DTLA: Lunch at Suehiro

  One Friday I found myself restless and without a clear plan of where to go for lunch. I hopped on the local mini bus (or DASH to all you LA denizens) and… Continue reading

Contest: Win Tickets to Chefs VS Bloggers in San Diego

Chefs VS Bloggers may be the sporting event of foodies this summer!  On Sunday, August 28, check out the chefs vs bloggers panel at the Western Foodservice and Hospitality Expo in San Diego.… Continue reading

DTLA: The Perch Now Open

  The Perch opened officially last Thursday. It’s not just one of the hottest openings but also the most anticipated. For those who loved the Must bar, the Perch is a triumph. Briefly,… Continue reading

Echo Park: Mohawk Bend Opens Tonight

Mohawk Bend opens today in Echo Park. I swung by a few weeks ago for Friends & Family night and had drinks at the bar. Like owner Tony Yanow’s other restaurant bar Tony’s… Continue reading

Monday Supper at Lou

I have wanted to go to Lou, a wine bar in Hollywood, for years. When the opportunity arose last week, I jumped on it. And even better, it was Monday night and Lou… Continue reading

DTLA: Flying Pig Cafe Now Open

Another food truck in L.A. has laid down some roots. The Flying Pig Cafe opened a couple of weeks ago in Little Tokyo. The brilliantly white space is decorated with “flying pigs” of… Continue reading

Menu Degustazione at Drago Centro

  It’s not a surprise I love Drago Centro but in the many times I’ve been there, I’ve never done the tasting menu. Oh sure, I’ve had many wonderful meals including this special… Continue reading

Cahuenga Corridor: St. Felix Hollywood

  St. Felix recently opened another location in the Cahuenga Corrider in Hollywood. I’m familiar with the petite boite in West Hollywood and was a bit surprised to learn the new location took… Continue reading

Devon Espinosa Pops Up at Chaya Brasserie

As part of Chaya‘s new guest chef series, Marcel Vigneron presented a multi-course meal with Chef Haru at Chaya Brasserie last night in Beverly Hills. Unfortunately, I had dinner plans I couldn’t break… Continue reading

Arcadia: Daikokuya

    Writing about Daikokuya is sort of like writing about McDonald’s. Most ramen fanatics have a favorite ramen-ya. There are your Team Santouka fans and then there are your Team Daikokuya buddies.… Continue reading