Jay Eats Worldwide

North Italia opening in Santa Monica on May 30th! I'm a fan of Fox Restaurant Concepts , you've probably followed me to the Pasadena opening of True Food Kitchen  last September, see more HERE So, just ahead of the Grand Opening in Santa Monica, I was invited to one of the media preview nights, as the staff prepares for their opening  debut. A beautiful patio off 2nd Street as you walk into North Italia. A nice high celling dining room. My friend said it reminded her of True Food Kitchen. She was surprised when I told her both were owned by the same company. "Every restaurant and venue tells a story, it has a  personality.  That personality usually takes over and becomes what it was meant to be - a new restaurant, special dish, or  a design approach." ~ Sam Fox Fox Restaurant Concepts  See What Jay Eats... Chef's Board with prosciutto di parma, artisan cheese, burrata...

I was invited to the preview of the 3rd Annual Sunset & Dine , a celebration of the area's culinary concepts and the community in Hollywood.  Organized by the Central Hollywood Coalition and presented by The Los Angeles Film School, I was able to get a taste of what Sunset & Dine is all about. I grew up not too far from Hollywood, we'd go to the Chinese Theater for movies, Tower Records for music, and various venues to see bands.  I guess in those days, I never really thought of Hollywood as a place for food.   Over the years, I've noticed that new places were opening up, but they weren't just 'new' places, they were creative concepts.     See What Jay Eats... at Sunset and Vine Our first stop was at "Field Trip at the Farmer's Kitchen" I've been wanting to come to Field Trip , but they're only open until 3 pm. Being invited to a special evening tasting is a special treat!  From the cold b...