Celebrating An Iconic Restaurant’s 70th Birthday! Welcome to Sherman Oaks California, just over the hill from Hollywood…where the iconic Mexican restaurant Casa Vega turns 70 years old today! Pour yourself a Margarita – they make a delicious one – and… Read More ›
Musso & Frank Hollywood
Why I WANT A “Bad Roman!” A Cheesy “Raviolo” Filet – New York’s Glittery Italian Shines!
Is That Steak Wearing A Hat? You have every right to ask that question. What exactly is riding atop that beautiful looking filet? The answer follows, as I revisit one of New York’s most colorful restaurants! Welcome To Bad Roman! New… Read More ›
The Hottest Food Trend For 2026 Is “Grandmacore”! Here’s Her Scalloped Potato Recipe!
Grandma’s In The Kitchen Cooking Up A Storm! I had a Grandmother who cooked, and I’m sure most of you did as well…as it turns out, Grandma’s cooking is the hottest culinary trend of 2026! This Schwenkfelder Library drawing shows… Read More ›
I Made The Famous “La Scala Chopped Salad!” Here’s The Celebrity Recipe From Beverly Hills!
Welcome To Beverly Hills California! Beverly Hills, along with Hollywood, is known for classic restaurants frequented by some of entertainment’s biggest stars – in front of as well as behind the camera…and this restaurant has an iconic dish they’ve been… Read More ›
Celebrating Hollywood Royalty With Great Recipes Of The Stars + Romanoff’s 90210 Legacy!
Welcome To The Glamorous Romanoff’s! I love the golden age of Hollywood – and the legendary hangout for the rich and famous – and the Beverly Hills restaurant Romanoff’s was one of them! Imagine sitting at dinner and watching Cary… Read More ›
Want A Lemon Pizza? This Uniquely Delicious Pie Is Funke! Time To Dine In The 90210!
Lemon On Your Pizza Anyone? Yes, that’s a closeup look at a slice of Meyer Lemon, resting comfortably on. pizza….would you eat it? I did – and here’s my review – time to head to Beverly Hills 90210! Funke Beverly… Read More ›
Jo Tracy Shares Delicious Italian Recipes!
Hey everyone, I’ve been out of the country for almost a month, so sorry for the delay is sharing some of the BKD recipes, like these from Jo Tracy, who runs this monthly recipe-sharing effort on her Brookford Kitchen Diaries… Read More ›
Stanley Tucci’s Family Chicken Cacciatore! The BKD Cooking Series Goes Italian!
Cooking With Tucci! I have posted many stories about various Stanley Tucci films, TV shows, and of course, his passion for food – so Stanley takes center stage for Jo Tracy’s July cooking challenge! Tucci’s Chicken Cacciatore recipe is a… Read More ›
Celebrating Hollywood’s Iconic Watering Hole! The History Of “Musso & Frank” Restaurant!
Hollywood’s Iconic Restaurant Musso & Frank Is 105 Years Young! Time to raise an ice cold Martini glass to Musso & Frank – Hollywood’s oldest and most iconic restaurant – with the best Martini in town as well! I am… Read More ›
Here’s A Hearty & Healthy Turkey Chili Recipe – With A “Secret” Ingredient! It’s The BKD Cookbook Club…
Who Wants To Be “Deliciously” Healthy On A Cold Winter’s Day? As I type this on my computer, let’s go outside for a moment, when I shot this video in New York’s Central Park: Yes, it’s cold here! Jo at… Read More ›