FoodWine for Sushi: The Vision Behind Xander Soren Wines
Many people assume that sushi automatically calls for sake. But wine can be just as compelling at the table. In fact, many white wines and...
05 May, 2026
Please The Palate April 2026 Newsletter
I can’t believe another year has passed, but I’m ready to turn the page. 2025 was a challenging year on many levels. With continued shifts...
07 April, 2026
A Dodgers-Inspired Night at Habit Burger in Echo Park
Last week, just in time for the start of the Dodgers' opening season, I was invited to The Habit Burger & Grill in Echo Park...
31 March, 2026
Emporium Thai Market Makes a Thai-Fecta on Sawtelle
Long known for its Japanese roots, additional cuisines (Vietnamese, Korean, Chinese, Mexican, Phillipin0) have opened restaurants on Sawtelle. And now, on the north end of...
03 March, 2026
Please The Palate January 2026 Newsletter
I can’t believe another year has passed, but I’m ready to turn the page. 2025 was a challenging year on many levels. With continued shifts...
05 January, 2026
Beneath the Forest Floor: White Truffle Hunting in Piemonte and Umbria
For years, truffle hunting lived high on my travel bucket list. I imagined the misty forests, eager dogs, and the buried treasures of Italy's culinary...
18 November, 2025
Shared Notes: From Wine to Coffee
A few years ago, I was in Sonoma and met with winemakers Bibiana González Rave and Jeff Pisoni. Over sushi, they told me about their...
16 October, 2025
Please The Palate October 2025 Newsletter
Summer is here and with it comes the 14th anniversary of Please The Palate. I am proud to be celebrating another year of business, especially...
07 October, 2025
Foraging and Cooking at Fattoria La Maliosa in Maremma, Tuscany
From the first time I visited Fattoria La Maliosa in Maremma, I was captivated. A natural winery in the truest sense, La Maliosa is a...
25 September, 2025
Please The Palate July 2025 Newsletter
Summer is here and with it comes the 14th anniversary of Please The Palate. I am proud to be celebrating another year of business, especially...
01 July, 2025