Easter is early this year, and it’s time to make plans at home or elsewhere. Celebrate with family and friends over a delicious brunch or dinner. Enjoy free-flowing champagne, brunch specials, massive buffets, seafood, and sweet treats. Whether dining at home or going out, here’s where to find Easter Sunday Brunch in LA. Please note…
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Where To Celebrate Valentine’s Day in LA
Valentine’s Day is quickly approaching! Plan a special dinner experience for that day so you don’t end up in the dog house. Here are some ways to celebrate Valentine’s Day in LA. Please make sure to secure reservations. The last thing you want to do is to show up at the restaurant and learn that…
Girl & the Goat Opens in Downtown LA’s Arts District
Despite living in LA for my entire life, I enjoy visiting certain cities like Chicago. In addition to many excellent museums, they have some cutting-edge restaurants like Alinea, Frontera Grill, Smyth, and Oriole. One restaurant on my bucket list is Girl & the Goat, and I was thrilled when I learned that they would open…
LA Restaurants Dishing Up Ghoulish Halloween Fare
Halloween is upon us again: neighborhood homes decorated with plastic skeletons and witches and spooky events advertised across LA. While many of last year’s festivities were canceled or heavily restricted because of COVID, this year’s happenings in Southern California are much more open—with some safety measures in place, of course. Below is a list of…
The Arthur J – Prime Steaks in Manhattan Beach
I’m a huge fan of chef David LeFevre. He is the chef and co-owner of MB Post, Fishing with Dynamite and Arthur J in Manhattan Beach. I’ve frequented MB Post and Fishing with Dynamite a number of times and my wife and I decided to celebrate Valentine’s Day at Arthur J. The decision to celebrate…
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,…
After 37 Successful Years, Chez Melange Will Close
Right on the heels of Chez Melange celebrating its 37th anniversary, Chez Melange recently announced that they will close. It’s a sad time for their numerous Chez Melange fans as they have been accustomed to relying on Chez Melange for their delicious creations, fun wine dinners and Michael Frank’s warm, friendly service. To make sure…
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…
MOSA – Italian Coastal in the South Bay
When I learned that Chef Anne Conness created a menu with an Italian coastal focus, I had to pay a visit to MOSA to experience the food. Conness has extensive experience having worked with Michael Cimarusti, Mark Peel, and Nancy Silverton. More recently, she led the kitchens at Sausal and Jaffa. MOSA is located on…
Weekend Fun at The Taste Costa Mesa
The LA Times event, The Taste, took place last week at The Met in Costa Mesa. The event featured approximately 90 of LA and Orange County’s top food and beverage vendors over the two day period. If that wasn’t enough, the event also provided guests with live cooking demonstrations and live music. Since Orange County…