SGV: Shaanxi Chinese Food at Xi An Tasty
About a year ago, I saw some interesting Chinese food on instagram. Turns out it was Shaanxi Chinese food. This region of China is probably most famous for terracotta warriors and also… Continue reading
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Beverly Hills: Curated Cocktail Flights at The Bazaar
The Bazaar has launched Bazaar Bar Flights, a night of curated cocktails that’s just an amazing deal. For $55 a person, you get a cocktail “omakase” of sorts. The flight includes six… Continue reading
DTLA: Pearl’s BBQ Arts District
I recently checked out Pearl’s BBQ over in the Arts District in Downtown Los Angeles. It’s named after owner Dana Blanchard’s grandmother Pearl who had Scottish and Texan roots. She arrived in… Continue reading
LA Underground BBQ Festival Recap
On June 2, I went to the LA Underground BBQ Festival held at Los Angeles Ale Works in Hawthorne. It was billed as six of LA’s best BBQ popups together including Bartz BBQ,… Continue reading
DTLA: Offal Dinner at Hock and Hoof
As I was driving around Downtown Los Angeles (DTLA) one day, I noticed Hock and Hoof. It opened about a couple of months ago. So I checked it out for dinner within… Continue reading
Santa Monica: Checking Out Tumbi Craft Indian Kitchen
Tumbi Craft Indian Kitchen opened about three months ago in Santa Monica. I was happy to learn they are related to India’s Oven which is where I had my college graduation dinner… Continue reading
Little Tokyo: Hachioji Craft Ramen
Hachioji Craft Ramen recently opened a few doors down from Daikokuya. But don’t worry, they’re not in direct competition as they’re the same restaurant group. And Hachioji serves ramen with a chicken… Continue reading
West Hollywood: Dinner and Drinks at Barbette
Barbette in West Hollywood opened a little more than a month ago. I had dropped in for the opening party but vowed to come back for dinner which I did recently. The… Continue reading
Little Tokyo: Lunch at ZenCu Sushi & Grill
Longtime readers of The Minty might wonder what’s my favorite cuisine. While it’s not Japanese, I do eat a lot of Japanese food. I love going to Little Tokyo and eating at… Continue reading
DTLA: Hotel Figueroa Opens Rick’s Pool Bar
The latest bar to open at Hotel Figueroa is Rick’s. It’s named after Rick’s Place from the movie Casablanca. It’s by the pool on the other side of the Veranda bar. Currently… Continue reading