Every year, we look forward to feasting on Thanksgiving Day. What more could you ask for from the bird with the golden finish to the stuffing and sides? And although making your turkey dinner is worth it, you may not have the time to prepare it. The following restaurants remove the pressure by offering Thanksgiving…
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Celebrate National Cheesecake Day on July 30
Many people, including myself, enjoy a good cheesecake. I still reminisce about the delicious NY-style cheesecake my aunt used to make. July 30 is National Cheesecake Day, and here’s a list of where to find some of the best in LA. New York vs. Philly is the question when you select your cheesecake. NY-style cheesecake…
Where To Find Easter Sunday Brunch in LA
Celebrate Easter with family and friends over a delicious brunch or dinner. Enjoy free-flowing champagne, brunch specials, and plenty of sweet treats. Here’s where to find Easter Sunday Brunch in LA. Please note that some offers require advance ordering. DTLA Special Prix Fixe Brunch at Redbird This year’s special prix fixe brunch includes an international…
Where To Find Passover Dinner in LA
This year Passover begins on the evening of Wed, April 5, and runs through Thu, April 13. The Passover Seder is a ritual feast that marks the beginning of the Jewish holiday. Here’s where to find Passover Dinner in LA. The Seder is generally held on the first night, but some families have Seders on…
How to Celebrate Japanese New Year in LA
Osechi Ryori is the traditional food enjoyed on New Year’s day in Japan. Many Japanese Americans also practice the custom as well. When I was a kid, my family had the luxury of being invited to my grandparent’s home, where my step-grandmother had an impressive spread of food. Every dish of these traditional foods has…
Where to find Holiday Tamales in LA
For many Latinos, the holiday season is identified with tamales. Friends and families gather together to make them in assembly line fashion. It is also common to give homemade tamales as holiday gifts. Tamales have a way of bringing people of different cultures together. If you wish to partake in this tradition, I’ve created a…
Where to Celebrate National Brisket Day in LA
Saturday, May 28, is National Brisket Day. If you’ve had corned beef or pastrami before, then you’ve had brisket. This large piece of flavor-packed beef is often cured or smoked, but it’s also one of the best cuts for braising and slow cooking. I hope you can plan ahead and celebrate National Brisket Day with…
LA Restaurants Dishing Up Ghoulish Halloween Fare
Halloween is upon us again: neighborhood homes decorated with plastic skeletons and witches and spooky events advertised across LA. While many of last year’s festivities were canceled or heavily restricted because of COVID, this year’s happenings in Southern California are much more open—with some safety measures in place, of course. Below is a list of…
Celebrating Cinco de Mayo in LA
Cinco de Mayo is a time to celebrate Mexico’s heritage. It is also a time to enjoy festive music and delicious food. Mexican restaurants throughout LA are celebrating with food and drink specials. Towards that end, I have assembled a list of fun ways to celebrate Cinco de Mayo. There is something for everyone! Saturday,…
South Bay Spring Menus – New Food and Drink Offerings
Spring is here and fortunately, the weather is cooperating. Many South Bay restaurants are featuring new items to reflect this great weather. Here is a round-up of what they have to offer. El Segundo Flemings Steakhouse Flemings Steakhouse is pairing their popular Prime Burger with a glass of Paraduxx, a Duckhorn Proprietary Red Blend from…