Dining Recommendations - Katana

Wow! Last night I had dinner at this fabulous restaurant in L.A. called Katana...it's my new favorite restaurant...I think we'll be going back next week! I can't wait! We ate outside and ordered off of their "Robata-yaki" menu. Although one of my dinner mates insisted on doing all the ordering and consequently ordered too much chicken (you know who you are!) everything was unbelievably delicious. Katana really raises the bar for the quality of food that should always be served. The black cod just melted in my mouth like butter. And of course my favorite, salmon, couldn't have been prepared any better. The Kobe beef skewers are to die for as are the chicken teriyaki meatballs, Aged ribeye, and chicken with green onions. Katana is located on Sunset Boulevard between La Cienega and Crescent Heights...Go! Go! Go!

Dining Recommendations - Biltmore

I had lunch at the Biltmore Hotel yesterday. If you've never been definitely go! It's such an experience. The Biltmore or Millennium Biltmore Hotel as it's called, was where the Academy Awards Ceremonies and dinners used to take place. There are some really cool pictures from the 30's and earlier of stars and awards all over the place.

First of all, I have to say that the ambiance and decor are beautiful and luxurious. We ate right outside Smeraldi's restaurant in the open where everyone has tea and goodies late in the afternoon. The service was wonderful; our server Saul was very charming. And the food was incredibly delicious, perfectly cooked. I had the Kobe beef burger with blue cheese and applewood smoked bacon with ultra thin fries and mesclun salad. No, I did not have appetizers or desserts! They would have rolled me right out - everything was filling and well worth it. The Biltmore is located on the corner of 5th Street and Grand Ave. in downtown L.A. Check it out!

Hot Weather...

I HATE HOT WEATHER!!!...I thought I would just remind everyone. I just checked the weather for the weekend so far (yup, I think way ahead!) and folks, we're looking at mid nineties maybe even 100.....yuk! We'll see how this all plays out!

Did You Know???

Egg yolks are one of nature's richest sources of choline, a B vitamin that is one of the most important nutrients for brain health. Choline is a building block of the valuable neurotransmitter acetylcholine, which is vital for memory, learning and thinking.

This vitamin is particularly important during pregnancy because it's essential for the brain development in the fetus. The choline in egg yolks helps maintain the flexibility of brain cell membranes, which is critical for the quick transmission of thoughts and impulses.