Sonoma Coast Weekend Itinerary

I can’t believe I’ve spent my whole life in San Francisco, and it took me this long to get up to the…

2017 All-Star Meals

How to get invited back

Besides checking out new restaurants, there is nothing I love more than sitting around my dining table eating good…

June & July 2018

Notable New(ish) Restaurants

Winter in LA

LA is ruining my waistline. It’s hard to understand how a part of the world with so many fit, skinny people can also have so many great restaurants. I’ve been eating my way through LA for the past couple years, but this winter was an especially busy few months. Here are the restaurants I visited recently…

January & February 2018

This cold weather we’ve been having is the perfect excuse to find a cozy spot in a restaurant, sip on a cocktail, and indulge in some hearty food. It’s also a great excuse to stay home, make an InstaPot stew, and eat dinner in your pajamas. So far this year I’ve been on an airplane an…

April 2018

One of the great things about San Francisco is the wide variety of cuisines to pick from. True, a majority of restaurants serve what is vaguely described as “California Cuisine”, and I love their Mediterranean-influenced, seasonally-driven menus. However, when I’m in the mood for something different, there…

December 2017

March 2017

Here’s the thing — I hate taking photographs of my meals. For one thing, I’m just not good at it. My photos rarely make the dishes look as appetizing as they actually were. More importantly, I hate being that person having their flash go off in a restaurant and disturbing other diners. I hate the idea of…

Palm Springs Guide

Palm Springs has become one of my favorite destinations for some R&R. When you’re surrounded by sunny weather, beautiful pools, and mountain views, it’s easy to forget why you were so stressed out before you arrived. While Palm Springs doesn’t have the most amazing restaurant scene, there are…