Tom's Foodie Blog

I was in Washington D.C. and my flight back to Los Angeles was leaving in less than three hours; I was faced with a tough choice, should I chance missing my flight to try one of the hottest restaurants on the Washington D.C. Beltway? My fellow foodie friend from D.C. was urging me, “Tom,  listen [...]

Have you tried a fresh Hatch chili? If so, consider yourself fortunate — it is difficult to try fresh Hatch chilies outside the American Southwest (short of an overnight shipment). If you have never heard of a Hatch chili, don’t worry; many people have not, but it is one of the finer gastromic pleasure you [...]

Deemer’s is probably one of the more underappreciated burger place you don’t know about. Tucked away in Laguna Niguel at the border of Aliso Viejo, this is the burger place that has slipped below the radar during the recent “Gourmet Burger Revival” in L.A. and Orange County. Although Deemer’s doesn’t have the glitz and glam [...]

Mobile Cuisine Whenever I travel I seek out street vendors and shacks that truly provide a taste of the local culture and an opportunity to interact with locals. Dining at Street Food vendors is part dining experience and part social supper club. In Southern California, we have a thriving gourmet food truck scene where the [...]

Hawaii Agritourism What is Agritourism? Agritourism (noun):The act of visiting a working farm or any agricultural, horticultural or agri-business operation for the purpose of enjoyment, education or active involvement in the activities of the farm or operation. Agritourism is an awesome activity and it’s abundant in Hawaii, from fruit producers to vineyards. This section will [...]