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Dining Faux Al Fresco at Postrio Bar & Grill

On a recent stroll through the Grand Canal Shoppes of the Venetian Hotel, my husband and I decided to stop in at Wolfgang Puck’s Postrio Bar & Grill for a light lunch.  The appeal to us of Postrio is that is has an outdoor seating vibe, even though it is inside the hotel.  It could help that …

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Firefly* Tapas Kitchen & Bar – The Best Time I Had in Vegas!

I love tapas and I knew I couldn’t pass up an opportunity to hit up Firefly* while visiting Las Vegas.  I first heard about them because according to Urbanspoon, Las Vegas, Firefly* Tapas is the number one choice of restaurants in the “Higher Priced” category. I would have to say it almost seems like it …

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A Mouthwatering Birthday Dinner at Public House

Last week my husband and I were in Las Vegas for the second time this year.  We are true lovers of Vegas, and it is primarily because of the fantastic food.  As there are so many restaurants to choose from, it is hard cramming in all the places we dream of eating in one short …

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Eat Your Heart Out at Susan Feniger’s STREET

On a recent trip to Los Angeles, a group of friends and I stopped in at Susan Feniger’s STREET to check out the multi-ethnic eatery of “street food” located in Hollywood, California.  Having lived in Los Angeles for many years, this is where I first began to appreciate diverse food culture, via the sheer variety of this …

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From Dumplings to Wontons it’s All About Chinese Cuisine!

Chinese cuisine is not only a type of food found within mainland China, but nearly every global culture has adapted this cuisine to their local food preferences. From Paris to Sydney, you will find Chinese cuisine in virtually every neighborhood, merging Chinese cooking techniques with local ingredients. As with the history of China, the cuisine …

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The Spicy & Enticing World of Mexican Cuisine!

Mexican cuisine, known for its bold tastes and attractive colors, is a regional cuisine with both modern and ancient traditions. While many world cultures lacked ingredients commonly used today due to the unknown New World, Mexican cuisine has a rich tradition when it comes to using modern food staples such as corn and tomatoes. Since …

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A Delicious Lunch at Something’s Fishy!

Last week my husand and I met my in-laws at Something’s Fishy in Woodland Hills for lunch.  Something’s Fishy has an extensive list of rolls and some of them are even half price!  The four of us shared the all following dishes and left presently stuffed. First, we ordered the Albacore Sashimi.  The fish was fresh and …

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Chef Bio: Tom Colicchio

Tom Colicchio spent much of his formative years in the kitchen, cooking with his grandmother and mother in Elizabeth, New Jersey, where he was born in August 1962. But, it wasn’t until his father encouraged him to become a chef that the self-trained cook, who specializes in American cuisine, decided to pursue cooking as a …

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Chef Bio: Masaharu Morimoto

Chef Masaharu Morimoto spent the first 30 years of his life in his native Hiroshima, Japan, where he perfected the art of sushi, first training under Japanese chefs before opening his own restaurant which he successfully ran for five years. But, in 1985, Morimoto turned 30 and made the move to New York City.  He …

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Chef Bio: Roy Yamaguchi

Born and raised in Tokyo, Japan, celebrity chef Roy Yamaguchi often visited his grandparents on the island of Maui in Hawaii, where he cultivated a love of Hawaiian food. He translated that love into a celebrated culinary career, attending the Culinary Institute of America and graduating when he was only 19 years old. Known for …

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