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...

The restaurant has closed on October 30, 2016. IMO, right concept, wrong location. I'm saddened by their closing, it was really good. The second week in January is National Pizza Week, thought it was fitting to celebrate at the new Buccumi Pizzeria & Raw Bar in Rowland Heights. Buccumi Pizzeria is from the same people as Mokkoji  (hot pot) in Arcadia. Happy National Pizza Week! Pork Belly & Guanciale Pizza with chili dressing, romaine, mozzarella,  Calabrian pepper, and roasted garlic. One of the many speciality pizzas at Buccumi I was invited to sample their new menu, so let the tasting begin! See What Jay Eats... Photo by Kristie Hang  You'll see the Raw Bar as you walk in. A fried 'Fanny Bay' oyster served with a remoulade  Bresaola Carpaccio with arugula, truffle oil, parmesan, and balsamic reduction. I could have eaten two orders of these... ...

I've been a fan of Tastemade videos, it gives me an idea of food places I want to try and an introduction to new restaurants and/or events.  Thanks  Tastemade for the invitation to the "Under the Stars" event and the opportunity to sample delicious dishes from around town. Bite Club "Under the Stars" Doubletree Hotel's Rooftop Garden Los Angeles See What Jay Eats... You know it's a good night when you start off with dessert from Churro Borough Awesome combination! Ramen from Tatsu in West Los Angeles Got my noodles!  Good food and drinks in a beautiful  garden setting  above Little Tokyo  Seafood Ceviche from Ayara Thai in Westchester I love anything with citrus and a crunch Corn Meal Crusted Pork  over Brussels Sprouts  with rhubarb compote,  from Local Table in Downtown Los Angeles Love Brussels Sprouts!  Lots more food to taste and ...

Unfortunately this restaurant has closed. "A bottle of red, a bottle of white   It all depends upon your appetite I'll meet you any time you want In our Italian Restaurant" Scenes from an Italian Restaurant - Billy Joel *Photo by Al Bacio Ristorante Italiano My friend and fellow food blogger  @backyardbite invited me to an Italian cooking class by Chef Christian Simionato  at Al Bacio in West Hollywood.  Usually on Grammy day, I'm busy cooking at one of the after-parties.  But this year, wasn't feeling like making 1,200 servings of something and without hesitation gladly accepted Amy's invitation.   About a dozen of us arrived at the restaurant on Grammy Sunday around 11 am.  Chef Christian welcomed us and after putting on aprons, we all headed to the kitchen.   First up was dessert Chef Christian setting up the apple tart for the oven I can't believe how simple this apple tart recipe was ...