Three signs you are a Hipster Dining Establishment (HDE)

I have the unique perspective of being on both sides of the restaurant world pretty much equally. I eat out quite a bit, and have clocked countless hours on the line and the floor. my Thanksgiving Turkey last year. Not sure why it’s relevant, it just looks good Often times I see / hear placesContinue reading “Three signs you are a Hipster Dining Establishment (HDE)”

Mingalaba

I recently found myself back in the Bay Area for work, and i’ve been eager to further my culinary exploits. Mingalaba was recommended as excellent Burmese cuisine in nearby Burlingame, a beautiful city in San Mateo County. Burlingame is known as the “City of Trees” due to the number of trees within the city (18,000 publicContinue reading “Mingalaba”

Nicole Arianna Fox

I’m going to start interviewing some of the incredible people that I am fortunate enough to interact with on a routine basis. I will be featuring people that I feel are like good bottles of wine: full of tremendous depth. I’m taking some inspiration from one of my favorite blogs and friend Whitney (Dub-train) Brunello’sContinue reading “Nicole Arianna Fox”

Baco Mercat and Abbazia di Novacella

After working a highly enjoyable daytime event for Everlane on the outskirts of Chinatown DTLA I decided to make it a stop into Baco Mercat. I love it when I can go into a restaurant and literally feel happy ordering anything on the menu. Chef Josef Centeno put together something special; I am a suckerContinue reading “Baco Mercat and Abbazia di Novacella”