Mar 23rd 10 Posted by Dawn Walker

the lazy dog cafe: yum

We didn’t want to try Lazy Dog because we were under the false impression that it was owned by Mimi’s Cafe – and you know my feelings about chain restaurants!  It is actually owned by the son of the guy who used to own Mimi’s but sold it to another chain.  The Lazy Dog Cafe has six locations throughout Southern California and we have been to two of those locations the past week... read more

Mar 16th 10 Posted by Dawn Walker

what the pho?

Another favorite meal of mine is Pho (pronounced “FA”). Wikipedia: Phở is served in a bowl with white rice noodles (called bánh phở’) in clear beef broth, with thin cuts of beef (steak, fatty flank, lean flank, brisket). Variations feature tendon, tripe, meatballs, chicken leg, chicken breast, or other chicken organs. The broth is generally made by simmering beef (and sometimes... read more

Mar 9th 10 Posted by Dawn Walker

changing family eating habits

Since Dawn is out of town at a catering convention this week, I thought I would re-run an article that Dawn wrote several months ago. Dawn wears many hats: to some, she is Dawn Walker a wife, mother, daughter, Maj Jongg player and friend. To others, she is Chef Dawn, an entrepreneur.  And to the Scene readers, I hope she has become more than a friendly author, chef and restaurant reviewer, but someone... read more

Mar 2nd 10 Posted by Dawn Walker

stop saying yuck!

I can’t remember which magazine this article was from but it was so interesting that I think you should read it. It was written by Jennifer Chen: We all have foods we can’t stomach. To help ourselves get over them, we asked molecular biologist and nutitional scientist Eric Nowicki for a one-way ticket out of Gagsville. About one in four people actually tastes vegetables like brussel sprouts... read more

Feb 23rd 10 Posted by Dawn Walker

restaurant review: fish tail and vino 100

I heard about Fish Tail at 28104 Newhall Ranch Road, between Vino 100 and Chipotle, from  editor and owner of SceneInSCV, Marlene Bernstein. She mentioned that if you buy a bottle of wine from Vino 100, you could enjoy the wine at Fish Tail with no corkage fee and a free appetizer. I had to go!!! Read Marlene’s article this week for a full review on Vino 100 on Wednesday CLICK HERE ON WED. Like... read more

Feb 9th 10 Posted by Dawn Walker

diets diets everywhere

My mission is to help families eat together at home more often.  Finding food to appeal to everyone at your dinner table can be challenging enough if don’t have allergies or dietary restrictions.  But what about families who do?  How do families who have a child who is allergic to eggs, dairy and nuts find food that everyone can eat? I do not really have this problem.  Our four daughters eat... read more

Jan 26th 10 Posted by Dawn Walker

foodie info, events & services

Please mark your calenders!   And comment if you know of other events that us “foodies” should attend. April 22-25 Cowboy Festival May 1 Tribute Festival May 2 Taste of the Town May 17 Jewish Food Festival  Calender of events for the community of the SCV. For those of you who don’t know, you are missing the best deal for dining in the SCV from KHTS 1220, our local SCV radio station. ... read more

Jan 19th 10 Posted by Dawn Walker

creme brulee and flan

Perhaps one of my favorite foods is Creme Brulee. This custardy dessert with French origins dating back to the 1600′s, topped with caramelized sugar has warmed my heart from meal to meal over the past twenty years.  I am a purist when it comes to this dessert.  Don’t give me berries or lemon ginger or rum raisin – just the slightly yellowy strongly vanilla-y flavor that melts in my... read more