I’ve only visited New York twice, with about four years inbetween. Yet both times I somehow ended up at this cafe. Both times I was with someone who wanted a cannoli. And afterwards, both friends said, “meh.” But that’s not Caffe Roma’s fault. That’s just a difference of expectations. I like Caffe Roma because their [...]
One can hardly use the movie Dude, Where’s My Car as an accurate historical reference, but the fact that the characters banish their nemesis to Hoboken still instills the impression that this city is not a pleasant place, shibbies or not. So imagine my surprise when I arrive in the wee hours of the morning [...]
Passing through Little Italy, and wasn’t in the mood to eat at a place heaving with people. This seemed as good as any. The prix fixe lunch was $12.95, I got a penne with mozz, basil and eggplant to start. Moved onto the basa, a white fish in white wine sauce, and vegetables. Very filling, [...]
My first night in town, where my only agenda is to eat food, and I ended up at Matsugen. It was the mini-omakase that first caught my eye, but once I was seated, my dining companion and I opted for the regular omakase. However…I’m confused as to why it’s called omakase. The menu of what [...]
This is not the kind of place I expected to dine at during a vacation, but two very energetic and perhaps slightly tipsy hair stylists I’d just met convinced me and a friend to join them. It was a bit scene-like, so bleh for that. The sake one stylist is used to ordering and ordinarily [...]
Cappuccino frozen yoghurt, eaten by four of us, on what’s felt like the hottest day of the year, Earth Day. Live Culture Paseo Nuevo Mall 11 W De La Guerra Santa Barbara, CA 93101 www.liveculturelounge.com
Meyer lemon curd, cream and biscuit. I joined some friends too late for savory, but did order my sweet. And shared! Past words: 16 February 2009 22 December 2008 8 December 2008 29 April 2007 Hungry Cat 1134 Chapala St Santa Barbara, CA 93190 www.thehungrycat.com
Popped in on a whim, saw the new menu, dined there twice. All this occurred over a period of less than 24 hours. Can I tempt you with housemade charcuterie? Here’s what was on offer my first night: fennel-chili salami sorpressa duck prosciutto mortadella lardo pancetta foie gras torchon coppa americana rabbit pate, country style [...]
Pizza: unbaked, and baked. Hope you can tell the difference! As a youngster, my family shied away from bake-at-home pizza. It just wasn’t the same. And I retained that bias for many many years. My miserly ways got the better of me a few months ago, when I offered the Valentino half-off Axxess deal to [...]
I haven’t been to Stacky’s since a job I had in Carpinteria, but I went recently after a wonderful afternoon at Summerland beach. Kite flying at the beach is tough work, you know, holding that string and standing there, I had to top up my energy with some fish and chips. Left: fish and chips. [...]
