Revealing the American West Through Food The United States can’t lay claim to too many truly original culinary traditions (arguably that fact alone makes us original) but the cuisine of the American West is an exception. Born out of necessity, it is the exact mirror of the lifestyle of its creators. Raw, no frills, designed for sustenance, […]
Restaurants
Foodie without the Snooty: Nopa in San Francisco
It was my birthday last week and my parents took me to Nopa, a fabulous restaurant in San Francisco’s North Panhandle neighborhood. Credited with providing that area with a destination foodie spot, Nopa seamlessly combines a laid back atmosphere with all the elements of a five star, multi-course, white tablecloth restaurant, but without the pretension…or […]
Celebrating National Margarita Day
It was National Margarita Day on Saturday so naturally I had to celebrate! I went out to Tacolicious in the Marina, a fun and popular hang out on Chestnut, one of the best foodie streets in the city. I had the “Marina Girl” salad, a light and delicious offering with fresh ingredients and a wonderfully […]