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
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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