San Francisco has always been a special place for me. My introduction to the city was during a legendary (at least in my family) summer road trip with my Dad and brother. We started...
San Francisco continues to be a key part of my coffee education. I’ve visited the city on an annual basis since 1995. Initially, it was fun to luxuriate in bohemian coffeehouses like Caffe Trieste...
I frequently reference “Lisa The Vegetarian,” the legendary 1995 Simpsons episode from writer David X. Cohen that depicts Lisa Simpson struggling with a concept her family takes for granted: eating meat. Famous vegetarians Paul...
Lisa Simpson had a misguided vision for forming hot dogs in the famed 1995 Simpsons episode, “Lisa The Vegetarian.” Maybe pigeon parts, shoe leather, and possibly worse, did make their way into the mix...
I’m not just talking about kimchi, sauerkraut or stuffed cabbage. Cabbage is a versatile vegetable that’s great for braising, chopping, grilling, pickling, roasting or in soups. The layers and folds beautifully hold and absorb...
For people who can’t wait for the holiday to hit, Los Angeles restaurants and bakeries serve Thanksgiving inspired foods. These highly seasonal sandwiches, pastry and drink are limited edition, but all worth seeking while...