While most Angelenos enjoy dressing in green for St. Patrick’s Day, they have to plan if they want to enjoy the holiday in the true Irish style. In fact, according to enjoytravel.com, LA isn’t on the list of the top 15 cities to celebrate the luck of the Irish. So here are some ways to celebrate…
Lan Noodle Features Lanzhou Beef Noodles
Freshly made pasta and noodles elevate any dish, and Chinese hand-pulled noodles is no exception. After I learned about LAN Noodle, a noodle specialist featuring Lanzhou hand-pulled noodle soups, I invited a friend to join me. LAN Noodle opened its original location in Arcadia in 2019 and recently opened in West Hollywood. Ester Yuan, owner…
Where To Celebrate Valentine’s Day in LA
Valentine’s Day is quickly approaching! Plan a special dinner experience for that day so you don’t end up in the dog house. Here are some ways to celebrate Valentine’s Day in LA. Please make sure to secure reservations. The last thing you want to do is to show up at the restaurant and learn that…
ixlb Dim Sum Eats Adds Dim Sum To-Go in West LA
In the late 1980s, Chinatown’s Empress Pavillion was a top LA restaurant for dim sum. Since then, the San Gabriel Valley has become the de facto standard for Chinese food, including LA’s best dim sum eateries. Empress Pavilion was known for its wide selection of dim sum served by Chinese women pushing carts throughout the…
Le Great Outdoor – Delicious Al Fresco Dining
According to a survey from Restaurant Owner, restaurant startup costs can range between $175,500 and a staggering amount of $750,500! If you are doing it for the first time, that’s an overwhelming obstacle. Despite this barrier, it is interesting that two young entrepreneurs managed to open Le Great Outdoor with almost no capital and no…
Where To Find Thanksgiving Dinners To Go in LA
Every year, we look forward to feasting on Thanksgiving Day. What more could you ask for from the bird with the golden finish to the stuffing and sides? And although making your turkey dinner is worth it, you may not have the time to prepare it. The following restaurants remove the pressure by offering Thanksgiving…
Fatty Mart, A Neighborhood Food Mart and Eatery
Chef / Owner David Kuo named his restaurant “Little Fatty” because that was what he called a little boy. His humor was evident from the beginning with his first restaurant, Status Kuo. He also opened Skinny Dave, a sandwich shop in Westchester. His latest project is Fatty Mart, part specialty food mart, restaurant, and community…
Aunty Maile’s Delivers the Exceptional Hawaiian Experience
I became aware of Aunty Maile’s when it opened as Island Flavor in Gardena. Before I tasted the food, I knew it would be good because of the big-framed Island customers. The owners moved to bigger digs and reopened as Aunty Maile’s with plenty of indoor and outdoor seating. When the pandemic hit, they converted…
Humble Potato – American comfort with a Japanese Twist
While many restaurants feature American comfort food, I notice when someone decides to bend the rules. In 2012, Eric Ong opened Humble Potato on Lincoln Blvd in Westchester. I’ve dined at two restaurants, which followed Most Valuable Playa and Mee and Greet. Thanks to my friend’s suggestion, I finally visited Humble Potato in Culver City. …
Mona Pasta Bar – An Authentic Italian Pasta Experience
I was delighted to learn that an Italian pasta restaurant recently opened in downtown LA. Having fresh memories of my vacation in Italy, I was hopeful that Mona Pasta Bar would relive my fond days of twirling fresh pasta in Tuscany. Mona Pasta Bar quietly soft opened on Ninth Street at the beginning of August….