Silver Lake: Checking Out Black Hogg
Recently a negative review came out for Black Hogg. Basically the review accuses the chef of pumping up his credentials and cites the food as “dude food.” The chef responds here. I have… Continue reading
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SGV: Spicy Wonton Noodles at Yun Noodle House
I am a noodles fiend and I’ve been dreaming about doing a noodles crawl in this little Arcadia food court ever since the Daikokuya opened. I had eyed the neighboring Yun Noodle… Continue reading
Recap: Heaven Hill Bourbon Dinner at Areal + Upcoming Dinner at Cafe del Rey
As it gets a bit chillier in the evenings, a whiskey dinner sounds pretty amazing. I was invited to Areal in Santa Monica in December to check out the whiskeys of Heaven Hill.… Continue reading
Los Feliz: Chi Dynasty
I recently checked out Chi Dynasty in Los Feliz. There are also locations in Studio City and Glendale as well. The place was bustling though I heard the owner lament to a regular… Continue reading
Urban Garden On Fairfax Is Now Open
Recently I was invited to Urban Garden‘s party celebrating its opening. The modern Mediterranean restaurant opened last fall. Tucked next door to Rosewood, the fast-casual spot serves up a vegetarian friendly menu which… Continue reading
DTLA: Knackig Sausage Pop-Up at Mignon
Knackig is a German sausage pop-up at Mignon wine bar in Downtown Los Angeles. They’re right next to Cole’s so they’re ideal to hit up after a cocktail or two late nights. Cole’s… Continue reading
Patty Melt and Classic Cocktails at Short Order
I’ve now been to Short Order a handful of times but never written about them. I was reminded how much I like the Singapore Sling (St. George Bontanivore gin, Benedictine, Cherry Herring, lemon… Continue reading
Hollywood: Whole Hog Dinner at 3Dog Cantina Recap
Recently I was invited to a whole hog dinner at 3Dog Cantina. It opened last Fall along the Cahuenga Corridor in Hollywood. In my 20s, I ran around Cahuenga to the different bars… Continue reading
Las Vegas: Lunch at Joe’s Steak and Stone Crab
Joe’s Seafood, Prime Steak and Stone Crab in Las Vegas is a consistent favorite of mine although I hadn’t gone in years. I am almost certain the last time I had stone crab… Continue reading
Las Vegas: Wicked Spoon Buffet at the Cosmopolitan
I’ve been dying to try the Wicked Spoon Buffet at the Cosmopolitan in Las Vegas for a while now. I had a chance during my road trip with Acura’s ILX. I had… Continue reading