Bankers Hill Bar & Restaurant

June 18th 2010

Bankers Hill Bar & Restaurant
2202 4th Avenue
San Diego, CA 92101
(619) 231-0222
www.bankershillsd.com

Dined here on 5/15/10

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I’ve been anticipating the opening of Bankers Hill since I heard about it months back. I finally got the chance a week after it’s grand opening.  I have to say I’m not that impressed with it. I [...]

Cucina Urbana

June 18th 2010

Cucina Urbana

505 West Laurel Street
San Diego, CA 92101
(619) 239-2222
www.sdurbankitchen.com

I have been to Cucina Urbana several times over the last few months and I can easily say that this is the best restaurant in SD. The price, quality, service, ambience, and having a great selection of wine at retail prices is a perfect combination. This [...]

Blanca

June 14th 2010

Blanca
437 S. Highway 101 #301
Solana Beach, CA
858-792-0072
www.dineblanca.com
Blanca has had its fair share of ups and downs over the last year.  Chef Wade Hageman who was the Exec. Chef since Blanca opened left last fall.  They then brought in Chef Jason Neroni who lasted about five months until he packed his knives and went back to [...]

Kensington Grill

June 14th 2010

Kensington Grill

4055 Adams Avenue
San Diego, CA 92116-2505
Get Directions
(619) 281-4014

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sdurbankitchen.com
Dined here on 6/1/10
Kensington Grill is the sister restaurant of Cucina Urbana. I’m a huge fan of CU and after trying the whole menu there I can easily say that it’s the best restaurant in San Diego right [...]

Joel Robuchon @ The Mansions (2nd visit)

June 12th 2010

Joël Robuchon
3799 Las Vegas Blvd S
Las Vegas, NV 89109
702.891.7925

www.mgmgrand.com/dining/joel-robuchon-at-the-mansion-french-restaurant.aspx
Dined here on Oct 8, 2009
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Le Caviar:
Caviar on a fennel cream served as a surprise

La Tomate:
Tomato gelee topped with mozzarella

La Tomate:
Salad of tomato, basil infused olive oil

Les Asperges:
Pana cotta with citrus oil, scrambled egg in golden toast, shimeji royale with yellow wine

Les Asperges:
shimeji royale [...]

Joel Robuchon @ The Mansions

June 11th 2010

Joël Robuchon
3799 Las Vegas Blvd S
Las Vegas, NV 89109
702.891.7925

www.mgmgrand.com/dining/joel-robuchon-at-the-mansion-french-restaurant.aspx
Dined here on Nov 6, 2008

Dinning Room

La Coriandre: Iced sphere of cilantro, gazpacho of red beet root with olive oil

Le Caviar: Thin slices of warm scallops with lime zest, smooth cauliflower cream, Thin couscous and Oscetra caviar

Le Matsutake: Grilled Matsutake mushroom, capucine flower ravioli and ginger bouillon

La [...]

Cut Las Vegas

June 6th 2010

Cut
3325 Las Vegas Boulevard South
Las Vegas, NV 89109
(702) 607-6300
http://www.wolfgangpuck.com/restaurants/fine-dining/3801
Aug 8, 2009

CUT
True Japanese 100% Wagyu Beef From Saga Prefecture, Kyuhu, Japan (On left side)
U.S.D.A. PRIME, Nebraska Corn Fed, Dry Aged 35 Days (On right side)

Tuna Taco

knish / potato / parmesan

veal tongue / beets “two ways” / salsa verde

green tea cured octopus / yuzu / garlic flowers

Chestnut [...]

Addison @ The Grand Del Mar

June 6th 2010

Addison
5200 Grand Del Mar Way
San Diego, CA 92130
(858) 314-1900
www.addisondelmar.com
The first three pictures are from Aug 20, 2008 the rest are from Aug 20, 2009

Salmon Tartare

Seabass

Cantaloupe  Soup

Gougere

Yellowtail & Uni

Scallop

Squid Inked Octopus

Chanterelle Polenta

Lobster & Vanilla Passionfruit Sauce

Mashed Potatoes & Gravy

Duck Breast & Foie Gras