Kicking off restaurant week in Claremont, California (7/10-19) was a food lover’s dream. A group of writers and photographers from the International Food & Wine Travel Writers Association sampled many mouth-watering bites and sips.
I have chosen my top tastes from several restaurants located in the tree-lined village of Claremont.
The Junction is aptly named. This unique restaurant creatively combines the cultures and chefs from Europe, China and Mexico.
My big bite lunch began with with an amuse-bouche of black olives marinated in mixed herbs, honey, balsamic vinegar and evoo. We sampled dates and black figs stuffed with creamy Roquefort cheese and crunchy walnuts. French influenced jumbo escargot were presented in shells with a twist – infused ginger butter. I could have devoured a dozen but the marinated prawns arrived sizzling in – yes, more butter.
Crunchy juicy soft shell crab tacos at Junction. Photo by Tom Plant
It was challenging to save room for soft shell crab tacos. Served with a frosted mug of local beer, these tacos were some of the best I ever tasted, even along the fishing villages on Mexican Riviera. Fresh lime and the surprise of a crispy onion ring added the perfect touch. The service was impeccable and beyond all expectations.
The Junction.Claremont@gmail.com
909-626-5100
1 N. Indian Hill Blvd. 102-103
Claremont, Ca 91711
Brenda C. Hill
International Food Wine & Travel Writers Association
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Author: Brenda Hill
As a longtime food writer for Where Magazine New York City, Brenda Hill, along with her writing partner, Maralyn Hill (no relation), writes and publishes books about chefs, food and international travel. They co-authored "Our Love Affairs with Food & Travel" and joined French Master Chef Herve Laurent in writing "Cooking Secrets: The Why and How" Brenda has been active in the California Writer's Club, IFWTWA, and the Santa Barbara's Writers Conference. Brenda Hill and her partner Maralyn Hill conduct marketing and writing seminars. Maralyn and I will be heading back to Rancho La Puerta in July to give our presentation on writing and marketing your book, as well as bringing back some freshly picked off the farm nutritious and tasty recipes.
