Maro Wood Grill Brunch Another Superb Menu

Maro Wood Grill Brunch Another Superb Menu

Several months ago, I reviewed the lovely establishment, Maro Wood Grill, which resides between the H.I.P. District and South Laguna. Opened by Mariano (Maro) Molteni and Chef Debra Sims in 2011, the restaurant hasn’t missed a beat. And, even more interesting …...
Brussels Bistro: Surprising Haute Cuisine

Brussels Bistro: Surprising Haute Cuisine

You may not know this, but in my “other job,” my agency does marketing for high-end restaurants and resorts. In Las Vegas, we represent two Michelin-starred French cuisine restaurants that were the first to introduce high-level dining to Las Vegas back in 1980. Both...
At Sapphire Brunch, Even Oatmeal is Extraordinary

At Sapphire Brunch, Even Oatmeal is Extraordinary

At Sapphire last weekend, I asked a manager and a hostess what they would recommend above all else on their brunch menu. They both said “oatmeal.” Oatmeal. Really? Oatmeal is just … oatmeal. Milk, raisins, maybe some fruit if you’re lucky. But the #1 item recommended...
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