Category Archives: California

May 17, 2013
8:05 AM
by: Uhockey

Fig Tree Café, San Diego CA

Fig Tree Café French Toast Sampler – Cinnamon and Brown Sugar Apples, Strawberries and Cream, Bananas Foster Fig Bread Pudding with Vanilla Ice Cream Buttermilk Pecan Coffee Cake Known to generate hour-plus waits on the weekend we arrived at the … Continue reading →

Posted in Bread Pudding, Breakfast, California, Dessert, Fig Tree Café, Food, French Toast, Ice Cream, San Diego, Vacation

May 17, 2013
6:28 AM
by: Uhockey

Bread & Cie, San Diego CA

Bread & Cie Orange Macaron with Salted Caramel, Pistachio Macaron Almond Croissant Chocolate Croissant Blackberry Banana Nut Muffin Red Velvet Cupcake With breads offered throughout San Diego and at many prestigious restaurants Bread & Cie seemed like a great spot … Continue reading →

Posted in Bread & Cie, Bread and Cie, Breakfast, California, Dessert, Food, San Diego, Vacation

May 16, 2013
8:12 PM
by: Uhockey

Barleymash, San Diego CA

Barleymash Kate Sessions – Hendrick’s Gin, St. Germaine, Lemon, Strawberry Ida Bailey Martini – Skyy Citrus Vodka, Fesh Lime, Strawberry, Basil Pretzels n’ Dip – house made barley pretzels, carrot sticks, celery sticks and apples with poblano beer-cheddar sauce and … Continue reading →

Posted in Barleymash, California, Dessert, Food, Pork, San Diego, Vacation

May 16, 2013
5:32 PM
by: Uhockey

El Zarape, San Diego CA

El Zarape Rice Pudding Shredded Beef Taco and Polo Taco Fried Fish Taco and Calamari Taco Located in University Heights, El Zarape seemed like a can’t miss “locals” spot and approaching the small restaurant the space seemed legitimate – an authentic … Continue reading →

Posted in California, Dessert, El Zarape, Food, San Diego, Vacation

May 16, 2013
4:01 PM
by: Uhockey

Carnitas’ Snack Shack, San Diego CA

Carnitas’ Snack Shack Snack Shack Triple Threat Pork Sandwich – Pork Schnitzel, Pulled Pork, Bacon, Pepperoncini – Pickle Relish, Shack Aioli Pork Belly App – Sweet Chili Glaze with small Frisee apple salad Butterscotch Pot de Crème Bacon Whiskey Truffles … Continue reading →

Posted in California, Carnitas' Snack Shack, Dessert, Food, Pork, San Diego, Vacation

May 16, 2013
1:31 PM
by: Uhockey

AR Valentien, La Jolla CA

AR Valentien Whole Wheat and White Bread with Locally Churned Butter Charcuterie Plate with Duck and Pistachio Terrine, Potted Shortribs, Chicken Liver Pate Fresh Ricotta and Orange Zest Ravioloi with Green Garlic, Fava Beans, Brown Beech Mushrooms, Basil Pizzetta with … Continue reading →

Posted in A.R. Valentien, AR Valentien, Bread Basket, California, Coffee, Dessert, Foie, Food, Ice Cream, La Jolla, Pork, San Diego, Torrey Pines, Vacation

May 16, 2013
11:00 AM
by: Uhockey

Ariccia Italian Market, La Jolla CA

Ariccia Americano Sue Sweet Macarons – Cherry, Lime, Lemon, Raspberry, Mint, Caramel, Coffee, Chocolate Orange, Coconut, Vanilla Bean, Orange, Peanut Butter Porchetta with balsamic onions and wild arugula Italian Grinder with Prosciutto, Salami, Coppa and wild arugula Owned and operated … Continue reading →

Posted in Ariccia, Ariccia Italian Market, California, Coffee, Dessert, Food, Italian, La Colombe, La Jolla, Macaroon, Pork, San Diego, Vacation

May 16, 2013
7:54 AM
by: Uhockey

The Cottage, La Jolla CA

The Cottage Coffee Cake with buttermilk Lemon Ricotta Pancakes with blueberries Stuffed French Toast – country style french toast with strawberry compote + marscapone cheese Stuffed French Toast – country style french toast with nutella and banana + marscapone cheese … Continue reading →

Posted in Breakfast, California, Coffee, Dessert, Food, French Toast, La Jolla, Pancakes, Pork, San Diego, The Cottage, Vacation

May 15, 2013
8:21 PM
by: Uhockey

George’s at the Cove TBL3, La Jolla CA

George’s at the Cove TBL3 Domaine des Chambris – Cremant de Bourgogne Brut Champagne Cured Local Halibut – Northern Divine Caviar, Cucumber, Avocado, Sorrel (Cucumber Sorrel Broth) Razor Clam – Tangerine, Nasturtium Sorbet Local Stone Crab – Summer Squash, Meyer … Continue reading →

Posted in Bread Basket, California, Crab, Dessert, Food, George's at the Cove, George's at the Cove TBL3, Ice Cream, La Jolla, San Diego, Tasting Menu, TBL3, Vacation

March 11, 2013
7:46 PM
by: Uhockey

Shunji, Los Angeles CA

Shunji Shirako Tofu in miso with rapeseed oil Arugula Salad with Lobster, Beets, Japanese Pears, Blue Cheese Cured Salmon, Bluefin, Red Grouper Tomato Agadashi Tofu with Japanese Eggplant and Shishito Pepper Squid, Squid Ink, Uni, Truffle, Quail Egg Yolk Miso … Continue reading →

Posted in California, Crab, Dessert, Food, Ice Cream, Lobster, Los Angeles, Shunji, Sushi, Tasting Menu, Truffle, Vacation

March 11, 2013
12:13 PM
by: Uhockey

Son of a Gun, Los Angeles CA

Son of a Gun lobster roll, celery, lemon aioli shrimp toast sandwich, herbs, sriracha mayo fried chicken sandwich, spicy b&b pickle slaw, rooster aioli frozen lime yogurt, graham crumble, toasted meringue Happy to have visited Animal before California put an … Continue reading →

Posted in California, Dessert, Food, Ice Cream, Lobster, Los Angeles, Son of a Gun, Vacation

March 10, 2013
10:30 PM
by: Uhockey

Night + Market, Los Angeles CA

Night + Market Pad Kee Mao – Drunken noodles with short ribs, chile, basil, garlic Hor Ab – Catfish Tamale with pork baked in banana leaf with chile and herbs Nuoc Mam Chicken Wings with Rooster Sauce Pork Satay Skewers … Continue reading →

Posted in California, Dessert, Food, Los Angeles, Night + Market, Pork, Vacation

March 10, 2013
5:28 PM
by: Uhockey

Hatfield’s, Los Angeles CA

Hatfield’s Butter Roll Dungeness Crab and Pickled Vegetables Croque Madame with Yellowtail Sashimi, Prosciutto, Sunny Side Quail Egg, Grilled Brioche Pan Seared Diver Scallop with Saffron Vanilla Emulsion and Roasted Artichoke puree Mustard Green and Ricotta Ravioli, Parsnip Puree, Cinnamon … Continue reading →

Posted in Bread Basket, California, Crab, Dessert, Food, Hatfield's, Los Angeles, Vacation

March 10, 2013
10:56 AM
by: Uhockey

The Hart and The Hunter, Los Angeles CA

The Hart and The Hunter Butter Biscuits, Pimento Cheese, Honey Butter, Black Berries Corn bread and Honey Butter Chicken Cracklins, fried Egg, Lettuce, Tomato, Avocado Sandwich Shrimp and Grits, Bacon, Mushroom, Scallion Barbequed Lobster with Soft Scrambled Eggs and Toast … Continue reading →

Posted in Breakfast, California, Coffee, Cornbread, Dessert, Food, Lobster, Los Angeles, Pancakes, Pork, Stumptown, The Hart and The Hunter, Vacation

March 9, 2013
10:26 PM
by: Uhockey

Baco Mercat, Los Angeles CA

Baco Mercat Confit half duck with fennel, garlic, pickled pear The beef tongue schnitzel Baco with harissa, smoked aioli, pickle The Toron Baco with oxtail hash, cheddar tater, horseradish yogurt The Bacon and Egg Coca with tomato, ricotta, pecorino Blistered … Continue reading →

Posted in Baco Mercat, California, Dessert, Food, Los Angeles, Pork, Sweetbreads, Vacation

March 9, 2013
5:44 PM
by: Uhockey

Le Ka, Los Angeles CA

Le Ka Chicken Faux Gras with Quince Gelee and Grapes, Gingerbread Duck Rillettes with Toasted Bread, Pickles, and Mustard Santa Barbara Uni with Braised Oxtail and Congee Brioche Bread Pudding with Butterscotch Sauce In a city where many restaurants present … Continue reading →

Posted in Bread Basket, Bread Pudding, California, Dessert, Food, Le Ka, Los Angeles, Vacation

March 9, 2013
1:03 PM
by: Uhockey

Canele, Los Angeles CA

Canele Shrimp and Cheesy Grits Thick French toast with poached prunes and mascarpone and LAMill Coffee Baked pancake with Meyer lemon custard Brandade with tomato confit and toast Moving up the coast from first-seating brunch at MBPost to last-seating brunch … Continue reading →

Posted in Breakfast, California, Canele, Coffee, Food, French Toast, LA Mill, Los Angeles, Pancakes, Vacation

March 9, 2013
10:29 AM
by: Uhockey

Manhattan Beach Post, Manhattan Beach CA

MB Post Illy Coffee Potato Chips Bacon Cheddar Buttermilk Biscuits with Maple Butter Roasted Apple Hand Pies with Salted Caramel Sauce Sticky Bun with Pecan and Brown Sugar French Toast stuffed with ricotta, pink lady apples, candied walnuts Pineapple lemon … Continue reading →

Posted in Breakfast, California, Coffee, Dessert, Food, French Toast, Los Angeles, Manhattan Beach, Manhattan Beach Post, Pancakes, Pork, Vacation

January 20, 2013
8:15 PM
by: Uhockey

Red Medicine [2] and Bestia, Los Angeles CA

Given my affinity for handmade pastas and pretty much anything cooked in a wood-burning oven plus a a memorable meal with my family at ‘All Angelo (RIP) a reservation at Ori Menashe’s Arts district hot-spot, Bestia, was secured even before … Continue reading →

Posted in Bestia, California, Coffee, Dessert, Food, Gnocchi, Ice Cream, Italian, Los Angeles, Pizza, Pork, Red Medicine, Truffle, Vacation

January 20, 2013
12:38 PM
by: Uhockey

Sea Harbour Seafood Restaurant, Rosemead CA

The Gist: No Website! The Why: Living in Ohio and moving to Phoenix my opportunities for good Dim Sum are limited and given the fact that this trip to Los Angeles would be my very first by car I wanted … Continue reading →

Posted in California, Dessert, Food, Los Angeles, Pork, Rosemead, Sea Harbour, Sea Harbour Seafood Restaurant, Vacation