Barbecue in LA is trending. I believe this is strongly due to the nationwide publicity of Franklin Barbeque in Austin, Texas. Their multi-hour lines made news nationwide and flooded Instagram. In the last couple of year’s, LA pop-up BBQ’s become abundant and Trudy’s Underground Barbecue was one of them. Fortunately, owner Burt Bakman recently opened…
Los Balcones, a Gem in Studio City
Studio City is becoming the epicenter for cutting edge restaurants in the San Fernando Valley. It appears that the majority of valley restaurant news is about restaurants opening in Studio City. Los Balcones is one of them. It isn’t new, but what is exciting about it is the recent collaboration between chefs Jorge Rodriguez and…
Restoration Kitchen Features Italian Wine Dinner
The email I received from Restoration Kitchen in Torrance was too good to be true. A four-course pre-fixe meal paired with fine Italian wines for the price of $87 including tax and gratuity? Four-course wine dinners usually start at $100 and that doesn’t include tax and gratuity. Co-owner Wesley Takiguchi gave us a quick overview…
Celebrate Single Awareness Day at Figueroa Philly
Have you ever eaten a hot and gooey Philly Cheesesteak? Sometimes, some of the most basic comfort food like hot beef sandwiches are the most satisfying. Some of LA’s best sandwiches are from Figueroa Philly Cheese Steak. On Single Awareness Day, Feb 15, they will offer a special to reflect that day. Valentine’s Day brings…
Jalapeno Pete’s – a Vibrant SoCal Taqueria
Picture a Mexico City taqueria and combine it with a cool California look. That is Jalapeno Pete’s in a nutshell. I recently learned that they introduced a new food and beverage menu. My wife and I visited Jalapeno Pete’s to check it out. A spacious outdoor patio resides in front of the restaurant and it…
Caló Kitchen and Tequila raises the bar in El Segundo
LA’s South Bay is known for casual “Beach Mex” and I was happy to learn that a modern Mexican restaurant recently opened in the South Bay. Named Caló Kitchen and Tequila, they opened its doors in El Segundo’s newest dining destination, Apollo Landing on Rosecrans Ave. Caló Kitchen and Tequila is located on the popular…
Celebrate National Nutella Day on Feb 5
Tuesday, Feb. 5 is National Nutella Day. It is a holiday that celebrates Nutella – a sweetened cocoa hazelnut spread that is produced by the Italian company Ferrero. The first World Nutella Day was founded and hosted by blogger Sara Rosso on Feb. 5, 2007. She hosted it for the next 8 years and transferred…
Celebrate National Croissant Day on Wednesday, Jan. 30
Wednesday, Jan. 30 is National Croissant Day. After visiting France, I fell in love with croissants. They were both buttery and flakey and simply delicious. It was difficult for me to eat just one croissant. That experience inspired me to check out some of the best croissants LA has to offer. This Wednesday, I hope…
Proof Bakery Produces Amazing Croissants
I am partial to the simple butter croissant, but I also welcome the opportunity to taste some of the custom offerings across LA. Chocolate and almond croissants are widely available, but the custom flavor offerings intrigue me. Proof Bakery continually was listed in croissant round-ups in LA. I recently paid them a visit. Proof Bakery…
San Pedro Fish Grille Delivers Fresh and Tasty Seafood
The San Pedro Fish Market is California’s largest seafood restaurant and is home to the world-famous Shrimp Tray. They established themselves in Ports O’Call and have opened locations in Wilmington, Rolling Hills Estates and most recently in Harbor City. I attended the grand opening for their Habor City location named San Pedro Fish Grille. The…