Pasadena: Tasting Menu at Osek Korean Cuisine
I didn’t want to stray too far from Pasadena one night and ended up checking out the new Osek, a Korean restaurant in Old Town Pasadena. They claim to be the only Korean… Continue reading
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Koreatown: Brazilian BBQ at M Grill
M Grill in Koreatown has been open for about 10 years now but recently renovated and doubled their dining room capacity. I visited for the first time a couple of weeks ago and… Continue reading
Getting a Salad at Built Custom Burgers
A few weeks ago, I went to Built Custom Burgers for lunch. The fast casual concept comes from The Counter Burgers who made customization incredibly easy years ago at their restaurants. It works… Continue reading
Thai Town: Noodles at Sapp Coffee Shop
I love noodles and the best boat noodles I’ve ever found is the bowl at Sapp Coffee Shop. The broth is amazing and everyone knows it. It’s not a new find and… Continue reading
DTLA: Absinthe Green Hour at Kendall’s
Kendall’s Brasserie just launched an absinthe Green Hour available Tuesday-Friday from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. Conceived by Patina Restaurant Group’s Paul Sanguinetti who was tapped to revamp the bar program at Kendall’s,… Continue reading
DTLA: Cocktails at Ebanos Crossing
Ebanos Crossing opened recently on the corner of Hill and Second Streets in Downtown Los Angeles. Named after the smuggling point Los Ebanos in Texas, the bar dips into Prohibition history and features… Continue reading
Hermosa Beach: Craft Beer at Abigaile
Walking into Abigaile in Hermosa Beach can be a bit disorienting. I remember when there was a mechanical bull in the center of the room back when it was Union Cattle Company (a… Continue reading
Venice: Return to The Tasting Kitchen
Remember back in 2011 when Justin Pike was named LA’s Best Bartender? There wasn’t a contest last year and I’m not aware of one this year so possibly Mr. Pike is LA’s… Continue reading
West LA: Dinner and Sangria at Tapenade
Tapanade located at the Olympic Collection shopping center in West Los Angeles opened earlier this year. Hidden in the corner and behind some lush foliage, the dining room is dominated by a large… Continue reading
DTLA: Lunch at Casa La Dona
Looking for an affordable lunch spot in Downtown Los Angeles can be an adventure at times. I followed my nose to a new Mexican restaurant I had seen during my DASH rides… Continue reading