I recently learned that Locanda Del Lago in Santa Monica features a monthly Morso Della Bestia or “Bite of the Beast”. I had to satisfy a compelling curiosity, Bite of the Beast, what is that all about? The last Thursday of every month, Locanda Del Lago hosts a communal meal, featuring animal roasts and traditional,…
Slidebar Collaboration Produces the Cali Bandito Taco
The Gringo Bandito hot sauce is at it again. Not willing to rest on their laurels, the makers of this popular hot sauce recently collaborated with OC’s popular Slidebar Rock-N-Roll Kitchen to produce the Cali Bandito Taco. Walking into Slidebar, I heard the song “Dream Weaver” by Gary Wright. Hearing that tune and sipping on…
AR Cucina Delivers on Italian Rustic Cuisine
For some reason, restaurants have experienced a greater than average turnover in Culver City. I find this odd when many of these restaurants are solid, get good reviews and have lots of customers. Despite an endorsing review by Jonathan Gold, Sambar, became a recent casualty and since I missed eating there, I didn’t want to…
A Kosher Day at Fleishik’s Sandwiches Nosh & Whiskey
Eric Greenspan, (Mare, Greenspan’s Grilled Cheese, The Roof on Wilshire, The Foundry on Melrose) recently opened Fleishik’s on Beverly Blvd. just north of LA’s original farmers market. Fleishik is Yiddish for “meat” and as I read up on the restaurant, I became interested in the fact that Greenspan wanted to create a unique take on…
BäcoShop Finally Opens in Culver City
The long awaited opening of BäcoShop took place without me knowing it. I heard about Josef Centeno (Baco, Bar Ama, Orsa & Winston and Ledlow) taking over Chop Daddy’s space in Culver City last June and I was on the lookout for its opening. Last weekend, I decided to visit a particular restaurant in Culver…
Visiting the Riviera Village Farmers Market
The Riviera Village Farmers Market used to operate on Friday afternoons in Redondo Beach at the intersection of Avenue I and Catalina Ave. They moved to the Triangle Parking Lot across from Trader Joe’s in Riviera Village. Operating in the Triangle Parking Lot has alleviated the previously poor parking situation. It also avoids the need…
Sergio Peñuelas Returns Home to Mariscos Chente
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…