IMDb page here: įor this site I contribute content from all over Los Angeles (and the world) to showcase my favorite fine-dining spots, steakhouses, exclusive supper clubs, Hollywood nightlife and our very own #GOFx events, which I plan and coordinate. Encino, CA (10 mi), Van Nuys, CA (10 mi), Los Angeles, CA (12 mi). We have also started producing a Youtube Channel. 1 menu page, 1382 reviews - Samba Brazilian Steakhouse menu in Universal City. Since starting this blog, I have shot appearances on a couple of cooking competition shows as a taster (including MasterChef Junior and another upcoming show). A lot of my perspective on food and dining out comes from my years of experience in the biz. I can't help but notice that many of the LA food bloggers don't have any sort of background working in a restaurant. Since my start, I’ve worked in every casual restaurant setting you can think of: a teriyaki stand, brewery, sushi nightclub, trendy Mexican, family-style Italian, American diner, pizza parlor and even a BLT themed food truck. I started working in restaurants in various front of the house positions at age 15.

I know I should be at home cooking, but I love dining out. Samba Brazilian Steakhouse & Lounge features gauchos that trim choice cuts of meat table-side. Guests can feast on skewers of chicken wrapped in bacon, large prawns, sausage or marinated basa fish. While this helped me grow out of a fast food phase, I still eat out quite a bit. Samba Brazilian Steakhouse & Lounge has a contemporary, yet casual setting with an all-you-can-eat salad bar and meat menu option. Some of my most memorable favorite meals include Veal Bolognese in Rome, Gyros in Athens, Paella in Lisbon and Duck L’Orange in Paris. My Mom started taking me on trips to Europe when I was a teenager and that’s when my palate for finer foods began to develop. I was very picky about what I ate and refused to try new foods.

I was born and raised in the suburbs of Sacramento, California.

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