Oakland: The Fried Chicken Sandwich at Bakesale Betty
I had heard the rumors of the best fried chicken sandwich as a personal challenge to go and try it. While in Oakland, we went to Bakesale Betty and stood in a long… Continue reading
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Santa Clara: Christmas Dinner at Cooking Papa
I spent the winter holidays in Northern California. For Christmas dinner, we went the “traditional” route and had Chinese food. After a quick consultation with my cousin, we decided on Cooking Papa in… Continue reading
West Covina: Myung Dong Tofu House
After traveling, I always want to get a comforting meal. I usually do noodles but Korean tofu soup sounded. It was in between lunch and dinner so we went looking for something open… Continue reading
Lunch at Pizzeria Mozza
New Year’s Eve- where should we go to carbo load? As a good “food baller,” I knew it was important to eat well if I planned to indulge a bit for New Year’s… Continue reading
Highland Park: Dinner at Sonny’s Hideaway
I recently checked out Sonny’s Hideaway for dinner. I had previously been for drinks and put it as part of a Highland Park bar crawl a few months ago. I’ve been dying to… Continue reading
Hollywood: Cocktails and Seafood at Acabar
Acabar in Hollywood opened late this summer and took over an old Moroccan restaurant’s space and kept a lot of the look and feel of the place. The beautiful bar is new and… Continue reading
San Gabriel: Hot Pot at Lu Gi
A few weeks ago we had record breaking low temperatures driving people seeking warm and comforting food. I opted for hot pot. Lu Gi is one of the popular spots in the… Continue reading
First Look at Walter Manzke’s Long Awaited Republique
Years in the making, Chef Walter Manzke’s Republique is now open. My fine dining partner and I made reservations but it turned out the restaurant wasn’t officially open yet. Luckily for us, the… Continue reading
Beverly Hills: Cocktails and Dim Sum at Hakkasan
Hakkasan in Beverly Hills recently opened to much excitement. I had heard so much about the tasty food at other locations and was excited Los Angeles got its own Hakkasan. There is a… Continue reading
Venice: Checking Out Scopa Italian Roots for Heros and Cocktails
There are only a few places that make me wish I live on the West Side. The new Scopa Italian Roots is one such place. Opened by Steve Livigni and Pablo Moix, they… Continue reading