DTLA: The Pie Hole
After dinner one evening, my friend was craving sweets. I generally don’t eat dessert so it took me a moment to remember there was a nearby pie shop that had been recommended… Read More
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Coolhaus Shop Now Has Milkshakes (and more boozy flavors)
The Coolhaus shop in Culver City is now offering milkshakes! I recently went to their Solstice Party and was happy to find some new flavors! I also dug co-founder Natasha’s cocktails she… Read More
West 3rd: Fonuts
At Taste of the Nation last July, everyone was buzzing about Fonuts, the baked doughnuts shop. I didn’t try any as I was skipping desserts and sweets that day. Sometime last Fall,… Read More
2011 Los Angeles Luxury Chocolate Salon Recap
I was asked to help judge this year’s Luxury Chocolate Salon a few weeks back. After judging cupcakes and cocktails, I had decided I rather judge cocktails– believing I’m just too darn… Read More
Torrance: Get Shaved
Get Shaved, a Hawaiian shaved ice truck, was one of the first LA food trucks to open a permanent home. Get Shaved opened a shop in Northridge last year and recently a… Read More
This Weekend: The Taste September 2-5
I wasn’t too happy with the first LA Times Food & Wine Festival last year. But it appears the organizers have listened and by combining forces with the Taste of Beverly Hills… Read More
SF: Citizen Cake
After our seafood lunch at Tadich Grill, we went to walk around Pacific Heights. At some point we decided to duck into Citizen Cake for tea and dessert. You could order at the… Read More
SF: Anthony’s Cookies
After some enormous tacos from La Taqueria, we headed over to Anthony’s Cookies for a sweet tidbit. I got the oatmeal raisin which was a cute little cookie. I had a… Read More
Fast Casual PDX
While wandering around NW 23rd (“trendy-third”), we stumbled upon Two Tarts Bakery. After a meh sushi lunch, I wanted something to cleanse my palate. I chose the mint brownie and honey sesame macaron.… Read More
Magnolia Bakery’s Fall Goodies
I’ve been hearing about Magnolia Bakery for a few years now. Even before the cupcake sensation hit LA, I knew about Magnolia. Mainly through their cookbooks and word of mouth. The rumors… Read More
