The Raving Palate is an organization of restauranteurs & dining connoisseurs reviewing on dining experiences at upscale restaurants throughout California and the United States. var _gaq = _gaq || []; _gaq.push([‘_setAccount’, ‘UA-26119960-1’]); _gaq.push([‘_trackPageview’]); (function() { var ga = document.createElement(‘script’); ga.type = ‘text/javascript’; ga.async = true; ga.src = (‘https:’ == document.location.protocol ? ‘https://ssl’ : ‘http://www’) + ‘.google-analytics.com/ga.js’; var s = document.getElementsByTagName(‘script’)[0]; s.parentNode.insertBefore(ga, s); })();Tumblr (3.0; @ravingpalate)http://www.theravingpalate.com/“Salt is born of the purest of parents: the sun and the sea.” - Pythagorashttp://www.theravingpalate.com/post/12693909859http://www.theravingpalate.com/post/12693909859Sat, 12 Nov 2011 12:21:41 -0500also spelled oenology, it is the science or study of viniculture or wine making one who studies the...http://www.theravingpalate.com/post/12604929889http://www.theravingpalate.com/post/12604929889Thu, 10 Nov 2011 13:36:05 -0500enologyoenologyfood definitionsfood &amp; wine“Food without wine is a corpse; wine without food is a ghost; united and well matched they are...http://www.theravingpalate.com/post/12602161409http://www.theravingpalate.com/post/12602161409Thu, 10 Nov 2011 11:56:05 -0500food quotes<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_ltj4ioMxYw1r40pzjo1_500.jpg"/><br/> Skirt Steak<br/><br/> <img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_ltj4ioMxYw1r40pzjo2_500.jpg"/><br/> Kurobuta Pork Chops<br/><br/> <img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_ltj4ioMxYw1r40pzjo3_500.jpg"/><br/> Ahi Tuna Tartare<br/><br/> <img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_ltj4ioMxYw1r40pzjo4_500.jpg"/><br/> Louisiana Rock Shrimp Louie<br/><br/> <img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_ltj4ioMxYw1r40pzjo7_500.jpg"/><br/> Duck Fat Fries<br/><br/> <img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_ltj4ioMxYw1r40pzjo5_500.jpg"/><br/> Banana Tarte<br/><br/> <img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_ltj4ioMxYw1r40pzjo6_500.jpg"/><br/> Chocolate Lava Cake & Caramel Ice Cream<br/><br/> <p>Dining courses at Arcadia at the Marriott San Jose, one of Michael Mina’s restaurants.</p>http://www.theravingpalate.com/post/12546907521http://www.theravingpalate.com/post/12546907521Wed, 09 Nov 2011 00:09:00 -0500arcadia steakmichael minaamerican cuisinesteakhouseRestaurant: Arcadia Restaurant - October 23, 2011 Address: 100&#160;W. San Carlos Street, San Jose,...http://www.theravingpalate.com/post/12546911680http://www.theravingpalate.com/post/12546911680Wed, 09 Nov 2011 00:09:00 -0500fine diningsteak housesan jose restaurantmichael minaamerican cuisine“I have long believed that good food, good eating is all about risk. Whether we’re talking...http://www.theravingpalate.com/post/12023741422http://www.theravingpalate.com/post/12023741422Fri, 28 Oct 2011 01:53:00 -0400anthony bourdain quotefood quoteany gelled suspension made for culinary purposes a cosmetic gel French, jelly, from Middle Frenchhttp://www.theravingpalate.com/post/11949168444http://www.theravingpalate.com/post/11949168444Wed, 26 Oct 2011 10:00:00 -0400geleefood definitions<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_ltj55sAeA31r40pzjo1_500.jpg"/><br/> Jidori Chicken with Popcorn Foam<br/><br/> <img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_ltj55sAeA31r40pzjo2_500.jpg"/><br/> 6 oz. Filet Mignon<br/><br/> <img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_ltj55sAeA31r40pzjo3_500.jpg"/><br/> Tempura Short Ribs<br/><br/> <img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_ltj55sAeA31r40pzjo4_500.jpg"/><br/> Smoked Gyu Carpaccio<br/><br/> <img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_ltj55sAeA31r40pzjo5_500.jpg"/><br/> Truffled Mac & Cheese with Lobster<br/><br/> <img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_ltj55sAeA31r40pzjo6_500.jpg"/><br/> Southern Belle Dessert<br/><br/> <img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_ltj55sAeA31r40pzjo7_500.jpg"/><br/> Love Bites Dessert<br/><br/> <p><span>Dining courses at Alexander’s Steakhouse in Cupertino, CA. One of the Bay Area’s Michelin Star restaurants.</span></p>http://www.theravingpalate.com/post/11866156606http://www.theravingpalate.com/post/11866156606Mon, 24 Oct 2011 11:34:00 -0400alexander's steakhousesilicon valley restaurantcupertino restaurantamerican cuisinesteakhouse“You have to eat to cook. You can’t be a good cook and be a noneater. I think eating is the...http://www.theravingpalate.com/post/11866159042http://www.theravingpalate.com/post/11866159042Mon, 24 Oct 2011 11:34:00 -0400food quotesjulia childRestaurant:  Alexander’s Steakhouse - October 21, 2011  Address: 10330 North Wolfe Road, Cupertino,...http://www.theravingpalate.com/post/11866153782http://www.theravingpalate.com/post/11866153782Mon, 24 Oct 2011 11:33:00 -0400alexander's steakhousesteakhouseamerican cuisinecupertino restaurantsilicon valley restaurantmichelin starfour diamond restaurant“Cookery is not chemistry. It is an art. It requires instinct and taste rather than exact...http://www.theravingpalate.com/post/11826453421http://www.theravingpalate.com/post/11826453421Sun, 23 Oct 2011 14:12:00 -0400food quotemarcel boulestinFrench for "under vacuum" a technique pioneered in Europe where ingredients are combined in...http://www.theravingpalate.com/post/11707820119http://www.theravingpalate.com/post/11707820119Thu, 20 Oct 2011 18:18:00 -0400sous videfood definitionscooking techniquesRestaurant: Fleur de Lys - San Francisco, CA Address: 777 Sutter Street, San Francisco, CA...http://www.theravingpalate.com/post/11686688364http://www.theravingpalate.com/post/11686688364Thu, 20 Oct 2011 02:46:42 -0400restaurantsrestaurant reviewshubert kellerfleur de lysfrench cuisinefine diningmichelin starsan francisco diningclarified meat or fish broth a soup or sauce base served either hot or cold the flavor of a...http://www.theravingpalate.com/post/11670158846http://www.theravingpalate.com/post/11670158846Wed, 19 Oct 2011 18:59:00 -0400consommefood definitionsStarting today, The Raving Palate is hosting a drawing as a &#8220;thank-you&#8221; to our social...http://www.theravingpalate.com/post/11657584580http://www.theravingpalate.com/post/11657584580Wed, 19 Oct 2011 13:24:24 -0400michelin guidethe raving palatesweepstakes drawing““…there were only a couple people who’d been cooking on TV before that, and...http://www.theravingpalate.com/post/11652770009http://www.theravingpalate.com/post/11652770009Wed, 19 Oct 2011 10:00:00 -0400rick baylesschef quotesfrontera fresco“A jazz musician can improvise based on his knowledge of music. He understands how things go...http://www.theravingpalate.com/post/11612125215http://www.theravingpalate.com/post/11612125215Tue, 18 Oct 2011 10:05:00 -0400chef quotescharlie trotterrestauranteur“I love the culture of grilling. It creates an atmosphere that is festive but casual.” -...http://www.theravingpalate.com/post/11612125123http://www.theravingpalate.com/post/11612125123Tue, 18 Oct 2011 10:05:00 -0400bobby flaychef quotesgrill“I liked the energy of cooking, the action, the camaraderie. I often compare the kitchen to...http://www.theravingpalate.com/post/11451347909http://www.theravingpalate.com/post/11451347909Fri, 14 Oct 2011 18:23:00 -0400todd englishchef quotesrestauranteurEarlier today, Chef Eric Ripert posted an article to Facebook describing a recent interview with...http://www.theravingpalate.com/post/11355206284http://www.theravingpalate.com/post/11355206284Wed, 12 Oct 2011 11:10:00 -0400eric ripertle bernardinrestaurant social mediasocial media for restaurantssocial media