Jay Eats Worldwide

I'm always a sucker for new dessert places. I remember hearing of a Japanese cheesecake place opening up at Westfield Santa Anita, but didn't really think much of it. Wasn't able to attend the media preview, so now's my chance to get to sample Uncle Tetsu's cheesecake . Ever since they had their Grand Opening, the lines have been long. I heard from a couple of friends that the wait was about 50 minutes. I happened to be at the mall and decided to check out the line. But first, I had to get over there. As Steve Jobs' said, "The Journey is the Reward" (the back way to the Asian food hallway) The line didn't seem too long the first day I stopped by. Why the line? They come out of the oven and  straight to the customer. But I had an appointment in the area, so I will have to wait another time. Today is the Day! I arrived at Westfield after 4 pm on a Thursday. ...

It's time to think about Thanksgiving and preparing the turkey and sides. Wood Ranch BBQ & Grill was kind enough to invite me to their Flame, Smoke, and Turkey 'When BBQ and Thanksgiving Collide'  Chef Alex Benes, Wood Ranch's Sultan of Smoke, gives us prep/cooking tips and prepped a turkey for us. NOTE:  Wood Ranch doesn't do turkeys for Thanksgiving.  Chef Alex showed us how to cut out the backbone and butterfly the turkey. After injecting the bird to keep it moist, a rub was spread on and will be cooked breast-side down. All of the juices will run down into the breast, keeping it juicy.  Through the magic of television, well you know what I mean... The turkey is done!  Chef Alex breaks down the bird  for tasting, which was really good and moist. The best part was sampling the bird with  the smokey gravy. Now that the demo is over, time to sit down and sample...

It's August 626 Night Market Time at Santa Anita Park. If you've followed me, you know I love going to one place and getting to try lots and lots of food.  626 Night Market is like a food Disneyland, over 130 food vendors! Crazy, Right? See What Jay Eats... Roasted Corn, Pork Skewers, and Filet Mignon Skewers on the grill from Oh Thit! They make one of the most flavorful thit nuong (grilled pork) I've had, you can taste the lemongrass.  So good! Not sure if I can talk about it, but Oh Thit! is working on a new menu item for September. Stay Tuned! With 626 Night Market founder, Jonny Hwang. We're talking food, the 626, and Maui. The Tasting Menu from La Sriracha Macha Sauce creator, Lincoln Lee, put together a sampler to show the versatility of his sauce. Top row from the left:  Diablo eggs and toast, triple-fried chicken  and gravy  with waffle crumble, and infused waterme...