Koreatown: KBBQ at Oo-Kook
I had a hankering for Korean BBQ and have been meaning to try out some new places in Koreatown. It seems like every few feet there’s a new KBBQ place opening in Ktown.… Continue reading
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North Hollywood: Puerto Rican Food at Mofongos
As mentioned a few weeks back, I was excited to try Mofongos, a Puerto Rican restaurant in North Hollywood. Luckily for me, I went with Amy from Backyard Bite who showed me the… Continue reading
Nyala Ethiopian Cuisine on Fairfax
Nyala is the first Ethiopian restaurant I ever went to. I’ve been going for over ten years and remarkably, it’s consistently good. I’ve tried all the other Ethiopian restaurants on Fairfax but I… Continue reading
Santa Monica: Bacon Guacamole, Tacos & Tequila at TINGA
The question is can you have a frozen margarita made with fresh citrus? And TINGA answered, YES! The newest outpost opened in Santa Monica a few months ago. Locals in the area say… Continue reading
Patina Hollywood Bowl Dining Options Under Your Nose
If you’re like me, you’ve been going through the Hollywood Bowl concert guide and picking out which concerts you want to see. And if you’re really like me, you’ve been thinking about… Continue reading
Rosemead: The Dim Sum Carts are Still Going Strong at 888
I recently revisited 888 Seafood Restaurant in Rosemead. I go back and forth on the dim sum carts vs ordering off a menu issue. While I concede the food appears to be freshly… Continue reading
Pasadena: Going for the Pho at Abricott Cafe
While looking for a lunch spot in Pasadena a couple of weeks ago, I came across Abricott Cafe, a cafe with a mixture of Asian and American comfort food dishes. I couldn’t decide… Continue reading
Film Review: SOMM
SOMM, the documentary about “the hardest test you’ve never heard of” opens in theaters on June 21st. In Los Angeles, it’ll play for a week at the Sundance Sunset Cinema in West Hollywood… Continue reading
West Hollywood: Vegan Food and Cocktails at Crossroads
I was invited to Crossroads to check out the new Beverage Director Jeremy Lake’s cocktails as well the vegan dishes by Chef Tal Ronnen. Jeremy is The Minty’s Hot Bartender for 2012 and… Continue reading
Film Review: Hey Bartender
Last night I attended a screening and after party for the film, “Hey Bartender.” I was excited to watch the film after watching the trailer because I recognized many of the places they… Continue reading