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EXECUTIVE DINING
It always happens. People ask me for my favorite restaurant. Some people might have a place that is their constant go-to choice, but for those of us who love the thrill of finding the new, the interesting, the changing food landscape, we mostly have several favorites that match our mood or reason for dining out at the moment.
I like to spread my wings and see what chefs are doing all over the county. So for this article, I decided to go with restaurants where in the past year I've come away with one particular dish and maybe an honorable mention that have remained in my memory as something I want to repeat. If it provides a hint for you, then the article is successful.
Also, the U.S. is in the midst of the biggest cocktail revival one could have imagined. Thus we have the added possibility of joining the trend and trying the mixologists 'creative "craft" cocktails at most of these restaurants. Dozens of new taste profiles make cocktail creativity a nouveau science. Eveiy bartender invents his or her own libations, so the tasting possibilities are endless.
I could have written only about the wine lists, too. I leave it to you to peruse and select. There are so many countries making stellar wines, and it seems to me that wine lists have become more refined in the past few years.
From the best-known names to boutique wines that can surprise with their different nuances and can easily become a swell pairing for the food, there's much to discover.
Have a conversation with the sommelier who can lead you to new adventures in wine to go with your new adventures in food.
* ANAHEIM WHITE HOUSE
Dish: Osso Buco Milanese
887 South Anaheim Blvd.
Anaheim
(714) 772-1381
The fame of the Italian-born owner, Bruno Serato, is a PR driver on its own. He's been acclaimed nationwide and in Europe for being the only restaurateur who feeds hundreds of children from low-income families every evening of the year-1 million meals and counting. So when you dine at this beautiful and refined restaurant, you are helping the children.
In recognition of his massive efforts, Bruno has been knighted by the Italian government,...