Editor’s Note: Since this article was written, Sergio now operates out of the backyard of his true home in Lennox. Read this post for the latest on Sergio. I first ate Pescado Zarandeado at Mariscos Chente in the LA strip adjacent to Culver City. Through the articles of Jonathan Gold, I realized how special this…
Suburbia Offers Global Eclectic Menu
Editor’s Note: Suburbia closed in 2018. Little Sister took its place. Review here. I received a gift card to Suburbia and so my wife and I decided to use it on a recent date night. Due to the restaurant’s popularity, we were only able to obtain reservations at 5:15 p.m. Fortunately for us, it was…
El Jacalito Delivers Tasty Oaxacan Cuisine
Oaxacan. Say it with me: Wa-ha-kan. Oaxacan food is an interesting variation on Mexican cuisine which I happen to enjoy. Fortunately one Oaxacan restaurant, El Jacalito, is not far from my house. Oaxaca is a state in Mexico bounded by the states of Puebla and Veracruz to the north, Chiapas to the east and by…
Celebrate National Burger Month at The Rockefeller
May is National Burger Month and just the thought of smelling a burger on the grill is enough to start my stomach growling. Fortunately, we have a full month dedicated to celebrating this humble American icon. If you aren’t familiar with The Rockefeller’s 99 cent burger night on Tuesdays, you should be. Each week The…
Attending the Pick Up Party at Melville Winery
Usually I will take a Saturday or a Sunday to find an interesting dining destination. It could be breakfast, lunch or dinner. It may be as simple as a food truck or a restaurant on my special occasion list. Instead, we traveled to Santa Ynez Valley to visit Melville Winery. In addition to food, my…
Mamacita: A Peruvian Fast Casual Concept by Ricardo Zarate
Mamacita is a fast casual concept located at the Hollywood and Highland Entertainment Complex. This is home to the world famous Dolby Theater. This location is also Ground Zero for tourists. Fans of Ricardo Zarate (Mochica, Paiche, Picca) have anxiously been waiting for him to open Rosaliné. What caught me by surprise was the fact…
Viva Hollywood Raises the Bar for Mexican Food in Hollywood
I frequent Hollywood for events at the Dolby or the Pantages. Because of that, I am always on the look-out for restaurants that I can visit before going to an event nearby. Recently, I learned about Viva Hollywood. Entering the restaurant, I was blown away with the interior. It was like walking into a palace-like…
Tokyo Doggie Style Provides Gourmet Japanese Comfort Food
Tokyo Doggie Style is a gourmet food truck serving Japanese fusion comfort food. Their bright yellow truck with a dog waving reminds me of “maneki-neko” or the cat figurine you frequently see in Asian owned businesses. The bright yellow color makes them immediately identifiable! Tokyo Doggie Style is presently celebrating its 4th anniversary. For the…
New Brunch Menu at Firefly Studio City
Firefly is a popular and well-established restaurant located in Studio City. In order to try their updated Sunday brunch menu, I paid them a visit. As you enter the restaurant, there is a library lounge setting with couches and a classic bar from the past. Walking past the bar, you walk out onto a…
Primo Italia Enters Torrance With Fresh Italian Done Well
Recently I heard that a new Italian restaurant opened in Torrance. Named Primo Italia, I had to see for myself what they were all about. Michelangelo Aliaga is the executive chef for Primo Italia. Co-owner Lou Giovannetti described “Mic”, as his brother from another mother. He added that he’s a true heritage based Italian chef and…