New Anatolian Cuisine at Mikla – Istanbul, Turkey AdrienneMay 17, 2019May 18, 2019 I recently visited the beautiful city of Istanbul for my first time. While the trip wasContinue reading
Elevated Mexican Cuisine at Californios SF AdrienneMarch 10, 2019August 28, 2022 I’m still kicking myself for not going to Californios right when it opened and the tastingContinue reading
Modern Omakase at The Shota – San Francisco AdrienneJanuary 20, 2019August 6, 2019 It seems like SF omakase spots have been popping up the past few years with noContinue reading
2018’s Top Restaurant Meals AdrienneJanuary 3, 2019January 3, 2019 #3 – Atelier Crenn, San Francisco, USA Three years after my first experience at Atelier Crenn,Continue reading
2018’s Memorable Bites AdrienneDecember 28, 2018December 28, 2018 My 2018 was a great year for dining. There was so much competition for my annualContinue reading
Creative Familiarity at Anomaly SF Pop-Up AdrienneDecember 16, 2018August 28, 2022 Anomaly’s seasonal, modern California menu and communal dining style will likely draw comparisons to Lazy Bear back in the day. I thought that Chef Mike Lanham’s style was more refined right off the bat. Continue reading
The Puzzling Mediocrity of L’Arpège – Paris, France AdrienneDecember 7, 2018December 16, 2018 I am writing this half a year after my lunch at L’Arpège. Looking back, puzzlement isContinue reading
Dialogue Discouraged at Dialogue Restaurant – Los Angeles AdrienneNovember 18, 2018August 28, 2022 Part of the fun in a multi-course tasting menu is the interaction with the staff andContinue reading
A Dreamy Garden Dinner at Epicure Le Bristol – Paris, France AdrienneOctober 14, 2018December 16, 2018 One of my favorite meals this year took place in the manicured gardens of Epicure ParisContinue reading
Gaggan Pop Up at Eight Tables – San Francisco AdrienneSeptember 21, 2018December 16, 2018 The two Asian fine dining restaurants Gaggan and Eight Tables both made my Top 3 Restaurant’sContinue reading