Category Archive: restaurant reviews

Las Vegas: Pho Kim Long

  I had gotten into Las Vegas at 5 a.m. and spent the day with three hours of sleep, a lot of sugar, some carbs and a lot of booze. So upon waking… Continue reading

Las Vegas: Pizzaria at the Cosmopolitan

  I’ve been hearing about this secret pizza place at the Cosmopolitan for a while. If you ask, people will tell you it’s next to this restaurant or another on the third floor.… Continue reading

Las Vegas: Max Brenner Chocolate

  I took an impromptu trip to Las Vegas last weekend. It was a little over 24 hours and I didn’t eat much. After a non-remarkable breakfast at Bally’s, we went to the… Continue reading

DTLA: Vintage 10-Fifty

  My office moved a year ago to South Park in Downtown. This part of town needs more lunch spots. As much as I love Rivera and my trips to Corkbar, Bottle Rock… Continue reading

Culver City: Moko Now Open

Moko in Culver City is now open. It replaces the former Gyenari. The theme has moved from upscale Korean BBQ to Korean smaller plates. Owner Will Shin brought in Chef Gary Robbins to… Continue reading

All Night Happy Hour at Fraiche

  When I heard Fraiche in Culver City started doing all night happy hour, I couldn’t wait to try it. They do have a brand new list of cocktails but these aren’t on… Continue reading

West LA: Bruhaus Now Open

Bruhaus in West LA is now open. I was invited to come check out the pub which serves a wide range of craft beers along with a huge menu of ten different sausages… Continue reading

Hollywood: Lexington Social House Now Open

I was invited to Lexington Social House last week to check out the new restaurant and club in Hollywood. I started with the Lexington (Earl Grey-infused Jim Beam bourbon, honey, lemon juice, orange… Continue reading

Tony’s Darts Away: Beer Class 101

Personally I like to yell and sulk around beer when I agitate it. Oh wait. Last week, I was invited to Tony’s Darts Away for a special Beer Class with Paige from Tony’s… Continue reading

Chinatown: Hop Woo

  Two hours before dinner, I get a note to come by Hop Woo. Chef Lupe was back in town and wanted to share what people are in eating in China. I was… Continue reading