Now that it is October, Oktoberfest is in full swing. This means there will be plenty of traditional celebrations such as dirndl dresses and lederhosen outfits, giant Bavarian pretzels, and of course the obligatory keg tapping which leads to questionable activities like nail driving and the embarrassing chicken dance. But the feast and the party…
Celebrating My Birthday at Cassia
I recently had a birthday and I felt extremely special when my cousins took my wife and me to Cassia. Co-owners Bryant and Kim Ng (Spice Table) ran a popular restaurant near Little Tokyo and was forced to close because of LA’s Metro. They re-opened as Cassia in Santa Monica and I’ve wanted to visit…
Marugame Udon Brings Authentic Experience to Westside
Marugame Udon opened a couple of weeks ago in Sawtelle Japantown. Simply stated, this area is bounded by Centinela to the west, Santa Monica Blvd to the north, the 405 to the east and Pico Blvd to the south. What caught my attention is the fact that the parent company also owns the namesake in…
Redondo Beach Lobster Festival Returns This Weekend
On Friday evening, Sept. 22, the 22th Annual Redondo Beach Lobster Festival returns to Seaside Lagoon. This popular event will bring 27,000 fresh Maine lobsters to the South Bay for dishes featuring the red crustacean. Craft beer, activities for the kids and live entertainment will be available all weekend long. Not wishing to mess with…
Authentic New Orleans Po’Boys at Little Jewel
Good tasting sandwiches aren’t hard to find, but great tasting sandwiches are rare. What is the difference between delicious and great? I think a great sandwich is due to the chef’s passion about using quality ingredients. One such great sandwich maker is the Little Jewel of New Orleans. They operate in LA’s Chinatown district. The…
Paella Wine and Beer Festival Coming to DTLA
When I mention paella as one of my favorite things to eat, many people nod their head in agreement. Going a layer beneath, you find that most fans know that the key to a good paella is the rice and having a crispy, crunchy rice makes it authentic. If you don’t know what I’m talking…
The Federal Introduces New Catering Offering
Unless you are a professional event planner, you may not have a clue about supplying food when it comes to hosting a party or a company function. I recently learned that The Federal in Long Beach recently launched a catering division and I recently sampled some of their offerings. The Federal is a hip gastropub…
Tapas Pop Up Coming Soon to Larchmont Village
I enjoy traveling because it is an opportunity for me to see how people in other areas live. I also believe you can find out a lot of about countries through their cuisine. Since I haven’t been to Spain, I haven’t had a true tapas experience. Fortunately, Jamón Ibérico de Bellota Catering has a Tapas…
Fun Day in Tijuana with Club Tengo Hambre
The owner of Primera Taza in Boyle Heights, Chuy Tovar, is an expert on Mexican food trends. Through his social media posts, I became motivated to visit Tijuana and sample what there is to offer. What held me back is that I knew that I would have to research my trip. Fortunately, a company called…
Ayara Lūk Establishes Hurricane Harvey Relief Fund
Fans of Ayara Thai have discovered that this popular restaurant is currently closed for renovation. The second generation of the owners have a pop-up Thai eatery and culinary project named Ayara Lūk. This pop-up restaurant is located on Sepulveda Blvd. within walking distance of Ayara Thai. The owners of Ayara Lūk are eager to help…