Miami: Return to The Cypress Room
It’s been a couple of years since I went to the Cypress Room in Miami. I was very surprised though to be welcomed back as the manager recognized me. We had been… Continue reading
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The Taste Returns to Paramount Studios September 4-6
The Los Angeles Times’ food festival, The Taste, returns Labor Day weekend, September 4-6. The event features five events over three days starting with opening night. Opening Night features the best… Continue reading
Miami: Catching the Fresh Fish at Cvi.Che 105
After a week in Orlando eating mostly New American gastropub food, I was ready for some seafood in Miami. I headed over to Cvi.Che 105, one of the city’s top spots in… Continue reading
Palm Bay, Florida: Chinese Food at Siwon Tasty
We drove from Orlando to Miami and stopped in Palm Bay seeking a bite. It was late afternoon but too early for dinner. Finally I spotted Siwon Tasty, a Chinese restaurant. I… Continue reading
Hollywood: Wood and Vine Welcomes New Excutive Chef Kyle Schutte
Wood and Vine welcomes a new culinary director and executive chef, Chef Kyle Schutte, to its kitchen. Last seen at Roadhouse BBQ and The Corner Door, Chef Kyle brings his unique take on… Continue reading
Hollywood: Checking Out the Revamped Power House
Power House was a well-loved dive bar that flipped to a proper craft bar. The revamped format was lost on the long time crowd but perhaps fit better with the changing times.… Continue reading
North Hollywood: Italian Comfort Food and Drinks at Little Toni’s
Being the classy dame I am, I ordered Nikka Coffey Grain whisky while checking out the bar at Little Toni’s, dubbed Bar Toni’s. I’ve had the pizza before from Little Toni’s but never… Continue reading
Bar Specials with the LA Passport
The Passport Program is still currently available for Los Angeles and other cities. The $20 field guide to drinking includes discounts for over 80 spots in Los Angeles. The specials are good… Continue reading
Koreatown: Checking Out Quarters Korean BBQ
In the same plaza as the popular Korean BBQ restaurant Kang Hodong Baekjeong, is Quarters Korean BBQ. As you wait in long lines for Baekjeong, you can’t help but wonder if Quarters is… Continue reading
Little Tokyo: Sushi at Enya
Sushi Enya is located in Little Tokyo in Downtown Los Angeles. I’ve passed the sushi-ya plenty of times during the day but never went in because it’s only open in the evenings.… Continue reading