Manhattan Beach: Chicken Pot Pie and Other Favorites at MB Post
If there was ever a restaurant I’d like to be closer to or can move it say, Downtown… it would be MB Post. I may have talked about this a time or… Continue reading
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Santa Ana: Cocktails and Bites at the Playground
Occasionally I make it down past the Orange County and usually I hang around the same couple of spots around the performing arts center in Costa Mesa. One evening after a show,… Continue reading
The Top 8 Pizzas in Los Angeles
Years ago when I did monthly food crawls highlighting some of LA’s best offerings, my Eastside pizza crawl nearly did me in. It was one of the most memorable and favorite crawls… Continue reading
DTLA: Meet Your Neighborhood Bar, the Golden Gopher
The Golden Gopher like many long-time Los Angeles watering holes claims to have one of the oldest liquor licenses in the city. The difference though is Golden Gopher can sell booze… Continue reading
Culver City: Getting the Siete Mares Soup at Gloria’s Cafe
Gloria’s Cafe is technically located in Palms but everyone thinks of as Culver City. The family-owned and run business is a neighborhood gem. Popular dishes include the carne adobada and pupusas. I… Continue reading
Canoga Park: Lunch at Oi Asian Fusion
Oi Asian Fusion just moved to Canoga Park from Reseda. I had been intrigued by reports the Asian comfort food spot was being called the “Chego of the Valley.” We ordered egg… Continue reading
SGV: Hands On at Beijing Restaurant
I recently checked out Beijing Restaurant as part of the Chinese Cuisine Festival or unofficially the “San Gabriel Valley Restaurant Week.” Beijing is in the same plaza as Shanghai Seafood No. 1… Continue reading
Chinatown: In Search of XLBs at Mandarin Chateau
Located in a lonely plaza in Chinatown, Mandarin Chateau could be called a hidden gem. It’s open late night(ish) and is relatively different enough to seek out in Chinatown. Most of the… Continue reading
West Hollywood: Return to Connie & Ted’s
My friend and I were jonesing for a seafood fest so we headed to Connie & Ted’s. I had not been since they opened. I’m glad to see it’s still going strong.… Continue reading
DTLA: The Reuben at Casey’s Irish Pub
Casey’s in Downtown Los Angeles is probably best known for their St. Patrick’s day activities but it’s also a good place to go for classic pub grub like fish and chips. I also… Continue reading