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Chef Bruce Nguyen of Bashi restaurant located in Terranea Resort shares his wok skills and most delicious recipe for his very popular shaking beef dish. Terranea Resort is located on the bluffs of Palos Verdes and is simply perfect in every way! This property’s grand architecture and landscape is enhanced by its dining and entertainment [...]
A Traditional Dish-Italian Cheese Ravioli-Straight from Venice! We are delighted to share this recipe from a lovely restaurant in Venice, Bistrrot De Venise. Their classic Italian dishes are remarkable and can be reproduced at home with just a little time and creative cooking with the instruction and ingredients below. Bon Appetit! RECIPE~RAFFIOLI DE HERBE VANTAZATI … Anonymous [...]
Since 1979 Antonello Ristorante has captured the essence of Old World authenticity with a new Italian cuisine – Cucina Nostalgica Italiana. The authentically Italian Dishes, made with freshest ingredients, are created by Executive Chef, Salvatore Ferrara with occasional assistance from Owner Antonio Cagnolo’s mother, Mama Pina, whose influence is ever-present, whatever the inspired selection on [...]
The dish that’s synonymous with St. Patrick’s Day and all things Irish in the U.S. is so rarely eaten in Ireland—for the holiday or otherwise. However, we Americans look forward to our annual consumption of corned beef and cabbage, with or without a beer! For a classic corned beef and cabbage recipe, I turned to [...]
The legendary Santa Monica restaurant provides classic California-fare cuisine under the direction of executive chef, John-Carlos Kuramoto. Chef Kuramoto brings his unique culinary background, influenced by his Japanese and Mexican grandmothers and his training at the prestigious Culinary Institute of America. Chef Kuramoto got this position through a rigorous audition process that included creating a [...]
Serving French Californian Cuisine; the lighter side of French! Mille Fleurs offers elegant and casual dining, a great place to celebrate an anniversary, or to relax and enjoy a bottle of wine and appetizers with friends. The menu changes daily for lunch and dinner with respect to the availability of the freshest and finest ingredients. [...]
de’ Medici is an elegant restaurant, perfect in every way! Owner, Salvatore Vitale takes the very best care of every patron, with many tableside preparations including Bananas Foster, Steak Diane, and Caesar Salad. Located in the Gaslamp District of downtown San Diego, de’Medici provides flavorful homemade recipes passed down from generations , capturing the spirit [...]
L’Opera Ristorante, Long Beach, California Executive Chef Walter Cotta Since 2001, Executive Chef, Walter Cotta, has supported L’Opera and Alegria restaurants with his outstanding Latin American and Italian cuisine. Chef Cotta’s delicious dishes and sparkling personality truly ignite the kitchens of both establishments. Chef Cotta visits the local produce markets every morning, providing only the [...]
FEATURED CHEF, Jamal Mourad, The Poseidon Restaurant, Del Mar, California shares his recipe for Grilled Ginger Scallops and a Caviar Beurre Blanc Sauce. A great meal for fine dining on the beach or in your dining room. The innovation of Poseidon is clearly reflected in the restaurant’s menu, what with a shrimp Caesar Salad [...]
Chef Marc Therrien from the Bluefire Grill at the La Costa Resort and Spa shares this great recipe for a Seafood Hot Pot. Seafood Hot Pot Ingredients for Saffron/Fennel Broth Manila Clams 2 Large Fennel Bulbs (Med. Chopped) 1 Large Onion 6 Garlic Cloves 1 tbl Saffron Threads 3 Tomatoes 1 oz Fresh [...]
Are you taking your sweetie out for dinner in February? If so, you may wish to consider the multiple award winning restaurant in La Jolla, Nine-Ten. A few of their awards include: Trip Advisor Honors ranks in the Top 5 of all restaurants in La Jolla; 2012 Zagat Top 10 Restaurants in San … [Read More...]
