Tag Archive: foodie alert

Chef Gary Menes: A Celebration of Vegetables

Chef Gary Menes is entering the final weekend of his month-long popup at Olive & Thyme this weekend. I first became aware of Chef Gary at Marche (though I probably had his cooking… Continue reading

The Minty Banh Mi Crawl

Last Saturday, I gathered a group for a Vietnamese sandwich crawl. The banh mi crawl traveled through Chinatown (and Little Tokyo!). We started at Jonathan Gold’s favorite Buu Dien. While I was waiting… Continue reading

Hollywood: Lucky Devils

May is National Burger Month and there’s a few more days to celebrate! I was invited to Lucky Devils which is known for its excellent beer selection and burgers. We started with the… Continue reading

DTLA: Brunch at Mas Malo

When Mas Malo opened earlier this year, it became an instant hit with the DTLA crowd. With a beautiful restaurant serving Mexican-American food from an Eastside perspective, many go to Mas Malo for… Continue reading

Jiro Dreams of Sushi

[L-R] Producer Kevin Iwashina, Director David Gelb, Editor Brandon Driscoll-Luttringer and Giant Robot Editor Eric Nakamura Last week, I attended a screening of Jiro Dreams of Sushi as part of a fundraiser for… Continue reading

Crawfish Boil at Dominick’s Restaurant

Dominick’s (one-day) Crawfish Boil last year was so popular, they are now doing it every Saturday the month of May, 12 to 4 p.m. They’re only cooking 300 pounds a day every Saturday… Continue reading

The Bar at Cliff’s Edge Now Open

Cliff’s Edge. Most Romantic Restaurant in Silver Lake. Cliff’s Edge. Best Place to Take Mom for Brunch. These are phrases I have heard about Cliff’s Edge through the years. I must have driven… Continue reading

Terranea: dinner at mar’sel

After checking out the bar bites menu at mar’sel, we headed in for a leisurely dinner. We sat inside but by the patio so we got the benefit of the ocean view. Talk… Continue reading

WeHo: Baby Blues BBQ

Following a wine tasting at DomaineLA (pics here), we headed over to Baby Blues BBQ in West Hollywood.Years ago, I infrequently frequented a grungy BBQ joint in Venice. I have always loved BBQ… Continue reading

Hyatt Regency Century Plaza: Vegan Offerings at Breeze

Last week, I was invited to try Breeze, the restaurant at the Hyatt Regency Century Plaza for a 7-course vegan meal. Chef Manfred Lassahn worked over a year to develop the vegan options… Continue reading