Hollywood.com reports a story I’m not quite sure what to make of: Ryan Seacrest was busting at the seams with big news. Rather than waiting for his own show, he called in to 102.7 KIIS-FM to announce it: Former BFFs Justin Timberlake and Britney Spears will be appearing on stage with Madonna this evening at L.A.’s Dodger Stadium, as part of her [...] [...more]
I seem to have lost my way when it comes to the bar scene in Los Angeles. When I decide to meet friends out for a drink and a bite, not only do I have to deal with cross town traffic, but parking battles, and overly crowded and noisy venues. It’s enough to make this [...] [...more]
Surfas Restaurant Supply and Gourmet Market is easily one of my favorite places in Los Angeles. I could roam their seemingly endless aisles of sprinkles, flours and saute pans for hours. I could happily spend a good portion of my day and an even greater portion of my bank account at Surfas. Surfas has been [...] [...more]
I remember when Culver City, located in Los Angeles’ Westside, was a movie studio wasteland. While the city is home to some of Los Angeles’ biggest sutdios, Culver City just wasn’t a hip neighborhood. Things have changed. In the past few years, with the help of city dollars and renovation, Culver City [...] [...more]
Fun, funky and unapologetically cool- that’s Cheebo in West Hollywood. Cheebo (spelled cibo, it’s Italian for “food”) is like the coolest, laid back New York City restaurant that happens to be located in Los Angeles. The space is gorgeous. Light floods through the colored glass windows and funky (but not too funky) art covers the [...] [...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]
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]
Bouchon, the casual dining, bistro experience from Thomas Keller is coming to Southern California in late 2009! This is important. This is seriously exciting. Now if you want Thomas Keller’s stellar cuisine, you no longer have to travel to Las Vegas, New York or Napa Valley. Thomas Keller is the only American chef [...] [...more]
Rock Sugar is the newest grandiose restaurant concept from The Cheesecake Factory. Rock Sugar, Pan Asian Kitchen, is located between the beach and Beverly Hills in the Century City mall. The area has had a resurgence in recent years with the relocation of the Creative Artists Agency into the neighborhood. Recently, [...] [...more]
I’ll just come right out and say it. The Little Door is the most romantic date restaurant in Los Angeles. Hands down. Without a doubt. Two nondescript wooden doors open up off of 3rd Street into a quaint, but lively restaurant and garden. The space has four different dining areas so you [...] [...more]
