Californians Head to Reno, NV to Satisfy Foie Gras Fix

January 14, 2013 // 12:41 pm

Sun, surf, and perfect weather. What more could Californians want?

Foie gras, that’s what.

Ever since the controversial food, which translates to “fat liver” in French, was banned from California in July last year, chefs and foodies alike have been on the hunt for the delicacy.

[Adventure] The Foodbeast Crew Goes Wine Tasting at Total Wine On An Empty Stomach

January 11, 2013 // 6:37 pm

Last week, the Foodbeast crew stopped by Total Wine & More in Tustin, California — basically the stuff of dreams for wine and beer snobs alike. It was around 12 noon and none of us had eaten breakfast or lunch yet, so naturally a beer and wine…

Lux & Nostalgia: Corned Beef Hash Grinder, Chicken & Waffles and Rouge Vojitos

December 12, 2012 // 4:53 pm

Bar Rouge is an unexpected piece of lux tucked away within the confines of Southern California’s Hotel Huntington Beach. As many in the area know, Huntington Beach is notorious for overzealous bros pump-fisting the night away and while the image no doubt conjures thoughts of romanticism, elegance and posh…

MasterChef’s Monti Carlo: From Food Stamps to Finalist [INTERVIEW]

September 23, 2012 // 11:08 pm

MasterChef, is a FOX reality cooking show that pits home cooks from across the nation together in an all-out competition for the title of MasterChef and the prize of being able to write, and publish his or her very own cookbook. Oh yeah, they also throw in $250,000.…

Gourmet S’Mores Look Something Like This

August 29, 2012 // 4:42 pm

S’Mores are often associated with campfires, but the team at Haven is offering up a more decadent affair — coconut-infused marshmallows, milk chocolate-honey ganache, and a graham cracker base. Of course, it’s plated rather beautifully by the restaurant’s pastry chef Santanna Salas.

Decadent, gourmet s’mores? Sounds good to me.…

In-N-Out’s Failed Singapore Pop-Up Stand Proves Why The Fast Food Godsend Should Stay West Coast Only

July 25, 2012 // 7:43 am

There are few things I take real pride in about being a Californian. After all, the East Coast dresses better. The East Coast looks cooler in pictures. The East Coast gets everything three hours before we do. But if there is one thing I will stick out my LA-born,…

Buttermilk Truck Launches Limited-time “Funfetti Pancakes”

March 6, 2012 // 3:38 pm

LA-based Buttermilk Truck is introducing a new pancake flavor to their menu for the month of March, and its definitely a fun one — Funfetti Pancakes Paired With Maple Cream Cheese Butter.

The new pancakes will find speckles of sprinkles throughout their yellow hotcakes, and will be…

Man Suspected of Poisoning Wife’s Rice Krispies

January 17, 2012 // 9:00 am

A man from Southern California has been arrested and held on a million dollars bail for allegedly poisoning his wife’s breakfast cereal. There are many tragic stories so far this year, but for someone to waste perfectly good food for the purpose of evil is always a shame.…