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December 31, 2023

One of my last to dos in CT

Ordered online for a 12:30pm pick up, drove to New Haven, picked them up.  They were a bit cold by the time I made the 40 minute return trip, but still tasted amazing.  Been eating them for the next three days.  Taste just a good as fresh when reheating them in the air fryer. 

December 16, 2023

Henry Taylor - B Side - Whitney Art Museum w Pete












Chef's Table at Brooklyn Fare

My last three Star Michelin Restaurant in NYC in which to dine.  As usual it's Michelin restaurant, and I'm finding them all very similar - homogeneous.  I definitely much prefer the 50 Best Restaurants in the World when selecting restaurants.  Additionally, Michelin has expanded it's markets and seen to be awarding more and more restaurants with Michelin stars.  However, the newer restaurants don't have the same standards. I haven't read anything about this, but I'm observing it (I think). 













November 04, 2023

K-5, Bob, Wayne and the Circle Jerks in Sacramento






 

Siason

 Ranked 98th Best Restaurant in the World (2023) 

This dinning experience exceeded by expectations!! A huge shoutout to sommelier Savannah. She slayed the wine pairings. The music was 80’s/90’s Pop! Yes, a bit odd, but somehow it worked!! 

  1. Caviar coastal seaweeds (pic 1 & 2) - a bit flat due to the oil.  
  2. Spiny lobster & lamb broth of It's shells - amazing wine pairing 
  3. Black cod pine mushroom, geoduck clam (pic 3) 
  4. Carrot harissa & sourdough brioche our butter (pic 4) - again an amazing riesling pairing 
  5. Sea urchin grilled (pic 5) & sake w/ dispenser since it’s bad luck to pour your own sake
  6. Gooseberry - pallet cleanser 
  7. Duck, heart & gizzard, duck sausage with nasturtlum leaf (pic 6) - kinda cheating w/ the chunks of salt - but excellent! 
  8. Wagyu (pic 7) - again an amazing syrah pairing 
  9. S’mores, pine, white chocolate, chocolate, chioory, graham cracker (pic 8) - very playful and fun! 









The pairings: 

Pierre Paillard, 'Les Mortellettes', Blanc de Blancs, Grand Cru, Bonzy 2018

Vigneri Saloo Poti, 'Vinndilice', Vino Rosaro, Sicily, Italy 2021

Luis Seabra, Xisto Ilimitado, Douro, Portugal 2021

Weingut Clemens Busch, Riesling, 'O', Tracken, Mosel, Germany 2020

Sbirataki, Fozen Higaorosbi, Junmai Ginjo, Namazume, Niigata, Japan

Vöcal, Pinot Noir, Lilo Vineyard, Santa Cruz Mountians, California 2018

Dumol, Syrah, Jack Robert's Run, Russian River Valley, California 2008

Braida, Brachesto d' Acqui, Piemonte, Italy 2022

November 03, 2023

Rachel in Oakland

On a two day layover in the San Fransisco Area, I had a chance to visit Rachel in Oakland, her current residence. We had lunch at a truly unique, Native American restaurant that lived up to its excellent online reviews. 

 Back in our D.C. days, Rachel and I were part of the same friend group. Since 2004, we hadn't met in person, and I hadn't had the chance to meet her kids face-to-face either. Fortunately, our D.C. friends stay connected through an active WhatsApp group, and we all keep up with each other on Instagram, hence bridging the geographical gap through social media.

Nevertheless, it was fun hanging out with her in person again. 





Rabbit Tamal 


Bison Stew


Fried Bread


 Venison on a Stick 

November 02, 2023

Single Thread

Ranked 68 Best Restaurant in World (2023) 


The presentation was AMAZING!  (November 2, 2023)


THEME: MID-AUTUMN IN SONOMA


SAWARA (pic 1) 

Quince, Broccoli, Daikon, and Hibiscus


SANTA BARBARA ABALONE & UNI (pic 3) 

Sea Lettuce Cream, Daikon, Chawanmushi, and Pickled Dulce


EGGPLANT TAKIAWASE (pic 4) 

Black Sesame, Yuba, Grape, and Dengaku Miso


AKA AMADAI (pic 5) 

Summer Squash, Goma Mochi, and Zucchini Herb Puree


GREEN STRAWBERRY (pic 6)

Matcha, Olive Oil, and Farm Herbs


A5 WAGYU (pic 7)

Apple, Kohlrabi, and Burgundy Truffle


LUNA RICE

Matsutake, Burdock, and Short Rib


ALBION STRAWBERRY

Fig Leaf, Toasted Oat, and Kasu


WAGASHI (pic 8)

Apple and Caramel

Ume and Black Sugar

Passionfruit and Miso

Persimmon and Vanilla