Category Archive: restaurant reviews

SGV: Menya Hanabi Opens on July 28

  Menya Hanabi opens officially this Sunday, July 28. I attended a soft open a couple of weeks ago to try the maze soba aka dry (or brothless) ramen. We started with the… Continue reading

DTLA: Pizza at Sixth & Mill

  A couple of weeks ago, I checked out Sixth & Mill, a newish pizza spot next to Brera for a Negroni. While I was there, I also had some pizza and the… Continue reading

Santa Barbara: Brunch at Khao Kaeng by Empty Bowl Gourmet Noodle Bar

On my last day in Santa Barbara, we headed to the new Khao Kaeng by Empty Bowl Gourmet Noodle Bar. It’s on the main drag in Montecito but downstairs so you may not… Continue reading

DTLA: Get Everything at Tartine Bianco

  After I checked out dinner at Alameda Supper Club, we walked to the other side to Tartine Bianco for drinks. We loved it so much, I went back a few days later… Continue reading

Santa Barbara: Prime Rib at Tee-Off

  One night in Santa Barbara, we went to Tee-Off, this old school steakhouse and lounge. I imagine many TV writers have a place like Tee-Off in mind when they write those pivotal… Continue reading

DTLA: Alameda Supper Club at the Tartine Manufactory

  I checked out Alameda Supper Club a few months ago after walking around the Brewery Art Walk. We were a bit tired and very hangry so ASC inside of the Tartine Manufactory… Continue reading

Santa Barbara: Brunch at Bibi Ji

  I was lucky enough to be in Santa Barbara for Bibi Ji‘s inaugural brunch. The popular Indian restaurant just started brunch service last month and I got to try lamb curry chilaquiles… Continue reading

Santa Barbara: Chinese Hot Pot Joy at Lao Ma Tou

  I had a cold while I was in Santa Barbara so I felt a comforting and spicy meal would be the way to go. I chose Lao Ma Tou out of a… Continue reading

DTLA: Drinks and Snacks at Duello Bar

  With the restaurant Simone closing, we are left with just the Duello bar. Since I always ate at the bar, this move didn’t bother me too much. In fact, it gave the… Continue reading

Santa Barbara: Shaker Mill & Cubaneo = A Winning Combination

  Over Memorial Day weekend, I headed up to Santa Barbara and it was a non-stop adventure. Here’s one for your playbook- get over to Shaker Mill for tropical drinks but the bonus… Continue reading