Category Archive: wine tasting

American Cancer Society’s California Spirit Event This Sunday, July 19

    The American Cancer Society celebrates 30 years of the California Spirit this Sunday, July 19. The event is hosted by chef Rocco DiSpirito and he welcomes Chef Thomas Keller and his… Continue reading

Mid-City: New Dishes at Little Next Door

It’s been a while since I’ve been to Little Next Door. It’s one of those staples on West Third in Mid-City known for casual French fare. I was invited in to check out… Continue reading

A’postrophe: A Modern Filipino Supper Club with Chef Charles Olalia

  In the past few years, the modern Filipino food movement has really taken off in cities like New York. I touched on it briefly when the New York based Maharlika popped up last… Continue reading

Koreatown: Late Night KBBQ at Yang San Bak

I’ve wondered about Yang San Bak for a while now. It’s in the same shopping center as Mapo and across the street from the Normandie Club and Cassell’s Hamburgers. I had heard it’s… Continue reading

DTLA: French Bakery Pitchoun is Now Open

Pitchoun Bakery in Downtown Los Angeles is now open. The French bakery is currently operating daytime hours and hopes to expand to dinner service soon. There is also a forthcoming wine bar inside… Continue reading

Win Tickets to Movable Feast This Sunday, April 26

  The 5th Annual Movable Feast returns to Park Plaza Hotel this Sunday, April 26th. The food festival benefits St. John’s Well Child and Family Center and access to healthy eats across South Los… Continue reading

Have You Checked Out the San Antonio Winery Lately?

Have you visited the San Antonio Winery lately? Surprisingly being a native, I had never visited the Los Angeles winery that’s been open since 1917. At one time, Los Angeles was a bustling… Continue reading

Cochon 555 Comes to the Viceroy in Santa Monica on Sunday, March 29

  Cochon 555 comes back to Los Angeles March 27-29. The food competition has been touring the country picking chef winners to compete in the finals where they will be crowned the King… Continue reading

72nd Annual Wine and Spirits Wholesalers of America Convention Returns to Orlando April 12-15

  Wine and Spirits Wholesalers of America’s convention returns to Orlando next month, April 12-15. The 72nd Annual Convention includes an exhibition from both new and familiar brands, hospitality suites, educational sessions, mixology competitions and… Continue reading

DTLA: The Oyster Gourmet at Grand Central Market

  Grand Central Market welcomed a new stand to its midst late last year. The Oyster Gourmet “bloomed” near the Hill Street entrance with its round stand. When the awnings are up, everyone… Continue reading