Posts by Clyde Van Arsdall
A Unique BBQ Experience
at The Hotel Del
There is a Laundry list of Reasons to Go
Trust the Chef – My First Date at Jolie with Chef Jason Witzl
Ever gone on a blind date? Stepping into the unknown with no expectations can go either way. You always hope for the best but prepare for the worst. Such was the case for me with my dinner at Jolie, the newish little restaurant in town on the one hundred block of Orange Avenue. It is…
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The Big Oyster
Schucks, Summer is Over
Barrels and Burritos
Mexican Food and Surfing:A SoCal Tradition
Salad Daze
Three Summer Sides to Kick-Start Grilling Season
Mona Lisa, A Masterpiece in Little Italy
Are you looking for a great Italian sandwich? Interested in Amari or some good Italian wine? Pizza dough, house-made sauce, and pasta in all shapes and sizes, Mona Lisa Deli on India Street at Hawthorn in Little Italy has got it all. I have been a faithful customer for 25-plus years, and I am still…
Read MoreBrown Bagging It for Lunch, the Island is Your Patio
If you sit down for lunch at a restaurant on the island, most sandwiches will be approaching $20; add a drink and tip, and you get the picture. The price is not a criticism; you should see what these places pay for rent. There is the restaurant’s atmosphere, the banter with friendly staff, and a…
Read MoreSteak au Poivre
Steak au Poivre – 4 Servings Ingredients: Notes:*I use a mortar & pestle, but a hard surface and thebottom of a pan work great. You want the crackedcorns, of course. Do not use a pepper grinder, it willbe too fine.**Dad always had cognac on hand; I do not. I use100-proof bourbon. Why? Because of America!Instructions:
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