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To Kapilio Tou Markou (Syros, Greece)
Our last night in Syros Island, Greece enjoying Greek food & wine at To Kapilio Tou Markou while listening to Greek live music!!!
N9NE Steakhouse at Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas
Celebrated my birthday (Feb. 25th) in Las Vegas!
It’s a friends birthday on the same day. He had his bash in Vegas for the weekend. We were staying at Palm Resort Casino, had dinner at N9NE Steakhouse, went dancing at Ghost Bar and enjoyed the rest of the time in the Hardwood Suite where they were staying. Full bar, more food and shooting hoops on the basketball court (in the suite). It was AWESOME!!!
MENU:
N9ne Rock Shrimp
crispy, spicy sriracha sauce, lemon aioli
Point Judith Calamari
fried, cherry peppers, lemon, spicy marinara
Sashimi N9ne
market fresh fish, shrimp, tobiko caviar, fresno chili, jalapeño, soy sauce, wasabi, pickled ginger
Lobster Tail
12oz. Filet Mignon
Red Wine
Spaghettini & the Dave Koz Lounge in Beverly Hills
Amazing food and live music in Beverly Hills!
Brunch, Dinner & Social Hour
Check schedule for live music performances.
Italian-inspired California food with the finest available local and seasonal ingredients.
http://www.spaghettinibh.com/
184 N. Canon Beverly Hills, California 90210
Tel: 310.424.4600
BURRATA
strawberry jam – miso – mizuna – yuzu – toast aged balsami
AHI TUNA TARTRE
avacado – ponzu – scallion
CARNAROLI RISOTTO
mushrooms – madeira – parmigiano-reggiano – chives
SPAGHETTINI
saffron – dungeness crab – shrimp – fennel pollen
BRAISED SHORT RIBS
balsamic glaze – salsify puree – baby turnips – baby carrots
Marrakech Moroccan Las Vegas
As soon as I walked into Marrakech Moroccan restaurant we were greeted by the owner Tariq and the environment and mood made me feel alive! The belly dancer was working her way through the tables of patrons, the music was captivating and I was ready to eat, enjoy the show and dance!
We had the Prix Fixe 6 course menu. Every dish was tasty! Loved the shrimp with lemon/garlic sauce, beef & chicken was so moist and dessert was divine!
Just when I thought I couldn’t eat anymore the next dish would come out. I ate EVERY last bite. It was too good to pass up! I didn’t care how full I was…and that’s where the belly dancing came in!!!!
http://www.marrakechvegas.com/
Prix Fixe 6 Course Moroccan at $45 per person
Moroccan Style Shrimp Scampi
Sauteed in lemon, wine and garlic
Harira Soup
Lentil, rice, lemon an spices
Marrakech Sampler
Hummus (garbanzo/tahini dip), Taktooka (Moroccan green pepper, tomato appetizer) Moroccan olives, cucumbers, beets & carrots
Beef & Chicken Brochette (Kabob)
Tender beef marinated & grilled to perfection
Royal Moroccan Couscous Platter with Djaj (Chicken)
Served the traditional way, with heaps of assorted vegetables including butternut squash
B’stilla
Our version of the classic Moroccan pastry stuffed with bananas, nuts & chocolate. Topped with heaps of powdered sugar, cinnamon and served with traditional mint tea
Baklava
Ouled Thaleb Syrah (red)
Wild berry, blackberry. Fruit & smokey spice. Medium body with lively finish.
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Vito’s Pizza with Cheri Oteri
Dinner with Cheri Oteri at her favorite pizza joint Vito’s Pizza in West Hollywood on LaCienega!
Vito is the man! Everybody knows him and everybody loves him! People go there just to see him. Vito walks his pizza dough and talks to it. He is a legend! He has been asked to be on shows on numerous occasions and he always turns it down. He says that’s not for him, he is a pizza maker. Can you believe it? someone who can care less about being on TV. Its all about his pizza!!!
We started out with Greek Salad, Baked Ziti, Bread Sticks and Wine. Yes, we started out with all that before even diggin’ in to our pizza!
The Garibaldi
Start with a basic margherita, add meatball fresh tomatoes and jalapenos. named after the man who liberated Mexico
Cheri O “Chi Chi”
Cheri left the neighborhood and came back talking crazy ideas about pizza. Vito fought her on it evidently she won. This one’s for her fresh arugula, thinly sliced prosciutto, gorgonzola and toasted pine nuts on top of a white pie.
And Cannoli for desert!
All are must haves! They do have pizza by the slice as well as beer and wine!
http://www.vitopizza.com/
846 N La Cienega Blvd,
West Hollywood, CA 90069
(310) 652-6859
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LA FOOD & WINE FEST 2014
TIME TO EAT!!!!
Team Trish on the Red carpet for LA Food & Wine Fest 2014
ZARATE RESTAURANT: Chef Ricardo Zarate – Yellowtail Tiradito
PLAN CHECK KITCHEN + BAR : Chef Ernesto Uchimura – Crab Cocktail Roll Up, Bloody Mary Leather, Crab Salad, Pickled Asparagus, Bacon Powder, Flowering Herbs
THE POLO LOUNGE AT BEVERLY HILLS HOTEL: Chef Kaleo Adams – Corn Tortellini, Jidori Crackling, Chanterelle Mushrooms & Parmesan
MR. CHOW in BEVERLY HILLS: Chef Eddie Wong – Five Spice Tofu Salad, Mini Squab with lettuce
LITTLE SISTER in Manhattan Beach: Chef Vuong – Indonesian Shrimp Sate, Cashew Curry, Fried Shallot, Sambal
PAKPAO THAI: Chef Jet Tila – Five Spiced Pork Belly Taco
STK Los Angeles: Chef Robert Liberato – Locations in New York, Los Angeles, Miami, Las Vegas, Atlanta, London, Washington D.C,
SQIRL in Los Angeles: Chef Jessica Koslow – Zucchini Socca Blini with California Caviar
GREENSPAN’S GRILLED CHEESE: Chef Eric Greenspan – “The Med” Grilled cheese with roasted red peppers and tomato soup dip
FIG in Santa Monica: Chef Ray Garcia – Duck Chile Verde
WATERGRILL in Santa Monica: Chef Damon Gordon – Salmon Sashimi
VALENTINO in Santa Monica: Chef Nico Chessa – Baked Ricotta Salad, Citrus Balsamic dressing, white asparagus spinach
LA VECCHIA CUCINA in Santa Monica: Chef Mark Mollica – Guancia Di Vitello Con Polenta E Tartufo Nero – Braised Veal Cheeks & Creamy Black Truffle Polenta
Nick & Stef’s Steakhouse: Chef Megan Logan – Charred Octopus, Smoked Potato, Olive Piquillo Peppers & Relish
BESTIA: Chef’s Ori Menashe & Genevieve Gergis
Chef Miriko Padermo: Oliverio@Avalon Hotel, Livella@L’Ermitage in beverly Hills – Cavatelli with Black Summer Truffle
Chef Masaharu Morimoto – Cheicken Dumplings
Chef Graham Elliott in Chicago
Chef Graham Elliott from Chicago
HAMASAKU: Chef’s Wonny Lee & Yoya Takahashi – Tori Cheese Kushiage Osaka Style Sauce
HAMASAKU: Chef’s Wommy Lee & Yoya Takahashi – Summer Truffle duck “tsukune” Meatballs Teriyaki Glaze
FICKLE: Chef James Ta – Cambodian Beef Heart Tartar with Butter Cracker, garnished with Micro Basil, Daikon Sprouts and Crispy Shallot
THE SLANTED DOOR GROUP in San Francisco: Chef Charles Phan – Shrimp & Chive Cake
SOTTO: Chef Steve Samson – Warm Suckling Pig Salad, Pickled Cherries, sweet onion, pistachios
BLUE C SUSHI in Hollywood: Chef Jeffrey Lunak – Pork Belly, Octopus, calamari, Big eye Tuna, Fish Sauce & Puffed Rice
PHORAGE: Chef Perry Cheung – Crispy Dungeness Crab & Shrimp Ball, Cilantro Emulsion & XO Chili oil
PAKPAO THAI: Chef Jet Tila
HERRINGBONE: Chef Brian Malarkey – Tuna Tartare
HERRINGBONE : Chef Brian Malarkey
Lexus Booth: Caprese Skewer with 100 sweet tomato, bocconcini, sweet basil, balsamic syrup and a sprinkle of sea salt
Lexus booth: English cheddar and pork belly grilled cheese
Lexus Booth: Braised beef brisket, pickled pearl onion rings and jalapeno hollandaise on mini brioche
2012 Bernardus Sauvignon Blanc in Monterrey
Lexus Booth: Korean BBQ short rib tostada with kimchi slaw
FISHING WITH DYNAMITE in Manhattan Beach: Chef David Lefevre – Cold Poached Passmore Ranch Sturgeon, tiny beets, citrus, horseradish & dill
GORGE in Hollywood: Chef Elia Aboumrad – Chicken Liver Pate with Cornichons, Rabbit Rillette, House Pickled Baby, Trumpet, Royal Mushrooms
DRAGO: Chef Celestino Drago – Lobster Salad, crushed peas, pinenut soil
Faith & Flower Restaurant Downtown
Lunch downtown at Faith & Flower during LA Food & Wine Fest. Chef Michael Hung & Dominique Crenn cooking things up while Fergie was there promoting the family wine Ferguson Crest. We tasted the Viognier, Syrah and The Red Blend, Fergalicious!
Special menu for the day:
Hors D’Oeuvres: *Sea Urchin & Liquorice, *Oyster Wheatgrass & Coconut by Chef Dominique Crenn – *New York Strip Tartare Braised Kombu, Miso & Sesame Toasts, *Maine Scallop Crudo Pickled Plums, Shiso Granito by Michael Hung paired with Ferguson Crest Viognier (Santa Ynez Valley, CA 2013)
Second course: *Grains & Seeds by Dominique Crenn – *The Wind-Up Bird: Lemongrass Ginger Shochu with Kalamansi Uzu sour, Wasabi Leaf, Toasted Sesame, topped with a Honeyed Sunflower Seed Cloud with special drink by Mixologist Mariena Mercer from the Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas.
Third course: *Roasted Rabbit:Young Turnips, Abalone Dashi by Michael Hung, *Bird In The Hand: Bombay Sapphire Gin, Giffard Creme De Peche, Soju, Lychee Tea Vapor, Moshio Saline by Michael Lay, *Squab: Salsify, Cauliflower & White Chocolate by Dominique Crenn paired with Ferguson Crest Syrah , “Estate” & Ferguson Crest, “Fergalicious” (Santa Ynez Valley, CA 2012)
Dessert: *Chanterelle & Blonde Chocolate Mousse with Hazelnut Feulletine, Fig puree,, Chocolate Streusel by Indelisa Zarate, *Catcher in the Rye with Bourye, Carpano-Fig infused Vermouth, Chocolate Ancho Masala Syrup, and Nutella paired with drink by Mariena Mercer.
www.faithandflowerla.com/
705 W 9th St, Los Angeles, CA 90015
(213) 239-0642
AmaWolseley Marimba Band performed at LA Food & Wine Fest
The opening performance from the very special amaWolseley Marimbas, who have flown all the way from South Africa’s Witzenberg Valley. This is their first time out of South Africa. The group consist of 8 young aspiring musicians, all selected not for their experience but for their natural rhythm. Listen to their incredible sound and meet a few of the marimbas here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HB28BjTCJpQ.
The band performed at Los Angeles Food & Wine thanks to Charles Banks, Founder of Terroir, who has multiple wineries participating in the festival. This past March, Charles had the amaWolseley Marimbas perform at his South African winery Fable Vineyards and it blew him away. He made the generous gesture to bring them to LA, and his sponsorship has helped garner much needed support for the program, allowing them to involve more children in the townships and expand to include African Dancing and Djembe drumming. Festival co-founder David Bernahl said, “Los Angeles Food & Wine Festival continues to celebrate the second-to-none culinary and cultural diversity that is LA. We see no better way to honor that eclectic electricity than a world class mash up of Grammy award winning artist Common and a group of ridiculously talented kids from the other side of the world.”
I was lucky enough to see them perform at the LA Food & Wine Fest! What a special treat!!!! Loved them!
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