My friend Julie, who is gastronomically ahead of the curve, introduced me to a new restaurant in Nashville called Kayne Prime.  Let’s just say, I was wowed.  The food and general vibe were very California.   I had a kale, parmesan, pine nut, and lemon mound that made me rush to epicurious.com in the hopes of replicating it.  Those who know me well will testify that normally I leave the cooking up to the professionals at Whole Foods.  Safer that way.

Artist Danny Heller does his own California dreaming.  Scenes of L.A. and its Eischler dotted suburbs are his favorite subjects.

Gallery representation: George Billis Gallery