Anchor Hitch has unintentionally become the anchor of the new Union Market in Mission Viejo’s Kaleidoscope mall, one, because they are currently the only sit-down restaurant and, two, because it is the seafood restaurant that South County has been yearning for. With a modern minimalist interior invigorated with bold murals and dazzling pops of azure […]
Seafood
Shrimp and Shishito Peppers
Low in everything except flavor, shrimp and shishito peppers come together in a flash for a quick weekday meal or an impressive, yet effortless, weekend dinner with friends. Really, the only “labor” involved is peeling and deveining the fresh shrimp – notice I said “fresh” shrimp – this is because you’re going to buy the […]
Gulf Coast Cuisine – A Seafood Lover’s Dream
Jambalaya, gumbo, étoufée, boudin, andouille sausage, po’boys, all are words that immediately trigger a mouthwatering Pavlovian response as visions of redolent, spicy Cajun and Creole dishes brimming with seafood dance in my head. On a recent culinary tour of Mississippi’s Gulf Coast, we were reacquainted with the deep history of their Creole culinary heritage which […]
Baked Coconut Shrimp
One of America’s all time favorite appetizers for any occasion is coconut shrimp – am I wrong? Unless, of course, you’re allergic to seafood or don’t like shrimp and/or you don’t favor coconut (what!!). If you fall in either of these two categories, you may as well click out now. Me, I love both and […]
Happiness & Seafood at Bonefish Grill
The signature dish at Bonefish Grill is a luscious mound of tender, crispy shrimp napped in a creamy, spicy sauce reminiscent of New Awlins’ remoulade. Each mouthwatering morsel reminds you why the Bang Bang Shrimp is the most popular dish on the menu and why you’ll be back for more. Settling into a comfortable booth […]
Best Fish Tacos and Seafood in Huntington Beach
No visit to southern California is complete without having fish tacos at least once! They’re ubiquitous, synonymous with SoCal, albeit a south of the border import, and a delicious taste of the sea to savor after a day taking in the sand and surf. The three brothers of Wahoo’s Fish Tacos were probably the first […]
Salmon with Bow Tie Pasta and a Recap
A deliciously colorful main dish packed full of the nutritional benefits of salmon, multi-grain pasta, and sweet peas with a flourish of caramelized onions.
Recipes from L’atelier des Chefs in Paris
As promised, here are the recipes for the three course meal from my adventures in cooking at the L’atelier des Chefs in Paris. Rather than present the most popular first (the dessert), I’ll let logic prevail and order the recipes as you would savor them when dining. First, there is the salad of Mackerel with […]
This Week’s Obsession….
Salad of Mackerel with Citrus in a Smoked Paprika and Yuzu Sauce prepared at L’Atelier des Chefs cooking class in Paris. Writing the post…
Olive-encrusted Pacific Seabass with Provencal Vegetables
While in Cannes, we decided to eat like the locals versus eat like Nicolas Sarkozy and returning to Nice to dine at La Petite Maison, widely known to be the favorite restaurant of the French president. The very helpful and congenial concierge staff at the Carlton, recommended Gaston Gastounette and La Cave to experience seafood […]