Category Archive: restaurant reviews

DTLA: Rice Bowls at EdiBOL

  Now open at One Santa Fe in the Arts District, EdiBOL brings rice bowls, brunch and more to Downtown Los Angeles. There’s something sneaky about having a bit of sparkling wine at… Continue reading

Manhattan Beach: Steak at The Arthur J.

  I’ve been dying to go to The Arthur J. in Manhattan Beach since it opened earlier this year. I just don’t get down to the South Bay much. Still, knowing how much… Continue reading

DTLA: Seoul Sausage Now Open in Little Tokyo

  Seoul Sausage is now open in Little Tokyo, Downtown Los Angeles. The popular food truck opened a brick and mortar location off foodie central, Sawtelle in West LA (aka Japantown West, Little… Continue reading

Koreatown: Ivan Ramen at Pot Recap + Alex Stupak on October 30

  Recently I checked out the Ivan Ramen popup at POT at the Line Hotel. The $50 meal included three appetizers, a ramen and dessert plus a special gift which turned out to… Continue reading

West Hollywood: Dinner and Drinks at EP & LP

  E.P. & L.P. opened earlier this year in West Hollywood. The restaurant E.P. celebrates Southeast Asian food while the rooftop L.P. inspires with cocktails. I knew we were going to a wine… Continue reading

Santa Monica: Sushi at Kaido Japanese

  Recently we stopped at a random strip mall in Santa Monica on our way to a play. We had a choice of Japanese, Chinese, a deli or a seafood shack for dinner.… Continue reading

DTLA: Checking Out the Vegan Eats at Au Lac

  I’m happy to announce Au Lac is my new go-to restaurant when I go to the Music Center for a pre-show meal. Au Lac is located in the old First and Hope supperclub… Continue reading

Costa Mesa: Try the Classic Combo at The Halal Guys

  The Halal Guys opened their first West Coast location a couple weeks ago in Costa Mesa. The next one is set to open in Long Beach. My only question is – why… Continue reading

SGV: Dim Sum at Crown Palace

  Crown Palace just opened about a month ago. Although we are not lacking in dim sum in the San Gabriel Valley, I always like the options. I grabbed my noodles and occasional… Continue reading

Chinatown: Crab Louie at the Lobsta Shack

  Recently I checked out the Lobsta Shack in Chinatown. It’s always good to see food trucks go brick and mortar. I was in a soup and salad type mood so I went… Continue reading