Author Archives: Kiki Maraschino

About Kiki Maraschino

I like catfish. Sure, we all like catfish, but I think for me it is somehow deeper.

Plastic Lunchmeat

Posted on January 12, 2010 by Kiki Maraschino

I have a confession to make. I LOVE plastic food. It’s one of my favorite reasons for wandering around Little Tokyo. I found of from one restaurant that they have their plastic food custom-made to look exactly like their real … Continue reading →

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Agura opening party

Posted on January 11, 2010 by Kiki Maraschino

Last November my friend Ellin and I hit the opening party for Agura, the first US version of a high-end izakaya chain in Japan. It will focus on Japanese and French fusion. Frenchonese? I was excited when I saw items … Continue reading →

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Whisky Live: It’s Very Smooth

Posted on January 10, 2010 by Kiki Maraschino

Whisky Live was a blast, trying to network, collect info, embarass myself, and not fall down all at the same time. “I feel so warm…this is fantastic, but do you have a pour bucket?” Why whiskey has an E Share … Continue reading →

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An Overnighter in Anaheim

Posted on January 9, 2010 by Kiki Maraschino

I recently spent two days at the Anaheim Convention Center. While it was not exactly a holiday, I took pictures anyways, because that is what I do. I can’t stop myself. My choice was between the Anabella Hotel, which looked … Continue reading →

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Sneaky Reindeer

Posted on January 7, 2010 by Kiki Maraschino

Look at how cleverly Lindt made “reindeer” for Christmas. It doesn’t look anything like an Easter bunny. Not at all. You would never guess these reindeer came out of the bunny mold. I wonder how they are going to cram … Continue reading →

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Kiki’s Top Bites of the Year

Posted on January 7, 2010 by Kiki Maraschino

Yes, I am saying bites rather than meals, because most of the fantastic food I have eaten this year has been at foodie events. A few may be sips, not bites, but hey – who’s making the rules? Speaking of … Continue reading →

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The Best of the Year and other Stuff

Posted on January 6, 2010 by Kiki Maraschino

Serious Eats Top 10 Posts of 2010 Eater’s 38 Essential Meals Eater’s Best Meal of 2009 Ok I’m a dork for being excited that I have eaten at at least half of these places. Jonathan Gold’s Essential LA Restaurants Gourmet … Continue reading →

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Food Crimes: McNugget attack

Posted on January 5, 2010 by Kiki Maraschino

I may be a food purist in many ways, but I make exceptions for the Happy Meal. And I get superpissed when I want a Happy Meal at 4am and they are serving breakfast. But I only drive off in … Continue reading →

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Los Angeles Magazine Annual Food Event

Posted on December 29, 2009 by Kiki Maraschino

Late summer and early fall marks food festival season in Los Angeles. There was a crazy amount of food and wine fests, and thanks to a certain other blog (…cough..) Kiki got to party down with the ritzy folks. Lindsay … Continue reading →

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The Story of Mom Food

Posted on December 25, 2009 by Kiki Maraschino

A long time ago, in a land far, far away I went to community college. I attended a lecture by a collage artist. She had started making calendars as Christmas gifts. That is how I got the idea to make … Continue reading →

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The Most Unappetizing Food Ever

Posted on December 16, 2009 by Kiki Maraschino

I devote an inordinate amount of time to trying to make food look appetizing. I photograph a plate carefully, sometimes taking 20 pictures of a sandwich. But every now and then I just have to mess with your heads. Consider … Continue reading →

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Recipe Cards on Parade: Holiday Leftovers

Posted on December 8, 2009 by Kiki Maraschino

Who but Betty Crocker would have the balls to outright call a recipe “leftovers”? And give it its very own card, even. This little gem gets rid of all that leftover turkey, as well as frozen broccoli, processed American cheese, … Continue reading →

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Cruise: Ensenada Blows

Posted on December 6, 2009 by Kiki Maraschino

Our second and final harbour was Ensenada, Mexico. It was a short cruise. Some people were still afraid of the swine flu and stayed on board, which didn’t really protect them because the rest of us could bring it back … Continue reading →

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Cruisin’ the Kitchen

Posted on December 4, 2009 by Kiki Maraschino

Thanks to my wacky friend Shelly, we were able to get a small private tour of the ship’s kitchen Share on Facebook

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Cruisin for Insomniacs

Posted on December 2, 2009 by Kiki Maraschino

Not only am I a total insomniac, but my room-mate snored. So I often was up wandering the deck in the wee hours. There were not the midnight buffets of my fantasies, but there was still a bit of adventure. … Continue reading →

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