Category Archive: dessert

Chef Micah Wexler at the Residency at UMAMIcatessen

UMAMIcatessen has converted the vacant space left by Spring for Coffee into “The Residency.” Guest chefs will be rotating through the intimate new chef’s counter. Chef Micah Wexler is taking on the first… Continue reading

Get Your El Frosty and Other Winter Cocktails at 1886

1886 Bar at the Raymond is rocking a new winters cocktails list. I had a chance to try some cocktails a few weeks back. Former 1886 bartender Lacey Murillo may have left the… Continue reading

Chicago: Dinner & Drinks at the Drawing Room

  On our first night in Chicago, we checked out The Drawing Room. I had heard they had fabulous food. And for some reason, a reservation was worth a 1000 points versus the… Continue reading

Chicago: Dinner at Girl & The Goat

One of the restaurants I knew I wanted to try in Chicago was Girl & The Goat. After checking out a few restaurants, we decided the best place to be was in the… Continue reading

Chicago: Blackbird Has The Best Lunch Deal

Before I got to Chicago, I had researched a number of restaurants and Blackbird was recommended for lunch. They do three courses for $22 which is a steal. After a bit of a… Continue reading

Silver Lake: Checking Out Black Hogg

Recently a negative review came out for Black Hogg. Basically the review accuses the chef of pumping up his credentials and cites the food as “dude food.” The chef responds here. I have… Continue reading

Recap: Heaven Hill Bourbon Dinner at Areal + Upcoming Dinner at Cafe del Rey

As it gets a bit chillier in the evenings, a whiskey dinner sounds pretty amazing. I was invited to Areal in Santa Monica in December to check out the whiskeys of Heaven Hill.… Continue reading

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… Continue reading

West Hollywood: Checking Out Mirabelle

Situated near The Eveleigh on Sunset is is Mirabelle. I must have driven by this Mediterranean restaurant a million times but have never stopped in until recently. I was invited to check out… Continue reading

dineLA Returns January 21 – February 1 / A Look Back at a dineLA Meal at Lukshon

  Restaurant Week dineLA returns January 21 to February 1. I’m excited one of my favorite dineLA meals from last year, Lukshon, will be participating again. This year, the choices are: Cantonese chicken… Continue reading