Las Vegas: Snacks and Drinks at Flour and Barley
Flour and Barley at the new Linq Hotel in Las Vegas is a perfect spot to grab a snack before or after checking out the High Roller for a ride on the observation… Continue reading
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West LA: Omakase at Hiko Sushi
I’ve declared it’s the Year of Omakase**. Every couple of months, I will be exploring a different sushi omakase. I started a few months ago at Mako in Little Tokyo then I visited Shunji… Continue reading
DTLA: I Ate Vegetarian at Zinc and I Didn’t Even Know It
Zinc Cafe and Market doesn’t call itself a vegetarian restaurant but it is… and you won’t miss the meat here. I ate a whole dinner completely baffled I didn’t want a “real”… Continue reading
For the Record’s Dear John Hughes Show in West Hollywood – Prom Weekend
Dear John Hughes is one of the best For the Record shows I’ve seen. That’s saying something because I really love their Baz show. I’d seen a holiday version of the John… Continue reading
Kentucky Derby Events on Saturday, May 2 in Los Angeles
I love the Kentucky Derby and the parties! Swanning around in a big hat, sipping mint juleps while betting on funny names for horses is just a perfect day. This year, I’m… Continue reading
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
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
Falling in Love with Islay: Bruichladdich Whisky
Bruichladdich Whisky‘s Master Distiller Jim McEwan has announced his retirement in July. He’s been in the Scotch whisky business for 52 years and has been at Bruichladdich the last 15 years. When Jim… 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