Terrine’s French Cuisine Style Just Raised LA’s Lunch Game

The worst kept secret in the dining world is that LA’s restaurant scene just keeps getting better and better to the highest levels found anywhere in this country (although some would argue that it has always been this great but it has taken the rest of the country this long to catch up to the notion). It’s almost cliche to mention what national publications such as … Continue reading Terrine’s French Cuisine Style Just Raised LA’s Lunch Game

brileeca882014October 13, 2015October 26, 2015

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Mainland Poke – Casual Healthy Dining

It’s amazing sometimes how simple the best things can be. We get so overwhelmed with choices and options these days that we forget or miss out on the good stuff. Personally I get paralyzed by indecision sometimes in doing the daily task of choosing a place to eat. Being in LA, I, like most people around here, tend to be very health conscious. When I say … Continue reading Mainland Poke – Casual Healthy Dining

brileeca882014April 25, 2015May 2, 2015

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Davey Wayne’s – As Groovy As It Gets

Hollywood bars. Just the mere mention of them makes everyone in this town cringe. Despite all of us at some point or other having a great time at one in this great city, the mention of “Hollywood bars” in general brings up immediate negative emotions… Being on “the list” to get into the place. $15 drinks. Cheesy people. $700 bottle service. Unfriendly people trying their … Continue reading Davey Wayne’s – As Groovy As It Gets

brileeca882014June 25, 2014February 25, 20162 Comments

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Ceremony by Wolvesmouth

I have a curse of always wanting to get to the toughest reservations in town. It’s all about supply and demand. Sometimes I do not want something until I have been told that I can’t get it. This phenomena is multiplied many times over when the tough reservation is also (gasp!) a secret experience not generally known to the regular public! So when I first heard about … Continue reading Ceremony by Wolvesmouth

brileeca882014June 21, 2014July 2, 20141 Comment

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Playa Provisions – Beach Dining is Raising its Game

To people who aren’t from LA it’s a common misperception that the people who live here spend all day at the beach. I mean, who wouldn’t? It’s sunny without a cloud in the sky for 300 days a year. Temperatures that don’t usually dip below 65 or above 85 degrees are enjoyed, theoretically, all year long. But the reality is that most people (especially non westsiders) … Continue reading Playa Provisions – Beach Dining is Raising its Game

brileeca882014June 6, 2014June 14, 20141 Comment

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Madera Kitchen Opens in Hollywood

So it was fun while it lasted. The general belief in LA is that it has been really raising its game in the dining world. In the past few years some of the best restaurants in the country have been popping up – especially in the downtown area. The old stereotypes that LA was more about the scene than about the food were simply proven … Continue reading Madera Kitchen Opens in Hollywood

brileeca882014May 22, 2014May 22, 2014Leave a comment

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Trois Mec – The Hottest Ticket In Town, Literally

Finally! Two months, four failed attempts, and a full on panic attack later I finally scored a table at Trois Mec, the hardest restaurant reservation in Los Angeles. Opened in early 2013 by celebrity chefs (and Food Network regulars) Ludo Lefebvre and the duo from Animal and Son of a Gun, Jon Shook and Vinny Dotolo, this place has been booked solid since day one. … Continue reading Trois Mec – The Hottest Ticket In Town, Literally

brileeca882014May 15, 2014November 23, 20143 Comments

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Anticipation is the Best Seasoning

Ate a cronut today. Milk and honey flavor. Surprisingly delicate and nuanced. Very sweet with subtle hints of lavender, buttery creme filling, with soft inner layers mixed with stronger textured pastry layers. Delicious. That basically sums up the 90 second relationship I had with the famed Cronut from the time I opened the box to the time I finished the last bite. But the Cronut … Continue reading Anticipation is the Best Seasoning

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NY Pizza in LA – I’ll Know It When I See It

13 years. Michaelangelo painted the Sistine Chapel in 4 years. The average marriage length in California is 8 years. Michael Jordan played 13 years for the Chicago Bulls. So 13 years… That’s a long time. That’s how long I have been in LA. At the same time, that’s how long I’ve been searching for a proper slice of New York pizza in this great city … Continue reading NY Pizza in LA – I’ll Know It When I See It

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