Taco N Tento
Several months ago, I organized a food crawl around fish tacos in El Monte. Taco N Tento was our first stop and my ultimate favorite of the crawl. They are known for their… Continue reading
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Mendocino Farms
Over two years ago, I discovered a sandwich shop called Mendocino Farms in Downtown Los Angeles. It’s about a 15-minute walk from my office but because it was uphill, I only made it… Continue reading
Gay Adjacent
So, I’m not gay. Not even a little “bi.” However, I’m very much a part of gay culture not because some might call me a “fag hag” or “fruit fly.” I dislike either… Continue reading
LudoBites 3.0, redux
When asked to set up a dinner at LudoBites, I happened to be out of town and not at a computer. But I was able to secure reservations through the magic of Twitter.… Continue reading
XXXmas Sangria
At many parties, I wind up being the bartender but in the last few years, I tend to plan ahead and serve up one or two concoctions leaving me free to enjoy the… Continue reading
I want to eat you like an Animal
Instead of holiday gifts, a few friends of mine decided we would go out for a nice meal. We started this tradition a few years ago and have gone to BLD, Bashan and… Continue reading
Marcel Vigneron’s down the “Hatchi” at Bread Bar
I’ve been to a few different Hatchi nights at BreadBar in Century City now so it’s not a surprise to order all 8 dishes (for $8 each) but I did something last night… Continue reading
Happy Hour Week
Despite being a bargain hunter and cocktalian (not just a person who likes booze, but well-made drinks), I don’t go that often to happy hour. My coworkers aren’t always so keen and it’s… Continue reading
Dating in LA Sucks, Part I
Last night I tweeted, “ya know, I’m a cute girl. very funny and smart. got a car and job. great taste. so what’s up universe?” It’s true. I’m not being immodest. I have… Continue reading
Brilliant Saturday Afternoon in the SGV
Dim sum is one of those things that I only got into as an adult. I ate it about once or twice a week growing up so it was pretty uninteresting to me.… Continue reading