Saturday, June 22 is National Chocolate Éclair Day. Did you know that éclair is the French word for lightning? It is believed that the pastry received its name because it describes the speed at which these delicacies will disappear. To prepare you for this day, I recently visited La Chouquette, a French pâtisserie. La Chouquette…
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Esters Wine Bar’s Weekend Brunch
Walking up to Esters Wine Bar, I was impressed with their stunning design. The exterior is modern and their outdoor patio is quite inviting. They happen to be next door to Cassia, an extremely popular restaurant featuring Southeast Asian cuisine. I invited my friend to try Weekend Brunch at Esters Wine Bar. The vibe is…
Where to Watch the Women’s World Cup in LA
Once again, the US women’s soccer team is showing up the men’s team in World Cup action. The team debuted in grand fashion beating Thailand 13-0! Below is a list of venues that you can watch the action live. Remember that they are playing in France which is nine hours ahead of Pacific time. That…
Mitsuwa Torrance Offers Japanese Gourmet Pop-up
Taking place now thru Sunday, June 9, Mitsuwa Marketplace in Torrance is featuring a selection of Japanese gourmet foods especially imported for this event. Mitsuwa worked with well known Japanese suppliers to provide bento boxes for foodies, delicious seasoned seafood salads, Japanese confections, and goods not found elsewhere. My eyes immediately spotted Sapporo Kanikosen’s display….
Little Prince Delivers Big Experience
Chef Ari Taymor got LA’s attention when he opened Alma as a pop-up restaurant in Venice. Since that time, he worked at The Standard in Hollywood and later created another pop-up featuring all things brunch in Santa Monica which has become Little Prince. It is named after the children’s book. Due to the number of…
LA Brisket Delivers Delicious Brisket Sandwiches
I’ve been visiting Chinatown a lot more because so many interesting restaurants keep popping up. No longer is it exclusive turf for Asian cuisine as Howlin’ Rays, Little Jewel of New Orleans and Kapoor’s Akbar Indian Restaurant have set up residence. One of the latest to open is LA Brisket. LA Brisket has a north…
LA Food Bowl: Glendale Walking Food Tour
The LA Food Bowl is the city’s largest celebration of food, chefs, farmers, wine-makers, bartenders, baristas, and, of course, eaters. It is currently taking place in locations across LA. My wife and I attended one of their events, a Glendale Walking Food Tour featuring cuisine from the Middle East. The company Six Taste led our…
Gringo Bandito Spicy Yellow Sauce Debuts
Dexter Holland of the multi-platinum band The Offspring created his first hot sauce as a Christmas present to his friends. The response to his hot sauce was so overwhelming that Holland decided to put it out commercially as Gringo Bandito. The company is based in Orange County. On May 5, 2019, Gringo Bandito released a…
Teddy’s Red Tacos Opens in Venice Beach
Tacos in LA are hot and I’m happy with the variety of tacos that are available. Not long ago, I went on a food tour in Tijuana and discovered Tijuana’s taco scene. The tortillas are usually pressed and made to order and the meat is nicely seasoned, is tender and moist inside. One Tijuana-style taco…
Happy Hour experience at Umi by Hamasaku
Umi by Hamasaku is a Japanese izakaya and sushi restaurant at The Point in El Segundo. The concept was derived from revered Japanese staple Hamasaku in West LA. Umi by Hamasaku is located on the southeast section of The Point. I recently invited a friend to join me for Happy Hour. The Point has a…