Natalee Thai in Beverly Hills Continues to Impress
Natalee Thai’s California Curry I must have driven by this place over 100 times, but when you actually step inside this very popular Thai restaurant, the first impression is that the restaurant is a lot bigger More...
Fried Pigs Ears and More Delights at Tart
TART Restaurant’s take on chicken and waffles doesn’t disappoint Tart Restaurant in the Fairfax district is part of the revamped and refurbished Farmers Daughter Hotel that is paying homage to its More...
Doma Kitchen: Slavic food for South Bay Tastes
Doma Kitchen’s Kale Salad Slavic or Eastern European food is generally considered quite heavy, which is primarily because of the harsh climate for much of the year, so Manhattan Beach with its balmy weather More...
Grimaldi’s Coal Brick Oven Pizza in California
El Segundo is the only California location for Grimaldi’s Coal Brick Oven Pizzeria, an upscale and fun pizza themed restaurant that has been doing some pretty solid business since opening day. America’s love More...
Philippe’s: Home of the Original French Dip Sandwich
The one and only French Dip Well it took me 98 years to get there but I finally did for lunch the other day and I will probably be back much sooner this time. I did get a behind the scenes tour in the kitchen to More...
Ayara Thai Cuisine in Westchester: A Local and Authentic Favorite close to the Airport
Drunken Noodles It was a cool Monday night when I stopped in to Ayara Thai Restaurant in Westchester and the place was buzzing with a real cross section of customers. Service is brisk and well co-ordinated by More...
ASA MEZA Opens in Hollwood
Casuela Del Mar ASA MEZA is a new spot in Hollywood just at the corner of Hollywood and Vine that boasts a stunning library style interior and an outdoor patio area that will become a big hit in the summer months. More...
Cassell’s Hamburger Joint at The Hotel Normandie: A Throwback to 1948
The Hotel Normandie in Koreatown is now host to Cassell’s Restaurant, a place that has been around since 1948 but not in the same location. It has been open since December 2014 at the Hotel Normandie, a hot More...
Hey 19 Launches in Torrance-Southern Style Barrel House
Fried Chicken & Waffles with a side of 19Made biscuits Demi Stevens knows how to launch a restaurant fast and cheaply and turn it into a quick success, and she might have done it again with Hey 19 in Torrance. More...
New Chef Kareem Shaw Takes Over at Shangri-La in Santa Monica
Fresh oysters at the Dining Room at Shangri-La Kareem Shaw is the fourth chef to take charge of the kitchens at the hip Shangri-la Hotel in Santa Monica, and he has completely revamped the menu in the restaurant, More...
