Jay Eats Worldwide

Spending summers in Hawaii, I grew up on poke...good poke.  It was mostly ahi poke at our family parties and you had to get to it early, cause they go fast!  I'm constantly asked where to go for good poke in Southern California?  I haven't found a place that I really like, that's why I make my own (but that's another story).   For those who've asked, this is a great event to sample poke! 3rd Annual "I Love Poke Festival" June 30, 2014 Hilton Waterfront Beach Resort Huntington Beach, California   With 500 attendees, this year's event is SOLD OUT! Photo Courtesy of Kristie Hang I'm Happy Now! I've had a lot of great food the last few days. I was at Tacolandia 2014  on Saturday and now poke today! It's been a few years since I competed in the Sam Choy Poke Festival on the Big Island. I'm glad to see that the creativity is continuing and the poke  interest is still growing. ...

In the Fall of 2011, I was on Maui for 3 days and went to Star Noodle 3 times.  BTW, I never go to the same place that many times, unless it's a client's restaurant and Star Noodle isn't a client.  Each time I went, the wait was longer than the time before, guess I'm not the only one who goes as much as I did.  I do have favorite restaurants on Maui, Star just happens to have one of the most imaginative menus in a casual atmosphere that I enjoy.      Not to mention a Star chef... Photo by Bravo TV's Top Chef Chef Sheldon Simeon "Top Chef Seattle" Finalist and Fan Favorite Star Noodle Star Noodle is at the top of the hill in an industrial area in Lahaina.  As you get to the top, look for all of the cars and the crowd of people standing in the parking lot AND you've found it! Now that this season's "Top Chef Seattle" is over, I'm sure the lines will be even longer... The magic of this plac...

Around the Clock:  24 Hour Donut City II A friend had mentioned this event to me, she was at LACMA yesterday and told me about this morning's discussion about donuts and I should attend.  Although she wasn't there, she was right about the free donut at For Your Art . Anyway, I looked forward to a break from putting together food pictures from my Hawaii trip. Donut Display Now this is art... She wasn't kidding about the FREE donut Too many to select from... Now if these were actual size donuts, I'd be in deep trouble... Here's one of my favorites... A lot of artwork on the walls, even had an audience participation section. But I settled on my favorite one and started to focus in on today's donut discussion and the reason why I showed up. Today's donut panel moderated by Krista Simmons Donut trends were discussed, what makes a great donut, history of the donut scene...