What Not to Name Your Restaurant in 2013
Back in August, my pal Allan Katz over at Cana Rum Bar and I came up with a list of names not to name your restaurant and/or bar in 2013. This post is… Continue reading
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SGV: Fortune Dumpling
I spotted Fortune Dumpling a few months and put it on my list of dumplings places to try. Perhaps one of these days I’ll find my favorite xiao long bao (juicy soup dumplings)… Continue reading
Recap: Hudson Whiskey Dinner at Big Bar
I was invited to a special dinner for Hudson Whiskey at Big Bar and Alcove Cafe in Los Feliz a couple weeks back. The dinner included a tasting of the Hudson whiskey line… Continue reading
Weekend Brunching with Manhattan Beach Post
After the first LA Fried Chicken Festival, I really was jonesing to go to MB Post to have more of the delicious fried chicken. It took a while to get it together but… Continue reading
Hollywood: Sausages at Gorge
I was recently invited to sausage heaven, Gorge on Sunset. Everyone was talking about the housemade sausages which I found spinning in the old fashioned pie display by the front door. It was… Continue reading
My Week with Acura’s ILX #weekwithILX
Last week, Acura gave me their ILX hybrid for a week to test-drive. I thought it was pretty fun to drive it around to some of my favorite spots and also on a… Continue reading
SGV: Noodles & Dumplings at Mama Lu’s
Recently I’ve been asked where is the best place for xiao long baos (juicy soup dumplings) and though I’m still on the hunt, I do think Mama Lu’s is pretty good. I’ve written… Continue reading
Mid-City: Checking Out Chic Wine Bar
Last month was a busy month of birthdays. For a friend’s birthday, I checked out Chic Wine Bar. It’s one of my friend’s local favorites. At the time, their website wasn’t completed yet… Continue reading
The Minty’s 3rd Anniversary Party at One Eyed Gypsy Wednesday, December 12 + Hot Bartender Nominees
Join me on Wednesday, December 12 at One Eyed Gypsy for the Minty’s 3rd Anniversary Party. The Nominees (in no particular order)! Kate Grutman -SoHo House Brady Weise – 1886 Dave Fernie –… Continue reading
SGV: Asian Fusion at Dip’s Grill
There’s a friend I see every so often and she is a true foodie. All we talk about is food. Okay, maybe we talk a bit about dating too. It takes us a… Continue reading