Thursday, August 4, 2011

Crossroads at The House of Blues (Opening Night Event)



The House of Blues on the Sunset Strip is synonymous with Hollywood and all the wildness that ensues within its 25 square mile radius. On any given night, World Famous musicians, celebrity Tattoo Artists as well as the Hollywood socialites, can be found whipping those who care into a frenzy, faster than they can bat their fake eyelashes.

But what isn’t fake and never has been, is the House of Blues commitment to staying true to their roots, which means allowing artists of any medium a platform to flex their talents. The Crossroads at The House of Blues is a multicultural melting pot of splendidly woven flavors, created by one of the most talented stars to emerge over the last 5 years, Chef Aarón Sanchez.


The Supreme Plate was on hand recently as the House of Blues had a taste testing to showcase a few of the new menu items. A few hundred lucky guests were treated to some amazing food, expertly mixed libations and a live performance from the super group / collaborative, known as Ozomotli.


Speaking frankly, The House of Blues needed a facelift in the menu department and without a doubt Chef Sanchez gave them a stellar dose of Botox with his intricately detailed cuisine, which is sure to please even the most pickiest of palates.

Offering up everything from delicious Hand Stretched Grilled Flatbread covered in fresh Oaxaca and Cotija cheeses, Pulled Pork Sliders, Seared Tuna Tostadas, Shrimp & Grits and everything in between the House of Blues truly pulled out all the stops for this evening.
Grilled Flatbread

Yummy Chicken w/ White Hominy & Fresh Vegetables

Notable dishes included the scrumptious Prime Rib Dip, which pairs Roasted Prime Rib au jus, a creamy horseradish sauce, Gruyere cheese and caramelized onions on a par baked French roll. 
Talk about delicious, this isn’t your average sandwich by any means.


Prime Rib Dip 

My favorite dish by far was the Shrimp & Grits, which has pan seared Jumbo Shrimp in a Chipotle Garlic Cream Sauce over Crispy Fried Grit Cakes & Sweet Yellow Tomatoes. A few drinks, especially the Hurricanes and a plate of Shrimp & Grits is the perfect way to start off or end an evening as the restaurant is open for dinner 7 nights a week.

 Shrimp & Grits
Shrimp & Grits (and a Hurricane)

Mini Corn Bread & Jalapeno Muffins

Whatever you do, take our word for it and stop by to get some drinks, eat a few handfuls of their delicious Corn Bread & Jalapeno Muffins (that are so good, a fight might break out over who gets the last one) and enjoy the ambience of one of Hollywood’s most popular hangouts, before its long gone. 


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Monday, August 1, 2011

Recipe Of The Day: Fried Catfish Tacos w/ Chipotle Cabbage Slaw

August has arrived and with that comes a great month long Food Holiday known as National Catfish Month.

I myself am a firm believer that almost anything fried tastes good and Catfish is by far no exception to that rule. One of the greatest things about Summertime growing up was the smell of Catfish being fried by one of my friends parents every single weekend. This recipe also brings a little heat to the table with the Chipotle Cabbage Slaw. 

Im not a big lover of coleslaw to be honest, but this version doesn’t have such an overpowering Mayo taste and with the chipotle /adobo combo it really plays well alongside the Catfish Tacos.
Enjoy this with a cold beer or a huge Hurricane.
(click read more for the entire recipe)

The National Food Holidays of August


August is:
National Catfish Month
National Peach Month
National Brownies at Brunch Month

The Second Week of August is National Apple Week
The First Saturday of August is National Mustard Day

August 1            National Raspberry Cream Pie Day
August 2           National Ice Cream Sandwich Day             
August 3            National Watermelon Day
August 3            National Grab Some Nuts Day
August 4            National Lasagna Day
August 5            National Waffle Day
August 5            National Oyster Day
August 6            National Root Beer Float Day
August 7            National Raspberries in Cream Day
August 8            National Zucchini Day
August 8            National Frozen Custard Day
August 9            National Rice Pudding Day
August 10            National Banana Split Day
August 10            National S’mores Day
August 11            National Raspberry Tart Day
August 12            National Julienne Fries Day
August 13            National Filet Mignon Day
August 14            National Creamsicle Day
August 15            National Lemon Meringue Pie Day
August 16            National Bratwurst Day
August 16            National Rum Day
August 17            National Vanilla Custard Day
August 18            National Soft Ice Cream Day
August 19            National Potato Day
August 19            National Hot & Spicy Foods Day
August 20            National Lemonade Day
August 20            National Chocolate Pecan Pie Day
August 21            National Pecan Torte Day
August 22            National Spumoni Day
August 22            National Eat A Peach Day
August 23            National Sponge Cake Day           
August 24            National Peach Pie Day
August 25            National Whiskey Sour Day
August 26            National Cherry Popsicle Day
August 27            National Pots de Crème Day
August 27            National Banana Lovers Day
August 28            National Cherry Turnover Day
August 29            National More Herbs Less Salt Day           
August 29            National Chop Suey Day
August 29            Swiss Winegrowers Day
August 29            National lemon Juice Day
August 30            National Toasted Marshmallow Day
August 31            National Eat Outside Day
August 31            National Trail Mix Day





Lowrider Show Los Angeles Convention 2011 pt 2





















Sunday, July 31, 2011

Lowrider Show Los Angeles Convention 2011


Slid through the Lowrider show at the World Famous Los Angeles Convention Center today to check out the freshest Lowrider cars you will find on the planet.
I would say a good 20,000 people or so were attendance by the time I slid out the back door.
Much respect to the Clubs and Solo Riders that put it such hard work to produce these beautiful show pieces and all the people who allowed the day to go off without any acts of violence (as far as I knew of anyways.)











Heres a few pics until later when I get everything up loaded.














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