This Thursday, Dec 30, is National Bacon Day and who doesn’t like bacon? Listed below is a round up of some of LA’s best offerings that feature bacon. Enjoy the unique ways bacon adds flavor and celebrate National Bacon Day! Bacon Cheddar Buttermilk Biscuits The late Jonathan Gold said “No one can say no to…
Jiayuan Dumpling House For Northeast Chinese Food
If you live in the South Bay and enjoy Chinese food, you already know about the lack of authentic Chinese cuisine in this area. Over the last few years, nearby Lomita has developed into an area that features Chinese food from different regions, but what caught my attention was the opening of Jiayuan Dumpling House…
Where to Find Christmas To-Go Dinners in Los Angeles
Due to the potential threat of the Omicron variant, some people are seeking a place where they can obtain their Christmas meal to go. If you are one of them, I’ve curated a list of some interesting possibilities. Hollywood The Cat and Fiddle Restaurant and Pub Whether you are dining with members of your household…
Barbacoa La Brava Pop Up For Flavorful Barbacoa
Let’s face it; LA is a great place to reside if you like tacos. While Tito’s Tacos set an early craze for tacos in the ’60s, King Taco’s soft tacos with carne asada took LA by storm in the mid-’70s. More recently the tacos dorados de camaron from Mariscos Jalisco. Barbacoa La Brava, a pop-up…
Where to Find Celebratory Holiday Takeout in LA
Quite a few restaurants are featuring specials and limited-time offers for the holidays. You can find that unique addition to your holiday dinner or party this time of year. For me, I look forward to seeing delicious items that I have not tried before or experiencing unique takes on a classic dessert. Listed below are…
How to Follow the Ikigai Diet in LA
For millennia, people have strived to live longer. Yet today, only one place in the world has made significant progress: the Japanese island of Okinawa. In Okinawa, 68 out of every 100,000 inhabitants are centenarians — 3 times more than in US populations of the same size. This can mostly be attributed to how they eat….
Where To Find Holiday Latkes in Los Angeles
Latke is Yiddish for “pancake.” Every Jewish family has a different take on holiday latkes. Some are flat and lacy, while others are thick with substantial chew. They are often served topped with sour cream and served with applesauce. Listed below is where you can find latkes in LA and Orange Counties. Even if you…
Little Coyote Opens Second Location in East Long Beach
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…