SF: Filipino Breakfast at Kusina Ni Tess
One morning, I sneaked out of my hotel early to get Filipino breakfast at nearby Kusina Ni Tess. It was still early enough in the day that the steam tables had fresh… Continue reading
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SF: Craftsman & Wolves
On my last San Francisco trip, I went to the new Craftsman & Wolves for a late lunch. I had heard it was best to go early in the day but I didn’t… Continue reading
Buckle Up, Sweetheart! It’s Tales of the Cocktail: A Short Memoir
When Neyah White tells you to buckle up, it’s TALES OF THE COCKTAIL, you listen. For the last several years, I wanted to go to the popular cocktail week in New Orleans and… Continue reading
DTLA: Soleto Now Open
Recently I was invited to check out the newly opened Italian restaurant Soleto in Downtown Los Angeles. In the former Zucca space, they have retained the pizza oven but done away with the… Continue reading
Playa’s Rooftop Garden
Recently Chef John Sedlar installed a rooftop garden atop of his restaurant Playa named Cielo Verde. I had a chance to check it out and marvel at the soiless, aeroponic garden. He and… Continue reading
Viva Vino Los Angeles at Enoteca Drago
I checked out Viva Vino Los Angeles a couple of months ago. Restaurant Week was part of the festival and featured tasting menus with optional wine pairings. Naturally, we got the wine pairing… Continue reading
Koreatown: Black Goat Stew at Chin Go Gae
A couple of weeks ago, we had some strange weather in LA. It had been hot and muggy for a few days and then we had seemingly random thunderstorms. One such storm… Continue reading
Guest Bartender Series at Nick + Stef’s
I bartended at Nick + Stef’s a couple of weeks ago. It was the first time I had professionally bartended. Yes, I’ve been the bartender at many house parties and no holiday party… Continue reading
Patina at the Hollywood Bowl
One of my favorite summer activities is to go to the Hollywood Bowl. Although I like to make my own picnic basket, sometimes you get so busy that it’s just easier to order… Continue reading
DTLA: Dinner at Industriel
I tried the new Industriel restaurant in Downtown Los Angeles a few weeks ago. Located on the corner of 6th and Grand, the well-designed restaurant did have a bit of a swiggly feel… Continue reading