La Festa dei Sette Pesci is a tradition originating from Southern Italy that’s celebrated on Christmas Eve in observance of the birth of Baby Jesus through a feast of seven fishes. The fish-centered meal comes from the Roman Catholic tradition of abstinence. Fish counts have been known to go up to nine different varieties. Chef […]
Month: December 2011
BBC’s how do you solve hotel insomnia?
BBC’s “how do you solve hotel insomnia?” segment on their Fast Track show various ways in dealing with insomnia while traveling. They gave $1000 night hotel packages that guarantee a good nights sleep, low doses of sleeping pills, reading in the afternoon to slow your mind down at a critical time and more.
100 million Americans ‘going out’ on New Year’s Eve
The National Restaurant Association (NRA?) published their survey findings estimating that 100 millions Americans plan to celebrate New Years by going out or buying take-out. One of 5 surveyed are planning a night at a restaurant or bar on New Year’s Eve and 22 percent plan on bringing it home.
Bootlegger’s holiday party, holiday party and bottle release at Cismontane Brewing
This Friday, December 16 from 4 – 10 PM, Bootlegger’s Brewery is throwing a “Festive Holiday Party” in Fullerton, CA. Come dressed in an ugly holiday sweater, a Christmas/holiday costume, or your most festive holiday colors and accessories. Bring in your own stein/cup and receive drink specials all night and to compete in the competition. […]
Cayman Islands’ first cottage resort ‘Cotton Tree’ discounting rates
From January 3 through February 15, Cotton Tree will be offering a 15% discount on the first three nights at any Cotton Tree location to celebrate Slow Food Day. The inaugural event will be held on February 4, 2012 and is jointly sponsored by Michael’s Genuine Food & Drink, Slow Food South Sound, and Cayman […]
Michael Young of Ombra: an accidental chef
Chef Michael Young of Ombra in Studio City, CA has been cooking for nearly 19 years, but he wasn’t always into cooking. With a diverse upbringing from his family owning sandwich shops in Brooklyn to playing college soccer in Boston and going to law school in California, Michael somehow ended up owning his own restaurant. […]