Lamb chops and mash.

Hi gman. Funny you mention that dish. I am in Northern Rhone now where they make wines that pair great with lamb. I recommend Chateauneuf du Pape or Cornas.

CdP- De Villeneuve is terrific OR La Nerthe

Cornas - Chapoutier Les Arenes is terrific.

Hermitage reds are my favorite but can be a bit overpowering for the succulence of the lamb.

I like these wines with Porterhouse. In France, you get laughed at when describing Porterhouse. They eat Cotelettes.

Stir-fried staek with red peppers and scallions. I'm good at this, unlike burgers.

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Originally posted by John in NYC:
In France, you get laughed at when describing Porterhouse.

The French laughing at anyone is quite funny.

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Originally posted by Board-O:

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Originally posted by John in NYC:
In France, you get laughed at when describing Porterhouse.

The French laughing at anyone is quite funny.

Ah, the eternal paradox that is France.

Last night - Halibut filets baked with a topping of panko, lemon zest, garlic and parsley for a little texture. Sides of snap peas, red bell peppers and garlic and chive mash. 2008 Brander Sau. Blanc.

Leftover flank steak, grilled squash, linguine with butter, herbs, and parmesan. 2006 St. Clement Merlot.

king crab went on sale round me.

some seafood gumbo with spicy sausages

At dinner last night at La Caille with the stunning Mrs. Gigabit:

Amusè Bouche

Oven Fresh Breads

Lobster Bisque capped with mille-feuille & salted with caviar

Butter Lettuce with apples & walnuts

Rare Ahi Tuna Chinois with nori and wasabi

Beignet Francaise with Venetian dipping custard

Awesome dinner last night at Mastro’s Steakhouse with Gkapoor. We started with crab stuffed mushrooms and tuna tartar with 2005 Joseph Drouhin Meursault 1er Cru Les Perrières. Next was a bone-in filet with garlic mash, onion rings and sugar snap peas. The 2001 Conn Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve paired perfectly with the steak. The awesome 1994 Château Angélus came towards the end of the steak and was enjoyed slowly over butter cake, fresh berries and an hour long conversation about our favorite Seinfeld episodes. A perfect ending to my stay in CA. Back to London tomorrow.

Fettuccine with prawns, cherry tomatoes, garlic and capers.

if you are a duck, i'd advise you to stay far away from me this evening.

Korean shortribs, tiger shrimp, goat cheese and tomato salad, and a delicious local Ehrenfelser.

Clams and prawns in a green chile, pancetta, garlic and basil broth. 2008 Matua Sauvignon Blanc Paretai.

Grilled dry-aged ribeye
Wedge salad
Baked potato with fresh chives (from our garden)
French baguette

Last night some simple red snapper sautéed with garlic and paprika.

Tonight, teriyaki chicken with steamed artichokes.

Tonight some bbq ribs and slaw.

Last night:

Seared foie gras with apples

Kobe beef carpaccio

Veal cheeks slowly cooked with veggies and red wine

Variety of sweets

Sushi

some homemade pork broth...
going to make it into a curry.

homemade brownies with valrhona chocolate mmmmmmm

g... what was the 70+ year old port you forced me to drink at 10 am?

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g... what was the 70+ year old port you forced me to drink at 10 am?

1936 Lividia (now known as Massandra) port of the Former Soviet Union.

hahaha you live a hard life.

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hahaha you live a hard life.

Thanks to friends like you!

Cedar planked Coho salmon with grilled veggies. You have to love Salmon season in the Pacific Northwest.