Tag Archive: the minty

Irvine: Cuban Restaurant Habana is Now Open

  Habana recently opened its newest location in Irvine. Habana is a mini Orange County restaurant empire. This was the first time I’ve gone to one and I went for a party. The… Continue reading

Highland Park: Japanese Small Plates at RBTA

  After checking out the Nightmare Before Christmas popup at Good Housekeeping (every Wednesday until the last Wednesday of the year, December 27), we headed over to the newish RBTA. It’s a tiny… Continue reading

Koreatown: Tofu Soup at Seong Buk Dong

  What do you do when you’re in Koreatown? Eat Korean food! After having a cocktail or two down the street at the Normandie Club, we wanted something nummy and warm. I did… Continue reading

Hollywood: Salad and Pizza at Pace Joint

  Recently I checked out Pace Joint in Hollywood. It’s a tiny storefront with a pretty patio. You order at the counter and they’ll run the food out to you. It’s also BYOB.… Continue reading

Eagle Rock: All the Seafood Tacos at Senor Fish

  Recently I checked out Senor Fish in Eagle Rock after failing to get into a food festival. I should have known as it was a first food festival and often there are… Continue reading

Whisky Extravaganza Comes to DTLA On November 16

  Whisky Extravaganza comes to the Millennium Biltmore Hotel on Thursday, November 16. The four-hour whisky tasting begins at 7:30 p.m. (registration opens at 6:30 p.m.). There are also several interesting masterclasses being… Continue reading

Armenia Adventures: Lunch at Lavash Hovo

    Lavash Hovo was a perfect introduction to Armenian food. When we arrived in Armenia after a long day of travel, it was about 8 p.m. but felt much later as it… Continue reading

Armenia Adventures: Making Brandy with Ararat

  In late September, I traveled to Armenia. I was immersed in a rich history and culture for about a week. We flew from Los Angeles to Yerevan, Armenia. We had a stop… Continue reading

Mid-City: Steak and Chimichuri at Carlitos Gardel Argentine Steakhouse

  I can’t believe it’s taken me this long to try Carlitos Gardel Argentine Steakhouse. It’s been open 20+ years and any restaurant that’s withstood the fickle LA restaurant scene deserves respect. The… Continue reading

SGV: Late Night Chinese Food at Sam Woo

  After watching Blade Runner 2049, I really wanted some late night noodles. I somehow didn’t get that but I still had a good time at the ever solid Sam Woo. This location… Continue reading