'Ono Kine Grindz

Disappointed?

I received the following comment after publishing my post on Manresa.  I have contemplated this comment more than anything else over the last few days and I have decided to post this while I consider the response.  The remainder of my posts on San Francisco -- Tartine Bakery and Citizen Cake -- are on hold.

I don't know about anyone else, but I'm a little disappointed that my favorite Hawaii food blog has sorta lost its roots.  I read this blog every day to know about Hawaii eats, but now it seems it's taken a pretentious air and has decided to blog about food everywhere else BUT.  Yeah, I know there was a post several months back about "losing my appetite" but with the semi-comeback of recent blogs from abroad, I'm not so sure I'm interested any longer.  I'm really hoping you get back to making this a blog about Hawaii grindz once again.  - Disappointed

Thank You Chef Kinch...

The kitchen at Manresa Restaurant, Los Gatos, CA.

...we had a wonderful time.  Your hard work in the kitchen, and the commitment to excellence by your staff, makes me wish I could visit more often.

Mochi Creams available now!

I am a little late in posting this, but mochi creams are available now at Shirokiya Ala Moana just opposite Saint Germain Bakery.  Twenty or so different flavors are available including black sesame, green soybean  and sweet potato.  I have tried many of the flavors already and the soft, chewy mochi have a silky mouthfeel because of the lightness of the cream filling.

Mochi creams were named as one of Food and Wine magazine's 100 tastes to try in '08.  So try some soon.  They are a bit pricey (US$1.65 each or a half dozen for US$9.00), but worth every penny. 

Mont Blanc and La Maccha

These pastries tasted much better than they look.  Believe me.  Being a die hard fan of French inspired Japanese pastries, the shop that these came from is definitely at the top of the heap.

Mont blanc (left); La Maccha (right)

Churros y chocolate

New content will be coming soon.  I promise!  I have a few posts just about ready to go, but the write ups are not really where I want them to be.  I still need to finish my post on the Fat Duck...and, to top it all off, I am going to be moving this site...SOON!

In the meantime, I just wanted to share something I had a short time ago.  I have been enjoying some new spots, some that are destined to become favorites, and others...well, let's just leave it at that.

Alinea Book?  Sign me up NOW!

Due in the Fall of 2008!  I can't wait that long for this.  View the "trailer" below.

Alinea Book Trailer from 2061wc on Vimeo.

Sinfully Decadent?  Stay Tuned.

Saint-honoré rose-framboise

Tasty Bones?  Stay Tuned.

Roast bone marrow, parsley salad

Finger Lickin' Good?  Stay Tuned.

Duck, roast potatoes, greens, broccoli and apple sauce

Post Worthy?  Stay Tuned.

Snail porridge, Joselito ham, shaved fennel