Tag Archives: seafood

EATS: It’s That Summer Feeling with Lobster!

Posted on July 29, 2018 by Monki

Mom took me to the holy grail of homelife shopping: Costco. I was dazzled, mesmerized, and perhaps also a bit overwhelmed by the quantity of everything there, including shoppers and cars in the parking lot tranporting the said shoppers. Under … Continue reading →

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EATS: Weeknight Spaghetti with Clam

Posted on March 20, 2018 by Monki

I love my mussels,  sea bass, and Japanese sea bass.  But clams are my unsung heroes of seafood.  When I go to Italian restaurants, I always get their spaghetti alle vongole.  Clams are easier to handle than oysters or mussels.  … Continue reading →

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Restaurant Review: Sweetfin Poké

Posted on August 13, 2015 by Monki

A quiet day of self reflection accompanied by fresh delicious raw foods @sweetfin Continue reading →

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EATS: Weeknight Ginger Lemon Sea Bass

Posted on August 4, 2015 by Monki

Sea bass has a buttery, flaky and firm texture.  Combined with its mild flavor, sea bass fillet lends itself to a nice marinate.  Monkey King and I have a weekly “date night dinner” at home where we eat at a … Continue reading →

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Restaurant Review: Santa Monica Yacht Club (SMYC)

Posted on May 31, 2015 by Monki

Andrew Kirschner has done it again!  Monkey King and I were on our date night and stopped by Tar and Roses, which was usually a grand slam.  However, I felt like oyster with a glass of sauvignon blanc at that … Continue reading →

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EATS: Mussels with Saffron

Posted on January 10, 2015 by Monki

The local fishmonger had fresh mussels this morning!  On this cold rainy January day in Los Angeles, a bowl of steaming mussels in delicious garlic broth is sure to cure any lingering seasonal melancholy. Mussels with Saffron Makes 2 servings … Continue reading →

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