Saturday, June 25, 2011

B.R. Cohn@Napa Valley ★★★

Finger Food & Dinner for Wedding Banquet@B.R. Cohn Winery Napa Valley. Nice place and everything.

White Wine


Ceviche

Sushi

Mushroom Quiche

Beer

Rose Wine and Red Wine

Dinner First Course: Corn, Coconut and Fennel Chowder
with spicy sausage and cilantro 

Dinner Second Course: Romaine and Butter Lettuce, Grapes, Almonds and Green Onion
citrus dressing

Dinner Third Course: Miso-Glazed Black Cod
lobster broth and chili threads

Dinner Forth Course: Juniper-Crusted Short Ribs, Blend of Wild and Basmati Rice, Local Harvest Vegetable Sauté
toasted pine-nuts and a cabernet maple syrup reduction

By the End of the Day: Having so Much Fun

Dinner Mini Dessert Bar: Gelato Station: Honey Lavender Gelato

B.R. Cohn Winery & Tasting Room
15000 Sonoma Highway
Glen Ellen, CA 95442
(707) 938-4064
www.brcohn.com

Bottega Ristorante@Napa Valley ★★★

Fantastic Presentation & Wonderful Taste. Speechless.

Pesce Crudo $13 (changes daily)
market fresh raw selection from the sea

Red Wheat Linguine Bolognese $18
veal, pork and porcini mushroom sugo, rosemary, parmigiano reggiano

Black Garlic Spaghetti Grande $25
crispy chesapeake bay soft shell crab, cherry tomatoes, green onions, bonito flakes


Agrodolce Addiction $12 jack daniels honey whiskey, local honey, tarragon, lime juice, fever tree ginger ale

Monterey Calamari $10
crisped with arborio rice flour and aioli nero

Wood Grilled Octopus $14
olive oil braised potatoes, pickled red onion and salsa verde

English Pea and Spring Garlic Panna Cotta with Blue Crab and Pancetta Salad $15

Zeppole al Lemoni $10
italian donuts cooked to order, meyer lemon curd and berry earl grey conserva

Warm Chocolate Cake $11

Warm Chocolate Cake $11

Warm Chocolate Cake $11

Bottega Ristorante
6525 Washington St
Yountville, CA 94599
(707) 945-1050
www.botteganapavalley.com

Friday, June 24, 2011

Cindy's Backstreet Kitchen@Napa Valley ★★★

Cindy Pawlcyn from Top Chef Masters.

Mini Crab Cakes
cayenne and sherry aioli

Mini Duck Burgers
shiitake mushroom ketchip

Tomato and Peanut Soup
basmati rice

Quail
coriander spice, peas, spinach, roasted potatoes and whole grain mustard sauce

Incredible Mushroom Tamales
creamy grits and yucatecan salsa

Strawberry Shortcake

White Wine

Cindy's Backstreet Kitchen
1327 Railroad Ave
St. Helena, CA 94574
(707) 963-1200
www.cindysbackstreetkitchen.com

Thursday, June 23, 2011

The Bazaar by José Andrés@Beverly Hills ★★★

Unusual Dessert with an Usual Name.

Blueberry Chocolate Tart $12.00

Tres Leches $12.00

Clementine $1.50, Passion Fruit $1.50, Maldon Salt $3.00

Chocolate Heart $12.00

The Bazaar by José Andrés
SLS Hotel at Beverly Hills
465 S La Cienega Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90048
(310) 246-5567
www.thebazaar.com

LA Paella@Los Angeles ★★★

Authentic Paella in Town with Decent Tapas. Their Paella requires a minimum of 2 orders. Bring some friends.

Sangria $26 (Pitcher)

Sangria $26 (Pitcher)

Gambas al Ajillo $8.25
shrimp sautéed with garlic and chili pot

Patatas Bravas $4.35
fried potatoes tossed with spicy tomato sauce

Champiñones al Jerez $4.85
mushrooms with sherry

Mejillones Costa Brava $6.75
steamed mussels with white wine

Caracoles al Ajillo $8.25
snails sautéed with garlic and a touch of chili

Arròs Négre $23.50 (minimum 2 orders)
cuttlefish, calamari, baby shrimp and mussels cooked with rice and squid’s ink

Arròs Négre $23.50 (minimum 2 orders)
cuttlefish, calamari, baby shrimp and mussels cooked with rice and squid’s ink

LA Paella
476 S San Vicente Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90048
(323) 951-0745
www.usalapaella.com

Wednesday, June 22, 2011

Gatten Sushi@Monterey Park ★

Revolving Sushi Bar. Fun Stuff.

California Roll with Baked Crab on Top $3.00

Ikura $3.00

Shrimp Tempura Roll $2.50

Tobiko $2.00

Salmon Skin Handroll $2.00

Scallop Mayo $2.50

Eggplant $1.50

Halibut $3.50

Dragon $3.00

Inari $1.50

Fried Squid Legs $2.50

Gatten Sushi
500 North Atlantic Boulevard
Monterey Park, CA 91754
(626) 457-5943