Updated July 2, 2020 Due to the State of California prohibiting large social gatherings, most firework displays won’t take place this year. In addition, fireworks of any kind are illegal in Los Angeles County. Finally, with so many people cooking at home these days, why not take advantage of one of these July 4 BBQ…
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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…
Week 5 – Coronavirus Dining in LA
This is the 5th week of dining after restaurants were forced to close or convert to a delivery or “to go” operation. More and more, many restaurants on my “to visit” list are either temporarily and permanently closed. Many restaurants still don’t update their websites and feature their take-out menus using their Facebook and their…
Week 2 – Coronavirus Dining in LA
Stop Bye Cafe is a gourmet food truck that services Indonesian-fusion cuisine. converted from brick and mortar to food truck and they prepare some of the best food that LA food trucks currently offer. Food preparation is the key for Stop Bye Cafe as their meat is pre-marinated Further chef Justin Tulus benefits from his…
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…
Jamaica Bay Inn Offers Beachside Happy Hour
I enjoy going to happy hours because it is a way to unwind from a crazy day at the office. It’s also a way to spend time having a few laughs and to enjoy some good food and drink. Because I haven’t been to Marina Del Rey in a while, I decided upon the Jamaica…
Cuban Cooking Class at The Gourmandise School
My wife and I enjoy cooking. I follow recipes and for the most part, my food ends up satisfactory. I need a lot more time to prepare a dish than the average person because I can’t multitask. On the other hand, my wife can not only multitask, but she can also efficiently prepare a recipe…
August is National Sandwich Month
August is National Sandwich Month. It is believed that the sandwich originated when the fourth Earl of Sandwich, John Montague (1718-1793) invented it out of necessity. As the story goes, he was playing cards and did not want to leave the gaming table to eat. He asked for a serving of roast beef to be…
Cora’s Coffee Shoppe – Affodable Inventive Food
Westside residents certainly know about Cora’s Coffee Shoppe. It’s been around for approximately 80 years sitting on prime beach property on Ocean Ave in Santa Monica. A number of people took notice after Chef Bruce Marder (Capo) revamped the menu. Their charming outdoor patio is a big reason why many people frequent Cora’s. It is…
Kimukatsu Features Ultimate Katsu
Kimukatsu is an extremely popular restaurant chain operating primarily in Japan. It has locations abroad and only a single location in the US. Fortunately, that location is on Sawtelle Blvd. in West LA. Kimukatsu specializes in deep-fried pork cutlet known as katsu. They also serve ramen. The interior is upscale and stylish. They have walls…