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 →