Pizza restaurants continue to multiply across LA’s landscape. The best part about this growing interest is that these are primarily indie efforts and not chains that predominately feature cheap pizza with delivery service. For the indie owners, it’s all about quality and fulfilling a desire. The partnership owning Little Coyote on Long Beach recently opened…
Girl & the Goat Opens in Downtown LA’s Arts District
Despite living in LA for my entire life, I enjoy visiting certain cities like Chicago. In addition to many excellent museums, they have some cutting-edge restaurants like Alinea, Frontera Grill, Smyth, and Oriole. One restaurant on my bucket list is Girl & the Goat, and I was thrilled when I learned that they would open…
Vida Modern Taqueria Delivers Upscale Tacos and Beverages
Located in the cozy Riviera Village in Redondo Beach, Vida Modern Taqueria is a Baja-inspired modern taqueria with Mexican fan favorites, combined with some creative twists on East LA comfort food. Partners Micky Mance and Justin Essman own Vida Modern Taqueria. The pair have extensive experience in the industry. Mance was formerly vice president of…
Benchmark – Eclectic Cuisine In Beautiful Outdoor Setting
My wife and I recently attended an event in Anaheim. To complete our date night, I searched for a place to eat in Anaheim, and I quickly realized that most restaurants are national chain establishments like Ruth Chris, Morton’s, Lazy Dog Cafe, Dave and Busters, and Buffalo Wild Wings. I selected Benchmark, a restaurant in…
Greenbelt, A Hidden Gem On The Hermosa Beach Pier
Recently, my wife and I walked The Strand from Redondo Beach to Hermosa Beach. It’s a beautiful walk with an unobstructed white water view of the Pacific. Once you pass Herondo St, you transition to the Hermosa Strand, where you see multi-million dollar homes constructed with lots of glass. After arriving at the pier, we…
Isaan Station Features Northern Thai Street Food
Isaan is one of Thailand’s four regions (the other three are the Northern, Southern, and Central regions), and each has its distinct cuisine. The region is nestled next to Laos and Cambodia and reflects their flavors. I recently visited Isaan Station, a restaurant that features food from this area of Thailand. As I searched for…
HK Chicken – A Hidden Find for Korean Red Bean Pastry
I always like to know where the locals frequent because you can find the hidden gems. These are typically reasonably priced places with outstanding food. A recent find was in Hawaii when a taxi driver told me where he goes for Hawaiian poke. Not long ago, I discovered where LA’s Korean community goes for bungeo-ppang….
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…
Suehiro Cafe, for Tasty Japanese Comfort Food
While I spend most of my efforts featuring new eateries, I also like to write about experiences with long-time establishments. These restaurants typically appeal to their local community so that the restaurant can benefit from repeat business. One such restaurant is Suehiro Cafe, a Japanese restaurant in Little Tokyo. Suehiro Cafe opened its doors on…
Menya Tigre Introduces Delicious Curry Ramen to LA
My mom lives in West LA, and I periodically drop by with Japanese food from her area. We both enjoy Japanese curry, and throughout the years, we have enjoyed curry dishes from restaurants in West LA that no longer exist. I was happy to learn about Menya Tigre, a restaurant serving curry ramen. Menya Tigre…