Pardon The Punctuation...Sorry for being short but I'm packing to leave to NYC tomorrow so here it is. Absolutely the best ribs I've ever had happen to come from the place with the best wine I've had state side...Napa Valley.
Read MoreThe Spring Menu at Estérel at the Sofitel Beverly Hills.
MLB Opening Day Recipe. Bourbon Chocolate Chip Cookies.
Pardon The Punctuation...In honor of opening day I'm sharing my famous...well famous in Sherman Oaks, California, recipe for bourbon, pecan, chocolate chip cookies. Needless to say I'm just making an excuse to drink and eat cookies as I watch our national pass time.
Read MoreComedian Carrie Long Gives us a Gluten-Free Option in Chicago
Pardon The Punctuation...mine not hers. A first here at TheYumYumFoodie...I've decided to occasionally feature fellow foodies who have something interesting to say. Here is my dear friend and comedian Carrie Long who is allergic to gluten and always looking for great tips on gluten-free options where ever she travels.
Read MoreRoast, My Favorite Happy Hour in Detroit
Pardon The Punctuation...We know Detroit didn't have the best year financially so I can imagine it's not easy to go out and spend your hard earned money if you live in Motown.
Read MoreBice San Diego, Italian Fine Dining in the Heart of San Diego's Gas Lamp District.
Pardon the Punctuation...Call me crazy but the last thing I think about when I'm in San Diego is great Italian food. From now on it will be one of the first things that comes to mind. Hidden amongst a slew of fish taco places and cheesy bars sits Bice Restaurant.
Read MoreOsteria Mozza Feast of the 7 Fishes on Christmas Eve. What a Dinner!
Pardon the punctuation...On a year where I didn't feel like cooking or cleaning up after a dinner on Christmas eve, Osteria Mozza came through and saved my night. The "Feast of the Seven Fishes" or "La Vigilia" is a tradition from southern Italy that consists of a dinner of seven different seafood dishes.
Read MoreOne of the best Happy Hours in DTLA CorkBar
Suppenküche, Best Schnitzel I've had West of Munich
Pardon the Punctuation...During my recent time in San Francisco I stumbled upon an amazing German restaurant called Suppenküche.
Read MoreCotton Cravings Make a Less Guilty "Guilty Pleasure."
Pardon The Punctuation...We all have "Guilty Pleasure" foods that we crave from time to time. One of mine happens to be cotton candy. I've been off the stuff for a while considering how many chemicals make up the cotton candy that's readily available and lets be honest..who the hell wants to make their own cotton candy?
Read MoreThere's Nothing "Lazy" About the Food at Lazy Ox Canteen
Pardon The Punctuation...Nothing will get me to try a restaurant sooner than when they have a "half off" all the food on the menu special. That's what Lazy Ox Canteen had as a promotion last tuesday night.
Read MoreCafe Bizou in Sherman Oaks, A Great Place For Date Night.
Pardon The Punctuation...I know that for my fellow guys out there "Date Night" can also mean please empty my wallet night. Finding a reasonably priced restaurant for these special occasions has been a goal of mine recently. Mission accomplished!
Read More"The Village" Gastro Pub, Jamon Iberico Has Made Its Way Into Studio City
Pardon The Punctuation...Anyone who's read my blog before knows that I'm a slut for ham from Spain. The Village in Studio City has Jamon Iberico on the menu so of course I had to check it out for dinner this week. What a pleasant surprise.
Read MoreJimmy's Sticky Jerky is a Man Among Boys.
Pardon The Punctuation...Like any warm blooded person born in the good old U.S. of A., I love me some dried cured meat. But like most health conscious people the last thing I want to do is "snap into a Slim Jim." Unless the "Jim" you're talking about is Jimmy's Sticky Jerky.
Read MoreBurma Superstar is in My Foodie Hall of Fame!
Pardon The Punctuation...After being bombarded by people begging me to check out Burma Superstar in San Francisco, I finally took the plunge last week.
Read MoreFor Tasty Salted Pig Parts Head to "Boccalone" in the Ferry Building From Chris Cosentino
Pardon The Punctuation... If in the mood for anything tasty and made of pork, scoot your butt over to the Ferry building in San Francisco for some "Boccalone" from famed chef Chris Cosentino.
Read More"La Folie" San Francisco is The Best French Restaurant in Town.
Pardon the punctuation...my 3 year anniversary dinner in San Francisco could not have gone any better than at "La Folie." Some of the best french food I've had state side in one of my favorite towns.
Read More"Firenze Osteria" A Taste of Florence In The Valley.
Pardon the Punctuation...Being a fan of the show "Top Chef" I like to check out any restaurants related to contestants on the show. This past weekend I dinned at Firenze Osteria from "Top Chef" alumni Fabio Viviani.
Read MoreNew York and Napa, A Tale of Two Morimotos
Pardon The Punctuation...I'm such a fan of chef Masaharu Morimoto that I went to two of his restaurants...in 6 days...and 3,000 miles apart. Yeah, I'm that guy. On my last night of a trip to NYC I went to Morimoto New York and on my last night in Napa a week later I dined at Morimoto Napa.
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