Chef / Owner David Kuo named his restaurant “Little Fatty” because that was what he called a little boy. His humor was evident from the beginning with his first restaurant, Status Kuo. He also opened Skinny Dave, a sandwich shop in Westchester. His latest project is Fatty Mart, part specialty food mart, restaurant, and community…
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OC Nature Walk With Lunch at Fiesta Grill
I enjoy scenic walks and was delighted that my wife and daughter decided to join me in visiting OC’s Bolsa Chica Wetlands. Being first-time visitors, we were awed by the beauty of the wetlands and the numerous species of birds that frequent the area. After walking the trail, my daughter demonstrated her skill at finding…
Taco Bell Cantina Opens In Downtown Hollywood
I’ve quickly dismissed fast food offerings among my family and extended family members, and I’m known as a food snob. However, when you are part of a family that enjoys Taco Bell, sometimes, you have to go along for the ride. I recently did so when I joined my family for a trip to the…
Taco Maria Delivers Delicious Alta California Cuisine
Approximately ten years ago, gourmet food trucks piqued my interest in discovering new food finds. One was Taco Maria, a gourmet food truck hosting a Michelin-starred chef preparing selections such as bone marrow quesadillas and mole de pollo tacos. The truck frequently made stops on Saturday at the SOCO Farmers Market in Costa Mesa. Chef / Owner…
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…
Polanco, A Modern Mexican Steakhouse In The Ayres Hotel
Hotel restaurants aren’t usually a destination for those not staying there. These restaurants are typically owned and operated by a large corporation and usually lack the creative flair of a passionate chef. My wife and I recently learned about Polanco, a modern Mexican steakhouse inside the Ayres Hotel in Hawthorne. The Ayres Hotel restaurant was…
Where to Celebrate National Nacho Day
Nov 6 is National Nacho Day. You may be someone that believes that nachos were created in the US. According to New York Times writer Pati Jinich, Piedras Negras, in Coahuila, Mexico, is the birthplace of nachos. They’re so proud of their creation that they started the International Nacho Festival, which takes place annually on…
Taqueria Los Anaya, A Surprise in West Adams
LA’s West Adams district is not known for Mexican food, and I was surprised to find Taqueria Los Anaya, a family-owned restaurant on West Adams Blvd. The Anaya brothers (Juan, Manuel, and Gerardo) hail from Guadalajara and opened their West Adams restaurant ten years ago. While they advertise themselves as a taqueria, their menu is…
Tacos La Caretta Dishes Out Mazatlán-Style Carne Asada
Many livelihoods changed once COVID hit. In early 2020, José Morales Jr. was fired from his job due to the pandemic and instead followed in his father’s footsteps and became a full-time taquero. Previously, he worked part-time with his father on a food cart called Tacos La Carreta on Sundays. There they prepared Mazatlán favorites…
Alma Delivers True Mexico Experience
Mexico City’s powerhouse restaurant company Grupo Hunan recently opened Alma in The Grove. Grupo Hunan operates many high-profile restaurants in Mexico City, and Alma is their first foray into the US market. Grupo Hunan completely transformed the space where Dominique Ansel resided into a stylish restaurant you might visit in Mexico City. At ground level,…