The macaron craving has struck again! Spurned on by recent trips to my favorite macaron haunts for a quick hit, it was met by disappointment to find that my favorite flavor–espresso (or coffee) was not available. Oh sure, there were plenty other flavors for me to enjoy but I had my mind set on espresso. … Continue reading »
I admit it. I’m a macaron addict. Not macaroon, but macaron. BIG difference. Macaroons (double o’s) are coconut cookies. Macarons on the other hand are filled almond cookies with slightly crisp, chewy shells that come in many different colors and flavors. I immediately fell in love at first bite! A favorite sweet treat of mine, … Continue reading »
El Torito Grill is what I would call a refined cousin of the more established El Torito. I used to frequent their Beverly Hills locale and was happy when a location opened up in the Valley. Their cuisine is more latin fusion, pushing the envelope a bit with respect to taste and flavor. And I … Continue reading »
Nothing says summer like BBQ and kicking it up a notch Korean-style raises it to a sizzling level. Ham Ji Park’s award-winning marinated pork spare ribs are lip smacking, finger licking good. These ribs are the only item on the menu not cooked at the table but in the kitchen and delivered piled high and … Continue reading »
