Category Archive: restaurant reviews

The New Dining Deck at Santa Monica Place

Santa Monica Place opened today to much anticipation. The mall recently underwent a huge renovation. While the general structure remained the same, the top seemed to been blown off, paving the way to… Continue reading

Food Truck Quickie: Ta Bom

When my office moved, I moved away from a lot of my favorite lunch places including the one I lovingly referred to as my secret spot.  I’m dying for a Mendocino Farms sandwich!… Continue reading

Brazilian: The Wood Spoon

It’s been a while since I had Brazilian food. I tend to think of it as a huge meat buffet. So when I heard about Wood Spoon in Downtown Los Angeles that was… Continue reading

Angeleno’s Chefs Night Out Recap

This past Sunday, Angeleno Magazine hosted their 8th Annual Restaurant Awards at the Fairmont Mirarmar Hotel. Best New Restaurant: Lazy Ox Canteen Best New Chef: Michael Voltaggio Chef of the Year: Michael Cimarusti,… Continue reading

Project Be More Open

In my last post about dating, my friend accused me of not being more open. I thought she was calling me picky which I mentioned to her last Friday at dinner. She quickly… Continue reading

Melisse: $65 Anniversary Special

Now extended until the end of August, Melisse is offering a four-course special for $65 as part of their anniversary celebration. With new restaurants popping up every day,  to be in business for… Continue reading

CASA Cocina y Cantina

A few weeks ago, I went to CASA to check out dinner. I’ve been before but when I heard they had a new chef,  Chef Alex Moreno, I was interested in seeing his… Continue reading

Chiu Chow Noodles FACE OFF: J Noodle VS Mien Nghia

There are two things in life I consider very dear and would want as my last meal; seafood and noodles. I’ve been doing various noodles battles,  showdowns, crawls and lately FACE OFFs with… Continue reading

Favorite Summer Activities: Hollywood Bowl

One of my favorite summer activities is going to the Hollywood Bowl. Last week, I invited friends for an evening out. F for Food, mastermind of Dinner of 8, created us a gorgeous… Continue reading

Pop! Goes the Weasel

Pop Champagne Bar offers happy hour every Tuesday through Sunday from 5 to 7 p.m. The beginning bites is 20% off and $4 draft beer (Miller High Life for $3), bellinis and mimosas.… Continue reading