This rub evokes aromas characteristic of Eastern regions Black Cardamom, 1 pod. Chinese anise, 1 star. Coriander, a few corns. Allspice, a pinch. Sage, fresh, 2 leaves. Rosemary, fresh, a few green needles. Sugar, a pinch. Paprika, a pinch.
Chain Restaurants first, then Culinary School, then, French/Swiss/German, Italian, Seafood (lots of those), Steakhouses, Private Clubs, Nouvelle Cuisine, then, Lake Tahoe Hotels, Reno Hotels, Laughlin Hotels, and Vegas Hotels (Caesars, most notably), then, back to the Bay Area and another free standing Steak House. Then, 2008 happened.