In an industry where most restaurants struggle to survive, 70-year-old Papa Cristo’s stands tall as a beacon of longevity and success. This Greek grocer/bakery/deli/eatery is more than just a place to eat; it’s a part of the neighborhood’s fabric, where familiar faces and repeat customers are the norm. Second-generation owner Chrys Chrys is the face…
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Le Great Outdoor – Delicious Al Fresco Dining
According to a survey from Restaurant Owner, restaurant startup costs can range between $175,500 and a staggering amount of $750,500! If you are doing it for the first time, that’s an overwhelming obstacle. Despite this barrier, it is interesting that two young entrepreneurs managed to open Le Great Outdoor with almost no capital and no…
Barsha Adds Tunesian Cuisine To The South Bay
I first became aware of Barsha when it opened as a boutique wine shop in Manhattan Beach. Barsha was not only a wine retailer but a destination for drinking wine by the glass and enjoying fine cheese, charcuterie, salads, and homemade spreads. Unlike many Manhattan Beach businesses located on Highland or Manhattan Ave, BARSA has…
Where To Find Superbowl Food To-Go
If you are a Rams fan, you’ve watched some up and down games throughout the season. Tampa Bay and San Francisco were both hard-fought wins and now they are fortunate enough to host the Super Bowl at home in Sofi. Because LA hosts the Super Bowl, restaurants are responding by offering elevated game day food…
Waverly Features Healthy and Flavorful Cooking Classes
The newly opened Waverly: A Bookshop Cafe and Cooking School in South Pasadena will host regular cooking classes with Carrie Bonfitto, author of a new cookbook. Her first non-virtual class takes place at 6:30 p.m. on Sept 18. Waverly is a bookshop cafe and cooking school located in South Pasadena. Owner Sandy Olivas opened a…
Nomad Eatery Brings Bold Flavors to the South Bay
Owner and chef Scott Cooper is a veteran in the South Bay. Back in 2007, he and his wife Sharon opened Jackson’s Village Bistro in Hermosa Beach which quickly gained popularity. Most recently, he owned and operated Jackson’s Food and Drink. Cooper comes roaring back from the pandemic with his latest concept, Nomad Eatery. Cooper…
My Bavel To Go Experience
My pickup time was 4 p.m. and I was surprised to find others picking up that early. Unlike my previous visit to Bavel, the place seemed deserted. Plenty of parking was available, no one was in their patio and the lights to the dining room were off. Quite a number of large shopping bags were…
Soom Soom Delivers Fresh Mediterranean Food
Editor’s Note: The El Segundo location has closed. They have locations on 3rd Street, Brentwood and Westlake Village. If one of your New Year’s resolutions is to eat healthier, Mediterranean food is worth exploring. It is one of the healthy eating plans recommended by the Dietary Guidelines for Americans to promote health and prevent chronic…
Mizlala Delivers Solid Israeli Cuisine in West Adams
Simon’s Café was a longtime popular Moroccan mainstay in Sherman Oaks. In 2016, the owner’s son, chef Daniel Elmaleh and his wife Justine took over and renamed the restaurant Mizlala. It quickly became popular and they leveraged this opportunity to open another restaurant named Mizlala in LA’s West Adams area. I recently visited them with…
Weekend Trip: Burgh Bits and Bites Food Tour
My wife and I had plans to fly to Pittsburgh to catch a baseball game. We were really going to see PNC ballpark because we used to design mini vacations checking out new stadiums and PNC Park was at the top of our list. I’d been so busy at work that I hadn’t had time…