Here's To A New Start

To make up for the many posts I didn't deliver between December and now, I decided to put Start with a post featuring a couple of places. It’s a start.

It's a long time range for my memory to recall exact dates and many details so you'll get exactly what stuck to my mind, in no particular chronological order and possibly with enhancements produced by my vivid imagination and bias.

In San Diego – Tin Fish Gaslamp

Excellent, crisp, oversized fish tacos served with a side of thick, also crisp, seasoned fries, conveniently located across the street from the Convention Center and Petco Stadium. They serve beer to go along (if you wish) with their affordable fare and hearty chowders for the extra hungry.




In Los Angeles – E3rd Steakhouse

By the owner/creator of Zip Fusion, located in Downtown’s Art District, this lounge/restaurant features Japanese Fusion cuisine, focused on steaks. I’m not much of a red meats person but the Sizzling Beef was succulent and tangy. My handsome date and I shared a Snow Crab Seaweed Tower (appetizer) which consists of chunks of Alaskan snow crab over seaweed salad lightly drizzled with miso vinaigrette. .. I’ve been craving that recently, so good, the tasteful memory still lingers in my head.

(Reservations suggested)




In Los Angeles - Vermont Restaurant

During Dine Week – Los Angeles, my friend E and I decided to take advantage of the prix fixe menu and check out this Los Feliz spot. The regular menu is mostly American with a few seasonal and European additions. I ordered Paella and my friend ordered a Duck over Risotto, both dished steaming with flavor and texture. I expected the service to be uptight but our server was friendly and helpful.

(Reservations suggested)