West 3rd: Fonuts
At Taste of the Nation last July, everyone was buzzing about Fonuts, the baked doughnuts shop. I didn’t try any as I was skipping desserts and sweets that day. Sometime last Fall,… Continue reading
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SGV: Dim Sum at Monterey Palace
I’m always game to try a new dim sum place. I feel it’s my duty to keep up with all the dim sum houses in LA as I get asked all the… Continue reading
DTLA: Dinner at Baco Mercat
I’m really in love with Baco Mercat. After deciding during lunch it was more like a super casual Lazy Ox Canteen, I hurried in for dinner. If there were more of us,… Continue reading
DTLA: Happy Hour at El Cholo
El Cholo is beloved by many Angelenos. It opened in in the late 1920s and has been going strong ever since. Known for their green corn tamales which are only available May through… Continue reading
West Hollywood: Michael Voltaggio’s Ink. Goes Omakase
ink. September 21, 2011. Opening night. Then one week later, I was back again. Three months later, finally the Minty post. While there were many blog posts eagerly anticipating, touting the opening night… Continue reading
DTLA: Artisan House
This week, I admitted to “breaking up” with Bottega Louie last year. It was one of my favorite restaurants but something changed. I suspect the opening chef leaving had something to do… Continue reading
West Hollywood: ink.sack
Although ink.sack opened before ink., I still hadn’t made it over for the adorably tiny sandwiches. I had heard so much about these petite sammies and given plenty of warning to get… Continue reading
Highland Park: Maximiliano
Before the holidays, I tagged along to a dinner at Maximiliano. I had already eaten a first dinner at Starry Kitchen. I am really glad I didn’t finish my bowl of pho… Continue reading
2012 Food, Restaurant and Bar Trends
Happy Holidays from The Minty! I’m off next week and spending time with friends and family. Lots of new blog posts and events will be posted next year. In the meantime, please enjoy… Continue reading