New Orleans: Tacos at Rum House
We got to the Rum House just in time for happy hour. I ordered their famous pina colada right away. It was refreshing on this hot and humid day. We had just… Continue reading
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New Orleans: Pressed Muffuletta at The Grocery
We got to the Garden District a little early for our tour so we asked a local where to get something to eat. Getting a sandwich at a nearby shop sounded… Continue reading
New Orleans: Beignets at Cafe du Monde
Oddly I never had beignets from Cafe du Monde the first time I went to New Orleans so I had to make up for it on this trip. After a late lunch… Continue reading
New Orleans: Checking Out the Gumbo Shop
When we landed in New Orleans, we were starving as we hadn’t eaten all day. We wandered around the French Quarter trying to find something open. Most had closed right after lunch and… Continue reading
Costa Mesa: Clam Chowder at Shuck Oyster Bar
I’m in Costa Mesa and Orange County every so often and when I’m at the SoCo Collection, I tend to plop myself down at ARC for a burger or other hearty bar… Continue reading
Three New Coffee Shops You Should Know About: Philz, Endorffeine, Melrose Umbrella Company
So I don’t drink coffee. At least, not daily and more often than not, I’ll get an iced tea — though for taste and not for caffeine. But I do love the smell… Continue reading
Going for Steak at San Manuel Casino’s The Pines Steakhouse
Where to go when you want that casino steakhouse experience without having to go all the way to Las Vegas? Why, San Manuel Indian Bingo and Casino in San Bernandino County, of… Continue reading
Chinatown: Ramen Champ, Under New Ownership, Re-opens Friday, October 2
When Ramen Champ opened in Chinatown earlier this year, it was quickly lauded to be the hottest ramen joint in town. I went and loved it. Then I started taking people there and… Continue reading
Taste of Italy Returns Saturday, October 10
The Italian American Museum of Los Angeles returns with their Taste of Italy Saturday, October 10. Held in the courtyard of the beautiful Pico House in Downtown Los Angeles, Taste of Italy… Continue reading
Glendale: Birdbath Sized Bowls at Kanpai Ramen
I’ve been hearing about Kanpai Ramen in Glendale for a while now. Perhaps best known for their tomato ramen, they also feature a bowl with American cheese. I wasn’t quite brave enough… Continue reading