Category Archive: foodie alert

Going for Steak at San Manuel Casino’s The Pines Steakhouse

  Where to go when you want that casino steakhouse experience without having to go all the way to Las Vegas? Why, San Manuel Indian Bingo and Casino in San Bernandino County, of… Continue reading

Chinatown: Ramen Champ, Under New Ownership, Re-opens Friday, October 2

When Ramen Champ opened in Chinatown earlier this year, it was quickly lauded to be the hottest ramen joint in town. I went and loved it. Then I started taking people there and… Continue reading

Taste of Italy Returns Saturday, October 10

  The Italian American Museum of Los Angeles returns with their Taste of Italy Saturday, October 10. Held in the courtyard of the beautiful Pico House in Downtown Los Angeles, Taste of Italy… Continue reading

Glendale: Birdbath Sized Bowls at Kanpai Ramen

  I’ve been hearing about Kanpai Ramen in Glendale for a while now. Perhaps best known for their tomato ramen, they also feature a bowl with American cheese. I wasn’t quite brave enough… Continue reading

DTLA: Clifton’s Cafeteria Opens Tuesday, September 22

  Clifton’s Cafeteria opens on Tuesday, September 22 after being closed for a number of years. I was invited to the ribbon cutting and was able to get a sneak peek at all… Continue reading

Pasadena: Spam Fried Rice Bigger Than Your Head at Guppy House

Guppy House is a local chain of modern Asian tea houses. Guppy House opened a location in Old Town Pasadena recently joining the ranks of other Asian foodie favorites like Little Sheep Hot… Continue reading

Century City: Angel’s Envy Bourbon at the InterContinental Los Angeles Hotel

  The InterContinental hotel in Century City is celebrating with Angel’s Envy this month which has pledged to plant an American white oak tree for every hashtag #ae4thetrees used this month. To help, the… Continue reading

Playa del Rey: Getting Old School Italian with Catalini’s Salerno Beach Restaurant

      Before I left for New Orleans earlier this month, I spent some time in Playa del Rey. My original intention of checking out all the fancy new spots in PDR… Continue reading

Newport Beach: Picnic in Style with Pandor Boulangerie

  This summer has been my summer of picnics. While down in Orange County, I stopped at Pandor Boulangerie in Newport Beach to grab essentials for the perfect outdoor meal. For 6 people,… Continue reading

West LA: Indian Food and Cocktails at Bombay Cafe

  Longtime West LA favorite Bombay Cafe has been faithfully serving Indian food on Pico for years. You may have gotten lunch or dinner there but did you know they have a full… Continue reading