Un-pho-gettable Pho Filet
On the quest for more burrata, we again tried our luck with Uruguay Cafe and found them closed again for lunch. One of these days… In the meantime, South El Monte does have… Continue reading
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Dating in LA Sucks, Part VI
It’s been a while since I had a post for the Minty Dating Machine series. Mainly because I’ve had very few dates (due to lack of time and interest) and some odd… Continue reading
Tommy Bahama Opens in Laguna Beach
Tommy Bahama will open its 13th restaurant on Friday. I had a chance to preview the new restaurant and retail store last weekend. We started lunch by making our own cocktails. I opted… Continue reading
Happy Hour at the Glendon
Last week, I found myself in Westwood Village. I have a dopey relationship with this part of town. As a Trojan (4life,yo!), I have some not entirely unfounded notion I’m unwelcome. But honestly,… Continue reading
Test Kitchen: Neal Fraser
After going to six different Test Kitchen nights in September, almost the entire month of October flew by and I realized I hadn’t gone in yet. Oh sure, I’ve been busy eating everywhere… Continue reading
Dim Sum at Lunasia
I have been systematically eating at all the “fancy” non-cart dim sum houses in the SGV. My favorites are Elite and Sea Harbour with a slight edge to Elite. I didn’t manage to… Continue reading
New Chef at Nick & Stef’s
Chef Megan Logan recently became Nick & Stef’s new executive chef. While attending the Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts in Pasadena, she completed an externship with Nick & Stef’s and worked her… Continue reading
The Minty’s Sexy Singles Holiday Soiree
It’s not too late to get on Santa’s nice… or naughty list! Join The Minty for the holidays as she presents the Sexy Singles Holiday Soiree! On December 1, The Minty invites… Continue reading
Dining at the Gorbals
Before my Hot Bartender Crawl last Friday, some of us had dinner at the Gorbals. It was perfect since I had a Blackboard Eats code and we seriously contemplated getting the whole pig’s… Continue reading
Roller Derby with the Minty!
All year long, I’ve been going to the LA Derby Doll bouts. Mostly alone because I’m that hardcore. I finally figured out with two games left in the season, I might want some… Continue reading