FILM: Muscle Shoals
As most film buffs and music aficionados will probably know already, Muscle Shoals is a new film by Magnolia Pictures about the almost legendary small town of 8,000 residents in North Western Alabama that has created More...
Modern Mexican Food at La Sandia
Obviously for many people in Los Angeles it is probably hard to get overexcited about any Mexican restaurant, but in the case of La Sandia in Santa Monica, there should be good reason. Richard Sandoval is the More...
Sadie Kitchen & Lounge offers American Food with an Edge
Put this story into the category of a âhidden secretâ because up until a couple of weeks ago I was not familiar with Sadie Kitchen and Lounge, which is tucked away in Hollywood on North Las Palmas Blvd. It is More...
Richard Sandoval’s Zengo brings Latin/Asian cuisine to Santa Monica
Zengo is a creation of celebrity chef Richard Sandoval in Santa Monica Place and brings together his fusion style of Latin/Asian cuisine under young 26-year old chef Richard Castro. I believe that Sandoval now has More...
Cognac Confidential at Next Door Lounge
The Next Door Lounge in Hollywood is the latest âSpeakeasyâ in town and the place has garnered quite a bit of attention lately, partly because of the new Cognac Confidential evenings held once a month. This More...
Buddha’s Belly: New Chef Kevin Luzande Looking to make a Quick Impact
Buddhaâs Belly in Los Angeles has recently announced a chef change, with Kevin Luzande now taking over at the popular Beverly Boulevard location. He has paid his dues in various kitchens around town, working More...
Beachwood BBQ & Brewing: Craft Beers and Gourmet BBQ
Beachwood BBQ & Brewing in downtown Long Beach bills itself as a gourmet barbecue restaurant and micro brewery. It certainly is an impressive space with a large outside patio area, and the menu is varied More...
Beverly Hills 9021PHO
Forget the fact that Kanye West injured his head while going into 9021PHO on a sign outside the restaurant as well as creating quite a scene inside the restaurant with the pursuing pack of Paparazzi. This is a More...
Hot’s Kitchen offers Edgy Food and Beer Dinners to Hermosa Beach
I had been to Hotâs Kitchen in Hermosa Beach just once before, and after almost three years in business I can report that the restaurant is kicking. The ambiance is the key thing here, and when I wrote my first More...
The Hyperion Public in Silverlake
As you can judge by the name, the Hyperion Public restaurant in Silverlake is on Hyperion Blvd in an area that is fast becoming a trendy dining area. It is billing itself as the community pub and can loosely be More...
