread Basket, Coffee, Dessert, Foie, Food, Ice Cream, New York, Octopus, Pork, Souffle, The Modern Dining Room, Truffle, Vacation

March 26, 2013
5:44 PM
by: Uhockey

Baume & Brix, Chicago IL

Tweet Baume & Brix Kimura – 42 Below Vodka, Aperol, St. Germain, Fresh Grapefruit and Dragonfly – Grey Goose Le Poire, Green Chartreuse, Fresh Basil, Citrus Foie Gras, Seared – golden raisin, candy cap mushroom, beet Chicken Liver Mousse – … Continue reading →

Posted in Baume & Brix, Baume and Brix, Chicago, Dessert, Foie, Food, Gnocchi, Ice Cream, Illinois, Octopus, Pork, Truffle, Valentino

February 8, 2013
9:33 PM
by: Uhockey

Tanuki, Portland OR

Tweet Kimchee, Bacon, Blue Cheese Bun / Yuzu Olives / Ojingoh – spicy soy sauce squid jerky / Tako – simmered octopus salad w/mulberry nomi-su ginger dressing / Cuttlefish Pickles / Peanut Sauce Jellyfish with edamame Hamachi tataki – chopped … Continue reading →

Posted in Crab, Food, Octopus, Oregon, Pork, Portland, Tanuki, Tasting Menu, Vacation

February 8, 2013
7:00 PM
by: Uhockey

Roe, Portland OR

Tweet Paper Moon – Thyme infused Aperol and Cava and Chardonnay Drouhin Vaudon, Chablis FR 2011 Bread with Butter – cocoa, beet, fennel salts Kombu Broth with enoki mushroom and chives Ora Salmon – super fatty salmon, char roe, cedar … Continue reading →

Posted in Bread Basket, Crab, Dessert, Foie, Food, Ice Cream, Octopus, Oregon, Pork, Portland, Roe, Truffle, Vacation

November 15, 2012
10:43 PM
by: Uhockey

[lost meals] EL Ideas [2], Chicago IL

Tweet The lost meals entries consist of meals that occurred at various times throughout 2012 which, for any number of reasons, escaped my documentation – some due to a cross country move and a new job, some due to the … Continue reading →

Posted in Chicago, Coffee, Crab, Dessert, EL Ideas, Foie, Food, Ice Cream, Illinois, lost meals, Octopus, Pork, Tasting Menu, Vacation