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Morimoto–A Culinary Haiku

Written by diana on March 4, 2012. Posted in Restaurants, Unhealed Wound. 2 Comments on Morimoto–A Culinary Haiku

One of the most extraordinary restaurants I have been to in my life is Morimoto in Napa. I sampled the culinary wizardry of Chef Morimoto during a wonderful spa weekend with my daughter. This is a must for those who love Japanese food with a unique riff on classical recipes. Imagine a French Laundry for Asian cuisine! Chef Masaharu Morimoto is well- known as one of the extraordinary Iron Chefs on the Food Channel. With a touch of the molecular gastronomy Spain made famous (without the ridiculous heights the Spanish sometimes succumb to), this Riverfront restaurant in downtown Napa was packed...

Moss Landing–Cruising around Santa Cruz

Written by diana on October 13, 2011. Posted in Local travel, MPC Print Club, Restaurants. 12 Comments on Moss Landing–Cruising around Santa Cruz

Last weekend, driving back from our daughter’s spectacular wedding at Costanoa Lodge, we stopped in Moss Landing to introduce some relatives to a small, going-back-in-time sort of place along the coastline. Not the typical, tourist-designed site for buying tchotchkes, Moss Landing retains its quaint, historic fishing village vibe! Located on Monterey Bay at the mouth of Elkhorn Slough, Moss Landing is one of our local best-kept secrets. First we went to La Galeria, where there is a Monterey Peninsula College printmakers’ exhibit. Not so easy to find. You turn onto the main street...

Lolo Restaurant–What’s not to like?

Written by diana on September 7, 2011. Posted in Restaurants. No Comments on Lolo Restaurant–What’s not to like?

A few weeks ago we dined at a very small Mexican/Spanish fusion restaurant–Lolo (3234 22nd Street, San Francisco)– that had an innovative menu of succulent morsels, aka tapas, that even foodies like us could find nothing to criticize. This tiny, dark restaurant with cramped tables seating no more than 45 people had friendly service and a quirky, humorous decor–one wall is filled with hanging spoons. The key for us whenever we order a lot of small plates–appetizers, soups and salads–is to test the chef’s skills. So, a tapas restaurant is our idea of culinary...

Perbacco Ristorante– “Good Times”

Written by diana on August 24, 2011. Posted in Restaurants. 3 Comments on Perbacco Ristorante– “Good Times”

On our visit to San Francisco last weekend we decided to dine at Perbacco ristorante and bar, specialists in Northern Italian cuisine with a focus on the luxurious and lush regional cooking of Piedmont. Loosely translated from the Italian as something like “wow” or “good times”, Perbacco did not disappoint. We had a sumptuous food extravaganza of traditional dishes presented stylishly with perfection in seasonings and freshness of ingredients. The space is large and elegant, a perfect choice for any special occasion or just a treat. For us it was our anniversary and...

Morimoto–A Culinary Haiku

Moss Landing–Cruising around Santa Cruz

Lolo Restaurant–What’s not to like?

Perbacco Ristorante– “Good Times”

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