Recap: Maharlika Modern Filipino Brunch Popup
If you’ve been following along with The Minty, I do enjoy Filipino food quite a bit. I was so excited by the Maharlika popup at Escala in Ktown this past summer. I’m hoping more… Continue reading
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LAFW: Dining with Michelin Stars Dinner Recap
The Los Angeles Food and Wine Festival is one of the best food festivals in Los Angeles. This year I attended the special Dining with the Michelin Stars dinner at Vibiana, the… Continue reading
Little Tokyo: Lunch at Yakitori Koshiji
I was heading to Tangerine for Chinese food at Weller Court in Little Tokyo but found it was closed on a Monday. So I headed next door to Yakitori Koshiji. I hadn’t… Continue reading
Los Feliz: You’ll Need All the Drinks at Big Bar
Big Bar at the Alcove Cafe and Bakery welcomed Aaron Alvarez (Rivabella, Soho House West, etc) as their new bar manager a few months ago. He’s been keeping up the high… Continue reading
DTLA: Checking Out the Spice Level at Guisados
Admittedly I have not been to the original or even the Silver Lake locations of Guisados but I knew I had to get over to the new Downtown Los Angeles spot. As every… Continue reading
Hollywood: For the Record Shows Now at DBA
For the Record has moved from its eastside digs to Hollywood. The shows now take place at DBA. On Thursdays, catch Tarantino and Baz on Friday, Saturday and Sunday evenings. Although I have… Continue reading
DTLA: Sticky Rice 2 Now Open at Grand Central Market
Sticky Rice 2 has now opened at Grand Central Market. The Thai comfort food stall has added a noodles shop directly behind its stall. Grand Central Market is now open later on Thursdays, Fridays… Continue reading
West Hollywood: Cocktails and Dinner at The Nice Guy
The Nice Guy on La Cienega opened a few months ago. The reservations only restaurant and lounge is serving up tasty cocktails and really good food. It’s terrible to think you either… Continue reading
DTLA: Sixth Street Tavern Drinks and Bar Snacks
I recently checked out Sixth Street Tavern, part of the Acme bar group, in Downtown Los Angeles. I knew it was a sister bar to Beelman’s Pub and they share the same… Continue reading
Westwood: Garlo’s Aussie Pie Shop
Garlo’s Aussie Pie Shop has opened its first store in the US in Westwood. I was invited to check out the space and sample a couple of pies. First, a brief background… Continue reading