SGV: Sichuan Hot Pot at Chengdu Pot
Sichuan-style hot pot is trending heavily in the San Gabriel Valley these days. I hit up Chengdu Pot recently to explore all the delightful broths and filled up on lots of veggies… Continue reading
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Watts: LocoL Opens Monday, January 18
LocoL opens in Watts on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day on Monday, January 18. I attended a soft opening for friends and family today. And as the bold sign says, “We are… Continue reading
2016 Golden State of Cocktails Return January 23-26
Golden State of Cocktails returns in a couple of weeks to Downtown Los Angeles. This time it comes to The Majestic where the space will be transformed for seminars and tastings. There… Continue reading
DTLA: Tan Tan Men at Anzutei Ramen
Anzutei opened a few months ago but I finally had a chance to check it out this week. With the deluge of rain, El Nino has me craving noodle soups. Well, I… Continue reading
Northridge: Indian Food at Village Tandoor
I had been craving Indian food for weeks and came across Village Tandoor in Northridge for dinner. After looking over the menu, we found it was a better value to get a… Continue reading
Granada Hills: Bulgogi and Stew at O. Tofu House
When I found myself in the Valley recently, I had a craving for soon dobu, the Korean tofu soup. I checked out O. Tofu House which I found out later is related… Continue reading
Melrose: Chirashi Bowls at Murakami Sushi
Recently I was looking for a sushi spot near Hancock Park and came across Murakami Sushi. They’re best known for their build-your-own-chirashi bowls. Or they have a list of their favorite combinations. I opted… Continue reading
DTLA: Cento Pasta Bar Takes Up Residency at Mignon Wine
Cento Pasta Bar has taken up lunch residency at Mignon Wine Bar. Don’t call it a pop-up because it’s an indefinite residency until they find their brick and mortar space. Chef Avner… Continue reading
Making Drinks with The Whaling Club
The Whaling Club started out as a private cocktail club that now does catering and classes for groups. I was invited to attend a holiday drinks workshop and had a lot of… Continue reading
DTLA: Argentine Food at Barcito
Barcito opened in Downtown Los Angeles earlier this year. It took over the old Chocochicken in South Park. Touted as serving Argentine food, the first drink on the menu is Fernet (Branca)… Continue reading