Here’s one thing I learned growing up in Southern California: the quality of food in a Mexican joint is directly relational to amount of Hispanic patrons. Now I’m not saying that this is the only prerequisite to awesome Mexican food; it’s just that it’s a very good sign. A tucked-away gem like Taco Bravo is [...]
It’s RA, part two! After a really excellent dinner, we finished the night at RA with a light dessert. It’s always sad to finish a refreshing meal with a really thick, heavy dessert… like rice pudding… or chocolate lava cake. For something like sushi, a dessert “sushi” is a truly fitting option. RA’s Banana Maki [...]
Listed under “The Finer Things in Life,” excellent sashimi is one of the best culinary indulgences. It’s luxurious and smooth, sensuous on the tongue, and refreshingly light. After the Japan trip, I was worried that sashimi in the States would never be the same, but this weekend’s dinner at RA Sushi proved that wrong. But [...]
I really love honey. In fact, it’s one of my favorite flavors. I like it even more when it comes out of a bear-shaped bottle, but I feel torn about the fact. You have to be discerning about quality & unfortunately the best kinds don’t usually come in that cute little guy. The most flavorful [...]
I’m always amazed at how often Taco Bell manages to come out with new products. I’m pretty sure they are the champions of fast food product development. I hope their R&D department is well paid, because those folks churn out a new twist on “Mexican” food at least once a month. The imagination they must [...]