Category Archive: foodie alert

Pasadena: Spicy Miso Tonkatsu at Tatsunoya Ramen

  Tatusnoya opened today in Old Town Pasadena. The ramen shop features tonkotsu style ramen, similar to what one gets at Daikokuya or Tsujita. There are three selections based on intensity of the… Continue reading

DTLA: First Look at Okipoki Poke Bar

  Okipoki opened in Downtown Los Angeles about a month ago. It goes against the current fast-casual style of poke bars by actually opening a comfortable restaurant. After you take a seat at… Continue reading

Recap: Dinner with Kikori Whiskey

  Recently I attended a whiskey dinner for Kikori, a new Japanese whiskey in the Los Angeles market. I met Kikori’s Ann Soh Woods last year when we both took bartending classes with… Continue reading

DTLA: New Cocktails at Faith and Flower Including the Spanish Milk Punch

  Faith and Flower has launched a drinks menu that includes new cocktails and old favorites. I checked it out a couple of weeks ago and now have some new favorite drinks. Felix… Continue reading

The Minty’s Best 2015 Meals

    I’ve written around 260 posts on the site this year. Picking my favorite meals of the year is a little daunting. I don’t have a particular order but I have organized… Continue reading

Koreatown: Porkbelly and Kimchi at Hot Pot Troops

  Hot Pot Troops opened about two months ago. We found it while driving down Western looking for something warm on a cold night. I saw a sign for hot pot and thought… Continue reading

Hollywood: Dinner and Drinks at Birch

  I recently checked out Birch in Hollywood. I had gotten a Blackboard Eats deal and thought 6 courses for $60 was fantastic. The drinks at Birch aren’t named but you can order… Continue reading

Culver City: BBQ at the Maple Block Meat Company

  For months I’ve been hearing the best new barbecue place in Los Angeles is actually in Culver City. What’s a ‘cue-loving girl to do but drive over there and check it out.… Continue reading

East Hollywood: Late Night Food at Hollywood Thai

  Is it possible to have too much Thai food in one day? I didn’t think so. I headed over to Hollywood Thai after checking out Jumbo’s Clown Room (for the first time!).… Continue reading

Hollywood: Get Your Krewe Card at Sassafras Saloon During Happy Hour

  Sassafras Saloon launched a new frequent buyer’s card called Krewe. When you buy all six of the Happy Hour drinks ranging from Sazarac to Hurricane, you get a Ramos Gin Fizz for… Continue reading