Food Maker, Chef, and Traveling Diner
El Gallo Bakery has been a family favorite my whole life. This amazing little bakery is set in the heart of East LA where families and friends line the street on Christmas Eve for their favorite sweets to eat on Christmas morning. El Gallo has …
On a beautiful Sunday morning, Brandon, Lyz (Brandon’s mom) and I decided to go to the Channel Island Harbor farmers’ market to see what we could find. The freshness of fall produce entangles through the various booths and stands of fresh vegetables just picked from …
In a very commercial strip mall on the corner of Ventura Avenue and Main Street, just a bit away from downtown Ventura, is a very delicious find. Himalaya is an Indian restaurant with the perks of just being a couple miles away from Brandon’s house. …
Early this month, I had the pleasure of eating at Fogo de Chão with Brandon for his birthday. Fogo de Chão is a Brazilian steakhouse known as churrascaria in Portuguese. Churrasco is roughly translated into barbeque in Portuguese and comes from the South American traditions …
One 100 degree afternoon, the three Fujitaki children decided that it’s been long overdue that we have lunch. I’m very lucky to be close to my brother and sister— I love them very much, even if we want to kill each other sometimes. We decided …
My boyfriend lives in Ventura pretty close to the beach, which is about 50 miles from where I live; it’s far, but not too far and I don’t mind the drive at all. It’s a nice escape from the triple digit heat and it’s further …
Matsuhisa As Brandon and I made our way down to Beverly Hills from Ventura, my birthday dinner seemed to be well anticipated. We’d eaten together years ago in Malibu at Nobu, and to say the least, that was an unforgettable meal and dinner, but Matsuhisa …
After fighting 5 o’clock traffic from the valley to a western corner of Los Angeles, we arrived at a large red building adorned with an outline of a large bull and the word “Picca” written across it. The impact of the presence of such a …
Two Saturdays ago, Brandon and I were lucky enough to get out for a date, which never happens because he never has Saturday off. When you date a chef you’re pretty much condemned to mid-week meals with one another, if you’re lucky,which isn’t so bad …
One afternoon this month, a bunch of friends gathered together to share some food and fun for Jabari’s birthday. Jabari is the author of realtalkonsports.com and has been a family friend for ages. I’m so happy and honored to know someone with as much passion …