Everyone Needs to Try Pot

Everyone needs to try Pot at least once in their lifetime. Roy Choi pulls it off again. The swanky, hip vibe of his new restaurant Pot somehow just makes you feel happy. Perhaps its the excellent music playing in the background or the cool lighting throughout. It contains elements of fine dining but with Roy's "down to earth" sense of humor intertwined in the experience. The food was amazing with Roy graciously walking around and thanking patrons for stopping by. He's so cool! The food was amazing. I tried a side of squid and a hot pot with beef. The food is vibrant in colors and flavors. The entire experience is simply fun and delicious and I highly recommend it with one small warning: Pot may be like a gateway drug. Pot is located in Korea Town at the Line Hotel.

This was prepared by Chef Jeff Kawakami of Season 2 of The Taste on ABC. I snapped pictures and took video footage of him while he cooked. He's got great technique and amazing talent. I enjoyed every bit of it! Check him out on www.JeffKawakami.com and check out the video we made: Stuffed artichoke using everyday ingredients: Breadcrumbs, parmesan cheese, bacon, garlic, & parsley.

Taco Asylum

A taste flight from Taco Asylum in Costa Mesa, CA with flavor profiles influenced from around the globe: