Miami: Pasta at Macchialina
Macchialina is beloved for its pastas on Miami Beach. It’s been closed for renovations but is reopening this week. I went a few months ago for a tour of the menu. We… Continue reading
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DTLA: The Foie Gras and Unagi Bun at Chaya DTLA
Recently Chaya in Downtown Los Angeles welcomed new chef, Joji Inoue. They’re enjoying their summer beer garden and some new box sushi from Chef Joji but it’s the foie gras bun… Continue reading
Mid-City: Checking Out The District by Hannah An
Recently I was invited to check out The District by Hannah An. I’ve always been intrigued by the An family and this is Hannah An’s project away from the strong family empire… Continue reading
Miami: Dim Sum and Chinese Food at Blackbrick
One morning we woke up with brunch on our minds. Initially we tried to go somewhere on the Beach but the restaurant ended up stopping brunch service on Saturdays… forever. Eventually the… Continue reading
DTLA: Throwback Thursday – DineLA at Redbird
Since Redbird opened, I’ve been meaning to check it out for lunch. DineLA was the perfect opportunity. The $25 lunch included an appetizer and entree. Desserts were supplemental. I opted for the… Continue reading
DTLA: Rice Bar Now Open
Rice Bar in Downtown Los Angeles is now open. The Filipino rice bowl concept from restauranteur Santos Uy (Papilles, Mignon) and Chef Charles Olalia (formerly Patina, mar’sel) opened a few weeks ago.… Continue reading
Bar Hopping in Miami: Michael’s Genuine, Dolce Italian, Drawing Room and Rum Line
Following dinner at The Cypress Room, it seemed natural to go to Michael’s Genuine Food and Drink. I’d been there once before a couple of years ago. We stopped in for dessert and… Continue reading
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
Venice: Chef Nyesha Arrington Opens Leona Restaurant
Leona Restaurant opened this week in Venice with Chef Nyesha Arrington at the helm. The menu reads like a love letter, highlighting the dear memories she’s made cooking with her grandmother and in… Continue reading
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