The Wooden Shoe was a longstanding breakfast and lunch fixture in Redondo Beach. Since its closure, the property has retained its look but has operated as several restaurants. The latest to occupy this space is the Copper Pot, an Indian restaurant featuring many Southern India dishes. In LA, you are more likely to encounter Northern…
Sōgo Roll Bar Elevates Japanese Hand Rolls
While I’ve sat at the bar at many sushi restaurants, I’ve never experienced a “roll bar.” No, I’m not talking about the accessory on a convertible car, but a bar-like restaurant featuring Japanese hand rolls. Since my daughter volunteers in Hollywood, I took the opportunity to meet her at Sōgo Roll Bar. The Japanese roll…
Bang Bang Noodles Recreates Xi’an Street Food
Many Asian cities are well known for their vibrant street food communities. Bangkok, Hong Kong, and Osaka are just a few of the more popular street food cities. Xi’an is a large city and capital of Shaanxi Province in central China, and it too is a destination for food enthusiasts. Newly opened Bang Bang Noodles…
San Pedro Fish Market Launches Happy Hour
When I learn of a family-owned business that has succeeded for generations, I can’t fathom how difficult that is to accomplish. San Pedro Fish Market (SPFM) is one of those success stories. Their fourth-generation owner continues strong with 65 years in operation. Their newest Long Beach location recently launched a Happy Hour. The San Pedro…
RIKE Features Exquisite Japanese Onigiri Rice Balls
When most people visit Little Tokyo to dine, they usually search for good sushi or ramen. The RIKE owners elected to focus on the Japanese love for rice and open a restaurant featuring onigiri rice balls. The name RIKE is a play on the words Rice and Like. Located on 1st Street in Little Tokyo,…
Sushi Gen Continues Impressive Omakase Offering
Because Torrance and Gardena are neighborhoods close to my house, I have many great choices for Japanese food. Consequently, I am less motivated to frequent Little Tokyo because it is 45 minutes away from home (with no traffic). Recently, I spent a long weekend in Little Tokyo to see what I have missed. Sushi Gen…
Waverly Features Healthy and Flavorful Cooking Classes
The newly opened Waverly: A Bookshop Cafe and Cooking School in South Pasadena will host regular cooking classes with Carrie Bonfitto, author of a new cookbook. Her first non-virtual class takes place at 6:30 p.m. on Sept 18. Waverly is a bookshop cafe and cooking school located in South Pasadena. Owner Sandy Olivas opened a…
Redbird Delivers Exceptional Dining Experience
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,…