the daily dub » Culinary Orgasms

Howdy’s Taqueria

rdub — Sat, 18 Aug 2007 19:30:58 +0000

If you’re ever in the Malibu, CA area, and you’re jonesing for a good burritto, hit up Howdy’s Tacqueria!

According to their tag line, it’s the “Friendliest Restaurant in town,” and I’d have to agree.

The owner/manager came out to our table and asked if everything was alright (it was excellent), and if there was anything else he could get us.

I had the Pepperdine Grande burritto, Rachero style. OMG good.

Worthy of a Culinary Orgasm, for sure.

show me spicy

rdub — Sat, 04 Aug 2007 02:34:44 +0000

I’m still a bit drained, but for a damn good reason. This past weekend (and on into the week), Athena was up visiting! She arrived late Thursday night (we’re talking 3am style). After sleeping in, she came into work Friday afternoon, met everyone, and joined us all at the Beer Bash that night.

I had plans to go camping with my family over the weekend, and although I invited her, she had other plans, so we met back up Sunday night for a date: coffee at Barefoot Coffee, then Italian at Frankie, Johnny, and Luigi’s. I love that place – very quiet at 10:30 Sunday night. After dinner, we drove up to Sky Line Blvd (and got lost along the way), and hung out at an abandoned vista point overlooking the city lights below.

Monday I worked from home. We hit up this Mediterranean place called Mediterranean Wraps on California Ave in Palo Alto – total Culinary Orgasm. The lamb shewarma wrap was excellent – very tender. I ordered it spicy, and apparently the clerk put a bit too much spice on it; the proprietor took him back to the kitchen and had the clerk demonstrate his technique – it was hilarious. The owner guy (who was running the grill in a nice shirt and slacks) kept coming out with free tea, felafal, and baklava. This was probably the best lunch/dinner I’ve had in a while, if only for the sheer entertainment of it all. Not to mention, it was the best lamb wrap I’ve had in ages.

I convinced her to stay Tuesday night, as well. We went out to BJs with our mutual friends (one of which was the girl who originally set us up).

Overall, It was an excellent weekend that spilled over into the week. It was great having her here, and I can’t wait to go see her new place in Los Angeles. I’m planning my sneak attack already! =)

Taqueria Latina

rdub — Wed, 17 Jan 2007 03:14:25 +0000

Q: How can you beat $1 tacos?
A: Make them worthy of a culinary orgasm.

Taqueria Latina, a hole-in-the-wall on Maude and Murphy, makes one helluva taco.

I dropped in on my way to San Francisco last Friday, picked up 3 chicken tacos, and ate them in the car. It’s a good thing I brought a change of pants…

Those tacos were damn good.

the other brew

rdub — Wed, 04 Oct 2006 05:48:47 +0000

Phil’s coffee, in Gateway market on 24th and Folsom in San Francisco, makes the best damn cup of coffee I’ve ever had in my life.

Definitely get it with mint. Get the large – for $3, you can’t go wrong. The Tesoro roast is unbelievable…

This can often be overheard while purchasing said brew:

CUSTOMER: “This is an amazing cup of coffee.”

PHIL: “I know. I make love to it.”

Squeeze In

rdub — Mon, 21 Nov 2005 09:02:54 +0000

I have no idea how many counties I’ve passed through in the last 48 hours — it’s gotta be in the double digits.

Anyway, I have a culinary orgasm to post today:

The Squeeze In in Old Town Truckee has about 2 pages of Omeletes that will blow your mind!

Bobbi’s Mexican Food

rdub — Sat, 29 Oct 2005 17:03:55 +0000

I had the BEST breakfast burrito in the world that I’ve ever tasted in my life yesterday! Bobbi’s Mexican Food, in Camarillo, makes a “Jack’s” burrito that is the BEST thing to have in the morning when you want mexican food, or something hearty, especially when you’re a tad bit hung over.

So, if you’re in Camarillo, look up Bobbi’s and grab a Jack’s burrito, but know they only serve them until 12 noon.

Italians invented the culinary orgasm

rdub — Mon, 19 Sep 2005 17:48:26 +0000

Frankie, Johnny, and Luigi’s in Mountain View has some amazing Italian cooking. Linz had an amazing spinach salad with bacon. The spinach was warm, without being covered in oil or shrinking, and the plate was cold, so they didn’t bake it. How they got everything warm is still a mystery to us — it was damn good nonetheless.

I had the most amazing Salmon pasta dish (the name escapes me currently). It was in a cream sauce, which is usually too rich for me, but this sauce was just right. I could still only finish about 1/4 of the plate, but it was damn good. Culinary Orgasm, for two!

Chicken and stuff

rdub — Tue, 03 May 2005 05:33:59 +0000

Damn! Tonights dinner was as good as sex. And what followed was better than dinner!

Chicken, marinated in:
Chicken Broth, ginger, basil, rosemary, garlic. BBQed.

Couscous with: Tomato, cilantro, broth, garlic, salt, and avocado.

Spinach, sauteed in garlic and salt.

Man, that was excellent food.

Warm, Pita goodness

rdub — Fri, 21 Jan 2005 05:30:18 +0000

I had a really excellent warm chicken and garlic pita wrap this afternoon for lunch. Definitely qualifies for a Culinary Orgasm(TM). If you are looking for a place to eat such creations, hit up Jaffa Cafe in SLO town. Address is 1212 Higuera St. 805.543.2449

Seared… Not stirred..

rdub — Thu, 11 Nov 2004 02:02:37 +0000

Culinary Orgasm for the week:

Home made (by me(TM)) Seared Ahi Tuna.

Here’s how:
Sashimi grade Ahi Tuna from TJs
Crushed Garlic
Peanut Oil (has a high smoke point, don’t use olive or other oils)
Salt (kosher salt is best)
pepper
Cumin (its a spice, only use a pinch)

Shake Tuna steak in a bag with the above, while preheating a frying pan (un oiled) on very high heat. Once water skips across pan when thrown on it, its hot enough to sear. Cook Tuna for 30 seconds on each side, and serve immediately. OMFG its good.