Playa’s Rooftop Garden
Recently Chef John Sedlar installed a rooftop garden atop of his restaurant Playa named Cielo Verde. I had a chance to check it out and marvel at the soiless, aeroponic garden. He and… Continue reading
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Viva Vino Los Angeles at Enoteca Drago
I checked out Viva Vino Los Angeles a couple of months ago. Restaurant Week was part of the festival and featured tasting menus with optional wine pairings. Naturally, we got the wine pairing… Continue reading
Koreatown: Black Goat Stew at Chin Go Gae
A couple of weeks ago, we had some strange weather in LA. It had been hot and muggy for a few days and then we had seemingly random thunderstorms. One such storm… Continue reading
Guest Bartender Series at Nick + Stef’s
I bartended at Nick + Stef’s a couple of weeks ago. It was the first time I had professionally bartended. Yes, I’ve been the bartender at many house parties and no holiday party… Continue reading
Patina at the Hollywood Bowl
One of my favorite summer activities is to go to the Hollywood Bowl. Although I like to make my own picnic basket, sometimes you get so busy that it’s just easier to order… Continue reading
DTLA: Dinner at Industriel
I tried the new Industriel restaurant in Downtown Los Angeles a few weeks ago. Located on the corner of 6th and Grand, the well-designed restaurant did have a bit of a swiggly feel… Continue reading
All You Can Eat Fried Chicken at A-Frame
i really like fried chicken so when I heard about the all-you-can-eat deal at A-Frame, of course I had to check it out. For $18, you can get unlimited chicken plus for… Continue reading
DTLA: Baco, Always a Lunch Favorite
Since it opened, Baco Mercat became an instant lunch favorite in DTLA. Although I I have a very special fondness for brunch and dinner as well. And not because I can have a… Continue reading
Checking Out the New Chef at Lazy Ox Canteen
I used to go to Lazy Ox Canteen all the time but ever since Baco opened, I had been concentrating more on Baco where Chef Josef Centeno now runs his own restaurant. Lazy… Continue reading
New Favorites at Public Kitchen & Bar at the Roosevelt
I recently stopped by Public Kitchen & Bar on my way to check out Ivy Mix guest bartending at Spare Room. My friend and I shared the ricotta cheese-stuffed gnocchi to start.… Continue reading