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Ed Simon

About Ed Simon

Ed is a native of Los Angeles who loves food and food cultures. Whether he's looking for the best ceviche in Colombia, the best poke in Hawaii, the best tequila in Jalisco, the best Bun bo Hue in Vietnam or the best Taiwanese Beef Roll in Los Angeles, it's all good food! He also loves a good drink. He's had Mai Tais in Hawaii, Bourbon in Kentucky, Tequila in Mexico and Rum in Jamaica. His wine escapades have taken him to Napa, Sonoma, the Willamette Valley and the Santa Ynez Valley. And he's had beer all over the world! Music is another of Ed's passion, writing and interviewing many classic rock, rock and blues musicians. Getting the great stories of road experiences from them is a particular delight. Traveling also fits in with Ed's writing, exploring all over to find the most interesting places to visit, even in out of the way areas.

Tasting Great Food and Cocktails at the Blind Pig in Rancho Santa Margarita

Posted on August 22, 2013 by Ed Simon

This last week, a series of cocktail and food tastings was done at the Blind Pig in Rancho Santa Margarita. The purpose of the tasting was three-fold; to allow some Orange County foodies, bloggers and writers to taste and see … Continue reading →

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Upcoming: Jack Daniels Dinner on the Queen Mary

Posted on July 19, 2013 by Ed Simon

Today was a momentous day on the Queen Mary in Long Beach. They received their hand-picked barrel of Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel Select, in preparation for the Jack Daniel’s Dinner on July 25. This barrel, hand selected from three barrels … Continue reading →

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Deano’s Gourmet Pizza

Posted on June 11, 2013 by Ed Simon

One of the iconic places for everyone in the Greater LA/OC area to visit is the Farmer’s Market at 3rd and Fairfax in Los Angeles. It is the kind of place to walk around where you can graze, get a … Continue reading →

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It’s a Dog’s Life at the Lazy Dog Cafe in Torrance

Posted on May 24, 2013 by Ed Simon

Some days you are out walking your people when the urge to eat a good meal strikes. We were walking in Irvine with my friend Tank, and decided we would take them to the Lazy Dog Cafe, our preferred restaurant. … Continue reading →

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R&J Southern Home Cooking

Posted on February 12, 2013 by Ed Simon

R & J Southern Homecooking in Downey gives an authentic taste of true soul food. A medium-sized restaurant, not fancy but comfortable and homey, R & J has all the classics and does them very well. Julie, the owner, took … Continue reading →

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The Kickin’ Crab

Posted on January 26, 2013 by Ed Simon

  Cajun cuisine exploded in Southern California about 30 years ago, spawning a multitude of restaurants based upon the spices of Louisiana’s back country. After a few years the trend wore itself out, leaving the area with only a handful … Continue reading →

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