Category Archive: wine tasting

Mid-City: Terrine with Chef Kris Morningstar

Terrine on Beverly Boulevard just opened. Under the direction of Chef Kris Morningstar, last seen at Ray’s & Stark Bar, the food is considered California Brasserie with both French and Italian influences.  … Continue reading

Mid-City: Stir Market Now Open

  Stir Market on Beverly Boulevard has been opened a little more than a month now. Touted as a food hall, the space encompasses a wine bar, deli case, restaurant and market place.  … Continue reading

Silver Lake: Going Italian at Alimento

  When I heard Chef Zach Pollack was scouting around Silver Lake for a restaurant location, I made a mental note to keep up with the progress. I didn’t actually get to Alimento… Continue reading

Ticket Giveaway for Spain’s Great Match on Monday, November 10 at The Bazaar

  With over 200 Spanish wines to taste, where would you go for tapas? Why, the Bazaar by Jose Andres at the SLS Hotel! Coming Monday, November 10th, Spain’s Great Match, is a… Continue reading

LAFW: Dining with Michelin Stars Dinner Recap

  The Los Angeles Food and Wine Festival is one of the best food festivals in Los Angeles. This year I attended the special Dining with the Michelin Stars dinner at Vibiana, the… Continue reading

Taste of Italy is Coming Saturday, October 11 + Special Discount Code

    The Italian American Museum of Los Angeles presents the Sixth Annual Taste of Italy  at the Pico House on Saturday, October 11. Taste of Italy will feature 50+ Italian restaurants in the region… Continue reading

Ray’s and Stark Bar Announces New Executive Chef Viet Pham

  The Patina Group has announced Chef Viet Pham as the new executive chef at Ray’s and Stark Bar. The restaurant and bar located at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA)… Continue reading

LA Loves Alex’s Lemonade on Saturday, September 20

    LA Loves Alex’s Lemonade, one of my favorite food fests, returns Saturday, September 20. This year it’s at a new location, UCLA’s Royce Quad in Westwood. Some local chefs I’m looking forward… Continue reading

Koreatown: Brisket at Saint Martha

    Saint Martha has now been opened for approximately two months in Koreatown. Self described as “modern American cuisine,” it’s a gem amid the U-shaped shopping center. Stepping through the red door… Continue reading

Recap: Table Crush at Hamasaku and Crab Fest at Phorage

  I was recently introduced to Table Crush, a dining club designed to match your taste buds to a spectacular restaurant. I joined the dinner at Hamsaku for some lovely sushi and Japanese food.… Continue reading