Do you live with passion?

I am a connoisseur of delectable dining. I have worked in restaurants for most my adult life and have come to appreciate what it takes to make and enjoy a great meal. From dining and working on the Las Vegas Strip I am well versed in the performance of executing a memorable dining adventure. Because that's what dining is, a culinary adventure. The next step in my journey has landed me in the role of a corporate day walker. I was scared, no terrified, that this step would lead me away from my food fetish. It was quite the opposite. Having the capability to separate myself from "work or pleasure" has really given me a stronger appreciation for effort and passion that is constantly added to all dining recipes.
I will continue to indulge in small local joints as well as some of the countries finest gourmet establishments and will forever consider myself dining at court, sampling dishes made for kings. Here I will express my Culinary endeavors touring restaurant to restaurant from Las Vegas and across the country to one day tasting the world, this is my edible escapade. My dream is to savor it all.







Thursday, September 13, 2012

An Introduction

The definition of an aficionado is an ardent devotee; fan, enthusiast. There is so much more to being a food fanatic then just simply enjoying a good meal. There is the process of primping yourself, deciding a destination, acquiring a table, picking the perfect dish, having the palate to determine an abomination from a masterpiece and lastly having the experience to justly classify superb service. Possessing the talent of being a dining expert is not just learned but accomplished. You can sit and read service books, take classes on how to prepare food, even work in the industry, but to be an enthusiast you must dine.
        The average couple enjoys date night about 2 times a month. In this economy a family of four might only go out a handful of times a year. The restaurant scene is not what it used to be. While there are still millions of us out there, foodies are not as common as we once were. To be a food enthusiast you must make that gamble. Go out, have confidence in your restaurant choice and whole heartedly go in expecting an exceptional experience. Yes there will be times that you are let down by a snobby waitress, a lazy chef or a less then appealing ambiance but the times when you are sincerely impressed make it all worth the bet.
        I’m not what you would consider a risk taker in life. I have gambled only a handful of times, and that’s saying a lot when you were born and raised in Las Vegas. I try and plan every detail and make a point to have a structured routine. The only part in my life I take risk in is when I am introduced to a new eatery. Putting all my chips in the pot I do enjoy making that tasty gamble. When you hold a pair of twos and end up taking the pot is a great feeling. The same goes for when you sit down to eat and are pleasantly surprised to find yourself in taste bud heaven. Confidence plays a key role in setting the mood for eating out. Going out with the mind set of folding will rarely leave you satisfied.
          Go out, gamble, go all in. Here’s hoping you’ll hit the jackpot.
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