"michael mina" news and stories

The feature story this week is on restaurateur and chef Michael Mina, with a recipe for his Seafood Bake.

The Accidental Vegetarian cooks greens galore with recipes for Pasta with Sugar Snap Peas, Asparagus, Ricotta & Brown Butter and Green Onion Crepes with Creamy Eggs & Wild Mushrooms.

Cinco de Mayo isn't just about margaritas. South to North has recipes for Guacamole with a Balloon Whisk, Grilled Sweet Potatoes with Orange Chipotle Glaze, Turkey Tenderloins & Sausages with Agave Marinade, and Salsa de Molcajete.

Other recipes this week include: Asian-Flavored Braised Pork Belly, Coin Toss Cocktail, Agricole Rhum Punch and Airmail Cocktail.

Men are better cooks than women.

Ha, just kidding! But I had to get your attention, right? Actually, men and women are equal in the kitchen, though they have their differences. I learned about the differences between men and women the first time I went to the beach (ba-doom bang - thank you everyone, I'm here all week!).

Esquire has a really nice section called Recipes For Men, where they feature a bunch of recipes from men, for men. Of course, don't worry ladies, we're probably making these for you tonight). Lots of meat and potatoes, sure, but spaghetti, lobster, and stews too.

How late am I to this party? But I forgive myself because I don't live in the Bay Area anymore (It's been 10 years! Sarah, you've got to let go!)

Michael Mina, San Francicso chef and restaurateur has opened a restaurant in southern California, Stonehill Tavern at the St. Regis Resort, Monarch Beach in Dana Point. The restaurant is designed by Tony Chi as a modern American tavern. As such, chef Mina's menus are catered toward southern California coastal living with modern Americna cuisine, with a slight bent toward seafood. Uh, yes, I'll start with the toro sashimi with osetra caviar and sudachi lime; then as my entree, I'd like the suckling pig with root vegetables, wild arugula, and truffle sauce. This time I don't think I'd mind the caviar or the truffles.

Michael Mina owns a restaurant that bears his name in San Francisco, Arcadia in San Jose, and has three restaurants in Las Vegas. Ah, but I will never forget him at Aqua (Yes, it's been that long).