#80 Done

Los Angeles scored two restaurants in Pellegrino’s top 100 restaurants in the world. Tonight, we enjoyed Jose Andres’ The Bazaar. I won’t try to describe the experience because I would fail miserably.

Step One

Our kitchen. Lots of black. We’re going to try and tone it down a bit and change up the backsplash.

#4 In Progress

An enjoyable violent drive.

After knocking out work early, it’s turned out to be a leisurely Sunday.

#98 Done

Watched Brit play a brilliant game in the morning, then took in the Galaxy-Portland game in the evening. Both Donavan and Beckham scored, so it was a great game to be at.

That was painful…

#96 Done

Birthday dinner at Michelin star award winner, Asanebo. We thought we knew the best, but this was better.

Anniversary of my Birth

And I didn’t even get top billing at the office party.

#75 Done

We took a break from throwing the dice.

Day Two

After breakfast in bed, we headed to downtown Las Vegas to visit the newly opened Mob Museum. Loved this place. We followed this up with some horrible rolls of the dice and gave back all of our winnings from last night. But hopefully oysters and a steak at Mastro’s Ocean Club will help us roll better in the evening.

Day One

Lunch at China Polano Dinner at Jaleo Watching MLB on the TV while winning enough money at craps to cover it all. A good day indeed.

Sin City

Where else did you expect us to spend Easter weekend?

A Good Day

Happy Birthday, Kim!

A very happy birthday to my Sister-In-Law, Kim.

Spent the weekend in San Diego watching Brit and her team play the best teams in the West. They went 1-3, but ended up beating the best team in the bracket 2-0. With the high school season in the rear view mirror, It’s fun watching high level soccer again.

Odds are 1 in 176 million

But you’re saying there’s a chance…

Congrats, Rosie.

USC is a good school. You even have a former Marquette coach running your basketball team.

Subway

Scenes from NYC

Last Meal

At Jack’s Luxury Oyster House. Followed by cheesecake and eclairs at Vierno’s.

#100 Done

Explored the American Museum of Natural History in NYC.

#27 in Progress

We braved this ridiculous line to try Shake Shack, one of Food & Magazine’s top 25 burgers in America. While not in my top 5, this is a great good old fashion burger.

Dinner at L’Atelier De Joël Robuchon

Foie gras réductions. Even Foie gras sliders. Hamachi. Wagyu beef. Cod. The girls got an education, but will probably say the pizza at Grimaldi’s was the best meal.

New York Harbor.

#22 Done

Across the Brooklyn Bridge we go… Waiting in line at Grimaldi’s in Brooklyn…

#30 in Progress

Oysters, what else?

#27 in Progress

Had the burger at Mario Batali and JayZ’s gastropub, The Spotted Pig. Cool place. The burger was good, but not in my top 5.

#90 Done

My dad once told me that you haven’t really made it until you get sued. Well, I can now say we’re finally prepared to “make it”.

Photo shoot Monday. Dallas Show on Thursday. First time Sonia and I won’t be there. Hopefully sales won’t suffer.

No idea how she can sleep like this.

Best St. Patricks Day Ever.

Marquette Wins! Sweet 16.

Happy Birthday, Sis.

#4 in Progress

Saw 21 Jump Street. Loved the show as a kid. Brittany thought the movie was great. I wished I could say the same. I was entertained, but stupid is stupid. High School comedies are a staple in every kid’s life. I just wish they would transcend generations.

American Idol is down to their final 13 contestants. With the help of Tommy Hilfiger, they were glammed up and Skylar Laine was outfitted in Basically Me.

Nothing is bigger in Texas than rodeos. And if you want to win Miss Rodeo, you better be wearing Basically Me.

Sean and Sonia took a half day off with me to cheer on the Warriors.

#4 in Progress

I don’t whether or not I liked the story, but I liked the movie because it had one.

Brit and I explored a bit of Burbank on the bikes today. We visited the animal shelter, but it made her cry. Nevertheless, she wants to go more often. Most distressing about the ride was that she twice beat me in a race.

Selection Sunday

The field is set and Marquette is a 3 seed. March Madness is all I care about until they lose. Hoping for a couple of weeks of bliss before they break my heart.

We celebrated Brittany’s high school season tonight. The best part is that it’s over. Trying to show off their calves. Brittany was named offensive player of the year.

#16 in Progress

Great book.

Day at the Beach

With temps in the high 80’s, we couldn’t pass up the opportunity to spend the day at Hermosa Beach. Had breakfast at our favorite spot, walked along the strand, had some shaved ice, napped on the beach and then finished off the day with the perfect Philly Cheesesteak.

My Sunday nap spot.

Happy Birthday, Tom

A very happy birthday to my Brother-In-Law.

Might just be beach weather tomorrow.

Marquette finally won on Senior Day and ended their best regular season since I’ve been a fan. Hopefully they make a run in the tourney and get back to New Orleans.

#77 Done

“Time is the coin of your life. It is the only coin you have, and only you can determine how it will be spent. Be careful lest you let other people spend it for you.” – Carl Sandburg