A McDonald’s lunch was a welcome occurrence when I was a child. The food was tasty and consistent. I tried all of their burgers, but the filet-o-fish sandwich dressed in tangy tartar sauce was the one I ate the most. Interestingly, fried fish sandwiches are having their moment in LA, and upstart Little Fish is…
Green Cheek Scores With Excellent Brews and Grub
For Father’s Day, my wife surprised me. She drove down the 405 South, and I initially thought of Long Beach, but we soon entered Orange County. After heading west from John Wayne Airport, we arrived at Green Cheek Brewery in Costa Mesa. Green Cheek is one of my niece’s favorite breweries, and I was excited…
Breakfast With A Southern Twist At All Day Baby
With the current cost of food, it’s no surprise that upscale diners are trending. Chefs are leveraging that people enjoy classic comfort food like biscuits and gravy, fried chicken sandwiches, and breakfast burritos but would delight in having them prepared with a chef’s spin using specially sourced ingredients. All Day Baby is one such example….
K’s Bistro By Kanpai Features Sushi, Ramen, and Much More
My daughter and I recently enjoyed a scenic 6-mile walk through Playa del Rey. It was an urban hike created by @sweetslinky. The hike presented majestic views from the Playa del Rey bluffs and led down to the beach and back. As our reward, she selected a nearby K’s Bistro by Kanpai for lunch. K’s…
Japanese Comfort Food Shines at Azuma
In my youth, Japanese restaurants were only family-owned and typically had a menu of teriyaki, tempura, rice bowls, and sashimi. Today, you’ll often see Japanese restaurants specializing in sushi, curry, barbecue, ramen, and even udon! Only a handful of original family-owned restaurants, such as Sawtelle Tempura House, Otomisan, and Azuma, still exist. Azuma is an…
Papa Cristo’s – A Greek Restaurant and Marketplace
In an industry where most restaurants struggle to survive, 70-year-old Papa Cristo’s stands tall as a beacon of longevity and success. This Greek grocer/bakery/deli/eatery is more than just a place to eat; it’s a part of the neighborhood’s fabric, where familiar faces and repeat customers are the norm. Second-generation owner Chrys Chrys is the face…
Where to Celebrate National Brisket Day in LA
Tuesday, May 28, is National Brisket Day. If you’ve had corned beef or pastrami before, you’ve had brisket. This large piece of flavor-packed beef is often cured or smoked, but it’s also one of the best cuts for braising and slow cooking. Plan to celebrate National Brisket Day with one of your favorites or try…
Where To Celebrate National Quiche Lorraine Day
This year, National Quiche Lorraine Day is Monday, May 20. Quiche was originally an open pie with eggs, cream, and lardons. Later versions of the dish usually include cheese, and the lardons are replaced by bacon, ham, or pancetta. Here is where to celebrate National Quiche Lorraine Day in LA. Downtown LA Pitchoun Bakery &…
Hangari Kaiguksu Excels With Korean Comfort
While Korean BBQs and Korean fried chicken garner much attention, Korean comfort food is gaining popularity. This includes dumplings, rice cakes, kimbap, and noodles, whether dry like jajangmyeon (black bean) or in soups such as kaiguksu. One very popular place for the latter is Hangari Kaiguksu. With “kaiguksu” in the restaurant’s name and because it…
Sunny Blue Delivers Made-To-Order Japanese Musubi
Today, in Japan and Hawaii, musubi is a staple found in restaurants, markets, and convenience stores for a satisfying and affordable breakfast, lunch, or snack. In some regions of Japan, it is sometimes called onigiri (o-knee-GEE-ree). Fortunately, we don’t have to travel to Hawaii to experience this, as Sunny Blue is a restaurant that prominently…