OK, complete disclosure: I love Octopus Balls. I discovered them in Tokyo a few years ago, and now I will order them whenever they are on the menu – Asian restaurants of course! What’s A “Takoyaki?” Well, Octopus balls are a… Read More ›
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Cooking “Izakaya”! I Made Japanese Pub “Chopstick Food” At Home!
Celebrating Japanese Izakaya! This is a cool Izakaya restaurant in Tokyo, where the Chefs perform for you after cooking! More on that later… In 2022, I made a recipe from one of my cookbooks every week for a year, and… Read More ›
Billy Goats Tavern Turns 90! A Chicago Institution’s “Cheezborger! Cheezborger!”
90 Years Of “Cheezborger! Cheezborger!” Exciting news for lovers of iconic food: the legendary Billy Goats Tavern in Chicago turns 90 year old today! Yesterday, they posted this on Twitter (sorry can’t do the “X” thing), and I knew I… Read More ›
The Flavors Of Paris! From Michelin Stars To “Caged Drinking!”
The Magical Flavors Of Paris… This is a dish of fresh Hamachi, all dolled up for us, courtesy of the iconic Fouquet’s on the Champs-Elysee in Paris. It’s just one of the many incredible dishes I enjoyed when I was… Read More ›
Biting Down On Movie History At The Sardine Factory! Food Good Enough For Clint Eastwood!
Welcome To The Sardine Factory! That’s my wife Alex standing next to me at the entrance to one of the California’s most unique restaurants – made even more iconic by being part of a classic Clint Eastwood film! The Sardine… Read More ›
Hamburgers Get A Colorful Upgrade! “Samurai Red” Burgers Are Here! Black ‘n’ Blue Buns Too!
Say Hello To “Samurai Red!” Yes, I may have an unnatural obsession with colored hamburger buns, like this one that Burger King Japan once rolled out – using tomato powder! That’s right! The buns and cheese are red because of… Read More ›
This Burger’s On Fire! Here’s The Incredible Video Of The “Fyre Burger!” The “LKSD Kitchen” Sets Your Burger Aflame!
What A Question! What An Answer! Who needs sauce when you can have FIRE! Thanks to my friend Casey O’Brien, who sent me this so I could be amazed! This is called the “Fyre Burger” from LKSD Kitchen in Downey, just… Read More ›
Bite Into The Feast Of San Gennaro 2024! Braciole, Cannoli and More!
Welcome To Little Italy! This neighborhood on New York’s lower east side is a great place for Italian food all year long, but it’s the annual “Feast Of San Gennaro” that allows everyone to celebrate faith and food! The 2024… Read More ›
Sardines “On The Edge”! Lisbon’s Ponto Final! Classic Portugese Food Literally ON The Tagus River!
Welcome To Lisbon Portugal! This is a shot of Alex and I overlooking the terrific city of Lisbon, Portugal…where we spent 6 days at the end of 2022…that’s the Tagus River behind us – and do you see that land… Read More ›
Is This America’s “Last” Burger? This “Pier Burger” Is Served Over The Pacific Ocean!
Is This America’s “Last” Burger? The answer is easy: it sure is! But what do I mean by America’s “Last” Burger? Well, how about the fact it’s on California’s iconic Santa Monica Pier, sitting over the Pacific Ocean – at… Read More ›
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