6 years ago I’d never even heard of the Japanese dining experience that is Shabu Shabu; Northern California is sadly still very behind the times, but luckily for those of us who live in LA/Southern California we have plenty of these places where you can post up in front of a boiling pot of...
Category: FOOD (+ BEVERAGE)
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Day Date Downtown
Sad but true story… before a few weeks ago I’d never even heard of Union Station / Grand Central Market… and shame. on. me. What an incredible, not to mention historic LA spot! A friend had visited this past week to do some scouting for the company she works for, Tastemade (FOODIES CHECK...
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10 Things to Do With Your Parents In LA
So your parents are coming to visit you in LA… ah. LA isn’t exactly as safe, quaint, and quiet as home… and you can’t just keep them in your apartment away from the world outside… I mean its not like you’re embarrassed of LA… but these aren’t your friends you can just take to...
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Andiamo : Hostaria Del Piccolo, Santa Monica
I love Italians, I love Italy, and dammit I love their food. Have you actually ever met anyone that’s said “eh, I just don’t like Italian food?” … no because it’s obviously impossible. Carbs, sauces, more carbs, and wine? It’d be a terrible thing depriving your taste buds of these things. I’ve actually had...
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Picnic at the Hollywood Bowl. You Have To.
“WE CAN BRING FOOD AND WINE TO THE SHOW!” goes down in history as one of the happiest texts I’ll ever receive. It’s like Christmas morning when I find out I have tickets to one of the shows at the bowl where picnicking is allowed. I don’t know why I get so confused with which...
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Haus of Beer and Sausages : Wirtshaus, West Hollywood
I go to Wirtshaus to do two things: drink some beer and eat some spicy sausage with sauerkraut. I’ve frequented this laid back cozy joint for a few years now and for me this is one of those places I go to get the same thing just about every time. I have to be honest...
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If Anyone Asks : Alibi Room, Culver City
“If L.A. had a song, you’d hear it in the first bite. If L.A had an anthem, you’d find it in your first meal.” – Kogi I’m a local of the Culver City area and to say there is a lack of excitement, alcohol, and food would be a lie. Culver City has been transforming...