Lo de Flor, El Raval, Barcelona, Spain

Tuesday, December 4, 2012
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Calle Carretas 18 – 08001 Barcelona Neighborhood: El Raval, Spain After a week of eating traditional tapas plates: jamón ibèrco, pan de tomate and being served the usual generic restaurant hospitality, “classic…

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Papa Cristos, Los Angeles (Korea Town)

Wednesday, June 20, 2012
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2771 W Pico Blvd · Los Angeles, CA 90006 · Neighborhood: South Los Angeles (K-Town) One of my favorite family-owned gems is a Greek restaurant located in Korean town! It’s…

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THE 4.20 (Weed+Chinese) Herb Dinner by Laurent Quenioux and Starry Kitchen, (some secret location) Los Angeles

Tuesday, April 24, 2012
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When I was a young kid, my mom would always make sure to tell me to eat my greens. Somehow, I don’t think that eating a 5-course meal,…

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Top Ten Romantic Restaurant Picks

Friday, February 3, 2012
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Here are some of my pics for the big V-Day or any romantic occasion. Ranging in less pricey to bring-your-sugar-daddy … If you’re looking for a romantic dinner and…

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Red Hill, Echo Park

Monday, January 16, 2012
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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…

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