Category Archives: Octopus

August 2, 2013
5:01 PM
by: Uhockey

The Admiral, Asheville NC

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 Duck … 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

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 in … 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

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, Acorn … 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

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, Beets, … 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

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 raspberry … 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

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 – fresh … 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

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 spicy … 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

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 oil, … 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

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 Los … Continue reading →

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

June 29, 2012
8:18 PM
by: Uhockey

[lost meals] 610 Magnolia, Louisville KY

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 Los … Continue reading →

Posted in 610 Magnolia, Bread Basket, Crab, Dessert, Foie, Food, Kentucky, lost meals, Louisville, Octopus, Pork, Vacation

May 17, 2012
8:17 PM
by: Uhockey

Sushi Taro, Washington DC

The Gist: http://sushitaro.com/ The Why: Steve Plotnicki loves it. RJ Cooper loves it. When palates you trust recommend a spot as “best in the city” or “best in the country” it is hard to ignore, particularly when the price is … Continue reading →

Posted in Crab, DC, Dessert, Food, Octopus, Sushi Taro, Tasting Menu, Vacation, Washington

November 5, 2011
5:40 PM
by: Uhockey

Les Nomades, Chicago IL

Having stepped out of my element to enjoy the Peking/Beijing Duck feast at Sun Wah during the afternoon, Saturday evening would find me back in my comfort zone as I stepped up to the quiet doors of Les Nomades at … Continue reading →

Posted in Bread Basket, Chicago, Coffee, Dessert, Foie, Food, Illinois, Les Nomades, Lobster, Macaroon, Madeline, Octopus, Souffle, Sweetbreads, Tasting Menu, Truffle, Vacation

November 4, 2011
6:47 PM
by: Uhockey

Alinea [3], Aviary [2], The Office, Chicago IL

Those who know me will realize that I very rarely visit the same restaurant twice and save for a little breakfast spot in Hollywood the concept of visiting someplace three times is unheard of – unheard of until my most … Continue reading →

Posted in Alinea, Chicago, Dessert, Foie, Food, Ice Cream, Illinois, Lobster, Octopus, Pork, Tasting Menu, The Aviary, The Office, Truffle, Vacation

December 18, 2010
7:07 PM
by: Uhockey

Julian Serrano, Las Vegas NV

…with a great meal at Sage the night before I’d had a chance to scope out the menu at Julian Serrano, the concept looked to be eclectic tapas with “something for everyone” and as such a great fit for our … Continue reading →

Posted in Dessert, Foie, Food, Ice Cream, Julian Serrano, Las Vegas, Lobster, Nevada, Octopus, Tasting Menu, Truffle

November 5, 2010
11:08 PM
by: Uhockey

Schwa, Chicago IL

If you’re reading this site you are likely aware of Schwa, Chef Michael Carlson, the obscure reservations system, and even the GQ Article that vaulted the restaurant above other temples of molecular gastronomy as “The Most Revolutionary Restaurant in America.” … Continue reading →

Posted in Chicago, Dessert, Illinois, Italian, Octopus, Pork, Schwa, Sweetbreads, Tasting Menu, Truffle, Vacation

August 27, 2010
5:01 PM
by: Uhockey

Osteria, Philadelphia PA

As a visitor to the City of Brotherly Love I guess I didn’t realize just how far the city itself spanned – as it turns out the walk from Carman’s Country Kitchen to the Art Museum is nearly three and … Continue reading →

Posted in Bread Basket, Coffee, Dessert, Food, Italian, Octopus, Osteria, Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pizza, Vacation, Vetri

August 25, 2010
11:48 PM
by: Uhockey

Capogiro and Amada, Philadelphia PA

I’ll admit I spoiled the surprise – I saw Capogiro gelato at a small shop in Pittsburgh back in June and had to order it during my visit. Fresh, creamy, intense, and intriguing in both sourcing and flavors I said … Continue reading →

Posted in Amada, Capogiro, Dessert, Food, Ice Cream, Octopus, Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pork, Vacation

July 20, 2010
10:43 PM
by: Uhockey

Kihachi [2], Columbus OH

When I last visited Kihachi – almost 2 years ago despite it being less than a mile from my door – I stated “from the moment you enter the door to the moment you leave the experience is challenging yet … Continue reading →

Posted in Columbus, Food, Kihachi, Octopus, Ohio, Sushi

May 19, 2010
10:42 PM
by: Uhockey

Komi, Washington DC

In planning the family trip to DC it must be noted that the trip itself was functioning as Christmas, Graduation, and Birthday for me – I worked overnight call for every major holiday this year and as such requested each … Continue reading →

Posted in DC, Dessert, Ice Cream, Komi, Octopus, Pork, Sushi, Tasting Menu, Vacation, Washington

May 15, 2010
6:00 PM
by: Uhockey

Zaytinya, Washington DC

…I enjoyed the Bazaar when I was in LA and I had every intention to attend minibar while I was in DC – except of course for the fact that it takes an act of God (or political connections, I … Continue reading →

Posted in Bread Basket, Coffee, DC, Dessert, Food, Octopus, Pancakes, Sweetbreads, Vacation, Washington, Zaytinya