Category Archive: food

Introducing Xian Wei, a Fine Dining Chinese Supper Club

It’s been a while since I’ve been to an “underground supper club.” These days, they’re not really underground (were they ever?) with websites that include instructions for payment, er, “donation,” social media and… Continue reading

Koreatown: Lunch at the Bun Shop

The Bun Shop in Koreatown opened last month. It is the first brick and mortar location of the The Bun Truck, a Los Angeles food truck that’s been around for a couple of… Continue reading

DTLA: Going Italian at The Factory Kitchen

The Factory Kitchen has been opened less than 6 months and already they’re garnering attention as one of LA’s best Italian restaurants. Located in the Arts district of Downtown Los Angeles, restauranteur Matteo… Continue reading

Valentine’s Day Carnival Cabaret Prom at Big Bar This Friday

For the past couple of years I’ve avoided going out on Valentine’s day naively believing it’s meant for couples –or triples or whatever grouping you’re in– but definitely not a day for singles.… Continue reading

Hakujin Ramen by Ricky Yarnall

  Harvard & Stone bartender Ricky Yarnall brings his Hakujin Ramen pop-up back on Sunday, February 16. He’s featuring his hand-cut noodles and awesome broth. I really enjoyed all the toppings including his… Continue reading

Mid-City: Asian Bestsellers at Pingtung

What if there was a restaurant that had almost all your favorite foods? And what if they specialized in Asian favorites? That would be Pingtung where a local fan described it as “Asian… Continue reading

Venice: Going Southern at Willie Jane

Willie Jane, a newish Southern food restaurant on Abbott Kinney in Venice has unique access to a garden right next door. With farm to table and garden to glass trends, Willie Jane is… Continue reading

Monterey Park: Lunar New Year Dinner at LYL Garden

Happy Year of the Horse! For this year’s Lunar New Year meal, I found myself in the San Gabriel Valley. My family and I decided to go to LYL Garden in Monterey Park.… Continue reading

DTLA: Mini Bar Hop within ACE DTLA; Rooftop & LA Chapter Bars

The highly-anticipated Ace Hotel has opened in downtown Los Angeles. There are two bars to enjoy at this hotel including the Upstairs, the rooftop bar and LA Chapter’s Mezzanine bar. I’m looking forward… Continue reading

Encino: Get All the Appetizers at Itzik Hagadol

I’ve been meaning to check out Itzik Hagadol in Encino for a couple of years now. Ever since I heard about the tremendous appetizer spread, served a little like Korean banchan style where… Continue reading