Miami: Checking Out Shake Shack
I’ve been hearing about Shake Shack for years and while wandering recently, I spotted the New York burger joint’s Miami outlet. I dragged Carina in even though we were on our our way… Continue reading
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Miami: Modern Bites at Pubbelly Sushi
On our last day in Miami, we decided to grab lunch at Pubbelly Sushi. We originally wanted to check out Pubbelly but Carina really wanted sushi and I was starting to miss Asian… Continue reading
The Phoenix on La Cienega: Where the Locals Go
After dinner at Red Medicine, I asked my friend where she wanted to go. I had been thinking about checking out a craft cocktail bar I hadn’t been to yet and she said… Continue reading
SGV: Curry Puffs at Yazmin Malaysian Restaurant
It’s been a few years since I’ve been to Yazmin Malaysian Restaurant. With renewed interest in Downtown Alhambra, I thought I’d visit some of the long-time restaurants in the vicinity. I recently went… Continue reading
Koreatown: KBBQ at Oo-Kook
I had a hankering for Korean BBQ and have been meaning to try out some new places in Koreatown. It seems like every few feet there’s a new KBBQ place opening in Ktown.… Continue reading
North Hollywood: Puerto Rican Food at Mofongos
As mentioned a few weeks back, I was excited to try Mofongos, a Puerto Rican restaurant in North Hollywood. Luckily for me, I went with Amy from Backyard Bite who showed me the… Continue reading
Nyala Ethiopian Cuisine on Fairfax
Nyala is the first Ethiopian restaurant I ever went to. I’ve been going for over ten years and remarkably, it’s consistently good. I’ve tried all the other Ethiopian restaurants on Fairfax but I… Continue reading
Santa Monica: Bacon Guacamole, Tacos & Tequila at TINGA
The question is can you have a frozen margarita made with fresh citrus? And TINGA answered, YES! The newest outpost opened in Santa Monica a few months ago. Locals in the area say… Continue reading
Patina Hollywood Bowl Dining Options Under Your Nose
If you’re like me, you’ve been going through the Hollywood Bowl concert guide and picking out which concerts you want to see. And if you’re really like me, you’ve been thinking about… Continue reading
Rosemead: The Dim Sum Carts are Still Going Strong at 888
I recently revisited 888 Seafood Restaurant in Rosemead. I go back and forth on the dim sum carts vs ordering off a menu issue. While I concede the food appears to be freshly… Continue reading