Tag Archive: restaurant review

Decades Launch Parties at Formosa Cafe

Remember Formosa Cafe? Old Hollywood and glitzy celeb hangout were words that came to mind but in the last few years, it’s turned into a bit of a dive bar. But you could… Read More

Venice: Sunny Spot Introduces Brunch

Sunny Spot is now serving brunch on weekends. Chef Roy Choi has introduced a menu of breakfast and lunch items with an island flair. There are also some day-drinking worthy cocktails like a… Read More

Mid-City: 3rd Street Station

3rd Street Station opened recently in Mid-City. Within a stone’s throwing distance from the Beverly Center, 3rd Street Station commands the corner of La Cienega and 3rd Street. The Station part comes from… Read More

Beverly Hills: Italian Meets Japanese at Yojisan Sushi

Giacomino Drago recently opened Yojisan Sushi in Beverly Hills. Named for his business partner and chef, Yoji Tajima, the restaurant serves inventive Japanese with Italian touches. I asked Chef Giacomino about the concept… Read More

SGV: Phoenix Inn

  When I was a kid, my parents would take me to the original Phoenix Inn restaurant in Chinatown almost every week. They enjoyed the homey Chinese food not usually found in more… Read More

Hollywood: Return to Delphine

  I love going to dinner and shows. The dinner options around Pantages Theatre had been fairly dismal but in the last few years, things have picked up. My Noodles Partner hadn’t gone… Read More

Las Vegas: Return to D.O.C.G.

My last Las Vegas trip involved some pretty great eats. After stopping by the Malibu Red party, we went to D.O.C.G. which I had been to before. We had reservations but got seats… Read More

Las Vegas: Hash House A Go Go at the Plaza Hotel

The last time I was in Vegas, we wanted to get a bite before the regional Speed Rack competition. It was at the Plaza Hotel and I saw they had a Hash House… Read More

Checking Out Kerry Simon’s SimonLA

I had an event at the Sofitel so I suggested to a friend to try SimonLA for dinner. I have had bites from Kerry Simon at various food festivals but had never gone… Read More

Santa Monica: Sonoma Wine Garden

    After Santa Monica Place opened, I had intended go back to Sonoma Wine Garden but the opportunity never arose until recently. I had suggested it for my friend’s birthday and after… Read More

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