Category Archive: foodie alert

West Hollywood: Dinner and Drinks at Norah

  Norah Restaurant opened a few months ago and it’s already drawing an impressive crowd seriously devoted to their corn bread and craft cocktails. I checked it out with a friend recently. We… Continue reading

DTLA: Lunch at Chicas Tacos

  Could it be Taco Tuesday every day? Ever since I heard Chicas Tacos was going to take over the old Danny’s Tacos, I’ve been keeping an eye on this taco shack. It’s… Continue reading

Culver City: KBBQ Happy Hour at Hanjip

  I recently checked out the newly launched happy hour at Hanjip which runs every day from 4 to 6:30 p.m. That’s right, there’s happy hour even on weekends! Choose bites such as hot… Continue reading

Silver Lake: Get Thai Food and Wine at Same Same

  Something new has popped up on the corner of Silver Lake Boulevard and Sunset. Though you might miss it at first because there’s still a tiny sign for Rambutan, the Thai restaurant… Continue reading

DTLA: Drinks at FOH Mexican

  I recently checked out drinks at FOH in Downtown Los Angeles. The Mexican restaurant also serves craft cocktails and damn fine ones at that. I ordered the Never Say Rye since I… Continue reading

A Summer of Night Markets in Orange County and the SGV

  The OC Night Market returns tonight and through the weekend (6/17-19) to the OC Fair and Event Center in Costa Mesa. I checked it out for the first time last month and… Continue reading

Echo Park: Get Your Starry Kitchen Fix at Button Mash

  Do you find yourself missing Starry Kitchen‘s tofu balls? Well, I did and I’m glad you can find their food at Button Mash, Echo Park’s barcade. The bright space also features craft… Continue reading

South LA: Lunch at Palm Grove Ethiopian

  Ever since I found out my favorite Ethiopian restaurant has closed, I’ve been on a rampage to reacquaint myself with the restaurants on Fairfax. However, I also wanted to branch out and… Continue reading

Frogtown: Salazar is Now Open

  Salazar in Frogtown (aka Elysian Valley) is now open. Opened by Mexicali Tacos’ Esdras Ochoa, the grilled tacos restaurant took over an old auto repair shop and has completely transformed the space.… Continue reading

Where to Drink During Negroni Week, June 6-12

  Negroni Week is upon us! The week long celebration and fundraiser sponsored by Campari and Imbibe Magazine brings a slew of bar specials featuring the bitter cocktail June 6-12. What’s unique about the… Continue reading