Historic Filipinotown: Genever LA is Now Open
Located on a very street art friendly block, Genever LA, recently opened. The gorgeous bar is women owned and led. I love that the owners were able to open with the funds… Continue reading
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West LA: Lunch at Popcorn Chicken Sawtelle
It’s been interesting to see new restaurants pop up on Sawtelle aka Japan Town West aka Little Osaka that don’t focus on Japanese food. It’s turning into quite the Little Asia that’s… Continue reading
USC: Rance’s Chicago Pizza Is Now Open at University Village
I love pizza. I never think about how much I love pizza until a new place pops up. And I particularly enjoy deep dish pizza. Is it because I dated 10+ guys… Continue reading
Silver Lake: Scout is Now Open for Take Out and More
I recently checked out Scout, the new take-out counter and store in Silver Lake. Sandwiched between Kettle Black and Sawyer, it is a sister to these restaurants. Scout has breakfast,… Continue reading
East Hollywood: Bruichladdich Dinner at The Edmon Recap
I recently visited The Edmon for a Bruichladdich Scotch Whisky dinner. I had the pleasure of meeting the former Bruichladdich master distiller Jim McEwan a few years ago and the juice I had… Continue reading
SGV: Hainan Chicken Is All You Need at Savoy Kitchen
I found myself at Savoy Kitchen over the weekend. Savoy is one of those old school spots known for one thing- Hainan chicken. However, their menu also features pasta, pizza and curry.… Continue reading
DTLA: Jamaican Patty Crawl Featuring ABeautifulLife Cafe and Green Grotto Juice Bar
I’ve wanted to do a Jamaican patty crawl in Downtown Los Angeles for at least a year now. I had seen ABeautifulLife Jamaican Cafe (A Beautiful Life) and had been curious about… Continue reading
Beverly Hills: Lunch at Jean-Georges with Gerard Bertrand Wines
Recently I attended a wine masterclass and luncheon for Gerard Bertrand Wines at Jean-Georges in Beverly Hills. The restaurant is at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel which opened last year. We started our… Continue reading
Santa Monica: Cocktails and Dinner at Native
I was recently invited to check out Native in Santa Monica. Native is helmed by Chef Nyesha Arrington and the bar is run by Adam Flamenbaum. The four of us ordered a… Continue reading
SGV: Dumplings and Noodles at Din Tai Fung
Din Tai Fung went from one busy location to an even busier spot inside the Westfield Santa Anita mall almost a couple of years ago. It anchors the busy “food alley” at… Continue reading