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!!!
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Katana Robata & Sushi Bar
Katana Robata and Sushi Bar is one of the Innovative Dining Group restaurants, located on the Sunset Strip in West Hollywood!
It is one of my all time favorites! I have been a regular there since its opening years ago. It is still just as popular as it was then. Love the outdoor patio overlooking Sunset! (This is where hubby and I had our first date!) Bar area is also great for Happy Hour!
HAPPY HOUR EVERYDAY 5:30-7pm
My go to dishes…..
Tsukune / Chicken Meatballs
Suzuki / Chilean Seabass
Aparagus & Foie Gras Wrapped in Filet Mignon
Kobe Pepper / American Wagyu with Black Pepper Sauce
Spicy Tuna on Crispy Rice
Soy Paper Lobster Hand Roll
Hamachi Diced -Yellowtail Sashimi with Diced Chilies
Popcorn Shrimp -Rock Shrimp Tempura with Miso Glaze
Magurro Carpaccio-Tuna Sashimi with Wasabi Soy Truffle Oil
Viviane Restaurant at the Avalon Hotel Beverly Hills
Grand opening of Viviane Restaurant in Beverly Hills at the Avalon Hotel Oct. 25th!!! Viviane, A Collaboration From Executive Chef Michael Hung and Restaurateur Stephane Bombet.
YELLOWFIN TUNA TARTARE
Pinenut Crema, Pickled Onion, Ciabatta Crostini
FOIE GRAS AU TORCHON
Candied Butternut Squash, Cider Gelée, Walnuts
RAINBOW BEET AND APPLE SALAD
Horseradish Crème Fraîche, Dill, Pumpernickel Crisps
GRILLED 12OZ PIEDMONTESE RIBEYE STEAK
Bone Marrow Gremolata, Creamy Potato Purée
SHELLFISH BOUDIN BLANC
Maine Lobster, Scallops, Gulf Shrimp, Sauce Américaine
SMOKED POTATO PUREE, CRÈME FRAÎCHE & CHIVES
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Red O in Santa Monica
We’ve been anxiously awaiting for Red O to open in Santa Monica and it definitely has been worth the wait!!!! It’s exactly what the neighborhood needed. Located across from the Santa Monica pier on Ocean Blvd. I love the feeling of being on vacation. Great space, atmosphere and music! #Staycation
Red O cuisine by Rick Bayless features Mexican inspired dishes. Known for their Prime Steaks and Seafood, a great selection of tequiila, cocktails & wine.
Happy Hour 4 – 6:30
3 locations: Los Angeles, Santa Monica & Newport Beach
Our menu for the evening…..
1st COURSE
Ahi Tuna Tostada
Mary’s Duck Taquitos
Yellowtail Aquachile
Beef Short Rib Sopes
2nd COURSE
Maine Lobster
Pescado Del Dia
ACCOMPANIMENTS
Mexican Street Corn
Grilled Asparagus
3rd COURSE
12oz Carne Asada Brava
10oz Prime Bone-In Filet Mignon
ACCOMPANIMENTS
Sauteed Baby Kale & Brussel Sprouts
Charro Beans
4th COURSE DESSERT
Dark Chocolata Ganache
Fruit Butter Cake
Goat Cheese Cheesecake
And of course I have been back again for Happy Hour and enjoyed Huevona Guacamole and Braised Short Rib Cazuelas for Tacos! Delish!!!!
Argo Hotel in Mykonos
Argo Hotel in Mykonos, Greece located at Platis Yialos Beach. Our favorite place to stay in Mykonos…..we love the people, ambiance, food and location! Doesn’t get any better!
The hotel offers a great variety for breakfast. I always look forward to the toasted bread with Greek yogurt spread and tomato with olive oil and oregano on top. Other items include eggs, spanakopita (spinach pie), salad, tiropita (cheese pie), meats, cheeses, fruits, veggies, cereals, yogurt, coffe, juices and much-much more!
Food & drinks can be enjoyed poolside at Argo Hotel or beachside at their restaurant, Avli Tou Thodori. No matter what you choose you only a few steps away from an incredible view!
Sambar in Culver City
Sambar’s Indian cuisine is a great addition to Culver City! Chef/Owner Akasha Richmond has introduced traditional flavors and new twists to the menu!
Yes, it is the same owner as Akasha located a few doors away!
Open for lunch & dinner and Happy Hour 4-7pm
We started outwith a tasting the following Cocktails….
Sacred Row
sloane’s gin, yogurt & apricot liquer, lemon, honey, egg white, saffron bitters, pistachio crumble (I am usually not a cocktail girl, but I really liked this drink. It enhanced the flavors of the dishes we had!)
The Maharaja
rye, kummel combier, carrot syrup, beet shrub, lemon juice
MalabarCoast
old monk rum, banana liqueur, pineapple, cocnut water, jaggery, lime, sambar bitters
Street Food & Snacks:
Sevpuri Chaat – teff puris, green mango, avocado, red onion, pomegranate-mint chutney, tamarind chutney, sev
Quinoa Pancake (uttapam) & Sambar 8 – red onion & tomato chutney, hempseed chutney, sesame gunpowder
Kati Rolls:
Pork Shoulder Vindaloo Kati – malabar hot sauce, mango chutney
Thali Rolls:
The Yogi – punjabi mama greens, zucchini kofta with cashew, tomato & saffron sauce
Nice N Easy Organic Bistro in Mykonos
I FINALLY made it to Nice n Easy Organic Bistro! I have been looking forward to it since the time I met the Co-owners Dimitris Christoforidis & Executive Chef Christos Athanasiadis. I had the pleasure of having Chef Christos come into my kitchen and cook for me! See that episode here…. https://youtu.be/aP7a5xMFeio
There are 3 locations in Greece! I was at the Mykonos location aka Little Venice. Nice n Easy is know for its locally grown produce combined with a Hollywood Influence. They serve Farm-To-Table Cuisine with an Organically Grown Cycladic Flare. And as bonus you get beautiful sunsets free of charge!
We enjoyed the following delish dishes with our sunset….
Tzatziki spread form Myconian strained sheep yoghurt
Vine leaves dolma stuffed with herb rice and Greek yogurt sauce on a bed of black eyed peas. (gluten free ingredients)
Charcoal roasted fresh sun dried Cycladic Octopus. (gluten free ingredients)
Fresh Aegean Yellowfin Tuna Carpaccio with chives, wasabi and truffle oil
Greek salad on charcoal roasted bread with organic tomatoes, feta cheese, wild purslane and sage-vinaigrette
Spaghetti with lobster, fresh tomatoe and herb sauce
Homemade crispy phyllo dough with orange flavored custard
Baklava with pistachios and local ice cream from mastic
Greek local yogurt with honey & walnuts
Greek local yogurt with honey and seasonal fresh fruit
Nice n Easy bio Tetramythos, Aged Agiorgitiko
Katana Robata & Sushi Bar on Sunset
Katana Robata and Sushi Bar is one of the Innovative Dining Group restaurants, located on the Sunset Strip in West Hollywood!
It is one of my all time favorites! I have been a regular there since its opening years ago. It is still just as popular as it was then. Love the outdoor patio overlooking Sunset! (This is where hubby and I had our first date!) Bar area is also great for Happy Hour!
HAPPY HOUR EVERYDAY 5:30-7pm
My go to dishes…..
Tsukune / Chicken Meatballs
Suzuki / Chilean Seabass
Aparagus & Foie Gras Wrapped in Filet Mignon
Kobe Pepper / American Wagyu with Black Pepper Sauce
Spicy Tuna on Crispy Rice
Soy Paper Lobster Hand Roll
Hamachi Diced -Yellowtail Sashimi with Diced Chilies
Popcorn Shrimp -Rock Shrimp Tempura with Miso Glaze
Magurro Carpaccio-Tuna Sashimi with Wasabi Soy Truffle Oil
Little Next Door
Dinner featuring new Modern Mediterranean Menu items from Chef Kevin Luzande! I am a huge fan of Little Next Door and Chef Kevin! We had an exquisitite dining experience!!!
FIRST COURSE:
Beet Salad – creamy goat cheese, savory pitachio, mizuna apple & cider vinaigrette
Country Crouton – brie, mascarpone, glazed & candied walnut
Tuna Tartare – red pepper paste, sesame oil, shoyu, avocado, scallion & blue corn chip
Spicy Prawns – harissa, labneh, aleppo pepper & pistachio
WINE PAIRING:
Domaine Schlumberger, ‘Les Princes Abbes’, AOC Alsace, 2012
Francois Lurton ‘Les Fumees Blanches’, IGP, Cote De Gascogne 2013
SECOND COURSE:
Cauliflower Duo – cauliflower puree & caramelized cauliflower
Summer Ravioli – corn pudding, chanterelle mushrooms, chive blossom & butter nage
Salmon Risotto – zucchini & basil puree, baby squash, oven dried tomato & parmesan
Steak Frites – sterling silver top sirloin, green peppercorn reduction & pommes frites
WINE PAIRING:
Racine De La Terre, Vin De Pays d’Oc, Languedoc 2013
Chateau Goudichaud, Graves De Vayres, Bordeaux 2010
DESSERT served with Moroccan Mint Tea
Macarons
Lemon Tart
Pot De Creme
Cherry Clafoutis
DISH WITH TRISH 