Red Medicine @ Wilshire & La Cienega Los Angeles

Went here last night with some friends.  This place has gotten a lot of hype but I have no idea why.  I took only one photo, not that it mattered.  Most of the dishes were covered in chicory & frisee lettuces (see photo) or various herbs so all the photos would have looked the same.  I'm not kidding, the food was far beneath and you had to dig for it.  The only truly good dish was the Akaushi beef.  The Pork shoulder, not great, a bit dry, like you need to slam some water during the chewing process.  The Pork Rillette starter was accurately described by my friend as canned cat food; although it didn't taste bad, nor did it taste great.  The Dungeness Crab dish was the worst styled plate I have ever seen (photo).  My friend again hit it on the head saying it looked like it was wrapped in brown used coffee filter (instead of the cinnamon crepe it was wrapped in).  This dish was very salty but okay.  

We also had the Amberjack (okay but no flavor), the Charred Leeks (a hunting mission under the chicory and I think devoid of leeks), and Spring Rolls (nothing special).

All in all, I won't go back.  It was far too pricey and just not good.

yes out of focus but that actually helps it look better

chicory

Ronald Reagan Presidential Library @ Simi Valley, CA

Went to this museum today.  I have no doubt mid week is the time to go.  My mother-in-law and I spent about 3 hours and still only read a third of what is there.  It is an impressive library, likely the largest one.  However, it is a bit too much of a love fest for Reagan in my mind.  I don't mean to offend those who loved him but he wasn't a saint.  And, while again, I didn't see and read every exhibit, I did not notice any Jane Wyman (first wife) or Bedtime for Bonzo (monkey movie) references.  I guess Nancy had that edited out...

It is worth a visit if you are local or if you are a devotee.

First Draft!

I actually finished my first draft of my book on Valentines Day, but forgot to post.  Went off to Mammoth for a long Ski weekend and now am about to pick up the draft and begin editing.  My goal is to turn over my edited first draft to a friend by end of March.

Madeo @ Beverly Blvd in LA

Went for dinner here last night, sorry no pics.  This is my third time and the place never disappoints, although on the pricey side.  I had a great Carpaccio and Linguine Al Pesto which was awesome, as was the dessert, which I believe was named Neapolitan.  It was baked puffed pastry with pastry cream, delicious.  My husband had Ravioli Branzino which was fantastic.  Mother in Law had Swordfish which looked good but big. 

All in all, I'll go back when I save up again.