Category Archive: restaurant reviews

SGV: Dim Sum at Grand Harbor

  A couple of months ago, a stellar review for the newish Grand Harbor caught my attention. While I wanted to try it for dinner, I got to their dim sum first. The… Continue reading →

DTLA: All the New Drinks at Faith & Flower

  Faith and Flower has launched a new drinks list that combines old favorites as well as a slew of new libations to enjoy. Lead Bartender Darwin Pornel collaborated with Ryan Wainwright, Bombet… Continue reading →

DTLA: Return to Broken Spanish

  A few months ago, I went back to Broken Spanish for a fabulous meal. The four of us ordered a bunch of things and shared every bite. Not shown are our plates littered… Continue reading →

SGV: Vegetarian Chinese at Happy Family

  After my recent vegetarian Chinese dim sum experience, I joined my friend on the hunt for the best veggie Chinese food in the SGV. We went to one of her favorite spots,… Continue reading →

DTLA: Brunch at Otium

  After the initial opening party I went to, I really wanted to go back to Otium for a proper meal. However, opposing reviews made me a bit hesitant. Then I found myself… Continue reading →

Mid-City: Salad and Pasta at Jon and Vinny’s

  I checked out Jon and Vinny’s last week for a quick bite. I do recommend reservations which we didn’t have as it was a spur of the moment decision to go there… Continue reading →

Koreatown: Dumplings at Nae Go Hyang

  Once again, Instagram proved to be my culinary inspiration. I spotted leek and pork dumplings at Nae Go Hyang and literally went the next day. While we were there, of course we… Continue reading →

DTLA: Doughnuts and Fried Chicken at Birdies

  I was bummed out when Mabel’s fried chicken and waffles closed but was happy to see it re-concepted and became Birdies. It is still serving great fried chicken and added in doughnuts.… Continue reading →

Highland Park Bowl Opens Today

  Highland Park Bowl has been restored to its former glory and reopens today. I remember when I used to go to the then-named Mr. T’s for shows but never bowling. That’s because… Continue reading →

SGV: Getting in on the shellfish at Boston Lobster

  When I heard the chef left Newport Seafood, we had to follow him over to Boston Lobster to get our shellfish game on. Promises of less painful waits and slightly cheaper pricing… Continue reading →