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 [...]

Allora Cucina, West Hollywood

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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 [...]

Simple Things, West Hollywood

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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 [...]

Jackson Market and Deli, Culver City

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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 [...]

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 [...]

Divine Dips Vegan Ice Crème, Los Angeles

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What does it take to be an entrepreneur? To build something from the ground up? This is one ice cream maker’s story of how she does it… again and again… and very deliciously. Rocking a blue streak in her hair, purposefully miss-matched earrings and a self-made T-shirt that says “THERE IS NO BOX.,” you wouldn’t think [...]