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Soca Restaurant in Sherman Oaks

New restaurant alert in Sherman Oaks….Soca Restaurant!  Beautiful open space, great vibe & flavorful food! Sandwiches, salads, small plates, dessert & drinks!

Our menu for lunch included the following:

Korean Crab Dumplings: King Crab, Korean Chili, Citrus San Bai Su, Kimch Slaw

Mediterranean Chop: Grilled Artichokes & Shitakes, Sun Dried Tomatoes, Kalamata Olives, Fresh Tomato, French Feta, Hearts of Palm, Mediterranean Vinaigrette-Salami or Roasted Turkey

Southeast Asian Steak: Marinated & Grilled Flank Steak, Thai Herbs, Beef Nuoc Cham, Shaved Lemongrass & Shallot, Frisée

Fresh Fire-Roasted Albacore Tuna Salad Sandwich: Fresh Herbs, Caper Aioli, Red Onion, Tomato, Greens

Burger: Snake River Farms American Wagyu, Grafton Cheddar, Roasted Shallot-Tomato Aioli, Arugula, House Pickled Onion, Shallot-Sherry Compote, House Made Roll-Frites

Strawberry Raspado

Ducky’s in Tampa

Lunch with old friends Keith Goan (owner of Ducky’s) and Lou Maggio in Tampa!!! The food is delicious! Not your typical Sports Bar food. Craving the tuna tartare & kale, chicken, feta salad. Can’t wait to go back.

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 OilIMG_0196

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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

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The Little Door Santa Monica

The Little Door in Santa Monica is the perfect spot for date night, very romantic setting! Love the scallops, foie gras, risotto, fine wine & great cocktails! Already been back for more!

http://thelittledoorsm.com/

Menu the first time at The Little Door:

Winter Apple Bourbon Bellini
Wild Arugula, Pink Lady Apple, Dried Cranberries & Gorgonzola Cheese, Walnut Vinaigrette and Candied Walnuts

Baby Kale, Shaved Brussel Sprouts, Crispy Pancetta & Parmigiano Reggiano Cheese, Aged Balsamic Vinegar and Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Pomegranate Margarita

Seared Foie Gras, Baguette French Toast, Pomegranate and Ginger Coulis, Toasted Walnuts, Chervil Salad
Sauternes

Grilled marinated Octopus with Espelette Pepper, Roasted Garlic & Greek Oregano, Green Lentils,Shaved Fennel and Warm Saffron Fingerling Potato Salad

Spicy Ahi Tuna Tartare with a Shaved Fennel Salad, Brioche Toast and Green Olive Tapenade
Sancerre

Sesame Seared Day Boat Scallops, Red Beet and Horseradish Sauce, Braised Leeks, Carrot Flan and Sugar Snap Peas

Couscous “Royale” with Lamb Stew, Lamb Chops, Chicken & Merguez Sausage, Harissa and Onion Confit
Halter Ranch Syrah

Grilled Mediterranean Wild Sea Bass, Saffron Espelette Sauce,Torro Risotto with Sundried Tomatoes, Roasted Brussel Sprouts and Baby Carrots

Farro Risotto with Porcini Mushrooms and Gorgonzola Cheese, English Peas, Baby Carrots and Toasted Walnuts
Chauteauneuf Du Pape

Tarte Tatin Chocolate Molten Cake

Coconut Cheesecake House-made Pear Brandy Sparkling Peach Infused Italian Moscato

Second go around menu:

Cocktails
Cucumber Martini: Aviation Gin, Cucumber, Fresh Mint

Old Boy: Verbena Infused Beluga Vodka, Stewed Raspberries, Strawberries, and Lingonberries, and Fresh Lemon

Seasonal Rhubarb: Vodka, Organic Rhubarb, Fresh Lemon

4 Pepper Smoke: El Silencio Mezcal, Organic Smoked Spicy Peppers, Agave, Gran Classico Bitters, Smoked Salt Rim

Pomegranate Margarita: Schaner Farms freshly squeezed organic Pomegranate Juice, Dos Armadillos Blanco Tequila, Cointreau, Fresh Lime

Michael, the Bar Manager, has a close relationship with Chef T. Nicholas Peter and he sources ingredients from Farmers’ Markets to craft his cocktails in a way that compliments the menu.

Menu Items
Mezze: assorted Mediterranean appetizers, served with homemade pita, flatbread, kibbeh, falafel, and spanakopita

Foie Gras “Torchon”: Harry’s Berries Strawberries and Aged Balsamic Reduction, Toasted Hazelnuts and Black Truffle Brioche Toast

Tuna Tartar: Spicy Ahi Tuna Tartar with Shaved Fennel Salad, Green Olive Tapenade, and Brioche Toast

Grilled Spanish Octopus: Marinated Baby Artichokes, Kalamata Olives and Oregano Smoked Garlic and red Wine Vinaigrette, Grilled Fresh Torpedo Onions

Pistachio Crusted Sea Scallops: Blood Orange and Ginger Sauce, Carrot Flan, and Sugar Snap Peas

Black Truffle Farro Risotto: Local spring vegetables (Baby carrots, marinated artichokes, snap peas, asparagus, broccolini), porcini mushrooms, and aged balsamic reduction

Beignets and Lemon Tart platter

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Freds at Barneys New York in Beverly Hills

Freds at Barneys New York Launches Sunset Menu March 1st

ON THE TABLE
Raw Vegan Cashew “Cheese” Dip

Tuna Tartare
Beef Sliders
Freds Pommes Frites

FARMERS MARKET PIZZA
Mushroom, zucchini, leeks, garlic local goat cheese

BUGSBY’s PIZZA
Black mission figs, onion and blue cheese

BA DA BING PIZZA
Tomato, mozzarella, crumbled Italian sausage, roasted red peppers

ROBIOLA WITH TRUFFLE OIL PIZZA (My favorite)

VEGAN SALAD
Mix of heirloom beans, garbanzos, black quinoa, and brunoise of carrot, celery, and onion, over wild arugula, radiccio, and endive, topped with chopped avocado and tossed with salsa verde vinaigrette

MINI CHOCOLATE CHURROS
ASSORTED GELATO

9570 Wilshire Blvd.
Beverly Hills, CA 90212
(310) 777-5877

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Plan Check Kitchen + Bar Downtown LA

Our favorite burger place, Plan Check Kitchen + Bar has opened a third location in Downtown Los Angeles!!!

http://plancheck.com/
Happy Hour 3-6pm

Our menu included the following menu items. Some of the dishes are new to only this location. My favorite was the meat & potatoes! I could have easily had had a couple of rounds of that.

OYSTER ON THE HALF
yuzukosho cocktail sauce

SPICY TUNA SALAD
sriracha vinaigrette, avocado, puffed rice, black radish, yellow frisee, nori, garlic flowers

FRIES
beef tallow, smoked salt, fresh ketchup

K-BBQ BURGER
grilled porky belly, kimcheese, sprouting onion, gochujang bbq sauce, sesame salt, fried onions

MEAT & POTATOES (MY FAVORITE!!!!)
beef short rib pot roast, cheesy tots, carmelized tomato, cauliflower puree, flaked wasabi

CRULLER DONUTS
cooked to order, cream, fruit

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Bar Hayama on Sawtelle

Dinner at Bar Hayama
I always order my rolls with brown rice and soy paper!
*Rainbow Roll
*Tuna Avocado Roll
*Baked Lobster Roll
*Toro & Jalapeno
*Crispy Rice & Spicy Tuna
*Shishito Peppers
*Mochi Ice Cream – Green tea, Strawberry & Vanilla

http://www.bar-hayama.com
1803 Sawtelle Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90025
(310) 235-2000

Los Angeles Times The Taste

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Dish with Trish at Farmshop The Brentwood Country Mart

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Ladies lunching…Lisa, Bonnie & Trish!

http://farmshopca.com/

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Albacore Tuna Salad

line-caught albacore tuna, aïoli & black olive tapenade with a carrot, cabbage & raisin slaw

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Red Rice Salad: 
schaner family farm orange, hass avocado, redwood hill goats milk feta & tarragon

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Poached Chicken Salad
little gems lettuce, shaved flora bella farm radishes, flying disc ranch dates, herbed local walnuts
& creamy pepper dressing

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