Adventures of a Culinary Whore

So, I've just finished Week 6 of sushi school. I realize that I haven't really given any more than the first couple days experience...

Ok, I was originally planning on doing a daily run of events from Sushi School for everyone. I realize that there's so much to cover an...

Day 2. I walk in knowing from the syllabus that we're covering the basics of Japanese cuisine today. I made sure to leave as much of my...

For those of you in the know, I signed up with a school here in LA for a two month program to get a certification as a sushi chef. Honestly,...

It's started getting a little nippy at night here in LA of late. Given the rapid change in seasons this year, I caught a hell of a cold...

I was thinking the other day that I rarely, if ever, really enjoy eatings eggs out. Granted, unless I'm on vacation (which I recently w...

I have to say that I haven't cooked a large production meal in a while. Since Zack-I my roommate was leaving for Burning Man on Sunday, ...

Din Tai Fung: 4.5/5 I've been hearing about Din Tai Fung in Arcadia for years now. Yes, this is the US outlet of the world renowned (one...

Canele: 2.5/5 Stars I love a great neighborhood restaurant. And I definitely love supporting them. Since I live in the Atwater area, I'v...

I was showing Puppy around the best fish market around this area... a small Japanese owned family joint we'll call Tuna Queen... actuall...