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The Beautiful Food of BALEENkitchen

05/30/2013 |

You’re Invited to the BALEENkitchen Summer Preview Party. Please join us for dinner, drinks and live entertainment. This is what…

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26 Food Porn Sites that are Not TasteSpotting

09/07/2011 |

The last 8 photos I submitted to TasteSpotting were declined. I was disappointed, naturally, because getting my photos accepted does…

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The Food Porn Laboratory

08/14/2011 |

Spicy “Crack” Krab Cakes from Starry Kitchen The full title for this post is actually “The Food Porn Laboratory Sponsored…

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BALEEN at The Portofino Hotel for Breakfast, Lunch, Oh My and Lemon Meringue Pie

06/25/2011 |

In September of last year I visited Baleen and photographed beautiful dishes from Executive Chef Jesse Souza’s dinner menu. I…

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Luncheon on the Queen Victoria Cruise Ship with Chef Todd English

02/22/2011 |

Recently I had the great pleasure of being‚ invited on the cruise ship Queen Victoria for a luncheon at the…

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Goat Cheese Ravioli with Tomatoes and Basil from Seasons 52 Fresh Grill at South Coast Plaza

10/12/2010 |

Last August I was invited to a lavish and spectacular blogger preview lunch at the new Seasons 52 Fresh Grill…

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Rosti Tuscan Kitchen and a Pizza Competition

10/07/2010 |

Recently I received an invitation to join in a visit to Rosti Tuscan Kitchen in Encino, CA, along with ten…

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BALEEN at The Portofino Hotel & Yacht Club and Warm Asparagus & Mushroom Salad with Truffle Vinaigrette

09/20/2010 |

Recently I had the great good fortune to be invited to review BALEEN, the signature restaurant at The Portofino Hotel…

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Seasons 52 Fresh Grill and Wine Bar at South Coast Plaza to Open Monday, August 30

08/28/2010 |

Last Saturday I was invited to a special food and dining blogger preview lunch at the new Seasons 52 restaurant…

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Umami Burger

07/15/2010 |

My friend, Michele, and I had been talking about going to Umami Burger for months, as it was one of…

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