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It's Time For Recess! Grand Opening was  on September 29th. I was invited to the opening of The Recess Room in Fountain Valley. As I walk into the restaurant, I'm reminded that it was designed by Kenneth Ussenko Design , designer of such restaurants as, The District by Hannah An Crustaceans in San Francisco The Drum Room at Morongo Casino, Resort & Spa Designer Kenneth Ussenko  is best known for creating spaces where every wall has a story. When you check in at the hostess table, it was formerly a 1900 European newspaper shear. On a nice evening, I would opt to sit out on the patio. In the restaurant's main room, the focused on the bar. so let's begin there. Cocktail Time The cocktails feature locally sourced and homegrown ingredients from the on-site herb garden. Roses Are Razz (L) Raspberry, rose water cordial, elderflower, hibiscus tea, and lemon Mauna Loa Mule (R) Hand...

March 27, 2015 What a 30 Years it has been! With over 280 restaurants in 208 cities and in 15 countries around  the world, the Next Chapter begins. CPK Beverly Hills Opened on March 27, 1985. Where it all began, tonight's celebration is exactly 30 years to the day. My CPK adventure begin while attending CSUN and  working for  Nordstrom at Topanga Plaza years ago .   My Nordie friends and I would  go to CPK for lunch  and got me hooked on the chopped salad.   That's how this addiction began... Tonight we celebrate their 30 years in business ! (which makes me 35 tonight...)  Blueberry Ginger Smash Jack Daniel's Tennessee Whiskey, Monin Organic Agave Nectar, Domaine de Canton Ginger, Fresh Blueberries & Lime, and Cranberry Juice. It was berry good, but I felt it needed something at the finish. The perfect place for a party, at the Original CPK! ...