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Get stuck on a ship with chef Nobu Matsuhisa
Skip over the the typical buffet style cruise ship dining and join chef Nobu Matsuhisa on-board Crystal Serenity of Crystal Cruises this May for the ultimate foodie cruise experience. Departing May 24th, chef Nobu Matsuhisa will be traveling with Crystal Cruise guests for a 12 day western European/Mediterranean voyage serving as the on board and […]
Black truffles and foie gras dinner at the Royce at the Langham
The Royce in Pasadena is throwing two dinners celebrating truffles and regional cuisine from the southwest of France. On February 8 and 9, chef David Féau is presenting a six-course tasting menu featuring “fresh, local produce and the finest products from around the world” with the main focus on black truffles. Dinner is $180 per […]
Would you eat a $100 hot dog infused with hundred year-old Cognac?
$100 can get you two iPod shuffles, a week of groceries for a small family or the Dragon Dog from DougieDog in Vancouver, BC. The $100 hot dog is a 12-inch bratwurst infused with Louis XIII de Rémy Martin Cognac ($2,000 per bottle), with Kobe beer, lobster, truffle oil and secret sauce, designed by Proprietor […]
Chipotle to offer half-price burritos for the Super Bowl
Chipotle‘s “The Super Big Internationally Televised Professional Football Bowl Game Half Price Party in a Box” promotion is cutting the price of your burrito in half (if you order more than six) on Sunday, February 5 2012. To get the discount, order online using the “Burritos by the Box” ordering option on Chipotle.com.
Inside look at chef Vicente Del Rio’s Casa Azul Cantina
Mexican cuisine can be enjoyed by all walks of life, from your local taco stand to elevated restaurant cuisine. Now the folks of the Westside can enjoy authentic Mexican cuisine at Casa Azul Cantina in Westwood, CA from chef and restauranteur of the FRIDA Restaurant Group, Vicente Del Rio. Learning his craft from his mother […]