Category Archive: food

Savoy: Hainanese Chicken & Rice

I may have mentioned a time or two I love noodles. Of all the carbs in the world, I would give them all up in favor of subsisting on noodles forever. However, I… Continue reading

Sliding into First & Hope

Last April, I previewed First & Hope. It wasn’t entirely finished when I first visited and not even in the soft-opening stage yet. Therefore I had to forgive a few things like only… Continue reading

Happy Hour at Essex Public House

The gay boyfriend and I wandered around Hollywood discussing the merits of the surrounding restaurants Sunday night. I joked we’re going to Hooters. We were fairly close to going to Miceli’s or Pig… Continue reading

Supper Liberation Front

Foodies in LA have many ways to find out about the next hot dining trend. Frequently it is through blogs, traditional media and more than likely, word of mouth. In the case of… Continue reading

Thirsty Thursday

Thursday has been my long-standing favorite day of the week. It always signifies the upcoming weekend to me. While I may be exhausted by Friday from the long week, I can’t resist going… Continue reading

Leatherby’s in Costa Mesa

Last week I found myself in Orange County for a show. We decided to eat at Leatherby’s Cafe Rouge. It’s located inside the Renee and Henry Segerstrom Hall in Costa Mesa. Leatherby’s is… Continue reading

Taking a Trip Down Burrata Lane

When I first heard about the Gioia Cheese Factory, I promised myself I would visit. I fantasized about doing an one-two punch by checking out Skyscraper Brewing, the beer factory in El Monte… Continue reading

Porchetta Hunt: Feast of San Gennaro at Dominick’s & Little Dom’s

This week Dominick’s and Little Dom’s is celebrating the Feast of San Gennaro with a special street food menu. Available until Sunday, both restaurants will offer 10 items including the pictured rice ball.… Continue reading

New Fall Menu at Bistro LQ

Bistro LQ changed their menu to highlight the Autumnal season on Tuesday. I’ve been meaning to check out Bistro LQ for a while. Or actually, check out Chef Laurent Quenioux. I always meant… Continue reading

National Punch Day with Bols Genever

Over a week ago, I received a Thrillist email newsletter detailing a bar crawl in DTLA sponsored by Bols Genever. There were simple instructions to email barman Marcos Tello, formerly of the Edison,… Continue reading