The Pie Hole Los Angeles, Downtown

Sean Brennan and Matthew Heffner, owners of The Pie Hole Los Angeles

714 Traction Ave · Los Angeles, CA 90013 · Neighborhood: Downtown Think back… way back… to your fondest “Pie” memory… Smelling the aroma of your grandmother’s pumpkin pie coming from the kitchen on Thanksgiving morning… Perhaps you think of enjoying warm apple pie on Independence Day with friends. Every American has a personal connection with pie. Me? Oh, I’m a [...]

Simple Things, West Hollywood

Simple Things

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 [...]

Sweet Lady Jane Bakery, West Hollywood

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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 [...]

Pumpkin Picking in Oak Glen, CA

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  Having lived in the Midwest for most of my childhood, I was accustomed to changing seasons. Autumn meant beautifully changing leaves, cooler temperatures and eating savory comfort foods. One tradition that is common in the Mid-western states is going to visit an apple orchard or pumpkin patch and getting to pick your own apples [...]

Nothing Bundt Cakes, Manhattan Beach

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1570 Rosecrans Avenue, Suite Q · 90266 · Neighborhood: Manhattan Beach, CA · 310.297.9530 A good friend knows what you like to eat. A great friend feeds you. Two great friends of mine (shout out Abbie and Brian!) recently tipped me off to the magical world of BUNDT. Nothing Bundt Cakes is a great little bakery that specializes in just that, bundt cakes. They [...]

SusieCakes, Brentwood

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SusieCakes · 11708 San Vicente Blvd · Los Angeles, CA 90049 · Neighborhood: Brentwood · (310) 442-2253 Lucky for me, one of my bestest gal pals had a recent birthday. I always use special occasions as an opportunity to try new bakeries… lucky for YOU, I’m gonna tell you all about my latest discovery. This week I found [...]