Jay Eats Worldwide

At the iconic corner of Hollywood and Vine  lies the famous Capitol Records building. This time, I'm not in Hollywood to see the famous sights   but to get a preview of this year's Sunset and Dine  2016! This is the 5th annual Sunset & Dine , on September 1st in Hollywood. It's a food festival with sample food, beer and wine, and desserts from more than 20 Hollywood restaurants. There will be concert featuring Gabriel Garzon-Montano too. Proceeds benefit The Center at Blessed Sacrament See What Jay Eats... at this year's preview to Sunset & Dine Our first stop was Wood & Vine , at the corner of Hollywood and Vine The Mez-Mel with mescal, watermelon, lemon, lime, honey,  and a Serrano pepper. A nice summer cocktail with a kick! Wood & Vine is known for their  small plates, perfect for sharing.  Watermelon & Tomato Salad with watercress, cuc...

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...