Tag Archive: new american

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

Philly: All the Good Stuff at Vernick

When we were heading out to Philadelphia, everyone told us we had to check out Vernick. It turned out it was a 5 minute walk from our hotel and I was able to… Continue reading

Koreatown: First Look at Here’s Looking at You

  Here’s Looking at You recently opened in Koreatown by Chef Jonathan Whitener and business partner Lien Ta whom he met at Animal. I was excited to see the bar program was put… Continue reading

Hollywood: New Chef at Wood and Vine

  Wood and Vine not only has a new Executive chef Marc Johnson but there’s a new beverage director, Justin Stidham as well. Justin actually returns to Wood and Vine after a stint… Continue reading

Highland Park: Dinner at Sonny’s Hideaway

I recently checked out Sonny’s Hideaway for dinner. I had previously been for drinks and put it as part of a Highland Park bar crawl a few months ago. I’ve been dying to… Continue reading

DTLA: Dinner at Industriel

I tried the new Industriel restaurant in Downtown Los Angeles a few weeks ago. Located on the corner of 6th and Grand, the well-designed restaurant did have a bit of a swiggly feel… Continue reading

New Favorites at Public Kitchen & Bar at the Roosevelt

I recently stopped by Public Kitchen & Bar on my way to check out Ivy Mix guest bartending at Spare Room.   My friend and I shared the ricotta cheese-stuffed gnocchi to start.… Continue reading

Studio City: Dinner at Raphael

Last summer, I checked out Raphael which had just opened. I mainly tasted cocktails and had a few small bites. When my best friend asked me where to go for her birthday, I… Continue reading

Austin: Foreign & Domestic

When I announced I was going to Austin a few months ago, Foreign & Domestic immediately tweeted me to stop by. Well, actually, they told me to NOT go to Barley Swine which… Continue reading

Austin: Haddingtons

In doing my craft cocktails bar research for Austin, I came across the Duck Fat Sazarac at Haddingtons. I debated if this would be a good thing and knew I could only decide… Continue reading