It all started on a blind date, followed by a dinner in Laguna Beach in 1984…

If you know us, you know our fondness for family, friends, food and wine, with a strong dose of curiosity and laughter thrown in. As our marriage odometer hit 30 years in December, we decided it was time to take an “adult gap month or two” to channel our inner Anthony Bourdain. After years of binge watching his journeys throughout the world and seeing him speak live, we thought - we should do that. Add a dash of Chef’s Table and well…you have a sojourn of epic foodie proportions. Welcome to our narrative of Blind Date Foodies - a reflection of our life over 30 years, while living a bucket list journey through Portugal, Spain and the Bordeaux region of France for the next 30 days.

The seed was planted while celebrating Deb’s birthday at Bouchon in Yountville, CA a few years back.
The seed was planted while celebrating Deb’s birthday at Bouchon in Yountville, CA a few years back.
And our Kitchen Collective inspired Paella set the tone for where…
And our Kitchen Collective inspired Paella set the tone for where…
We embark on this epic journey from the City By the Bay on February 28.
We embark on this epic journey from the City By the Bay on February 28.
Oh, that voice...