When you think of Redondo Beach, you probably envision the iconic pier, the beautiful sunsets, and, if you’re like me, the freshly caught seafood. One such place to experience all three sensations is the Sonesta Redondo Beach and Marina. Their flagship dining experience, SOL Restaurant, recently announced a new chef with an impressive Asian-fusion menu. …
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Farmhouse Kitchen – A Flashy Thai Experience
LA’s West Adams has become a trendy food destination with Alta Adams, Cento Pasta Bar, Mizlala, and many others. Except for Mian, there is a notable absence of Asian offerings. Imagine my surprise when Northern California’s flashy Farmhouse Kitchen set up shop on West Adams Blvd. Chef-owner Kasem “Pop” Saengsawang and co-owner Iing Chatterjee opened…
Long Beach Cambodian Restaurant Week Begins Mar 19
Long Beach Cambodian Restaurant Week begins today, Mar 19. The United Cambodian Community sponsors this weeklong event to pay homage to the delicious cuisine of their Cambodian community. The event runs through Sun, Mar 26. For many, Cambodian cuisine is relatively known. Traditional Cambodian food is likened to Thai food but with a precise set…
Garlic and Chives – Creative Vietnamese Food in the OC
While Vietnamese pho and banh mi sandwiches are plentiful throughout LA, other Vietnamese dishes are not as readily available. If you venture south to Orange County, you’ll find Little Saigon, home to many people of Vietnamese descent and authentic restaurants to fulfill the demand. I recently had the opportunity to frequent two in Garden Grove…
Skinny Dave’s an Artisan Sandwich Shop in Westchester
Chef / Owner David Kuo doesn’t mind making fun of himself. His first restaurant was “Status Kuo.” For some reason, he quickly renamed the restaurant to “Little Fatty,” a name that his mom used to call him when he was a young boy. His latest endeavor is “Skinny Dave’s,” another self-effacing poke at himself. Skinny…
Celebrate National Food Truck Day on June 25
Friday, June 25 is National Food Truck Day. Due to the pandemic, the holiday this year will have a special significance for the food trucks still in operation. As a symbolic day for the industry to celebrate its resiliency and to let the world know they are back, join Roaming Hunger, a national food truck…
Anzu Gourmet Scores with Japanese Fusion in Sawtelle Japantown
A ¾-mile stretch of Sawtelle Ave in West LA has an amazing collection of Japanese eateries. Named Sawtelle Japantown, you can find restaurants specializing in sushi, ramen, tsukemen, udon, Japanese curry, yakitori, and bento. One of the more recent restaurants to open is Anzu Gourmet, a place specializing in karaage fried chicken. Karaage is a…
Stop Bye Cafe Gourmet Food Truck Features New Menu
Stop Bye Cafe is a popular Indonesian fusion gourmet food truck co-owned by Justin Tulus and Tom Tee. I first learned of them when I visited their brick and mortar in Lawndale and I’ve frequented them ever since they transitioned to a food truck. Since that time, they have taken their food to the hungry…
Viet Noodle Bar – Healthy and Flavorful Vietnamese Cuisine
It is widely known that the best Vietnamese food may be found in Orange County. Over 189,000 Vietnamese Americans reside there making this the largest concentration of Vietnamese in the US. Westminster became known as Little Saigon and the area quickly spread into Garden Grove. In order to succeed, restaurant owners must tailor their food…
A&J’s Seafood Shack Delivers Terrific Asian Fusion
While most restaurants are barely trying to weather the pandemic, some restaurant owners are brave enough to open. One such restaurant is A&J’s Seafood Shack, an Asian Fusion Seafood restaurant located in Long Beach. They soft-opened on April 10, 2020. A&J’s Seafood Shack is Cambodian owned and located in Cambodia Town in Long Beach. Cambodia…