Category Archives: Tasting Menu

April 30, 2009
11:34 PM
by: Uhockey

Manresa, Los Gatos CA

Due to his recent appearance on Iron Chef and Manresa’s recent appearance on the list of the 100 best restaurants in the world, David Kinch needs no introduction – a Californian chef from California with training that runs through some … Continue reading →

Posted in Bread Basket, California, Dessert, Foie, Food, Los Gatos, Madeline, Manresa, Octopus, Sushi, Tasting Menu, Truffle, 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 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

February 17, 2009
7:00 PM
by: Uhockey

The French Laundry, Yountville CA

“The Best” is an interesting concept to me – especially in a subjective realm like the arts; whether visual, music, or culinary. What makes Dali or Picasso a genius? What makes Zeppelin better than the Who? Who decides that what … Continue reading →

Posted in Bread Basket, California, Coffee, Dessert, Foie, Food, Gnocchi, Lobster, Macaroon, Pork, Sushi, Tasting Menu, The French Laundry, Truffle, Vacation, Yountville

February 16, 2009
12:00 AM
by: Uhockey

Restaurant Gary Danko, San Francisco CA

Going into my much anticipated visit to San Francisco, Restaurant Gary Danko was #2 on my “Great expectations” list; behind only The French Laundry. Arriving earlier in the day after an overly long (and twice delayed) flight from Ohio and … Continue reading →

Posted in Bread Basket, California, Crab, Dessert, Foie, Gary Danko, Gnocchi, Lobster, Macaroon, San Francisco, Souffle, Tasting Menu, Truffle, Vacation

December 31, 2008
6:44 PM
by: Uhockey

Moto, Chicago IL

In a trip that included fantastic meals at Charlie Trotter’s, Tru, Bongo Room, and Cafe Spiaggia it was my New Years Eve reservation at Moto with my sister that I looked forward to the most. With only a small amount … Continue reading →

Posted in Chicago, Cornbread, Dessert, Food, Illinois, Moto, Octopus, Pork, Tasting Menu, Tiramisu, Truffle, Vacation

December 31, 2008
7:00 AM
by: Uhockey

Tru, Chicago IL

Getting out of Trotter’s a bit later than expected I said goodbye to my pal and hopped into the waiting car on Armitage. I quickly flipped open my cellphone and placed a call…we were going to be late. “Not a … Continue reading →

Posted in Bread Basket, Buttercake, Chicago, Coffee, Dessert, Illinois, Macaroon, Madeline, Souffle, Tasting Menu, Tru, Truffle, Vacation

December 30, 2008
9:42 PM
by: Uhockey

Charlie Trotter’s, Chicago IL

Going into my meal at Charlie Trotter’s I can honestly say I didn’t know what to expect. As I was meeting a friend I hadn’t seen in some time I certainly expected a good time, but despite Trotter being one … Continue reading →

Posted in Bread Basket, Charlie Trotter's, Chicago, Dessert, Illinois, Lobster, Pork, Tasting Menu, Vacation

September 28, 2008
4:00 AM
by: Uhockey

Craftsteak, Las Vegas Nevada

A fan of Chef Colicchio’s simple approach to locally grown high end ingredients and a general appreciation of great food and “vegas-y” steakhouses I was very much looking forward to our experience at Craftsteak – so much so that we … Continue reading →

Posted in Bread Basket, Craftsteak, Dessert, Food, Las Vegas, Nevada, Tasting Menu, Vacation

September 27, 2008
4:25 AM
by: Uhockey

Alex, Las Vegas Nevada

Two beautiful young women simultaneously open the large wooden doors, one offering welcome and the other offering to take a picture; this is how dinner began at Alex. Entering the opulent dining room two more greeters appeared, one checking the … Continue reading →

Posted in Alex, Bread Basket, Coffee, Dessert, Foie, Food, Las Vegas, Lobster, Madeline, Nevada, Sweetbreads, Tasting Menu, Vacation

September 26, 2008
1:09 AM
by: Uhockey

MiX Restaurant and Lounge, Las Vegas Nevada

MiX is a difficult review…on one hand you have fantastic service, incredible food, a view like no other, and a dining room that is simply jaw dropping in every way. On the other hand you have a lot of noise, … Continue reading →

Posted in Bread Basket, Dessert, Gnocchi, Las Vegas, Lobster, Madeline, MiX, Nevada, Tasting Menu, Vacation

September 24, 2008
7:58 PM
by: Uhockey

Le Cirque, Las Vegas Nevada

Arriving in Vegas earlier in the day, I’d been awake for nearly 20 hours when I stepped into the Bellagio for my 7:30 reservation. Tired but excited I walked in and mentioned I had a reservation for one to which … Continue reading →

Posted in Bread Basket, Coffee, Dessert, Foie, Food, Las Vegas, Le Cirque, Lobster, Nevada, Souffle, Sweetbreads, Tasting Menu, Truffle, Vacation

June 25, 2008
10:23 AM
by: Uhockey

Gramercy Tavern, New York New York

To be honest, it is tough for me to offer enough praise for Gramercy Tavern. While not the best food of my life, it was close, and in terms of overall experience it was certainly the most impressive. After a … Continue reading →

Posted in Bread Basket, Bread Pudding, Dessert, Gramercy Tavern, New York, Tasting Menu