For those of you familiar with the Italian language you can probably see where I was going with “La Piu Bella” but incase you were perhaps more of a French or Spanish “speaker”, “La Piu Bella” translates to “the most beautiful”. And well, to be honest I’m not kidding about Aventine in Hollywood...
Category: FOOD (+ BEVERAGE)
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Hello Gorgeous. : Cleo, Hollywood
I’ve always been a little bitter towards the “Hollywood proper” area, after working 2 years on Hollywood Blvd in the thick of that hot mess I have to admit I found myself despising Hollywood as a whole at quite an alarming pace. But between tourists with no common sense, terrible excuses for character impersonators,...
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No It’s Actually Good. : Malo, Silverlake
Malo is, in my humble opinion, the quintessential hipster Mexican restaurant and bar you figured you’d find in LA. I appologize if the word “hipster” prompted a groan in annoyance, BUT, their effort to make a cool and unforgettable dining experience does not go un-noted. You wont walk in and walk out in disgust...
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“Shabu Shabu, Swish Swish” : Eat Shabu, Santa Monica
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...
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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...