Rosaliné executive chef Ricardo Zarate and his chef de cuisine, James Jung, recently opened Pikoh in West L.A. With Pikoh, Zarate leverages his worldwide travel experiences by offering dishes beyond his native Peruvian cuisine. The restaurant is designed for conversation. Entering Pikoh, you feel like you’re walking into a backyard filled with trees and hanging…
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Rose Cafe – A Delightful Weekend Brunch Destination
I spent my formative years on the Westside. When I first became interested in eating something other than chain restaurant food, I remember that the Rose Cafe had a strong local following. In 2015, they changed hands and they brought in a new chef. My wife and I recently visited them for a weekend brunch….
Weekend Brunch at Lola’s Mexican Cuisine
Former LA Times Food Editor Russ Parsons was quoted as saying “Lola’s green salsa may be the single most compulsively delicious sauce since the heyday of the white garlic paste at Zankou Chicken.” This was enough for me to invite my wife for brunch at Lola’s Mexican Cuisine in Long Beach. Complimentary chips and salsa…
Alta Adams Introduces California Soul Cuisine
Three years ago Keith Corbin was a newly hired manager at Locol, the community-focused fast-food concept from chefs Daniel Patterson and Roy Choi. Corbin never cooked professionally but was noticed for his skills and ability in the kitchen. Locol ended up closing its doors in 2018. Fortunately, Patterson gave Corbin an opportunity to run the…
The Slummin’ Gourmet Defines Gourmet in Pomona
I used to be an avid food truck chaser. Through that experience I got familiar with Twitter and learned about the foot truck community. Some of the trucks focused on gimmicky food like fried cheese balls, but others had bonafide chefs onboard and were trying to make a difference. A handful of trucks caught my…
Scrumptious Breakfasts at Blu Jam Cafe
The Blu Jam Cafe started out as an idea between friends Kamil Majer and David Fris. They envisioned it as a casual cafe in Hollywood that would become a destination for a gourmet breakfast or lunch at a price that locals could afford on an everyday basis. The name Blu Jam Cafe was chosen to…
All Time – A Delicious Brunch Venue in Silver Lake
After a hard work week, it’s nice to enjoy a brunch with friends. I like suggesting brunch because menus include both breakfast and lunch items. Eater LA recently posted their 15 Hottest Brunch Spots in LA and All Time was on the select list. The write-up for All Time seemed interesting and so I invited…
I Found Delicious Food in The Attic
A co-worker that lives in Long Beach told me that I had to try The Attic on Broadway. Many years ago, I lived in Long Beach, now I seldom frequent the area. I was happy that a friend of mine suggested we go to the Attic on Broadway for a weekend brunch. Through reviews, I…
Jaffa Impresses with Modern Israeli Cuisine
LA restaurants continue to add more weekend brunch offerings. One of the latest is Rosaliné, a Peruvian option. One, however, caught my attention because it featured “Modern Israeli cuisine”. I invited my cousin and her husband to join us for brunch at Jaffa. Israeli cuisine goes back centuries, but more recently is a delicious melting…
The Henry Shines in its WeHo Debut
Do you have that favorite neighborhood restaurant? It’s the one where you are warmly greeted when you arrive. They also serve the food you enjoy whether you are feeling good or bad. The Henry just opened up on Robertson in West Hollywood and their goal is to be the greatest neighborhood restaurant around. The combination…