Mayo Family Winery Reserve Tasting Room (Kenwood, CA)

Finally got to visit the Reserve Tasting Room of Mayo Family Winery. Pretty interesting concept -- it combines wine tasting with actual food servings from a trained chef. I'd recommend a visit to this place if you want to add a slight twist to your regular Sonoma Valley experience.

Black Cod, Goat Cheese and Apple Doughnut, Red Miso Jus
(Pairing: 2008 Chardonnay, Laurel Hill Estate "Reserve" / Sonoma Valley)


Cucumber, Peach and Lychee Timbale

(Pairing: 2008 Viognier, Saralee's Vineyard / Russian River Valley)

Salad of Sweetbreads, Wakame and Tomato

(Pairing: 2007 Pinot Noir, La Cruz Vineyard / Sonoma Coast)

Summer Soba Noodles and Shiitake Mushrooms

(Pairing: 2007 Cabernet Sauvignon, Random Ridge "Reserve" / Alexander Valley)

Wagyu Flat Iron Steak, Trumpet Royales and Blueberry Demi Glace

(Pairing: 2006 Petit Verdot, Bellisimo Vineyard "Reserve" / Napa Valley)

Rib Loin of Kurobuta Pork, Vanilla Sweet Potato Puree and Plum Sauce

(Pairing: 2007 Zinfandel, Ricci Vineyard / Russian River Valley)

Tropical Fruit Shortcake
(Pairing: 2008 L.H. Gewurztraminer, Kunde Ranch "Reserve" / Sonoma Valley)

Wuji Mala House (San Jose, CA)

Checked out Wuji Mala House (吳記麻辣) today. I think it's one of the better mala ("tongue-numbing spicy") hot pot restaurants in the area.

Lamb Hot Pot Set


Wuji Beef (side order)