Studio City: Introducing Mr. O’s to The Valley
I recently checked out the brand new Mister O’s in Studio City. This marks the return of Michael Cardenas as an owner of a sweet neighborhood spot. I first became acquainted… Continue reading
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SGV: Sushi and More at Izakaya Akatora
I’ve been a long time fan of the restaurants from Michael Cardenas and when I found myself in downtown Alhambra, I decided to seek out Izakaya Akatora. We went true izakaya style… Continue reading
DTLA: Fat Spoon Opens in Little Tokyo
Michael Cardenas is a busy man these days. Besides his other two restaurants in Little Tokyo; Aburiya Toranoko and neighborhood favorite, the Lazy Ox, he along with partner Chef Hiroyuki Fujita opened… Continue reading
Lazy Ox: Opportunarian Tries Beef Tartare
When we last met the Opportunarian (former vegetarian, now she relishes trying it all), she tried pork at both Sotto and Picca. Eating seafood now seems like a piece of cake. Then… Continue reading
Aburiya Toranoko Now Open in DTLA
I went to the newly opened Aburiya Toranoko on Tuesday. They had been open for 5 days at that point. But it seemed like I had been waiting forever to go. Being… Continue reading