In Japanese, the word miyabi is used to describe the things in life that give lots of happiness and pleasure for being stylish and perfect. I suspect that the owners of Miyabi Uni were set on creating a restaurant that would pay homage to the sea urchin. Miyabi Uni is located in Plaza del Prado…
Little Sister Offers Delicious Asian Fusion to Redondo Beach
While plenty of Japanese restaurants in the South Bay exist, there is a surprising dearth of Asian fusion restaurants in the area. Little Sister in Manhattan Beach was one of the recent Asian fusion restaurants that broke ground in the South Bay. They extended their reach into Redondo Beach. Chef Tin Vuong and restaurateur Jed…
Telefónica Gastro Park – Food Trucks and Beer in Tijuana
My wife and I recently celebrated my birthday by vacationing in San Diego. Because I like the food landscape in Tijuana, we took a quick trip across the border to enjoy a late lunch. After crossing the pedestrian border in San Ysidro, we boarded a taxi and headed to the Telefónica Gastro Park. I learned…
Yang’s Kitchen Succeeds with Asian Fusion in the SGV
Many years ago, I frequented the Alhambra / Monterey Park area on a regular basis. As I recall, the scene was very much Chinese cuisine with BBQ shops, bakeries and stinky tofu eateries. As I drove through Alhambra, I was surprised to see the changes: ramen shops, Vietnamese food, and some Southeast Asian digs. The…
El Barrio Opens in the South Bay
Chef/Owner Ulises Pineda-Alfaro (Tikifish, Umi by Hamasaku) didn’t waste any time when Angel City Grill closed. El Barrio quickly took its place and he and his co-owner Joe Lin transformed the location to a modern LA taqueria. This is not your typical taco restaurant that serves street tacos. The menu is chef-driven and it is…
Manuela – South Meets West For Delicious Plates
Three years ago, a Texan named Wes Whitsell set out to bring “California Southern” cuisine to LA. After cooking Mediterranean food for a while, he was happy to open Manuela, a place for him to prepare the food that represents his upbringing. Fast forward three years, Chef Kris Tominaga now runs the kitchen at Manuela….
Cemita Poblanas El Sapito for Unique Sandwiches
Los Angelenos are able to enjoy a wealth of authentic Mexican food. While Sonoran cuisine is quite plentiful across LA, you have to visit South LA and Boyle Heights to experience food from other states such as Oaxaca, Yucatan, and Puebla. My goal that day was to eat a cemita poblana at Cemita Poblanas El…
Touring the USS Comstock at LA Fleet Week
LA Fleet Week has quickly become an annual tradition that takes place over Labor Day weekend. It attracts hundreds of thousands of visitors each year. The event is a multi-day celebration of the U.S. armed forces and held at the Port of Los Angeles. LA Fleet Week features tours on active Navy ships, live entertainment,…
Court Cafe, A Success Story of Three Chefs
All Flavor, No Grease is a food truck I follow on Instagram. Owner Keith Garrett successfully used social media to build his business selling tacos, burritos, and quesadillas from a driveway on 108th street. Again through social media, he teamed up with Calvin Johnson and Jermelle Henderson. Together these three chefs opened Court Cafe and…
Snap Tin Eatery Opens inside Yorkshire Square Brewery
Craft breweries open their taprooms and quickly realize that having food available becomes a necessity. Many breweries arrange to have food trucks visit, but the food isn’t always consistent with their clientele’s tastes. Yorkshire Square Brewery attempted to remedy this by partnering with Snap Tin Eatery. Co-owner and chef, Bruno Wu, consulted with them to…