60 minutes did a piece on Alice Waters in 2009. I caught it while flipping through the channels. It was about a little Berkeley restaurant know as Chez Panisse, found by Alice Waters in 1971. She was 27 years old. 27 people! From the beginning, Alice’s restaurant used the freshest local food available, prepared and […]
Napa or Sonoma?
Napa or Sonoma? That is the question. If you are going on a wine-o weekend, stuff which do you choose? Inquiring minds. Well, remedy after umpteen trips to this wonderful Northern California region, I hope that I’ve got an informed wine-o-opinion. First, let’s talk about Sonoma. Wineries here tend to be smaller, friendlier, and more […]
Umami Burger in Costa Mesa
Welcome Umami Burger in Costa Mesa! Umami is a Japanese term used to describe the 5th flavor taste: sweet, sour, salty, bitter and umami – also known as savory. The name Umami Burger delivers all these flavor tastes. I’ll go on record, boldly, the burgers have more flavor than any other burger joint out there. […]