With limited time in South Bay and a calendar not on my side, I looked long and hard at Google Maps, before deciding on Bib Gourmand recognized Orchard City Kitchen. Creative cocktails? Yes. Small plates for a solo diner? Also, yes! No reservation needed? I […]
For my only likely 3 Michelin star meal of 2019, coming off of a relatively disappointing 2-star experience, I was ready for some outstanding food and service. Unfortunately, I was also exhausted from a four-day conference with Google, which had ended earlier in the morning. […]
When looking for a suitable lunch spot in Los Angeles, I knew I wanted something like a tasting menu (if possible), and as close as possible to where I was staying. After researching many (many!!!) lists, I stumbled on Sushi Park. Sushi for one is […]
When planning my trip to Los Angeles, I made a long list of venues to visit (literally, twenty restaurants). While I now wish I had done a bit more to find a POC/WOC kitchen to dine at, I’ll admit, I was swayed by the amount […]
After a morning tour of the vineyard where my friend works (the biodynamic Eco Terreno, if you’re looking for something nice for your wine collection), we decided to head into town for lunch. My host, a friend since…well, 1993? 1994? quizzed me, then settled on […]
Due to some less organized behavior by yours truly, I ended up with an extra night, or rather, an evening with no dinner plans while in San Francisco. The dining scene in the city is rather daunting – there is so much choice! Anyway, being […]
With an invitation to Google’s Local Guides Connect this year, I made plans to spend a few extra days in the San Francisco area. Having friends and family nearby, I chose not to stay in the city (mostly because I knew the bulk of the […]