Master Class at Gordon Ramsay at The London - October 16, 2010

Executive Chef Anthony Keene and his culinary team will lend their expertise in a Chef’s Master Class— Classic Italian: Pastas and Sauces, hosted at Gordon Ramsay at The London West Hollywood on  Saturday, October 23rd,

Guests will learn the …


National S’more Day - September 17, 2010

Do You Want S’more? Jeez, who doesn’t want S’more? What a truly delectable, delicious delight! The only unfortunate part about this amazing desert is that it has become so wrapped up with campfires, we forget that we can enjoy S’mores …


Zagat Buzz Blog – Where to Eat - September 6, 2010

Looking for top place to dine today or throughout the fall?
Zagat Buzz Blog put together the top places throughout many major cities. Just click on the link of your local city and find some new favs!

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Wine and Food Festival of Santa Monica, 2010 - September 2, 2010

Sunday, October 10, from 11 pm until 7 pm you can enjoy wine and  food at the Wine and Food Festival of Santa Monica within walking distance of the Santa Monica Pier. You must be 21 to attend

The $40 …


Organic Vodka, Healthy Hangover? - August 25, 2010

Kanon Organic Vodka is apparently where ‘vodka’ is headed in the U.S. Get ready for organic spirits people! This is going to be the Whole Foods revolution at the bar! No more artificially-flavored vodkas, it’s time to think healthy! Kanon …


Arch Rock Fish Opened in Santa Barbara - August 14, 2010

Arch Rock Fish is Santa Barbara’s newest restaurant featuring fresh, high-quality and flavorful seafood.

It’s a “locals” restaurant backed by the HJL Group with veteran restaurateur Jeremiah Higgins, chef personality Scott Leibfried, former Galaxy player-turned-coach Cobi Jones and beverage director

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Downtown Santa Monica Farmers’ Market: Gazpacho - August 5, 2010

The Downtown Santa Monica Farmers’ Market features over 75 farmers, takes up more than 4 blocks and is open on Wednesday (8:30 am – 1:30 pm) and
Saturday (8:30 am – 1:00 pm). Acclaimed chefs from the Los Angeles area …


OC Fair “The Beat Goes On” - June 28, 2010

“The Beat Goes On” July 16-August 15 with the 2010 OC Fair and 23 days of food, rides, exhibits, animals and music. With more than a million fair-goers each year, the OC Fair features a variety of traditional favorites, including …


Shopping Nanny - June 22, 2010

I don’t exactly know how I feel about this company yet, but I thought I would share it with our Bite of the Best readers and see what you think! I can’t think of anyone that’s not interested in saving …


Regional Best Mothers Day Gifts - May 3, 2010

I recently came across a marketing firm that uniquely focuses their efforts on promoting boutique, local food companies; Regional Best. Now… PR companies are by their very nature spin-machines… but everyone’s got some spin, I’m just glad to see it …


Oxnard Salsa Festival - April 17, 2010

Get ready to sizzle at the 17th Annual Oxnard Salsa Festival celebrating the food, music and the dance, July 24-25, 2010 at Plaza Park, Fifth and “B” Streets in downtown Oxnard, California. The annual event features spicy food, hot music …


Free Tacos Tax Day - April 14, 2010

Tired of taxes? Feeling the financial burden? Not to worry, Taco Del Mar aims to ease your taxing stress by offering free tacos on Tax Day, Thursday, April 15th, 2010!

You can claim a free taco filled with cheese, lettuce, …


Food & Wine Names Best New Chefs 2010 - April 8, 2010

New York City, April 6, 2010 — At a celebration this week at The Four Seasons Restaurant, Food & Wine Editor in Chief Dana Cowin announced the magazine’s Food & Wine Best New Chefs (BNC) of 2010.

The annual award, …


James Beard 2010 Restaurant Award Nominees - April 2, 2010

The James Beard Foundation recently announced the final nominees for the 2010 James Beard Foundation Awards for Restaurant and Chef Awards.
Winners will be announced on May 3, 2010 at the gala.

CATEGORY: BEST NEW RESTAURANT A restaurant opened in …


Starbucks Menu Additions - March 30, 2010

Running through airports about to board a plane, I — like most travelers —  grab something to take on-board to eat. I often just grab a cold sandwich at Starbucks.

But now Starbucks offers a choice of hot sandwiches along

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New York City Passes Food Safety Letter Grades for Restaurants - March 17, 2010

As just reported by the Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI) : New York City’s trailblazing Department of Health and Mental Hygiene voted yesterday to require the city’s restaurants to post letter grades reflecting the establishment’s cleanliness. That …


2010 James Beard Foundation Awards – Semifinalists - February 19, 2010

The  2010 James Beard Foundation Awards restaurant and chef award semifinalists were announced yesterday. Selected from thousands of online entries, the prestigious group of semifinalists represents a wide variety of culinary talent, from legendary chefs and dining destinations in 10 …


Opinionated About Dining Survey Names Top Dining Experiences of 2009 - January 6, 2010

While the state of the economy didn’t improve very much in 2009, foodies continued to visit the top restaurants. Opinionated About Dining asked 75 top chefs, restaurateurs, food writers and bloggers where they had their best meals of 2009 and …

Another 50 Best, Another local success - October 23, 2009

Everyone has their idea of what the best are… It doesn’t even matter the subject is, everyone has their own opinions. Give me the top-10 restaurants in your city, now your state, now your country, now the world. Did any …


LA Edition: Los Cabos Culinarios - September 28, 2009

I was reading recently about the new menus at The Westin Resort in Los Cabos.. The piece got me dreaming a bit.. Just thinking about great food in beautiful surroundings made me smile for no other reason. Just thought I’d …


27th American Wine & Food Festival - August 7, 2009

The 27th American Wine & Food Festival is upon us!

For more information and to purchase tickets, visit www.AWFF.org. The celebration, benefiting Los Angeles chapters of Meals on Wheels, takes place October 2-4 on the Universal Studios Back Lot. …


AIA/LA Restaurant Design Awards - June 25, 2009

The American Institute of Architects Los Angeles (AIA/LA) recently announced the list of finalists for the 2009 Restaurant Design Awards (RDAs). AIA/LA extended the reach of their contest for the first time since the RDAs inception in 2005, now accepting …


Lido Restaurant at Dolphin Bay Resort and Spa, Pismo Beach, CA - June 8, 2009

To thank my sister Shelly and niece Cindy for their hospitality, I wanted to take them to dinner. They only knew we were heading for a girls night out.

After much discussion, we selected Lido restaurant in Pismo Beach, where …


Earthbound Farm Organic Luncheon - May 27, 2009

Earthbound Farm recently hosted a luncheon at their California organic farm stand for the media attending the  “Cooking for Solutions” conference at Monterey Bay Aquarium. This spot is home to a 30-acre organic farm, market and one of the country’s …


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