Category Archive: food

Recap: Hudson Whiskey Dinner at Big Bar

I was invited to a special dinner for Hudson Whiskey at Big Bar and Alcove Cafe in Los Feliz a couple weeks back. The dinner included a tasting of the Hudson whiskey line… Continue reading

Ray’s & Stark Bar: Kubrick Dinner at LACMA

  LACMA‘s latest exhibit highlighting Stanley Kubrick’s life and works opened last month. It’ll be exhibited until next June. I went to LACMA’s MUSE party on Halloween and enjoyed a meal at Ray’s… Continue reading

Weekend Brunching with Manhattan Beach Post

After the first LA Fried Chicken Festival, I really was jonesing to go to MB Post to have more of the delicious fried chicken. It took a while to get it together but… Continue reading

Hollywood: Sausages at Gorge

I was recently invited to sausage heaven, Gorge on Sunset. Everyone was talking about the housemade sausages which I found spinning in the old fashioned pie display by the front door. It was… Continue reading

My Week with Acura’s ILX #weekwithILX

Last week, Acura gave me their ILX hybrid for a week to test-drive. I thought it was pretty fun to drive it around to some of my favorite spots and also on a… Continue reading

SGV: Noodles & Dumplings at Mama Lu’s

Recently I’ve been asked where is the best place for xiao long baos (juicy soup dumplings) and though I’m still  on the hunt, I do think Mama Lu’s is pretty good. I’ve written… Continue reading

Mid-City: Checking Out Chic Wine Bar

Last month was a busy month of birthdays. For a friend’s birthday, I checked out Chic Wine Bar. It’s one of my friend’s local favorites. At the time, their website wasn’t completed yet… Continue reading

Pasadena: 1886’s 2nd Year Anniversary Party Is This Saturday, November 17

1886 celebrates their second year anniversary this Saturday, November 17 from 8 PM to 1 AM. Advance tickets are available for $86 online and $100 at the door (if available). Tickets include live… Continue reading

The Minty’s 3rd Anniversary Party at One Eyed Gypsy Wednesday, December 12 + Hot Bartender Nominees

Join me on Wednesday, December 12 at One Eyed Gypsy for the Minty’s 3rd Anniversary Party.  The Nominees (in no particular order)! Kate Grutman -SoHo House Brady Weise – 1886 Dave Fernie –… Continue reading

SGV: Asian Fusion at Dip’s Grill

There’s a friend I see every so often and she is a true foodie. All we talk about is food. Okay, maybe we talk a bit about dating too. It takes us a… Continue reading