Potato Chips On Beverly

Thank God for Potato Chips because I was getting sick and tired of driving all the way to Bay Cities or Larchmont Wine and Cheese every time I wanted a good sandwich. When you walk in you see a menu with six basic sandwiches on a cute little chalk board. They offer an Italian, turkey, tuna, Sopressata, and Proscuitto. Of course I went for the Italian, however next time I will give something else a whirl. I loved the fact that the lettuce was shredded. I am not a big fan of whole leaf bulky romaine on my sammy. I also loved the bread...it was fresh, flaky and again, not too much bulk. Salty, crunchy, and good quality meat. Give it a try, you won't be disappointed.

7613 Beverly Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90036-2705

(323) 931-0911

NOW OPEN!

Went to Katsuya at LA LIVE downtown last night.
YUM!

Terroni is BOMBoni

Terroni, one of my favorite places to eat in LA was exactly what i needed last Friday night. Refusing to wait 30 minutes, I luckily scored 2 seats at the bar and went to town. I started off the night with caprese. Their version used grape tomatoes and fresh buffalo mozzarella. The pasta I order every time (dandelion greens, spicy sausage, cream, and Fontina cheese) was perfect as usual. Still wanting more food, we opted for a pizza. Thin, crispy and amazing. Somehow, I still made room for desert. Fratellis (fried Italian donuts), stuffed with Nutella and accompanied with homemade hazelnut gelato.
7605 Beverly Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90036-2705
(323) 954-0300

Summer Peach and Tomato Salad

3 ripe tomatoes (herloom or vine ripened)
3 ripe peaches
1 cup fresh basil leaves, torn
8 ounces fresh mozzarella, cut into quarter inch slices
2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
4 tablespoons of balsamic vinigar
¼ teaspoon kosher salt
⅛ teaspoon black pepper

Cut each peach and tomato into 1/4 inch slices. Layer a peach, tomato, basil, and mozzarella. Drizzle with oil and vinegar, then sprinkle with the salt, pepper, and basil. (You can cover and refrigerate the salad for up to several hours.) Serve cold or at room temperature.

Grazi for Grazie

Grazi in Scottsdale, AZ was recommended to me by one of my food loving counterparts, Kalleen.  We share the same interest in fried foods, cheese, wine, pizza, and breakfast burritos.  So when she told me about Grazie in Old Town Scottsdale, I decided to check it out.  Mind you I was alone, and I never dine solo because I get insecure about where my thoughts might wander and if people are going to think I am a serial killer.  And lets just face it, people are NOT assuming I am on business with I roll in with my high blonde bun and mint green sundress.  Anyway, I began with the house salad.  Pretty basic ingredients, except the dressing was divine.  It was what seemed to be a mixture of blue cheese dressing AND Italian.  In my mind, there is no better combination.  After I downed that like a little white cottontail, I moved onto the REAL reason I headed over there.  The Sofia Pizza.  Complete with Scamorza (Smoked Mozzarella), Parmigiano Reggiano, and Parma Prosciutto Tomato Sauce.  YUM YUM YUM.  If all restaurants were this good, I think my fear of dining alone might have diminished by now.       

6952 E Main St

Scottsdale, AZ 85251(480) 663-9797

Sugar High

I have ALWAYS wanted to check out Sugar Bowl in Scottsdale, AZ..however I was always told it was a tourist trap and to get over it.  I am feeling like a bonehead for taking that advice until today.  As I was driving around in the 108 degree heat, I was in desperate need of a cool treat.  Not wanting the usual McDonalds ice cream cone or Baskin Robbins, the kitsch Sugar Bowl popped into my head.  Boy am i glad it did.  Walking into Sugar Bowl, I was immediately transported into the 1960's.  After a long gander at the menu, I opted for an ice cream sundae because that was what everyone else was eating.  As if that wasn't enough,  I ordered a kona coffee kiddie scoop on my way out.

Great atmosphere/service/ice cream.

4005 N Scottsdale Rd

Scottsdale, AZ 85251

(480) 946-0051

www.sugarbowlscottsdale.com

DREAMING...