When many people think of Mexican food, they automatically think of tacos, burritos, and enchiladas. Mexican cuisine varies greatly, but one type of Mexican food I enjoy is breakfast. Chile Rellenos, Chilaquiles, and Huevos Rancheros are just some of the items you can expect to see. I recently visited La Carreta to try their famous…
Stop Bye Cafe Gourmet Food Truck Features New Menu
Stop Bye Cafe is a popular Indonesian fusion gourmet food truck co-owned by Justin Tulus and Tom Tee. I first learned of them when I visited their brick and mortar in Lawndale and I’ve frequented them ever since they transitioned to a food truck. Since that time, they have taken their food to the hungry…
National Cheesesteak Day is Wed. March 24
National Cheesesteak Day is Wed. March 24. In recognition of this event, Figueroa Philly is offering $2 off their “Famous Figueroa Philly” Cheesesteak to all of their customers on March 24. Figueroa Philly is located on Figueroa St across from Exposition Park. Because good sandwiches begin with quality bread, owner Danny Hizami imports his rolls…
Izakaya Hachi Delivers Amazing Japanese Tapas
Prior to the pandemic, Izakaya Hachi was one of the busiest restaurants in the South Bay. Their brick-and-mortar is located on Carson St near many Japanese eateries. Reservations were required and sometimes you had to book a couple of weeks in advance. As an izakaya, they operate similar to a Spanish tapas bar. Izakaya restaurants…
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day at The Cat and Fiddle
St. Patrick’s Day is this Wednesday, Mar. 17. If you haven’t lined up your St. Patrick’s Day outing, you should consider The Cat and Fiddle Restaurant and Pub in Hollywood. Their March specials include Corned Beef with Cabbage and Corned Beef Sliders. In addition, diners placing on-line orders may add a pint of Guinness for…
El Ruso – A Sonoran-style Taqueria Worth Your Visit
Boyle Heights is LA’s epicenter for some of LA’s best Mexican cuisine. Establishments exist as brick-and-mortar restaurants on Cesar Chavez or Whittier Blvd and as food trucks lined up on Olympic Blvd. just east of the Olympic Blvd Bridge into East Los Angeles. One such food truck is El Ruso, a family-run operation located in…
Kirari West – Artisan Gluten-Free Cuisine
With the number of people that are gluten intolerant these days, it is surprising to me to not see that many gluten-free bakeries in LA. One such gluten bakery is Kirari West, an artisan bakery that opened in Redondo Beach five years ago. They are located in the King Harbor shopping center almost underneath the…
Tasting the dineL.A. Menu at Sea Level Restaurant
dineL.A. is a 14-day event sponsored by LA Tourism and takes place twice a year. The event showcases LA as a premier dining destination while highlighting the diversity of culinary experiences L.A. has to offer. Enjoy special lunch and dinner menus at hundreds of LA-area restaurants. After perusing the online menu, I selected Sea Level…
Baran’s 2239 Collaborates with Papadakis Taverna
Baran’s 2239 is a cozy bistro tucked into a strip mall on busy Pacific Coast Highway in Hermosa Beach. They became popular quickly and in 2019 Michelin placed Baran’s 2239 on their Bib Gourmand list for LA. Owners Jonathan and Jason Barans recently collaborated with long-time restaurant owners John and Tom Papadakis of Papadakis Taverna…
Al Noor – Quality Pakistani Cuisine in the South Bay
Lawndale’s Inglewood Ave is beginning to look like Little Pakistan. Three excellent Pakistani restaurants are located within a mile of each other and each one appears to be thriving despite the pandemic. I recently visited Al Noor, one of the three Pakistani restaurants on Inglewood Ave. In addition to Pakistani cuisine, Al Noor also offers…