A Little Food Fun: The Brazilian Churrascaria
Jose Mier here again with a bit of fun. I’m always looking for new ways to experience food (and as I’ve said we use all five senses to enjoy food). Every once in a while we need to have a little fun and there’s something really enjoyable about an all-you-can-eat style of service. Take churrascaria, …. Read More
Upscale Revisited: Coq au Vin
Hey, Jose Mier here with another upscale dish. I guess I’m on a roll now after posting about fast food and street food recently. What’s next? Coq Au Vin. Coq au vin is a name that many of us may have not heard a lot. Sadly, most of the people in the food industry have …. Read More
Another Mier Favorite: Italian Gnocchi
I haven’t yet touched on Italian food so when thinking about this blog post I asked myself what Italian dish do I really like, and why. What do I order a lot when eating at and Italian restaurant? More often than not I go for gnocchi. There’s just something about the texture of gnocchi, kind …. Read More
Mexican Street Food: Huaraches
With a name like Jose Mier it’s not surprising that I have a love for Mexican food (as well as all other styles of cooking). From street tacos to enchiladas to albondigas soup and everything in between. But there’s one Mexican dish that doesn’t get a lot of press, and you don’t find it on …. Read More
Jose Mier Chinese Favorite: Spare Ribs
Jose Mier coming to you again from my desktop kitchen. One of the most popular cusines in the world of course is Chinese. Count me one of its biggest fans. Of course the term Chinese food is so vast it really doesn’t do it justice since there are so many regional variations to it from …. Read More
Jose Mier’s Hangover Cure: Macaroni and Cheese
Jose Mier here. First, let me say I’m not really in need of hangover cures. The best defense is not to drink too much in the first place–moderation in all things. However, one food that keeps crossing my radar these days is macaroni and cheese. The popularity of the dish is evident in that Yelp …. Read More
Hot Chicken
Jose Mier here. Sun Valley seems to be a focal point for one particular kind of food that’s growing in popularity: Hot Chicken. Personally I was pretty much oblivious to this dish for a long time. I think I saw it on some menus here or there but it didn’t dawn on me that it …. Read More
Welcome to Jose Mier’s Gastronomy
Hello all! I’m Jose Mier, resident and business promoter of Sun Valley, CA. I’m also a food fanatic and Sun Valley food can compete with just about any city in the country. While we’re not known for our four-dollar-sign restaurants, we have just about everything else to offer those looking for a special, delicious meal …. Read More