San Gabriel: Hot Pot at Lu Gi
A few weeks ago we had record breaking low temperatures driving people seeking warm and comforting food. I opted for hot pot. Lu Gi is one of the popular spots in the… Continue reading
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First Look at Walter Manzke’s Long Awaited Republique
Years in the making, Chef Walter Manzke’s Republique is now open. My fine dining partner and I made reservations but it turned out the restaurant wasn’t officially open yet. Luckily for us, the… Continue reading
Beverly Hills: Cocktails and Dim Sum at Hakkasan
Hakkasan in Beverly Hills recently opened to much excitement. I had heard so much about the tasty food at other locations and was excited Los Angeles got its own Hakkasan. There is a… Continue reading
Hollywood: Good Cocktails and Clubbing at Warwick
There’s an experiment going on in Hollywood- can you have good cocktails with fresh juice at a club? Warwick aims to answer this question. The club offers “bottle service” in the sense you… Continue reading
Venice: Checking Out Scopa Italian Roots for Heros and Cocktails
There are only a few places that make me wish I live on the West Side. The new Scopa Italian Roots is one such place. Opened by Steve Livigni and Pablo Moix, they… Continue reading
West Hollywood: American Dim Sum at The Church Key
The Church Key opened in West Hollywood less than two months ago and it’s already a smash hit. Taking inspiration from San Francisco’s State Bird Provisions and the Chinese tradition of dim sum,… Continue reading
Culver City: Burgers and Cocktails at Father’s Office
There are some who would say Father’s Office has the best burger in Los Angeles. It’s definitely one of my favorite burgers. It has a colorful past where lines were drawn over the… Continue reading
DTLA: On the Dance Floor at Honeycut
Lounges are taking a back seat to the newest craze to hit the LA drinking scene– clubs. Say what? After years of hearing how people prefer to chill over dancing, I’m so happy… Continue reading
Chinatown: Build Your Own Manhattan or Martini at 643 North
The new gastropub 643 North has opened in Chinatown. Located across the street from Spring Street BBQ, 643 North has locked in the corner with craft beer, cocktails and a full menu of… Continue reading
Glendale: Truffle Dumplings at Din Tai Fung
The newest Din Tai Fung has now opened at the Americana in Glendale. This one differs from the two in Arcadia with two additional dishes including the truffle xiao long bao (juicy soup… Continue reading