Category Archive: food

Boston: Late Night Eats & Drinks at Citizen Public House

  I went to Citizen Public House a couple of times while in Boston last month. Citizen is a relatively new bar but to me it felt like it’s been a neighborhood staple… Continue reading

Boston: Lunch at Eastern Standard Kitchen

  After my “Making Your Own Vermouth” seminar at Boston Cocktail Summit, we headed next door to Eastern Standard Kitchen for a late lunch. I hadn’t eaten all day and it was nearly… Continue reading

Boston: Casual Eats at Flour, Clover and Sal’s Pizza

The first night I landed in Boston, I had very little time to do more than grab a sandwich before running off to Speed Rack Boston. Although I knew there would be food… Continue reading

DTLA: Getting Persian Kabobs at Shekarchi

There are quite a few Persian restaurants in Los Angeles and a number of them are in Downtown Los Angeles. I’ve been to Shekarchi a few years ago. It was extremely busy then… Continue reading

SGV: Noodles and More at Tasty Garden in Monterey Park

After trips, I usually go straight to the nearest noodles joint. After my last couple of trips, I went to Tasty Garden in Monterey Park. I’ve been to several locations and it doesn’t… Continue reading

Long Beach: Food Crawling All Over the Queen Mary

My parents were the sort of people that loved going to events, attractions, street festivals and the like. I remember every summer, we’d make a pilgrimage from Valencia (Magic Mountain) to San Diego… Continue reading

Big Gay Ice Cream in LA

  Originally I was going to be gone the week Big Gay Ice Cream came to LA for their ice cream pop-up. Fortunately (sadly?) I ended up being in town this week. On… Continue reading

DTLA: China Cafe at Grand Central Market

China Cafe has long fascinated me. It’s in the center of the Grand Central Market. Known for their wontons, I was skeptical this busy lunch counter could be any good. There’s only one… Continue reading

The Churchill Celebrates Their 1-Year Anniversary Tonight With $6 Cocktails

The Churchill recently revamped their food and bar menu with new Executive Chef Bruce Kalman and “Barlady” Mia Sarazen. I checked out the new offerings last week but before I get into that,… Continue reading

New Fall Cocktails and Offal-y Spooky Halloween at Wood & Vine

A few weeks back, I went over to Wood & Vine for a a bite and drink after the LA Weekly Awards (I had been nominated for Best Bar Blogger). There Head Bartender… Continue reading