Category Archives: California

April 30, 2009
10:00 PM
by: Uhockey

Humphry Slocombe, San Francisco CA

After an unfortunate miss on Dynamo Donuts but a lucky find on La Panaderia I next made my way to Humphry Slocombe in the Mission – significantly praised by ChowHounds and Yelpers alike I felt it my duty to experience … Continue reading →

Posted in California, Coffee, Dessert, Food, Humphry Slocombe, Ice Cream, San Francisco, Vacation

April 30, 2009
11:00 AM
by: Uhockey

La Boulange de Cole, San Francisco CA

Looking at my interview schedule I was a little bit sad – 8:00am until 4:30pm with three hospitals involved and scheduled trams/busses between each…a day in San Francisco and I wouldn’t be able to indulge my gastronomic desires for breakfast … Continue reading →

Posted in Bread Basket, Breakfast, California, Croissant, La Boulange de Cole, Pork, San Francisco, Vacation

April 30, 2009
12:01 AM
by: Uhockey

La Folie, San Francisco CA

Arriving in San Francisco for a second round of interviews I was fortunate to have a knowledge of the area that I lacked on my previous visit – specifically the fact that the city is incredibly walkable for the fit … Continue reading →

Posted in Bread Basket, California, Dessert, Foie, Food, La Folie, Lobster, Madeline, Pork, San Francisco, Tasting Menu, Truffle, Vacation

March 24, 2009
11:16 PM
by: Uhockey

CUT at the Beverly Wilshire, Los Angeles CA

With an ever-growing empire of restaurants across the globe ranging the gauntlet from Fine to Casual, European to Asian, and Californian to Steakhouse many say that Wolfgang Puck is hardly even a chef anymore, but instead a celebrity who spends … Continue reading →

Posted in Bread Basket, California, CUT, Dessert, Food, Grill, Los Angeles, Pork, Souffle, Vacation

March 24, 2009
10:10 AM
by: Uhockey

La Provence, Los Angeles CA

Like any aspiring fan of all that is delicious I did my research – someplace that opens before 7am and has great baked goods and is near enough to Cedars-Sinai so that I can find parking and make my 8am … Continue reading →

Posted in Bread Basket, Breakfast, California, Croissant, cupcakes, Dessert, Food, La Provence, Los Angeles, Macaroon, Vacation

March 23, 2009
11:00 PM
by: Uhockey

Valentino, Santa Monica CA

Having already tasted much of the Los Angeles Italian fine dining scene with previous visits to All Angelo, La Botte, C&O Trattoria, and Osteria Mozza I finally decided to make my way to the venerable Valentino for a classy meal … Continue reading →

Posted in Bread Basket, California, Dessert, Food, Gnocchi, Italian, Lobster, Los Angeles, Santa Monica, Vacation, Valentino

March 23, 2009
6:32 PM
by: Uhockey

Little Next Door, Los Angeles CA

I love the idea of French bistro fare…alas we lack any such thing in most parts of the Midwest and specifically in Columbus – you’d be lucky to find a viable quiche let alone a crouque, terrine, or éclair. When … Continue reading →

Posted in Bread Basket, California, Dessert, Foie, Little Next Door, Los Angeles, Tiramisu, Toast, Vacation

March 23, 2009
10:00 AM
by: Uhockey

Jack n’ Jills, Los Angeles CA

Having already been to The Griddle Café thrice and not desiring a huge breakfast after the previous night at Providence I took an early trip to the gym for a run and then made my way towards Beverly, Rodeo, and … Continue reading →

Posted in Breakfast, California, Coffee, Cornbread, cupcakes, Dessert, Jack n' Jills, Pancakes, Vacation

March 23, 2009
2:58 AM
by: Uhockey

Providence, Los Angeles CA

The Los Angeles dining scene is not the same as San Francisco or New York – No Michelin 3 Starred restaurants, jeans where you would expect to see Armani suits, texting and cell-phones are wielded at will – it is … Continue reading →

Posted in Bread Basket, California, Coffee, Dessert, Foie, Food, Lobster, Los Angeles, Pork, Providence, Sushi, Tasting Menu, Truffle, Vacation

March 22, 2009
10:00 AM
by: Uhockey

Sweet Lady Jane, Los Angeles CA

While some Angelos seem to believe that waiting in absurd lines at Sprinkles for sub-par cupcakes is “the thing to do,” I’ve already experienced Sprinkles and many other LA cupcakeries and been underwhelmed. While some (Vanilla and Yummy) have shined, … Continue reading →

Posted in Bread Pudding, California, Croissant, cupcakes, Dessert, Food, Los Angeles, Sweet Lady Jane, Vacation

February 23, 2009
12:00 AM
by: Uhockey

Candelas on the Bay, San Diego CA

After a long drive from Los Angeles and a stellar afternoon snack at Extraordinary Desserts the last stop on a nine day foodie, hockey, and interview trek from San Francisco to San Jose to Monterey to Los Angeles to San … Continue reading →

Posted in Bread Basket, California, Candelas, Cornbread, Crab, Dessert, Food, Lobster, Octopus, San Diego, Vacation

February 22, 2009
9:46 PM
by: Uhockey

Extraordinary Desserts, San Diego CA

Driving to San Diego after a few days in Los Angeles and four days in San Francisco I must admit I was getting a little worn out – so many great meals, so many great memories, and the realization that … Continue reading →

Posted in Bread Pudding, California, Dessert, Extraordinary Desserts, Food, San Diego, Vacation

February 22, 2009
12:00 PM
by: Uhockey

Cici’s Cafe, Tarzana CA

Formerly morbidly obese and corrected though only hard work, diet, and exercise I generally consume zero refined sugars, plenty of lean protein, and well over 3 pounds of vegetables a day. I go to the gym, I eat six self … Continue reading →

Posted in Breakfast, California, Cici's, Coffee, Pancakes, Tarzana, Tiramisu, Vacation

February 22, 2009
12:45 AM
by: Uhockey

Osteria Mozza, Los Angeles CA

Authentic or not, Mario Batali and his partner Joseph Bastianich – restaurateur, winemaker, and son of chef Lidia Bastianich – have done more to advance America’s appreciation of the traditional and neo-traditional Italian cuisine than anyone current or prior. Whether … Continue reading →

Posted in Bread Basket, California, Dessert, Food, Gnocchi, Italian, Los Angeles, Osteria Mozza, Sweetbreads

February 21, 2009
12:00 PM
by: Uhockey

The Griddle Cafe [3], Los Angeles CA

When I travel I make it a point to eat at different places every single time. I scour Zagats, Gayot, Frommers, Chowhound, and Yelp for opinions and eventually glean my list down to a few great choices for breakfast, lunch, … Continue reading →

Posted in Breakfast, California, Coffee, French Toast, Griddle Cafe, Pancakes, Pork, Vacation

February 21, 2009
12:00 AM
by: Uhockey

The Bazaar by Jose Andres, Los Angeles CA

Unlike abstract art which cannot (in my opinion) truly be ‘good’ or ‘bad,’ the realm of abstract food – the realm of Molecular Gastronomy/Neo-cuisine/Deconstructionist cooking – is a little easier to judge. Sure, you can apply rules of asthetics, intention, … Continue reading →

Posted in Bread Basket, Bread Pudding, California, Dessert, Foie, Food, Jose Andres, Lobster, Los Angeles, The Bazaar, Vacation

February 20, 2009
5:00 PM
by: Uhockey

La Botte, Santa Monica CA

Flying from San Francisco to Los Angeles in the early morning hours of February 20th, my family and I decided to take advantage of the fact that Santa Monica’s Michelin Starred La Botte was open for full service lunch on … Continue reading →

Posted in Bread Basket, California, Dessert, Food, Italian, La Botte, Los Angeles, Octopus, Santa Monica

February 20, 2009
2:06 PM
by: Uhockey

Vanilla Bake Shop, Santa Monica CA

In the ongoing treck to find the best cupcake shop my last trip to California saw me visit Kara’s, Love at First Bite, and Citizen Cake in the San Francisco area. Previous cupcake rendezvous took me to Sprinkles, Yummy, Crumbs, … Continue reading →

Posted in California, Coffee, cupcakes, Dessert, Food, Los Angeles, Santa Monica, Vacation, Vanilla Bake Shop

February 20, 2009
1:25 AM
by: Uhockey

Arcadia, San Jose CA

A fan of chef Mina’s cooking and having produced multiple dishes from his cookbook in the past I certainly have a fondness for his concepts and cuisine – a meal at Bourbon Steak in Detroit last May was some of … Continue reading →

Posted in Arcadia, Bread Basket, California, Cornbread, Crab, Food, Lobster, Michael Mina, San Jose, Vacation

February 19, 2009
4:53 PM
by: Uhockey

Old Fisherman’s Grotto, Monterey CA

Driving from San Francisco to Monterey Bay with goals of seeing the aquarium before driving back up to San Jose for the Kings/Sharks game at HP Pavilion, finding a quirky place on in the Fisherman’s Wharf was our meal plan … Continue reading →

Posted in Bread Basket, Bread Pudding, California, Crab, Dessert, Food, Monterey, Old Fisherman's Grotto, Vacation