The New Mo-Chica in Downtown
Mo-Chica from Chef Ricardo Zarate opened yesterday in Downtown Los Angeles. The Peruvian restaurant moved from its previous digs by USC to the new “Restaurant Row” on 7th Street. It’s exciting they’re… Continue reading
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Decades Launch Parties at Formosa Cafe
Remember Formosa Cafe? Old Hollywood and glitzy celeb hangout were words that came to mind but in the last few years, it’s turned into a bit of a dive bar. But you could… Continue reading
Venice: Sunny Spot Introduces Brunch
Sunny Spot is now serving brunch on weekends. Chef Roy Choi has introduced a menu of breakfast and lunch items with an island flair. There are also some day-drinking worthy cocktails like a… Continue reading
Beverly Hills: Italian Meets Japanese at Yojisan Sushi
Giacomino Drago recently opened Yojisan Sushi in Beverly Hills. Named for his business partner and chef, Yoji Tajima, the restaurant serves inventive Japanese with Italian touches. I asked Chef Giacomino about the concept… Continue reading
West Hollywood: New Cocktails at Cecconi’s
I was invited to check out the new cocktails at Cecconi’s recently. Chris Ojeda, the Creative Bar Director for Soho House and Cecconi’s has come up with a list of classics with a… Continue reading
Hollywood: Return to Delphine
I love going to dinner and shows. The dinner options around Pantages Theatre had been fairly dismal but in the last few years, things have picked up. My Noodles Partner hadn’t gone… Continue reading
Burger Culture Clash at Plan Check Recap
Blogger Backyard Bite and Stussy sponsored a Burger Clash at Plan Check recently. A special menu was created with lifestyle brand Stussy in mind. To be honest, I was surprised Stussy was… Continue reading
Drinking at Home: Cocktails by the Minty
Whenever I get invited to dinner parties, I tend to bring the booze and take it upon myself to make drinks. In the last few years, my “bartending” skills have gotten better… Continue reading
New Spring Menu at Bar | Kitchen
Bye bye pork shank, hello foie gras BLT! Although I’m going to miss the pork shank, aka the “dinosaur bone,” I have wholeheartedly welcomed the foie gras BLT to Bar | Kitchen‘s new… Continue reading
Melrose & Gower: Pour Vous is Now Open
Perhaps I was a bit premature in announcing Pour Vous was going to open last September. Months went by and we heard about the new projects from Steve Livigni and Pablo Moix like… Continue reading