NFL MOCK DRAFT 1

The NFL Draft is one week away so it is time for The Chowfather to post his first look Mock Draft.

1. Miami Dolphins- This is really a 4 player race. It is down to Jake Long, Chris Long, Dorsey and Gholston. The Dolphins need help at Offensive Line which makes J Long the logical pick and the top pick in most experts mocks. I'm not buying it. Parcells really wants t0 trade out of the spot but will be unable to since there is no clear cut stud #1 this year plus no one wants to be stuck with that contract. Here is how it plays out. Dolphins draft Jake Long ONLY if they get him signed before the draft at a discount. I don't see it happening and Parcells throws the first curve ball and grabs Vernon Gholston #1.

2. Rams- Long v Long. Rams go with Jake Long.
3. Falcons- Owner wants Ryan. New GM wants to build defense. GM gets to make call and grabs Dorsey.
4. Raiders- Always tough to predict what Al Davis will do. McFadden or Howie's kid Chris Long?? Long is the pick
5. Chiefs- Chiefs need help at OL and will take Brenden Albert, Clady or Otah. Slight edge here to Albert.
6. J-E-T-S- Gholston was their guy early on but he doesn't make it this far which means C Long or McFadden may fall to them. They take the one standing. That's McFadden.
7. Patriots- Keith Rivers USC
8. Ravens- Matt Ryan

Food & Wine 2008 Go List

Hiro's Yakko-San	Miami
Islas Canarias	Miami
The Mahogany Grille	Miami
Michael’s Genuine Food & Drink	Miami
Michy’s	Miami
Palme d’Or	Miami
Sardinia	Miami

Complete list http://www.foodandwine.com/golist/2008/list.cfm?label=us-canada

Another chef left..

Michael Bloise has left Wish. No news on where he is going or who will be taking over. It appears he lives in Hollywood. Hmm, the old Michael's Kitchen spot on Harrison is still empty...

Source: http://kitschn.blogspot.com/

Meatball Battle

Who doesn't love a good meatball?? They are easily one of my favorite comfort foods. Here are a few Must do's in South Florida.

Tie for the top spot. Would really need to do a side by side tasting to decide. Irrelevant- both are outstanding.

Cafe Martorano- Ft. Lauderdale
Macaluso's- South Beach (TIP you can get them for lunch next door at their market)

Close second

Noodles Panini- Ft Lauderdale
Fulvio's- Hollywood

Honorable Mention

Sonny's Famous Steak Hogies in Hollywood serves a great meatball hogie BUT it is impossible to pass on their Cheese steaks. (TIP- get one to go or go hungry and get a cheese steak with a meatball hogie on the side)

Did I miss any??

Chef left

Jason Mclain gone from Jason's @ The Harrison.
Jeffrey Brana gone from the Raleigh.
Andrew Rothschild gone from Bourbon Steak.
Norman Van Aken gone from Tavern N Town (in Key West).

Baseball Predictions

Ahh opening day!! One of my favorite days of the year.

Here are my predictions
AL
Yankees
Indians
Mariners
wild card - Red Sox

NL
Mets
Cubs
Diamondbacks
wild card Dodgers

Lola's on Harrison serving lunch

Lola's on Harrison started serving lunch today. I plan on heading over soon. I'll post back after I try some of the lunch items.
Menu is attached.

http://www.lolasonharrison.com/menus/LolasLunchMenu-4-1-08.pdf

2032 Harrison St
Hollywood