Picture a Mexico City taqueria and combine it with a cool California look. That is Jalapeno Pete’s in a nutshell. I recently learned that they introduced a new food and beverage menu. My wife and I visited Jalapeno Pete’s to check it out. A spacious outdoor patio resides in front of the restaurant and it…
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Caló Kitchen and Tequila raises the bar in El Segundo
LA’s South Bay is known for casual “Beach Mex” and I was happy to learn that a modern Mexican restaurant recently opened in the South Bay. Named Caló Kitchen and Tequila, they opened its doors in El Segundo’s newest dining destination, Apollo Landing on Rosecrans Ave. Caló Kitchen and Tequila is located on the popular…
Celebrate National Nutella Day on Feb 5
Tuesday, Feb. 5 is National Nutella Day. It is a holiday that celebrates Nutella – a sweetened cocoa hazelnut spread that is produced by the Italian company Ferrero. The first World Nutella Day was founded and hosted by blogger Sara Rosso on Feb. 5, 2007. She hosted it for the next 8 years and transferred…
Celebrate National Croissant Day on Wednesday, Jan. 30
Wednesday, Jan. 30 is National Croissant Day. After visiting France, I fell in love with croissants. They were both buttery and flakey and simply delicious. It was difficult for me to eat just one croissant. That experience inspired me to check out some of the best croissants LA has to offer. This Wednesday, I hope…
Proof Bakery Produces Amazing Croissants
I am partial to the simple butter croissant, but I also welcome the opportunity to taste some of the custom offerings across LA. Chocolate and almond croissants are widely available, but the custom flavor offerings intrigue me. Proof Bakery continually was listed in croissant round-ups in LA. I recently paid them a visit. Proof Bakery…
San Pedro Fish Grille Delivers Fresh and Tasty Seafood
The San Pedro Fish Market is California’s largest seafood restaurant and is home to the world-famous Shrimp Tray. They established themselves in Ports O’Call and have opened locations in Wilmington, Rolling Hills Estates and most recently in Harbor City. I attended the grand opening for their Habor City location named San Pedro Fish Grille. The…
United’s Polaris Lounge Opens in LAX Terminal 7
United Airlines recently executed a soft launch of their new Polaris Lounge in Terminal 7 at LAX. My wife received an offer from United Mileage Plus for their grand opening and purchased two tickets so that I could attend. I was very happy to receive this opportunity. United’s International Business and First Class customers are…
Japanese Food Expo Returns to LA
The Japanese Food Expo returns to Los Angeles! The annual event takes place on February 2 at the Hilton Hotel in Universal City. Two thousand attendees are expected at this year’s event. Attendees will experience savory and sweet Japanese foods, taste varieties of sake, grab some delicious Japanese beer, and taste different Japanese beverages from…
Madre Features Upscale Mexican Cusine and Drink
I visited Madre shortly after they opened to try out their happy hour. I was impressed by the decor, the drinks, and the food. Some of my friends have confirmed their positive experience and it was always my intention to return. It took a while, but my wife and I recently dined there. Nopalitos or…
dineL.A. Restaurant Week Begins Friday, Jan. 11
dineL.A.’s Restaurant Week is a 14-day dining event that takes place biannually in the summer and the winter. The event showcases Los Angeles as a premier dining destination while highlighting the diversity of culinary experiences L.A. has to offer. This year the winter dineL.A. event takes place over 15 days from Friday, January 11 –…