Tag Archive: dinner

West LA: Dinner and Sangria at Flores

I heard so many good things about Flores on Sawtelle that I made it a point to go as soon as possible. Located in the house-like space of the former Sawtelle Kitchen, Flores… Continue reading

Seattle: Dinner at The Pink Door

I was in Seattle last month for a wedding. As part of the bachelorette party, we hit up The Pink Door which is one of the bride’s favorite Italian restaurants. The Pink Door… Continue reading

DTLA: Cocktails at Coco Laurent

In the heart of Downtown is Coco Laurent. Serving up a menu of French classics and solid craft cocktails, Coco Laurent is an ideal restaurant and bar to duck into before a 7th… Continue reading

Mid-City: Finding Treasure at Goldie’s

After checking out the regional Tequila Ocho Viva Sangrita competition, we had some snacks and cocktails at Goldie’s. I made a mental note to come back because I really liked the atmosphere and… Continue reading

SGV: Curry Puffs at Yazmin Malaysian Restaurant

It’s been a few years since I’ve been to Yazmin Malaysian Restaurant. With renewed interest in Downtown Alhambra, I thought I’d visit some of the long-time restaurants in the vicinity. I recently went… Continue reading

DTLA: Dinner at Bar Ama

When I first started going to Bar Ama, I was swinging by for lunch. I’ve now gone in a few times for dinner and it’s a different vibe. Both are excellent but there’s… Continue reading

SGV: Borneo Kalimantan Cuisine

For years I’ve wondered about the fish and chips place on the corner of Garfield and Main Streets in Alhambra. And then I heard they had a secret Indonesian menu. And just when… Continue reading

Pasadena: Checking out The Vol. 94

It started with as simple picture. Congee. Uni. Boom. The Vol. 94 stayed on my brain until I got to it. That happens sometimes. I didn’t care what else we ordered but I… Continue reading

Culver City: Checking out Cuban Food at El Rincon Criollo

I’ve been having an island adventure starting recently with a stop to Old San Juan in Atwater Village for Puerto Rican food. This week, I hopped over to El Rincon Criollo (which means… Continue reading

SGV: 7 Courses of Beef at Pho 79

  The original plan was to go to the Boiling Crab on Main Street in Alhambra. But even after all these years and more locations, the Vietnamese Cajun restaurant was far too busy.… Continue reading