Comments for Darin Dines

Comment on Herringbone (La Jolla, CA) by Two Foodies -One Journey

Two Foodies -One Journey — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 22:30:12 +0000

Malarkey had actually more than on restaurant in La Jolla. He opened two restaurants (both called Green Acre) in the biotech array close by which are very popular with the scientists. And Amanda Baumgarten has left Herringbone

Comment on Herringbone (La Jolla, CA) by Gastronomer

Gastronomer — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 20:38:09 +0000

Sounds about right for San Diego

Comment on Gordon Ramsay Steak (Las Vegas, NV) by Darin

Darin — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 07:11:14 +0000

Ack, sorry to hear about that experience!

Comment on Hakkasan (Las Vegas, NV) by Darin

Darin — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 07:11:02 +0000

Great to hear – thanks for sharing!

Comment on Hakkasan (Las Vegas, NV) by @c_snapper

@c_snapper — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 18:18:12 +0000

ate there last saturday, had many of the same dishes and really enjoyed it!

Comment on Gordon Ramsay Steak (Las Vegas, NV) by Jann

Jann — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 03:51:53 +0000

Very disappointed. We called the night before we planed on visiting Steak. We were told it was “casual” not “dress casual” when we showed up they were busy so we sat in the bar and ordered a drink and our dinner. Keep in mind we spoke with 2 different hostesses and a waiter on our way to the bar. Before our drinks came we were told my husband would have to leave because he had a tank top on. I pointed out that there were at least 3 other women in the bar area with “plain” tank tops. They said it was different because they are female ???? We were told he could go back to our room and change or go buy a shirt. Hhhmmmmm. Our hotel was 2 miles away with no car and we were prepared to spend a chunk of money on dinner now we are supposed to buy a shirt in Paris??? If you are told casual in 104 degree weather what would you wear? They need to train there staff a little better on there dress code.

Comment on Rustic Canyon (Santa Monica, CA) by Darin

Darin — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 01:05:27 +0000

Oh haha no way, thanks for the tip on the burger! Yep – it’s still as good as its ever been, if not better.

Comment on Rustic Canyon (Santa Monica, CA) by nomsnotbombs

nomsnotbombs — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 01:01:56 +0000

The burger’s still there! It’s just off-menu and limited. I haven’t been since Jeremy Fox started but, back when Evan Funke was still there, it was my favorite restaurant in the whole city. I’m glad to hear it’s still delicious, though! Definitely need to visit.

Comment on Sous Vide Short Ribs by Darin

Darin — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 00:09:26 +0000

Thanks for the advice Marv. Lately I’ve been heating the juices, then separating out the proteins through a very fine filter. I’ll have to try this, as it looks like a slightly less time-consuming approach.

Comment on Sous Vide Short Ribs by Marv

Marv — Tue, 11 Jun 2013 18:24:27 +0000

The juices from sous vide are not stable to high heating so treat as if you were adding cream or yogurt to a sauce. If you don’t want the juices to coagulate make your sauce base and add the warm juices in at the end just before serving. Don’t boil or simmer your sauce once you have added the juice in.