New Orleans: Lunch at Cochon
After a quick bite and drink at Compere Lapin, we continued the street to Cochon. I was going to check out the more casual Cochon Butcher but it was packed and we… Continue reading
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New Orleans: Ramos Gin Fizz at Compere Lapin
My ideal vacation starts with stopping for drinks before lunch. And that’s what we did one day as we walked towards Cochon. We passed Compere Lapin and I realized it was on… Continue reading
New Orleans: Tacos at Rum House
We got to the Rum House just in time for happy hour. I ordered their famous pina colada right away. It was refreshing on this hot and humid day. We had just… Continue reading
Costa Mesa: Clam Chowder at Shuck Oyster Bar
I’m in Costa Mesa and Orange County every so often and when I’m at the SoCo Collection, I tend to plop myself down at ARC for a burger or other hearty bar… Continue reading
Going for Steak at San Manuel Casino’s The Pines Steakhouse
Where to go when you want that casino steakhouse experience without having to go all the way to Las Vegas? Why, San Manuel Indian Bingo and Casino in San Bernandino County, of… Continue reading
Taste of Italy Returns Saturday, October 10
The Italian American Museum of Los Angeles returns with their Taste of Italy Saturday, October 10. Held in the courtyard of the beautiful Pico House in Downtown Los Angeles, Taste of Italy… Continue reading
DTLA: Introducing New Chef Karo Patpatyan at Artisan House
Artisan House in Downtown Los Angeles welcomes new chef Karo Patpatyan to its kitchens. Coming from a fine dining background with many years with Wolfgang Puck, Chef Karo brings a certain sensibility… Continue reading
DTLA: Clifton’s Cafeteria Opens Tuesday, September 22
Clifton’s Cafeteria opens on Tuesday, September 22 after being closed for a number of years. I was invited to the ribbon cutting and was able to get a sneak peek at all… Continue reading
Century City: Angel’s Envy Bourbon at the InterContinental Los Angeles Hotel
The InterContinental hotel in Century City is celebrating with Angel’s Envy this month which has pledged to plant an American white oak tree for every hashtag #ae4thetrees used this month. To help, the… Continue reading
Playa del Rey: Getting Old School Italian with Catalini’s Salerno Beach Restaurant
Before I left for New Orleans earlier this month, I spent some time in Playa del Rey. My original intention of checking out all the fancy new spots in PDR… Continue reading