For many Latinos, the holiday season is associated with tamales. Each year, friends and families settle on a date and prepare a mammoth amount in assembly-line fashion. They do so because they also give their homemade tamales as holiday gifts. Here’s where to find holiday tamales in LA. Downtown LA Yucantan-style tamales at Chicken Itza…
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Celebrate National Bacon Lovers Day on Aug 20
August 20 is National Bacon Lovers Day. Danya “D” Goodman and Meff “Human Cannonball” Leonard founded Bacon Day in 1997 as the one great day to bond everyone together. They say the best way to celebrate the holiday is to watch Kevin Bacon movies or movies with the word bacon in their title, such as…
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. When you select your cheesecake, you may consider New York vs. Philly. NY-style cheesecake…
Where to Celebrate National Brisket Day in LA
Tuesday, May 28, is National Brisket Day. If you’ve had corned beef or pastrami before, 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. Plan to celebrate National Brisket Day with one of your favorites or try…
May 4 – Where To Watch the Kentucky Derby in LA
This year, the Kentucky Derby takes place on Saturday, May 4. It is known as the fastest two minutes in sports. It occurs yearly at Churchill Downs in Kentucky but is widely observed across the US. If you want to enjoy the unique experience, here are some places to watch the Kentucky Derby in LA. …
Where To Find Mother’s Day Brunch in the South Bay
Mother’s Day is Sunday, May 12, and if you are considering brunch, you make reservations quickly. Expect delicious entrees such as grilled branzino, chicken, and waffles overlooking the Manhattan Beach Pier to a champagne brunch buffet overlooking the Pacific at Terreanea to a Japanese brunch featuring sushi, assorted seafood, tempura, and udon. Here’s where to…
Where To Find Thanksgiving Dinners To Go in LA
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…
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…
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,…