Category Archives: Truffle

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
7:00 PM
by: Uhockey

Boulevard, San Francisco CA

After an early breakfast at Tartine and plenty of time driving around viewing the city, the Golden Gate Bridge, and the Academy of Sciences the goal was a visit to California’s oldest restaurant for some lunch around 2:00 – little … Continue reading →

Posted in Boulevard, Bread Basket, California, Crab, cupcakes, Dessert, Macaroon, San Francisco, Truffle, Vacation

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

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