Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ: Why Do I Have This Craving?
I have been chowing down at Gyu-Kaku for many years, since their location on La Cienega opened about 8-9 years ago. I have lived in West LA for the past 5 or so years, but had not visited Gyu-Kaku’s West LA location on Pico until recently. Boy, oh boy, am I dumb for waiting.
Viral Video: South African ‘Braai Etiquette’ + Tong Master Hierarchy
Having a BBQ in South Africa requires an in-depth understanding of braai etiquette as well as ‘Tong Master’ hierarchy — two key elements of a successful South African BBQ.
Jamba Juice Advertises New Superfruit Flavors w/ $1 Smoothie
Jamba Juice has released a new line Superfruit Smoothies that will surely give you a brain freeze. The smoothies are being offered today for $1 at participating locations and your window of opportunity is quickly being blended to smithereens.
Food Porn: Social Media Executive Enters Competition BBQ World
Though I’m an advertising executive and have been in the business for 10+ years, I’m a true foodie at heart and to satisfy my competitive personality and expand my passion for food, I have decided to train for BBQ competitions.
Food Lesson of the Night: What Exactly is Salsify?
I’m an avid cook, a gastronome at heart, and I can surely eat. I love exploring new ingredients and have eaten almost everything under the sun including (sad to say) cheddar cheese crickets, salt ‘n pepper maggots, scorpion lollipops and the list goes on. But throughout my edible adventures, one ingredient that I haven’t tried (as of yet) is salsify.
Lobster = My Favorite Thing on the Planet
Tonight I have decided to come clean with everyone and divulge a secret of mine: I’m a lobster fanatic/connoisseur and dream about lobster on a regular basis. Lobster and butter, lobster and pasta, lobster and sushi, lobster and my old leather shoes. I’ll eat lobster with anything.
Seafood Marketing Company – We Love Creatures of the Sea
To begin this article, I must say that I am, and always have been, a seafood fanatic. When I was very young my favorite dish was “Oysters Rockefeller” and to this day I crave seafood on a minutely basis. Lobster, crab, scallops, shrimp, fatty tuna, sea urchin, oh my! Aside from my cat (Shrimpy) seafood is my best friend.
The Big Green Egg – Barbeques Galore
I’m a big foodie and avid cook as many of you blog followers know, and of all foods I have to say BBQ is my absolute favorite. There’s just something relaxing and surreal about enjoying the outdoors while meat and vegetables slowly cook over a crackling fire. Reminds me of YMCA camp when I was a kid, or the time I stayed at a “dude ranch” in Wyoming.
3 Tips for Marketing a New York City Restaurant
Marketing a restaurant in New York City can be quite a difficult task. The New York City Department of Health lists more than 20,000 restaurants on their inspection itinerary, which ultimately equates to 19,500+ competitors (some restaurants have multiple locations). For such a small geographical region, this means the marketing is intense. Very intense.
Melisse Restaurant in Santa Monica, CA – My Dinner of a Lifetime
A few nights ago my ex-girlfriend Janay and I decided to dine at Melisse in Santa Monica to celebrate her birthday. Given the restaurant’s consistently high ratings I knew we were in for a gastronomic journey.