I am quite embarrassed when I hear that a restaurant has been open since 1926 and I am not aware of it. That recently happened when I learned of Millie’s Cafe. The restaurant opened over 90 years ago in Silverlake and the owner just opened their second location in north Pasadena. My breakfast buddy and…
Northern Thai, An Authentic Experience
LA is filled with many ethnic food enclaves. Some examples of this include Little Tokyo, Olvera Street, and the San Gabriel Valley. The Thai enclave, Thai Town, is taking greater notice thanks to Jet Tila and Anthony Bourdain. This Thai enclave is a six-block area with Hollywood Blvd to the north and between Normandie and…
La Indiana Tamales for the Holidays
Believe it or not, Christmas is only four weeks away. In LA, tamales are a huge part of the holiday season. Many people place their special orders with their favorite tamale vendor; others purchase masa (corn dough) and enjoy tamale-making as a family experience. I’ve tried a number of tamale vendors and my current favorite…
Tendon Tempura Carlos Jr. Opens in Torrance
When you see “tendon” on a menu in a Japanese restaurant, it doesn’t refer to connective tissue. Tendon is short for tempura donburi or tempura rice bowl. Tendon Tempura Carlos Jr. recently opened in Old Town Torrance. My wife and I recently paid them a visit. The restaurant’s name is from the chef, Carlos Pinto….
Memorable Breakfast at Foxy’s Restaurant
I love breakfast. During my childhood, I was raised during the cholesterol scare. Because of that, my mom served boring breakfasts. It wasn’t until I lived on my own that I began experiencing truly delicious breakfasts at local area restaurants. Through Eater, I recently became aware of Foxy’s Restaurant in Glendale and I invited a…
Experience a Filipino-Inspired Thanksgiving Meal at Mari Los Angeles
This Saturday, Nov. 16, Mari at the InterContinental Los Angeles Century City at Beverly Hills is featuring a unique Filipino-inspired Thanksgiving meal. Chef Brian Bellicourt of Mari Los Angeles is teaming up with Chefs Ray Yaptinchay and Jay Tugas of Spoon & Pork for a one-night-only exclusive, Filipino-inspired feast. Thanksgiving is usually all about the…
El Tejano Packs a Punch with Tex Mex Eatery in DTLA
Tex Mex is trending with the addition of a number of new Tex Mex establishments across LA. One such business, El Tejano, doubled down opening two additional locations, one in West Hollywood and one in DTLA. I recently paid a visit to their DTLA location. El Tejano is located one block north of FIDM on…
Veterans Day Specials and Freebies
Restaurants across the Southland are thanking veterans for their service this Veterans Day with special deals, freebies, and discounts. All deals benefit veterans and active service members, and some are also applicable to military families and a limited number of friends. Veterans should bring a military ID to secure the deal. Questions should be directed…
MOSA – Italian Coastal in the South Bay
When I learned that Chef Anne Conness created a menu with an Italian coastal focus, I had to pay a visit to MOSA to experience the food. Conness has extensive experience having worked with Michael Cimarusti, Mark Peel, and Nancy Silverton. More recently, she led the kitchens at Sausal and Jaffa. MOSA is located on…
Sub Society Elevates the South Bay Sandwich Scene
Sub Society closed in early 2021. Rolling Hills Plaza is a shopping center in South Torrance. It is anchored by Whole Foods Market, AMC Theaters, Stonefire Grill, Islands, BevMo and Nijiya Market. I recently learned that Sub Society, a sub sandwich shop recently opened directly across from Stonefire Grill. Sub Society is set up as…