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 primarilyĀ because of the harsh climate for much of the year, so Manhattan Beach with its balmyĀ weather would seem a strange fit for that style of food. However, Doma Kitchen mostlyĀ gets it right with their eclectic menu with food from Russia, More...

Grimaldi’s Coal Brick Oven Pizza in California
El Segundo is the only California location for Grimaldiās Coal Brick Oven Pizzeria, an upscaleĀ and fun pizza themed restaurant that has been doing some pretty solid business sinceĀ opening day. Americaās 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 andĀ the place was buzzing with a real cross section of customers. Service is brisk and wellĀ 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 aĀ stunning library style interior and an outdoor patio area that will become a big hit in the summer months. More...

Cassellās Hamburger Joint at The Hotel Normandie: A Throwback to 1948
The Hotel Normandie in Koreatown is now host to Cassellās Restaurant, a place that hasĀ been around since 1948 but not in the same location. It has been open since DecemberĀ 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 fastĀ and cheaply and turn it into aĀ 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-laĀ Hotel in Santa Monica, and he has completely revamped the menu in the restaurant, More...

The Sausage Man Comes to West Hollywood at Link
Yes this new restaurant right next to the busy Beverly Center wants you to come in andĀ try their gourmet sausages, just like the foodies in Atwater Village at Link and Hops. Link restaurant also has a full liquor More...

Cardamom: A New Favorite Spice
Opened in late autumn 2014, Cardamom is a delightful new venue for sophisticated Indian cuisine in Los Angeles. Located not far from LACMA and the Grove on Beverly Boulevard, Cardamom was once the home of Indiaās More...