Downtown Los Angeles is home to some of the most wonderfully creative new chefs the country has to offer. One of my personal favorites is Josef Cenento. We first sampled his creations at Opal many years ago with a four course tasting menu for Nahid's birthday. Then we went to Lazy Ox Canteen before a play and loved his clams. His evolving revolving menu kept pulling us … [Read more...]
Blood Orange and Pea Sprout Salad
Blood Orange and Pea Sprout Salad This year's first siting of blood oranges occurred at the farmers' market on Sunday. It makes me smile since the pickings are pretty slim this time of year. So if you're looking for a salad that will help you stick to your New Year's resolution: More fresh veggies, less oil this is the one. It's a wonderful citrus infused salad that's easy … [Read more...]
Beet Carpaccio with Arugula, Radishes & Grapefruit
This is a great recipe for those times when you’re feeding a group of people with all kinds of dietary quirks, be it lactose in tolerance, gluten free, vegan, vegetarian or oil free. This salad meets every and all food restrictions including mine, the beet free diet. Because if you don’t want the beets, just take the salad from the on top. … [Read more...]
Smoked Trout Arugula Salad with Horseradish: Supper Club for LFLA
My love of smoked trout started at my first official restaurant job at the Golden Horn East in Waterbury, Vermont. This was way back in the day when cigarettes were cool and cooking in the kitchen was decidedly male and blue collar. The Chef was Jacob Gerperle straight from New York City via Switzerland. He taught me every basic skill that I still possess. Yet the special … [Read more...]
Underground Supper Club to Benefit LFLA’s Young Literati
On May 20, 2012, Two Broads Abroad will dedicate a dinner to raising awareness for the work of the Library Foundation of Los Angeles Los Angeles – and, in particular, the Library Foundation’s Young Literati. Public libraries are among the most important institutions in American society. Via the Central Library and 72 neighborhood branches, our public library makes the whole … [Read more...]
