1800 Sawtelle Blvd · West Los Angeles, CA 90025 · Neighborhood: West Los Angeles Last night, the Backyard Bite left her comfortable West Hollywood haven and ventured across the 405 to “Little Osaka” to try what is bound to be a new favorite neighborhood burger joint. At 8:30 pm on a Monday, the eve of [...]
1325 Echo Park Avenue · Los Angeles, CA · 90026 · Neighborhood: Echo Park From the guy who gave you Local in Silver Lake, Chef Jason Michaud’s passion project, Red Hill already feels like it’s been in the neighborhood for years. Having recently opened their doors for business this past Thursday, I luckily scored a [...]
340 N Canon Dr · Beverly Hills, CA 90210 · Neighborhood: Beverly Hills 90210 isn’t usually thought of as a foodie “hang out” destination. Primarily known as a tourist spot, newer Beverly Hills restaurants often go unnoticed. Diners who do frequent Beverly Hills will often times instead go to better known establishments like Bouchon, Mastros or Spagos for a luncheon or romantic dinner. Until they [...]
Erin Tillman, better known as her “Dear Abby”-like alter ego, The Dating Advice Girl, invited me to be a guest on her radio talk show for a special Valentine’s themed episode! We discussed a few out-of-the-box ideas and I rattled off a few of my favorite restaurant picks for the big day. If you’re stumped [...]
8432 W 3rd St · Los Angeles, CA 90048 · Neighborhood: Mid-City West Allora Cucina is one of those places I always wonder why I don’t frequent more often. Every time I visit, I am reminded of why I love this authentic, little Italian restaurant. Having opened just three years ago, it is snuggled between the local pub, St. Nicks [...]
8310 West 3rd Street · Neighborhood: West Hollywood My favorite thing about Simple Things is the pie! The simple sandwiches, strong Intelligentsia brewed coffees and bigger-than-your-face salads are just a plus. I’ve mentioned Simple Things in previous posts before, but I’ve never just talked about the PIES. This is one of the many places I forgot [...]
4065 Jackson Ave · Culver City, CA 90232 · Neighborhood: Culver City Who doesn’t love a good sandwich? This little deli has remained firmly planted just off Culver Blvd., (behind Sony Studios) for the past 80 years. As the neighborhood expanded and the houses were built up around it, the deli has continued to be a well-kept [...]
8360 Melrose Ave · West Hollywood, CA 90069 · Neighborhood: West Hollywood I LOVE Sweet Lady Jane Bakery. LOVE. A former co-worker of mine was surprised with a Old Fashioned Chocolate Cake on her birthday and lucky for me, I got to try a slice. It was seriously love at first bite. That was 6 years ago and every birthday [...]
I. Love. Burgers. LOVE them. Funny thing is, I never ate a burger until recently. I had grown up on a very minimal red meat diet. About 4 years ago, I went to an In-n-Out Burger because my visiting brother INSISTED that we go there. I resisted at first but then it was was like,”wow” [...]
Figuring out what to order for lunch can be a real pain sometimes. Especially when your boss is counting on YOU to impress his clientele for that big lunch meeting. There are fortunately a bunch of great places that deliver the goods to make you seem like you’re not just the lowly assistant, but also an in-the-know-foodie. [...]
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