Santa Monica: All Aboard The Independence
The Independence just opened in Santa Monica in the space of a former Buddah’s Belly. It’s named after the old railway line that wended its way from Downtown Los Angeles to Santa… Continue reading
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Costa Mesa: Happy Hour at the Wyndham Hotel’s Silver Trumpet
I was down in Orange County for a show and stopped by The Silver Trumpet at the Wyndham Hotel in Costa Mesa for happy hour. The drinks are reduced down to $8 which is… Continue reading
Koreatown: KBBQ at Jjukku Jjukku
Jjukku Jjukku is one of the latest Korean BBQ restaurants to hit Koreatown. The Ktown joint was initially not all-you-can-eat but quickly found people love bargains. They have three options; $12.99, $19.99… Continue reading
Koreatown: Army Stew at Chunju Han-il Kwan
Chunju Han-il Kwan has been open for many years and is known for a solid Korean menu. They have a number of stews meant for two or more as well as individual… Continue reading
DTLA: Lunch at Soup Bazaar
Soup Bazaar opened a few months ago in Downtown Los Angeles. It replaced a rotisserie chicken place I kept meaning to check out but never did. And for the same general reasons… Continue reading
DTLA: Ramen at Old School Orochon
Old school ramenya, Orochon Ramen, is still plenty popular with long lines at night. It’s in the same plaza as Curry House, Mako Sushi, Tangerine, Yakitori Koshiji and the new location of Kokekokko. The anchor grocery… Continue reading
DTLA: Pasta at Maccheroni Republic
Macherroni Republic gets warm support from the Downtown Los Angeles community. DTLA residents and office workers alike flock to this slightly hidden gem located across the street from Grand Central Market. I’ve… Continue reading
DTLA: Ramen and Chirashi at 3rd Generation Sake Bar
Ramen is slowly taking over my life. My latest adventure was at 3rd Generation Sake Bar which opened about two months ago in Downtown Los Angeles. Their menu is fairly simple. Do you… Continue reading
Santa Monica: Belcampo Meat Company Is Now Open
Belcampo Meat Company, Santa Monica is now open. I got to check it out during a limited-run preview last year with guest bartenders. The Downtown Los Angeles location at Grand Central Market is… Continue reading
Have You Checked Out the San Antonio Winery Lately?
Have you visited the San Antonio Winery lately? Surprisingly being a native, I had never visited the Los Angeles winery that’s been open since 1917. At one time, Los Angeles was a bustling… Continue reading