Tag Archive: restaurant reviews

Concern Foundation Block Party Recap

The Concern Foundation held their 36th Annual Block Party at Paramount Studios last Saturday. I had received an email from my friend, the Hungry Hippo who wondered if I was doing anything Saturday… Continue reading

Happy Hour: Trader Vic’s

Although I find myself reaching for mostly whiskey drinks these days, I’m not adverse to rum. I like a good tiki drink as much as anyone. And mai tais are a fave. I’ve… Continue reading

DTLA: Fried Chicken

“Chicken skin is so good!” “I don’t eat chicken skin. Or any skin for that matter.” “But you eat fried chicken!?” Yes, and let me tell you about my favorite fried chicken in… Continue reading

Party at Guelaguetza!

Where’s the party!? Apparently it was at Guelaguetza this past Monday. Bill Esparza also known as affable StreetGourmetLA was featured on Andrew Zimmern’s show, Bizarre Foods. Guelaguetza offered a special happy hour prior… Continue reading

Taste of the Nation Recap

Yesterday, I attended my first Taste of the Nation event. I had no idea what to really expect. I knew there were over 40 chefs from celebrated LA restaurants and that it was… Continue reading

There’s Spinach in Your Teeth

Anytime I go on a date, I think about Douglas Adams and his Hitch Hiker’s Guide to the Galaxy books. He talks about how even if you didn’t eat spinach that day, your… Continue reading

Hipster Diners: Noodles at Fred 62

I grew up eating noodles and rice. My parents thought it was hilarious though to get a TV dinner from time to time.  Or we went to diners. My favorite things to get… Continue reading

Animal Animal Animal

Last week Animal with guest Chef Jeremy Fox was serving up vegetarian meals. Read The Delicious’ beautiful blog about it. As much as I love veggies, I like meat more. And so I… Continue reading

Bossa Nova

Sunday had been an incredibly long day. Well, all of last weekend was fairly packed. Saturday was full of my Ramen Run, Silver Lake Jubilee and my solo dinner. Then on Sunday, I… Continue reading

The Den of Hollywood Happy Hour

I love weekend happy hours! The Vixen and I along with several others checked out the Den of Hollywood for happy hour last Sunday. They offer happy hour daily from 12 p.m. to… Continue reading