Alma de Cuba (Philadelphia, PA)

Royal Palm Dates (Almond-stuffed Dates wrapped in Bacon and served with Cabrales Blue Cheese)


Smoked Marlin (Rum-cured and served in Malanga Boats with Pickled Jalapenos)


Oysters Rodriguez (Crispy-fried over Mashed Sweet Plantains and Bacon, served with sauteed Spinach, Horseradish and Huacatay sauce)


Rum-Cured Duck Breast (with Creamy Yucca, Duck Vigoron and Smoked Currants)


Panela Chilean Sea Bass (with Creamy Quinoa and a Cubanelle sauce, served with and a Baby Cucumber and Poblano Pepper salad)


Sweet Plantains


Classic Mojito

Village Whiskey (Philadelphia, PA)

Deviled Eggs


Duck Fat French Fries


Village Burger (8 oz. Burger, Sesame Roll, House-Made Thousand Island, Tomato, Boston Bibb Lettuce) with Caramelized Onions and Truffled Mushrooms

Thanksgiving Dinner (Philadelphia, PA)

Baked Turkey with Mushrooms


String Beans Sauteed with Onions and Garlic


Mashed Potatoes


(All of the Above)


Pumpkin Pie


Assorted Rice Cakes


Leche Flan

Izakaya Sozai (San Francisco, CA)

We visited this new Japanese tapas/ramen place in SF and were quite impressed with the food. I'm looking forward to returning in the future.

Buta Kakuni (Braised Pork Belly)


Hamachi Carpaccio (with Mustard Miso Vinaigrette and Jalapeno)


Beef Tataki (with Garlic Chips and Ponzu)


Yamaimo Fries


Grilled Lamb Chop with Chimichurri


Agedashi Tofu (Tofu in Dashi Broth)


House Chicken Wings

Crouching Tiger (Redwood City, CA)

After watching a movie, we stopped by my go-to Chinese restaurant in Redwood City for dinner. As usual, this place did not disappoint!

Tea Smoked Duck marinated with Chinese Herbs (樟茶鸭)


Xingjiang Lamb stir-fried with Green Hot Peppers, Cumin and Chili Powder (新疆羊)


Spinach with Garlic (大蒜菠菜)

Cascal (Mountain View, CA)

This was my second time at Cascal for the week, after a visiting friend saw my earlier post and requested a return visit to this restaurant.

Banana Leaf Chicken (Braised Chicken in Poblano Chile, Tomato and Onion Sauce, served in Banana Leaf with Steamed Rice)


Octopus (Warm Salad of Marinated Octopus, Potato, Mint, Moroccan Carrots, Olives, Cherry Tomotoes, and Lemon-Chive Olive Oil Dressing)


Paella a la Marinera (Fresh Fish, Clams, Mussels, Shrimp, Calamari, Scallops, Octopus, Peas, Piquillo Peppers, Saffron Rice, Garlic-Tuna Aioli)

Juban Yakiniku (Menlo Park, CA)

Boneless Kalbi Short Ribs (with Juban Sauce, Salt, Pepper and Garlic)


Garlic Pork Loin


Hokkaido Sea Scallops


Assorted Vegetables


Assorted Kimchee


Honey Toast Mountain (Toasted Bread with Ice Cream and Honey)
 

Echigo Beer

Cascal (Mountain View, CA)

Cuban Wrap (Sliced Adobo-Marinated Pork Tenderloin rolled in Tortilla with Cilantro Mojo, Watercress and Piquillo Pepper Salad)


Albondigas (Spicy Moroccan Lamb Meatballs in a Roasted Almond and Piquillo Pepper Sauce)


Wild Mushroom Empanadas (with Manchego Cheese and Truffle Oil)


Crab & Shrimp Tostaditos (Crisped Corn Tortillas topped with Fresh Crab, Shrimp, Chipotle Aioli, Guacamole and Shredded Romaine)

Grilled Chorizo Cantipalitos (Mini Chorizo served with Carmelized Onions, Red Jalapeno Relish and Sliced Grilled Baguette)


White Sangria

Savory (Mountain View, CA)

Discovered a modern Vietnamese restaurant on the quieter part of Castro Street in Mountain View. The food was both light and tasty.

Crab & Garlic Glass Noodle (Peeled Crab wok tossed with Garlic, Leeks, Baby Bok Choy and Seasoned Soy Sauce)


Shaking Beef (Cubed Filet Mignon seared with Garlic and French Onion, served with Mushrooms, Organic Spinach and Grape Tomatoes)

Bangkok Cuisine (Palo Alto, CA)

Prawns Curry (Prawns, Pineapple, Bell Pepper, Tomato, Sweet Basil, Coconut Milk and Red Curry)


Spicy Eggplant Pork (Sauteed Pork, Eggplant, Bell Peppers, Garlic, Chili and Sweet Basil)


Singha Lager