Michael Jordan Signs On as Sommelier at the Ranch

• Unless he's bringing Scottie Pippen to play small forward with him, methinks this eatery is going to be one big bust.  I mean, really...a sommelier at steakhouse/saloon? The Ranch seems to be following the script of the late, lamented, Ambrosia in Santa Ana:  a millionaire/billionaire opens a super-upscale vanity restaurant in an area which isn't a dining destination, and draws no traffic whatsoever.  Food Editor: when this place fails sometime in 2013, kindly hyperlink this comment to the Stick a Fork in It post announcing the failure, and credit me with the assist. 

• Because it's at the site of his new corporate offices—he owns Extron Electronics, which is sort of all over that intersection (north of it, south of it, etc.). I'm not sure about the location—it certainly stands out, but it's not near the Resort, and it's not along the path from the Pond or Angel Stadium to the local freeways. Who knows, though. 

• I was at the Taste of Anaheim that was pretty lame last night. Long lines and mediocre at best. There were only 2 things that made it worth it. #1 The Ranch Booth #2 Staring at the Hooters Girls! While booths were passing out things like creamy crab dip, bruchetta, meatballs. The Ranch was passing out lamb chop lollipops with a mint Chimichurri, and a lemon pana cota desert with blueberries and pistachios. They also had these special beans they get from Napa California (forget the name). I mean rally well done. They stood out like Chef Ming Tsai cooking his food inside a booth inside a Panada Express!!!! I worry about that location though....Its kinda hidden and not really a dining mecca. Allegedly this concept is being bank rolled by some super millionaire. So I wonder why they didn't pick a better location in OC?

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