Dallas to San Diego, ol’ El Paso

Arriving in El Paso, under the cover of darkness can be surreal. Living and growing up in San Diego, I am used to a border town and the security that takes place when you approach the border. The one thing that interests me is that the freeway, and for the most part [...]

Back in the Day – Stars SF

Sunday’s…what would I ever do without them. Last night we were very busy in the restaurant. A party of 35 in the dining room (it seats 80 total) and our first non-holiday event on our rooftop kept the kitchen and FOH staff busy for most of the night. A 14+ hour day, and sleeping at [...]

Dallas to San Diego, Day 1

And so it goes…late Sunday night I found myself packed in the back of the biggest van I have ever seen, making my way from the Dallas/Ft. Worth airport to Steven’s house, whom I am helping drive is car back to San Diego from Dallas. Payment, 18 or so back issues of [...]

Dumpster Diving v.2.2 – Rice (Congee/Juk Recipe)

Monday’s…I really don’t know what to say about them except that they are usually my day off. Sleeping in, doing laundry, and attempting to catch up on my “other” life are the goals for the day. After a day of wine tasting yesterday I awoke to a very busy day off. Opening day for [...]

Black Garlic Recipe, Aged and Impressions

Black garlic…it seems that there is quite a buzz these days about this tasty yet exotic ingredient. I kinda stumbled on this when an editorial assistant sent me an email asking questions for an upcoming issue. I know, I know I should have been “in the know” but with the hotel nearing completion and [...]

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