On May 29, Mayor Eric Garcetti said that Los Angeles restaurants can reopen at 60% of their capacity and apply for outdoor dining permits, under social distancing guidelines. This caused many restaurants to scramble and figure out how to re-establish a new norm. In the meantime, many have elected to continue operating as “to go”…
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Week 8 – Coronavirus Dining in LA
Two months after LA’s restaurant’s were ordered to close their dining rooms, a somber mood still covers LA. Some have figured out how much they need to pay the rent with no dine-in customers and others have simply given up. I continue reviewing restaurants that are currently in operation. Hurry Curry of Tokyo Hurry Curry…
Auntie’s Bakery and Cafe in Historic Whittier
Editor’s Note: This visit took place prior to the coronavirus outbreak. Due to the severity of the pandemic, Auntie’s Bakery and Cafe made the decision to temporarily close. Auntie’s Bakery and Cafe is a restaurant that features baked goods, breakfast and lunch. It is located on a beautiful tree-lined street in Uptown Whittier. This charming…
More Than Waffles -Stellar Breakfasts in the Valley
Los Angeles has many hidden restaurant finds. The majority of the longstanding establishments are places that serve comfort food and excel in delivery. One such place is More than Waffles, a family-owned restaurant that opened in 1975. I recently visited them with my friend Dean. More than Waffles is located in the Encino Town Center…
Hash Delivers Creative Takes on Breakfast
Silicon Beach is garnering more attention these days. It is the place to be for tech startups. With the exception of Venice, the restaurant scene lagged behind and it wasn’t until recently that some interesting new restaurants appeared. One such place is Hash, a breakfast venue located in Playa Vista. Hash is owned and operated…
Sweet Rice Delivers Solid Thai Breakfast Dishes
A number of new Thai restaurants have opened in the LA area. One of the latest is Sweet Rice in Gardena. Sweet Rice shares ownership with Bowl Thai, another Thai restaurant in Gardena. Sweet Rice resides in the Pacific Square Shopping Center off of Redondo Beach Blvd. The interior is set up as a counter…
Millie’s Cafe – Delicious Breakfasts in Silverlake
I am quite embarrassed when I hear that a restaurant has been open since 1926 and I am not aware of it. That recently happened when I learned of Millie’s Cafe. The restaurant opened over 90 years ago in Silverlake and the owner just opened their second location in north Pasadena. My breakfast buddy and…
Memorable Breakfast at Foxy’s Restaurant
I love breakfast. During my childhood, I was raised during the cholesterol scare. Because of that, my mom served boring breakfasts. It wasn’t until I lived on my own that I began experiencing truly delicious breakfasts at local area restaurants. Through Eater, I recently became aware of Foxy’s Restaurant in Glendale and I invited a…
Weekend Brunch at République
A recent LA Times restaurant review had the title of “This is the L.A. restaurant our critic recommends more than any other.” For many food enthusiasts, reading the headline almost causes a visceral reaction. We recently joined up with a friend to experience weekend brunch at République. République opens each day at 8 a.m. and…
Court Cafe, A Success Story of Three Chefs
All Flavor, No Grease is a food truck I follow on Instagram. Owner Keith Garrett successfully used social media to build his business selling tacos, burritos, and quesadillas from a driveway on 108th street. Again through social media, he teamed up with Calvin Johnson and Jermelle Henderson. Together these three chefs opened Court Cafe and…