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
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Seattle: How to Cook a Wolf
Last October, I went to Ethan Stowell’s Staple and Fancy and loved it. I wanted to try another one of his restaurants during my 24 hours in Seattle and chose How to Cook… Continue reading
West LA: Freddy Smalls
“Hey, Freddy Smalls is open. You wanna go?” “Sure! Let’s invite so and so.” A week or so goes by. “Hey, we’re going to Freddy Smalls. You wanna come?” By the end… Continue reading
Las Vegas: Jaleo at the Cosmopolitan
The best meal I had in Las Vegas on a recent trip was at Jose Andres’ Jaleo. I was in Vegas for a friend’s birthday. She loves Jose Andres and has been to… Continue reading
Hollywood: Wood & Vine
Wood and Vine opened in February and I consider it a smashing success I managed to get there within 6 months of its opening. A friend had her birthday there last week and… Continue reading
Mid-City: A.O.C.
A few weeks ago, I finally made it over to Suzanne Goin’s well-respected A.O.C. When I went to Chez Panisse, I learned Suzanne came out of that school of thought. I’m not as… Continue reading
OC: Charlie Palmer
I was down in Orange County a few weeks ago to watch the Royal Danish Ballet, the oldest ballet company in the world. But first, food! We headed over to Charlie Palmer at… Continue reading
Traveling Around Asia in LA, Part III
Recently I informally surveyed friends about discount codes like Blackboard Eats and special offers like Groupon. To my surprise, some preferred buying special offers. They have made a commitment and damnit, they were… Continue reading
Mani’s on Maple: the Happiest Hour
Around happy hour, I’m usually in Downtown Los Angeles where there are many enjoyable happy hour joints. However, I was invited to Beverly Hills last week to check out Mani’s on Maple and… Continue reading
Jane and Tarzan like Chicken Wings
Last Friday, I needed some time to unwind and catch up with some friends. One of them was craving FuRaiBo. I’ve been going to FuRaiBo for a few years now and almost everyone… Continue reading