DTLA: Tasting Menu at Fifty Seven
Fifty Seven opened in Downtown Los Angeles in the Arts District a few months ago. The concept will rotate different chefs and the opening chef is David Nayfeld (formerly New York’s acclaimed Eleven… Continue reading
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New Burgers at Umami
Umami has launched new seasonal menu items including a turkey burger with kale called the Springbird and a delicious avocado and egg toast. And as part of their Artist Series, Umami is… Continue reading
Drinks at the Melrose Umbrella Company
I finally had a chance to check out the new Melrose Umbrella Company a couple of weeks ago. I had gone right before they opened for a bartending competition but wanted to come… Continue reading
Pasadena: Fried Chicken at Picnik
Picnik in Pasadena is quite interesting. It shares space with KTCHEN on one side. Zona Rosa and gelato carts can also be found there. Plus, there’s a Punch bar on Thursdays and… Continue reading
Chinatown: Lobster at Fortune Gourmet Kitchen
In my quest to eat at every restaurant in Los Angeles’ Chinatown, I came across Fortune Gourmet Kitchen in the same plaza as Chego. Fortune Gourmet Kitchen is Cantonese and features seafood… Continue reading
Beverly Hills: Seasonal Dining at Maude
Internationally famous chef Curtis Stone has opened Maude, a small restaurant in Beverly Hills. The tasting-menu only restaurant focuses on one ingredient a month. I went a couple of months ago for… Continue reading
DTLA: Late Nights at The Original Pantry
What would the world do without late-night eats at the Original Pantry in Downtown Los Angeles after a night of bar hopping? Most nights a few tacos will do but sometimes a… Continue reading
Hancock Park: Mario’s Peruvian Restaurant
I have friends in a new ‘hood. We’re having a grand time exploring Hancock Park. We’ve walked Mud Hen but a it’s much quicker to grab a bite at Vim Thai and Mario’s… Continue reading
Hollywood: New Chef at Wood and Vine
Wood and Vine not only has a new Executive chef Marc Johnson but there’s a new beverage director, Justin Stidham as well. Justin actually returns to Wood and Vine after a stint… Continue reading
DTLA: Day Drinking at YXTA
Yxta has been on my list of Downtown Los Angeles restaurants and bars I needed to visit but it’s not quite walking distance to anything. Luckily they have their own parking lot. I… Continue reading