SGV: Sushi and More at Izakaya Akatora
I’ve been a long time fan of the restaurants from Michael Cardenas and when I found myself in downtown Alhambra, I decided to seek out Izakaya Akatora. We went true izakaya style… Continue reading
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DTLA: Fried Chicken and Waffles at Mabel’s
Mabel’s has finally opened in Downtown Los Angeles. I’ve been waiting for it to open since I first heard about it in the fall of 2013. Every so often I would walk or drive… Continue reading
DTLA: Hanging Out Eating Tacos at Mercado Olympic and the Pinata District
Every now and then I would drive past the Pinata District in Downtown Los Angeles never imagining the bounty of street food there. I knew about Mercado Olympic but hadn’t realized it… Continue reading
SGV: Pleasant Spice Levels at Szechuan Impression
Szechuan Impression opened last summer in Alhambra. I finally tried a bite from the recent LA Weekly Essentials Food Festival. After chatting with friends, we gathered up a group of 6 to… Continue reading
Santa Monica: All Aboard The Independence
The Independence just opened in Santa Monica in the space of a former Buddah’s Belly. It’s named after the old railway line that wended its way from Downtown Los Angeles to Santa… Continue reading
Costa Mesa: Happy Hour at the Wyndham Hotel’s Silver Trumpet
I was down in Orange County for a show and stopped by The Silver Trumpet at the Wyndham Hotel in Costa Mesa for happy hour. The drinks are reduced down to $8 which is… Continue reading
Koreatown: KBBQ at Jjukku Jjukku
Jjukku Jjukku is one of the latest Korean BBQ restaurants to hit Koreatown. The Ktown joint was initially not all-you-can-eat but quickly found people love bargains. They have three options; $12.99, $19.99… Continue reading
Koreatown: Army Stew at Chunju Han-il Kwan
Chunju Han-il Kwan has been open for many years and is known for a solid Korean menu. They have a number of stews meant for two or more as well as individual… Continue reading
DTLA: Lunch at Soup Bazaar
Soup Bazaar opened a few months ago in Downtown Los Angeles. It replaced a rotisserie chicken place I kept meaning to check out but never did. And for the same general reasons… Continue reading
DTLA: Ramen at Old School Orochon
Old school ramenya, Orochon Ramen, is still plenty popular with long lines at night. It’s in the same plaza as Curry House, Mako Sushi, Tangerine, Yakitori Koshiji and the new location of Kokekokko. The anchor grocery… Continue reading