Chinatown: Duck Noodle Soup at J & K Hong Kong Cuisine
I’ve had a loose plan in my head I’m going to try all the restaurants at East West Plaza in Chinatown. Yes, I’ve eaten at almost all the newcomers (Baohaus, you’re next!)… Continue reading
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Koreatown: Getting Our Grill On at Gwang Yang KBBQ
After learning of the crazy wait times at nearby Kang Hodong Baekjeong and Quarters BBQ, we decided to head over to Gwang Yang. I had never been and I do like trying… Continue reading
SGV: Solo Lunch at Noodle King
One day I found myself at a strip mall in the San Gabriel Valley for lunch. Almost all the eateries featured noodles; Chinese noodles of every stripe and this newfangled stuff called… Continue reading
DTLA: Late Night Sushi at Izakaya Gazen
After wandering from the Arts District in Downtown Los Angeles over to Little Tokyo, we decided to get some sushi after a beer flight at nearby Mumford Brewing. We landed at Izakaya… Continue reading
SGV: Would You Care for a Noodle Dance at Hai Di Lao Hot Pot?
After what seems like a zillion years, I finally checked out Hai Di Lao at the Westfield Santa Anita mall in Arcadia. It is the San Gabriel Valley branch of the hot… Continue reading
Hollywood: All Your Tiki Dreams Come True at Lono
From the group that runs Melrose Umbrella Company, comes Lono, a lush new tiki bar in the heart of Hollywood. I’ve now been a couple of times and it’s a huge lovely… Continue reading
West Hollywood: Chef Ricardo Zarate is Back with Rosaline Restaurant
I have been following the career of Chef Ricardo Zarate since his days at Mochica at the Mercado La Paloma. I was super bummed when he left Picca and have been anticipating… Continue reading
Art Beyond the Glass Comes to Silver Lake on Sunday, June 25
Art Beyond the Glass comes to Silver Lake this year. The sixth annual charity event that celebrates the LA Cocktail Community will be held at Los Globos in Silver Lake on… Continue reading
Brentwood: Tavern Presents a Low Country Boil on Sunday, June 25
Tavern presents their annual Low Country Boil on Sunday, June 25. The multi-course seafood boil includes a Southern potluck board, radish and corn salad, Carolina seafood boil (crawfish, shrimp, potatoes, sausage, corn)… Continue reading
StarChefs Returns to Vibiana on Tuesday, June 13
The 2017 Rising Stars Awards for Los Angeles presented by StarChefs returns to Vibiana in Downtown Los Angeles on Tuesday, June 13. Tickets are now on sale here. General admission includes the… Continue reading