Experience Old Place Cornell

Serving humanity, history, and good meals. — Morgan Runyon Since its opening night in 1970, Old Place Cornell is a hidden gem on Mulholland that has been serving everyone from artists to hikers, to the likes of celebrities such as Orlando Bloom that might be seen one night. Its original menu served wild boar on…

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What’s A Somi?

Somisomi is a soft-serve dessert shop based on the lighter flavors of Korean desserts. They serve specially crafted Taiyaki soft serve, which is also called “Ah-Boong(아붕)” In Korea. A Taiyaki is a fish-shaped waffle cone that is filled with your choice of filling and then topped with soft serve ice cream. However, this isn’t your…

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Firefly At Studio City For The Last Days Of Summer

For many of us the summer is over.  We have wrapped up our vacations, the kids are back in school and we are back to work.  However, autumn has not exactly arrived yet and the Fall Equinox arrives this Saturday, September 22nd.  For those of you still enjoying the last days of summer (in California…

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Inspiration Lost: Anthony Bourdain

I have been on a hiatus for over a month mainly due to technical issues with the website.  I am back with a secure and safe to use website. It is unfortunate that my first post back happens to be about the loss of renowned chef and entertainer Anthony Bourdain.  However,  I felt the need…

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Baazar Meat – An Eclectic Culinary Experience

Some years ago, while walking the beaches of Barcelona we came across a beach shack with the best Patatas Bravas I had tasted since tapas “hopping” in Barcelona.  Million Dollar views, sound of serenity and taste buds that were aroused.  Not since then had I found Patatas Bravas that could meet the match until James…

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Fall Into Harvest At The Restaurant At Leoness Cellars

With the arrival of fall we also basque in autumn fruits of the heavens and the gift of Dionysus himself.  It’s time to harvest grapes in the vineyards with grand festivals and celebratory grape stomps.  Napa is the most famous for its wineries and grape harvest festivals alongside its renowned restaurants by legendary chefs.  Down…

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Caviar and Blini With Champagne

Happy New Year! I can’t believe that we are almost to the end of 2016 already! When you live season to season, you really don’t realize where the time has gone. Some of us plan something special to ring in the New Year – perhaps a night full of memorable movies and munchies with lots of popcorn.…

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Restaurant Week & Stay At Sheraton San Diego Hotel & Marina

I happened to make it to San Diego during Restaurant Week. I caught the last few days of it while I was staying in Downtown at the Sheraton San Diego Hotel & Marina. It has a charm of its own with a naval theme that is complemented by bay and marina views. Although none were…

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