On our final night in the Bay Area, I tried to get us another fantastic dining experience. This was more difficult than I thought it would be, as San Jose actually has some great options. Eventually, I settled on checking out Luna Mexican Kitchen, which has a Michelin Guide Bib Gourmand designation. … [Read more...] about Review: Luna Mexican Kitchen
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Review: Restaurant Marlena
Our second and final dinner in San Francisco was at another Michelin-starred spot: Restaurant Marlena. Unfortunately, this SF hotspot closed this past July due to a dispute between the chef/owners and the landlord who owns the physical restaurant. But I loved the place so much I'm reviewing it anyway. … [Read more...] about Review: Restaurant Marlena
Review: The Progress SF
Do you know what's more difficult than choosing a hotel in San Francisco? Picking a dinner spot. With just two nights to play in the city, I had to pick carefully. As such, I decided to book a table at one of the hottest restaurants in the Bay Area: The Progress SF. … [Read more...] about Review: The Progress SF
Outstanding: Aubergine Carmel
You know that I'm always on the lookout for great eats where ever I go. So, in Carmel, I knew from early on that I wanted to check out the iconic Aubergine Carmel. Yeah, our previous dinner in the area was an utter disappointment, though that was NOT the case at Auberge Carmel - quite the opposite, actually. … [Read more...] about Outstanding: Aubergine Carmel
Dominique Crenn Eschews Meat + Jiro Gets Delisted
The past month has been interesting in the world of fine dining. First, we learn that Dominique Crenn eschews meat in all her restaurants. Then, we learn Sukiyabashi Jiro gets delisted from the Michelin Guide. … [Read more...] about Dominique Crenn Eschews Meat + Jiro Gets Delisted
An Amazing Experience at Atelier Crenn
So, dining at The French Laundry was the primary goal while we were in NorCal. But, since we were going to be in San Francisco, and reservations were available, why not have an amazing experience at Atelier Crenn too? … [Read more...] about An Amazing Experience at Atelier Crenn
A Gourmet Adventure Through Northern California
California is an excellent place to visit if you love food, especially up North. So this next trip report series is going to be on a Gourmet Adventure Through Norther California. … [Read more...] about A Gourmet Adventure Through Northern California
Review: Le Bernardin, a 3-Star Experience
Our trip to the Big Apple was all about the food for me. By this time, we've already had some GREAT meals at places like Noreetuh, Marea, and Sushi Nakazawa. But dinner at Le Bernardin was definitely the highlight of the trip for me. … [Read more...] about Review: Le Bernardin, a 3-Star Experience