If you are a regular reader of this blog, you know that my wife and I frequently dine with my cousin and her husband. When I learned that his birthday was coming up, I remembered that they celebrated their anniversary at Redbird. Because of that, I selected Redbird to celebrate his birthday. Redbird resides in…
Little French Bakery Prepares Authentic French Pastries
I enjoy many different types of food, but one of my favorites is French cuisine. French cooking is incredibly complex and is built upon many years of history. It was my visits to France that made me realize how the French revere quality fare. Thanks to my daughter’s friend, I learned of the Little French…
Street Food Cinema Offers Fun Outdoor Experience
An outdoor movie experience used to be taking your car to a drive-in movie theater. Everyone remained in their vehicles and watched the movie through their front windshield. Due to companies like Street Food Cinema, we can now enjoy the experience of outdoor seating in lawn chairs and eating delicious food truck fare. Last Saturday,…
Ditroit – A Fast Casual Taqueria from Enrique Olvera
LA has become the hottest place to set up a kitchen, and many established chefs flock here. Examples of this include James Beard award winner Dave Beran who relocated from Chicago to open Pasjoi. Michelin starred chef Curtis Stone made a move from London and opened Maude. One of the more recent chefs is Enrique…
Wax Paper Honors NPR with Creative Sandwiches
Not long ago, I visited Katsu Sando, a Japanese restaurant located in Chinatown. While I waited for my order to be prepared, I noticed Wax Paper, a restaurant featuring eclectic sandwiches. I made a note of it and planned a return visit. Like my small startups, the husband and wife combo of Peter and Lauren…
Skinny Dave’s an Artisan Sandwich Shop in Westchester
Chef / Owner David Kuo doesn’t mind making fun of himself. His first restaurant was “Status Kuo.” For some reason, he quickly renamed the restaurant to “Little Fatty,” a name that his mom used to call him when he was a young boy. His latest endeavor is “Skinny Dave’s,” another self-effacing poke at himself. Skinny…
Bridgetown Roti Delivers Tasty Caribbean Street Food
Rashida Holmes is one of the most talked-about chefs in LA right now. She hails from Bridgetown, Barbados, and made her way to LA via Pittsburgh seven years ago. Holmes has spent time in notable kitchens such as Ray’s and Starks Bar, Terrine, Rustic Canyon, and Botanica. She recently went on her own and opened…
Mom’s Touch Delivers Quality Fried Chicken Experience
Mom’s Touch is Korea’s equivalent to Kentucky Fried Chicken, with a menu solely focused on fried chicken. They serve chicken sandwiches, chicken wings, and chicken tenders and it is named “Mom’s Touch” because their philosophy is that their food is made by the thoughtful hand of a mother. Mom’s Touch recently opened in Gardena. While…
Tigre’s Fuego Raises the Bar for Tacos in the South Bay
Brothers Jonathan and Jason Baran own the popular Baran’s 2239 restaurant. During the pandemic, they shifted their onsite experience to a 100% to-go experience. They made breakfast burritos made from ingredients like housemade chorizo, and it was a way for the brothers to keep their doors open. They recently opened a Tigre’s Fuego in Redondo…
El Granjero Corners the Original Farmers Market
Many chefs have an entrepreneurial spirit the which leads them to open a restaurant of their own. If the concept succeeds, the entrepreneurial spirit remains strong, and frequently, a chef will launch another restaurant. After all, if they have name recognition, they already have a built-in following. One such chef is Neal Fraser. He recently…