Specialty Shops

Hops & Brats! Presented by Knackig, Eagle Rock Brewery and Backyard Bite

I am so excited to be co-sponsoring this super fun food and beer event with the sausage kitchen, Knackig and my new favorite L.A....

Top 10 Best Valentine’s Day Chocolate Ideas!

It's Valentine's Day! Being a big fan of artisan chocolates, I ran a quick poll on Backyard Bite's Facebook page to see what sorts of...

Winter Situational at Golden Road Brewing, Glendale

5410 W San Fernando Rd · Los Angeles, CA 90039 · Neighborhood: Glendale Last month, I was able to check out the super brew gem, Golden Road Brewing Company while...

Spazio Caffe, Santa Monica

1511-C Montana Ave · Santa Monica, CA 90403 · Neighborhood: Santa Monica Time to get out your Rosetta Stone and start practicing Italian. Well, at least if you're a coffee...

Clover Juice, West Hollywood

342 S. La Brea Ave · Los Angeles, CA 90068 · West Hollywood, CA As with any independently owned business owner, it always starts with...

The Chocolate Invitational, Malibu

Anyone who knows me well, knows that I am a big fan of artisanal chocolates. And since my blog is all about discovering culinary...

Eagle Rock Brewery, Eagle Rock, CA

3056 Roswell Street · Los Angeles CA 90065 · Neighborhood: Eagle Rock/ Glassell Park I learned what my threshold was. Three beers. At least, that’s when...

On Brussels Sprouts and Paying it Forward

Brussels sprouts are like the Justin Bieber of the local market food world. Lately they seem to be everywhere; in every recipe, every farmer’s...

Sprinkles at The Grove, Mid-City West

189 The Grove Dr · Los Angeles, CA 90036 · Neighborhood: Mid-City West Cupcake maven Candace Nelson opened her third California Sprinkles location (not including the cupcake ATM) this weekend. Candace lured in...

The Big Gay Ice Cream Truck, New York (and now LA!)

Gasp! Is that what I think it is!?? Well, shave my afro and call me Bea Arthur, it’s the The Big Gay Ice Cream Truck! “Awww...