Talk about a restaurant with a SCENE. Cecconi’s is damn near up there with The Ivy as far as I’m concerned! I feel as if I’ve truly been officially inducted into the real “LA” dining scene after having my first Cecconi meal last night in West Hollywood. It was naturally a flutter after the days...
Category: FOOD (+ BEVERAGE)
My Sushi Spot | The Izaka-ya, 3rd Street | Beverly Grove
Whether we’re talkin your town or specifically within your neighborhood, it’s always tricky trying to find what you hope to become your sushi spot. It’s extra tricky living in a place like Los Angeles where we find the struggle is being presented with simply too many options, of which most are fairly acceptable. On my...
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The New Kitchen on the Block | Madera Kitchen, Hollywood
Last week I had the pleasure of attending the grand opening of Madera Kitchen, hosted by White Oak Premium Vodka and Press Pass LA, and let me tell you… I’m beyond thrilled to welcome another eatery to the Hollywood area with a clear appreciation for design, art, ambiance and (obviously) food. I’ve been patiently waiting for...
Taste of the Eastside 2014 | June 1
This is going to be another AWESOME year of showcasing the Eastside’s finest – get more info and tickets at tasteoftheeastside.com
Shots & More From LA Weekly’s Artopia
Even in practically 100 degree heat, after sundown, we had a blast hanging out at Grand Central Market for this years Artopia event thrown by LA Weekly. If you’ve ever attended Art Walk you know DTLA is the perfect place to explore the spot where art, food, and culture collide and Artopia was another one...
Grand Opening of Pump | WeHo
Last night I had the pleasure of attending the grand opening of Lisa Vanderpump’s latest endeavor, Pump. If you’ve been to Sur or Villa Blanca you know what to expect: warmth, sparkle, romance, and an intoxicating sense of enchantment – it’s just the spot you might hope to find in the heart of West Hollywood...
Rule Number One: Don’t Stop Drinking. | Korean BBQ In K-Town | Kogi King, Western
True story: I had Korean BBQ for the first time ever this weekend. I know. I KNOW. I’m ashamed but at least I’m honest. My one and only issue seemed to be that I simply did not know where to go? Do I just walk in to any ol’ BBQ place? (the answer is a...
The Best Kind of Salt | Seasalt, Santa Monica & Downtown (NOW OPEN)
You know how you feel like you can go to Chipotle… any time… any day… because it’s just the most delicious, simple, quick n’ dirty, best bang for your buck? Well, Seasalt in Santa Monica and now Downtown is exactly like that in those respects, it’s just the killer, “only in LA”, seafood centric version....
Jump the Gun. | Son Of A Gun, Beverly Grove
There’s a handful of LA eateries generating a substantial amount of buzz right now and this gem here happens to be one of them. In fact, there’s SO much buzz, and praise might I add, it was imperative I investigate the fuss over Son of a Gun for myself. Shortly after their opening this year...