Category Archive: restaurant reviews

SF: Back to Back Sandwiches at Rhea’s & Clancey’s Delis

On my first day in SF last month, I wanted to get a quick bite after my flight (the flight was short but the wait at the airport is interminable!). Carina suggested Rhea’s… Continue reading

Costa Mesa: Late Night Happy Hour at Charlie Palmer

Following a stellar performance of Sarah Chang with the Pacific Symphony, I headed across the street to check out late night at Charlie Palmer. I’ve had lunch and dinner there before and was… Continue reading

ORO Pisco Tasting at Osaka Hollywood

  I love pisco and it was no surprise I jumped at a chance to try ORO Pisco at the newly opened Osaka Hollywood. Pisco is made from grapes and often is called… Continue reading

Beverly Hills: Crescent Hotel Launches Autumn Lounge Menu & Cocktails

  Boutique hotel Crescent Hotel in Beverly Hills recently launched their new Autumn menu by Chef Leonora Marouani. I was invited to check out the lounge sips and bites a couple of weeks… Continue reading

DTLA: Dos Chinos Now Open

  On the heels of Wraps & Rolls opening around the corner, Dos Chinos opened last week. Dos Chinos is a Latin-Asian fusion food truck mostly seen in Orange County. It’s good LA… Continue reading

DTLA Dive Bar Crawl Recap

  Last Friday, I made my way over to King Eddy’s Saloon, one of Los Angeles’ oldest bars. It was started before Prohibition and has been serving wizened livers for decades. I walked… Continue reading

2011 Los Angeles Luxury Chocolate Salon Recap

  I was asked to help judge this year’s Luxury Chocolate Salon a few weeks back. After judging cupcakes and cocktails, I had decided I rather judge cocktails— believing I’m just too darn… Continue reading

DTLA: WP24 Dim Sum Sunday Dinners

WP24 started Dim Sum Sundays a few weekends ago. The four-course family-style dinner features small bites and WP24 favorites such as Singapore style chili prawns and Peking duck. Starting with a round of… Continue reading

Santa Monica: FIG Launches Catering

A couple of weeks ago, FIG in Santa Monica launched catering at the Fairmont Miramar. FIG is one of my favorite restaurants and Chef Ray Garcia kicked off the catering business with an… Continue reading

dineLA: lunch at Bar | Kitchen

  My other dineLA lunch this week was at Bar | Kitchen. So far, I haven’t been exploring new restaurants but going to favorites like Starry Kitchen  and BK instead. Going to Bar… Continue reading