Dominique’s Kitchen offers “Euro-French” cuisine at affordable prices. Chef and Co-Owner Dominique Theval was classically trained in France, worked in Michelin star kitchens and understands the importance of finding quality ingredients. I recently took advantage of their three-course pre-fixe dinner. To minimize the number of people in the restaurant at any given time, each customer…
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Gabi James, a Terrific Find in Redondo Beach
Have you ever driven by an interesting-looking restaurant on a regular basis and never frequented it? For me, I’m embarrassed to say that experience is Gabi James in the Riviera Village area of Redondo Beach. My wife and I recently dined there for dinner for the first time. Gabi James is named after the owners,…
Christmas Eve Dinner at Dominique’s Kitchen
I’ve written about Dominique’s Kitchen a number of times. It’s because the food is consistent, the quality of the ingredients is excellent and the prices are reasonable. The owners strive to make it your everyday dining destination. My wife and I decided to visit them for their Christmas Eve Dinner. We arrived early while they…
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…
LA Times, The Taste, Returns Labor Day Weekend
Each year during Labor Day weekend, the LA Times hosts their annual “The Taste”. This event features food and beverage tastings from some of the hottest restaurants in LA. Attendees may also attend cooking and beverage demonstrations by some of the most notable chefs and mixologists in LA. My recap of last year’s opening night…
Celebrating Bastille Day at Dominique’s Kitchen
July 14 is Bastille Day in France. While this is a national holiday in France, no one says “Happy Bastille Day”. Instead, they may say “Bonne Fete Nationale” which translates to Happy National Holiday. This date marks the start of the Federation of France in 1790, one year after the storming of the Bastille. My…
Celebrate National Chocolate Eclair Day at La Chouquette
Saturday, June 22 is National Chocolate Éclair Day. Did you know that éclair is the French word for lightning? It is believed that the pastry received its name because it describes the speed at which these delicacies will disappear. To prepare you for this day, I recently visited La Chouquette, a French pâtisserie. La Chouquette…
Esters Wine Bar’s Weekend Brunch
Walking up to Esters Wine Bar, I was impressed with their stunning design. The exterior is modern and their outdoor patio is quite inviting. They happen to be next door to Cassia, an extremely popular restaurant featuring Southeast Asian cuisine. I invited my friend to try Weekend Brunch at Esters Wine Bar. The vibe is…
A Basq Kitchen Celebrates National Paella Day for 4 Days!
A Basq Kitchen will celebrate National Paella Day, March 27. It continues the celebration with a different paella each day until Saturday, March 30. Paella is a Spanish rice dish topped with peppers and loaded with everything from shrimp to chorizo to lobster. Variations on original Spanish Valencia exist, but the commonality seems to be…
Proof Bakery Produces Amazing Croissants
I am partial to the simple butter croissant, but I also welcome the opportunity to taste some of the custom offerings across LA. Chocolate and almond croissants are widely available, but the custom flavor offerings intrigue me. Proof Bakery continually was listed in croissant round-ups in LA. I recently paid them a visit. Proof Bakery…