Category Archive: foodie alert

Studio City: Introducing Mr. O’s to The Valley

    I recently checked out the brand new Mister O’s in Studio City. This marks the return of Michael Cardenas as an owner of a sweet neighborhood spot. I first became acquainted… Continue reading

SGV: Dim Sum at China Red

  I recently tried China Red for dim sum. It’s been open a few years now but I haven’t heard anyone say I must go check it out. And truth be told, I… Continue reading

Highland Park: Italian Dinner at Maximiliano

  It’s been a few years since I’ve been to Maximiliano. I’m glad some of the favorites like the pork chop has remained on the menu. This juicy chop with kale and sweet… Continue reading

Hollywood: Dinner and Drinks at Spoonfed and Bar Joe

  I recently visited the new Spoonfed and its bar, Bar Joe. The space is enormous! I love all the different feelings of the spaces. It’s a casual restaurant so you’d order and… Continue reading

Little Tokyo: Japanese Fried Chicken at Karayama

Fast casual chain Karayama from Japan has opened its first US store in Little Tokyo, Downtown Los Angeles. It took over the short-lived Oystars space and is next to the ever popular Shin-Sen-Gumi.… Continue reading

Silver Lake: Modern Filipino Eats at Ma’am Sir

  I’m so happy to have finally made it to Ma’am Sir! The restaurant opened in Silver Lake a couple months ago and I’ve been plotting my way there ever since. One of… Continue reading

Hollywood: Cool Vibes at Sunset and Vinyl

  Sunset & Vinyl, a cool bar above 800 Degrees Pizza at Sunset and Vine opened last fall but I visited for the first time last month. I went on a Friday night… Continue reading

DTLA: Everything You Need to Know about Dama’s Latin-Inspired Food and Drinks in the Fashion District

  Dama opened two months ago in the Fashion District in Downtown Los Angeles (DTLA). The food is from Top Chef Antonia Lofaso. Anyone who knows me knows I love her restaurant Scopa in… Continue reading

Madison: Brunch at Graze

  On my last day in Madison, we headed to Graze for brunch. It was a quick walk from our hotel, the Madison Concourse Hotel. Although we hadn’t made reservations, we managed to… Continue reading

Madison: Limousin Rye at Dancing Goat Distillery

  When I was at Whisky X earlier this year, I came across Limousin rye from Dancing Goat Distillery. They said they were from Madison and I made a note to stop by… Continue reading