Tag Archive: west los angeles

You’re Invited to Hats & Horses; a Derby Party in Santa Monica!

    Got Derby plans? Well, now you do! I’m co-hosting a party on Saturday. Get ready for mint juleps, horses and of course, HATS! Get your tickets here! It’s only $35 which… Continue reading

The Minty’s Best 2015 Meals

    I’ve written around 260 posts on the site this year. Picking my favorite meals of the year is a little daunting. I don’t have a particular order but I have organized… Continue reading

West LA: Soup Dumplings at ROC Kitchen

  ROC Kitchen in West LA on Sawtelle is probably best known for their soup dumplings which they offer many different types of fillings. We ordered the classic pork and crab as well… Continue reading

West LA: Omakase at Hiko Sushi

  I’ve declared it’s the Year of Omakase**. Every couple of months, I will be exploring a different sushi omakase. I started a few months ago at Mako in Little Tokyo then I visited Shunji… Continue reading

West LA: Ramen at Tsujita Annex

  When Tsujita came on the scene, legendary long lines kept me away from trying this ramen and tsukemen shop. Then they opened an annex shop across the street. I still didn’t make… Continue reading

Recap: Table Crush at Hamasaku and Crab Fest at Phorage

  I was recently introduced to Table Crush, a dining club designed to match your taste buds to a spectacular restaurant. I joined the dinner at Hamsaku for some lovely sushi and Japanese food.… Continue reading

Westchester: Brunch at Cinco

We love brunch and Cinco in Westchester is perfect for a lazy day of cocktails and watching sports. The large 9-month old restaurant features a menu of Mexican specialties with an emphasis on… Continue reading

West LA: Seoul House of Tofu

Recently I checked out the Seoul House of Tofu in West LA. Little Osaka seems to be losing its Japanese flavor as other cuisines join the restaurant row. I prefer to just call… Continue reading

West LA: Dinner and Sangria at Tapenade

Tapanade located at the Olympic Collection shopping center in West Los Angeles opened earlier this year. Hidden in the corner and behind some lush foliage, the dining room is dominated by a large… Continue reading