I woke up this morning convinced that it was Thursday. Alas it’s only Wednesday and that means I’m one whole day away from my beloved weekend. I think this weekend I’m going to call some friends and invite them over for some after church, early afternoon munching. We’ll call it brunch. [...] [...more]
It’s only Wednesday, but I’m already thinking about this weekend’s brunch. Brunch needs to be fun and easy or it’s not worth the trouble. Invite a few friends over around 11 on Sunday morning, have plenty of Mimosa fix-ins and throw together this Corn and Bacon Pie. This breakfast is French [...] [...more]
Have you been to Hugo’s for breakfast? It is easily one of my favorite breakfast places in Los Angeles. Strawberry Chai Spice Pancakes. Yea… how incredible does that sound!? Hugo’s is one of the beautifully successful sustainable and organic restaurants in Los Angeles. Their menu features an eclectic mix of delicious health food. Even if you’re [...] [...more]
Sometimes it seems like a good Bloody Mary can set everything straight in the world. With tomato juice, horseradish, vodka and spice from Tabasco sauce, how could this cocktail not set you straight first thing in the morning? The Bloody Mary is a classic and sophisticated brunch cocktail, or its the cocktail you drink in [...] [...more]
My sister is a bartender at a great restaurant in San Francisco. Sitting at her bar one Sunday morning for brunch I saw her churn out order after order of the Ramos Fizz. I knew nothing about the drink, but with a combination of egg whites, cream and booze, I raised a skeptical [...] [...more]
EAT on Magnolia Blvd in North Hollywood isn’t the most glamorous of locations, but what it lacks in glamour it makes up for in…. zucchini? Let me explain. EAT is located where Ned’s Diner used to be. The set up is the same- small counter top that overlooks some hardworking short order cooks and [...] [...more]
Speaking of Little Bar, if you want to go to the best Dive Bar in LA, that place is it. As a matter of fact, I love to frequent Dive Bars and Pubs, so I know all the good ones. I know it’s sad that it’s only Monday and I’m already thinking of where I’ll [...] [...more]
