Category Archive: dessert

From Artist Studio to Bakelab

On Saturday, I celebrated National Chocolate Chip day at Laurel Avenue Bakery also known as Bakelab, a bakery that specializes in online orders. You can also buy their baked goods at selected locations… Continue reading

Ludobites 4.0 Faves

About a month ago, I went to Ludobites at Gram & Papa’s and had a great time.  I also had reservations for last week and knew I was going to have fun. If… Continue reading

Aspiring to Nirvana

I checked out Nirvana in Beverly Hills with friends a week or so back. I wanted to get there for happy hour but alas, I was fighting with cross-town traffic and traffic won.… Continue reading

Doing Double Duty at Chego & Ford’s Filling Station

After my tamales adventure on Saturday, I went home for a bit of a rest before heading back west to check out Chego. People have described Chego to me as a ghetto Momofuku.… Continue reading

Venice: The Tasting Kitchen

Last week I wrote about Devon Espinosa and the new cocktail series at Breadbar. While we were hanging out at the bar, we also ordered food from Tasting Kitchen. I had heard some… Continue reading

Date with the Gay Boyfriend: Buddah’s Belly & Milk

A few months back, I had a non-date with an old boyfriend at Milk and took some pictures. The Blue Velvet cake picture set our friends’ tongues wagging, not the possibility of a… Continue reading

UniqueLA: Great Shopping & Food

UniqueLA really stepped up their game this year with the inclusion of more food trucks and vendors. While strolling and enjoying the shopping, I came across Burlesque Bakery. I was attracted to the… Continue reading

Hope in a Jar

Suzanne Tract, owner and executive chef of Jar Restaurant must have the magic touch. I could not fathom how else could the entire restaurant be so packed the day taxes were due. Sure,… Continue reading

Arashi: New Sushi in DTLA

A new sushi spot popped up in DTLA recently and since it’s near my new office building, I decided to check it out for lunch. Even though I mainly dread sushi combo plates,… Continue reading

Happy Hour: Bacaro LA

The Vixen and I checked out Bacaro on Monday for happy hour. Their wines by the glass are 1/2 off Mondays. Their plates are $5 for happy hour (normally about $7 a plate… Continue reading