In 2015 Hiro Saito opened Kirari West Bake Shop. Word spread about his delicious gluten-free creations, and Kirari West quickly vaulted to one of the top gluten-free bakeries in LA. They featured muffins, scones, bread, breakfast sandwiches, french toast, sandwiches, and salads. He recently opened Confections by Kirari West, a sweets shop featuring fresh-baked artisan cookies,…
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Krust Bakery and Cafe Improves with New Owner
I frequently walk on Pacific Coast Hwy and was surprised to see Krust, a bakery, still in business. I checked their website on a whim, and my jaw dropped when I saw the extensive and inviting menu. In addition, they close later, which means that they fixed their ability to produce enough goods. A couple…
Where to Find Celebratory Holiday Takeout in LA
Quite a few restaurants are featuring specials and limited-time offers for the holidays. You can find that unique addition to your holiday dinner or party this time of year. For me, I look forward to seeing delicious items that I have not tried before or experiencing unique takes on a classic dessert. Listed below are…
Sweet Wheat, a French Bakery Opens in the South Bay
If you’ve ever visited France, you know how good their bread and pastries are. The croissants are buttery and flaky, and the baguettes have a crisp exterior and are soft inside. I enjoy reliving that experience when I visit a French bakery. Fortunately, a bakery near me, Sweet Wheat, recently opened. Sweet Wheat took over…
Little French Bakery Prepares Authentic French Pastries
I enjoy many different types of food, but one of my favorites is French cuisine. French cooking is incredibly complex and is built upon many years of history. It was my visits to France that made me realize how the French revere quality fare. Thanks to my daughter’s friend, I learned of the Little French…
Kirari West – Artisan Gluten-Free Cuisine
With the number of people that are gluten intolerant these days, it is surprising to me to not see that many gluten-free bakeries in LA. One such gluten bakery is Kirari West, an artisan bakery that opened in Redondo Beach five years ago. They are located in the King Harbor shopping center almost underneath the…
Lonzo’s Restaurant – Where Peruvian Seafood Reins
I enjoy living in the LA area because there is an enormous number of ethnic eateries. Included in this group are bakeries, and while I prefer savory over sweet, I enjoy partaking in items such as empanadas, croissants, pastries, and fresh-baked bread for sandwiches. Through social media, I recently stumbled upon Lonzo’s Restaurant in Culver…
Okayama Kobo Bakery Turns To Popups
Okayama Kobo is a popular bakery in Japan and is named after the Okayama prefecture where they operate. The owner/baker Tsunetaka Kawakami learned and perfected the art of baking during his tour through many bakeries in Japan. Leveraging his success in Japan, he opened his first bakery in the US in 2018. Due to the…
Fri Nov 13 – South Baked Pop-up In Riviera Village
Everyone loves a good cookie. In fact, before the pandemic hit, I purchased a box of fresh baked cookies for the office. I was amazed at how much everyone appreciated the gesture. Since I haven’t had a good cookie since that time, I was ecstatic to learn that South Baked will do a pop-up this…
Sipan Bakery – A Delicious Armenian Surprise
Visiting an ethnic bakery is an adventure. If they have been in existence for any length of time, they are bound to have tasty offerings. While I prefer savory over sweet, I sometimes find something interesting to satisfy my savory tooth. Recently I visited Sipan Bakery in Glendale. On the northernmost side of Glendale resides…