Gottsui - Little Osaka

Went to Gottsui off Sawtelle in little Osaka since I have been craving yakisoba. I have mixed reviews of this place. Unfortunately whoever designed this place did not adequately install the doors correctly. Every time the staff would open and close the door a loud crack sound would scare the guest.

Food : the Yakisoba wasn't bad but it wasn't fantastic either.

The mini Ramen was delicious but if not eaten fast it quickly become cold. The broth was savory and the beef was tender. The added ginger brought the dish together.

The sukiyaki was good as well but I'm not a fan of sweet savory combinations. I will take two bites and I'm usually done.

Their signature dish Osonomiyaki..... it tasted like a deconstructed octopus ball you'd get in tokyo with a street vendor.  Its not a bad snack but not as a main entree. Its almost like having breakfast with the egg,  potato and bacon. This dish is very confusing to say the least. It was not my favorite dish.

I won't be returning unfortunately. Its not bad but not enough for me to return for a second visit.

Double Devon Cream

This sinfully rich cream is good with French toast,  wine poached pears,  fruit salads and blue berry pancakes. You can find at your local Wholefoods.

Chicken Masala

Boiling crab

Super Bowl

Had so much fun!  Menu consisted of:

The tri truffle slider - truffle burger w truffle cheese and truffle salt

Short rib slider with a slaw salad

Jazzy's fried chicken n waffles with brandy butter

Shrimp n grits

New Orleans pasta with pancetta and anduille sausage

Cran canapes with a micro green salad

Flourless chocolate cake

Banana ice cream with a ginger snap cookie

Food-storming for the Super Bowl

Caramel popcorn with vanilla salt
Truffle sliders
Pull pork sandwiches with a slaw
Fried Chicken n Waffles JK style
Curry pineapple ice cream
Pork belly

Morel sauce from France

One of my collectibles in France. I love how the French know how to add the right amount of flavor and spice. The morel sauce really brought my dinner together. I made a roasted herb chicken with aligot potatoes with morel sauce and spinach.
Tip: oven on 425 degrees. Cook for one hour. Try not to open the oven. If your oven happens to have a convection roast option use it.

Turkey pastrami

Yummm Wholefoods has Turkey Pastrami meat from the deli to die for. I toasted a french roll and made a relish to go on top.

Laduree - The finest macaroons in the world

Prior to having the best macaroons in the world I wasn't a fan and didnt understand the hype. After standing in line for nearly half hour and waiting to taste these special beautiful things. I am now converted.  Besides the location in New York I will never eat another macaroon again from all the other posters. 

Red Stag Grill: Asheville, North Carolina

Unfortunately you can't tell but the menus light up in the dark  The decor was absolutely beautiful.  I was under dressed but this lovely restaurant is located in the Grand Bohemian. So dress up! 
Try the tasting menu if your looking for variety.  My only suggestion with the tasting menu is the lobster salad. Less mayo,  lose the walnuts and add tarragon. The filet mignon was perfect.  Another suggestion, lose the potato cake and do a scalloped potato.  Other than that its a very solid menu and worth eating at. Loved it! 

Tupelo Cafe : Asheville, North Carolina

Black eye peas in my breakfast! Again.. it works. Their homemade biscuits are a must and the ambiance is welcoming.
Asheville is one of the most romantic places to visit. With quaint cafe's to picturesque scenery if you're a hopeless romantic this is your town.

The Flying Biscuit : Charlotte, North Carolina

Who would've known that the Southern Scramble would steal my taste buds.  Unfortunately the Flying Biscuit isn't in California but whenever I'm in Charlotte I'm so there. Collard greens,  turkey bacon and eggs.. really? ! Oh yes..  it works.  Can't wait to go home and make my own rendition. 

Going to Paris for Christmas

Looking forward to making Magret Duck. I signed up for a class and I' m beyond excited. You have no idea! !!!! Pics to follow. 

Umami

Nothing beats their savory truffle burger. Hands down the best gourmet burger place in Cali. My favorite location is their Studio City location...chic! Everything that I have had on their menu has been delicious. I'm digging this place more than Father's Office. From their meat to their condiments everything is crafted with deliciousness. 

My sister's prime rib.

There's nothing like a prime rib for the holidays with creamy horseradish.