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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...

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...
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Last year as I discovered my foodie footing, I found some amazing places right in my backyard. Those who know me well know that...

1800 Sawtelle Ave · Neighborhood: West Los Angeles 310-288-6500 Owner of the soon to be opened Plan Check restaurant and bar, recently chatted with me...
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When I started the Backyard Bite early 2011, my goal was to introduce Los Angeles natives and visitors of the area to hidden neighborhood...

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...

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...

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...
Great Lunch Ideas

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...

Having lived in the Midwest for most of my childhood, I was accustomed to the different seasons. Autumn meant beautifully changing leaves, cooler...