The Classic French Omelet
Erik
So simple, so easy, so misunderstood, the French Omelet is the quintessential breakfast dish. One that should be absolutely easy to master and yet is so often a source of
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BIO
Located in Los Angeles, Erik has had a long and colorful career path which started at Walt Disney Feature Animation at the age of 21. In addition to working as an artist and animator for 20 plus years, he has also worked for 10 as credentialed educator at the High School and University levels. He also spent spent some working as a private chef and is a certified sommelier. He holds a Master of Fine Arts in UX/UI Experience and Design from the Academy of Art University, a Bachelor's in Studio Arts from California State University Fullerton, and a Certificate of Animation from the Dun Laoghaire College of Art and Design, Ireland where he spent a year as a Rotary International Ambassadorial Scholar.
STORIES
Trust v2.0
Erik
Here’s an interesting concept that demonstrates both confidence and a promise. Trust 2.0. For $250 a person, you get a seat at the bar along with 19 other lucky people,
Grand Marnier vs. Cointreau
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They are both from France, both flavored with orange, and both liqueurs. So what’s the difference? Are they interchangeable? Can you drink them straight? We did the research. We read
Pizza Dough
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In a moment of more than slightly inebriated philosophical musing, some friends and I were re-enacting the “What is best in life?” scene from Conan the Barbarian, and someone put
Men’s Shoes for Europe
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My family and I recently visited Europe for a month. It was the trip of a lifetime and long in the planning, and we visited several countries. Part of that
The 2024 Bon Vivant Oscar Predictions
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The nominations have been announced and it’s time for the cinematic prognostications to begin. While some look forward to this time of year in anticipation of the Superbowl, for members
Poor Things (2023) – A Review
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If after hearing the buzz and seeing the trailer for Poor Things (2023), you’re headed off to the theatre expecting a quirky and weird, but otherwise fun, funny, and maybe even
Arnaud’s French 75 Bar
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While Bourbon Street in the French Quarter of New Orleans is famous for its drunken ribald revelry, there aren’t actually that many classy, or even quality bars on Bourbon Street.
The Sazerac Bar
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In a city that is famous for its ability to party, New Orleans has a lot of bars in a lot of varieties to choose from. Today we will be
Exuma – The Bahama’s
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Most of the people I know, know at least one person who is both legitimately wealthy and given to extravagance. Maybe they are a good friend, maybe they are a
