For the Love of Te’Kila

“Tequila is made with a lot of time and love;” it is apparent that Te’Kila owner Kevin took the art of his restaurant’s namesake to heart when he created the space and atmosphere. The authentic décor is matched with signature drinks and dishes that continue to pay homage to any favorite local spot south-of-the-border. The care and attention to detail start at the top and … Continue reading For the Love of Te’Kila

Ombu Grill serves up Korean BBQ and Argentinian Asado

For a more refined Korean BBQ experience, the 3 years old Ombu Grill in Koreatown draws a more upscale professional crowd for dinner with a modern ambiance. Not only do they serve Korean BBQ, but Argentinian grilled meats, such as Asado (thick beef short rib with bone), Panceta (thick pork belly), and Chorizo (pork sausage). A thick juicy 24 oz ribeye was seared in the … Continue reading Ombu Grill serves up Korean BBQ and Argentinian Asado

Love SUGARFISH? Try KazuNori – The Original Handroll Bar from Sushi Nozawa Group

Hand roll heaven. In my sushi excursions, I am often the one ordering hand rolls for myself which is how I prefer my sushi, so when I heard about Sugar Fish’s new concept that just offers hand rolls, I was excited! KazuNori (The Original Hand Roll Bar) is like SUGARFISH’s cousin. Locations can be found in Santa Monica, Downtown LA, and Westwood. Similar to LA’s beloved … Continue reading Love SUGARFISH? Try KazuNori – The Original Handroll Bar from Sushi Nozawa Group

Eat Your Veggies

At this Studio City location on Cahuenga, eat the veggie rainbow in the shadows of Universal Studios.  This vegetable-centric eatery called Vegetable changes its menu with the season and boasts guilt-free comfort food meant to be shared. You won’t find fake meats here! Grilled spicy sweet potato sticks arrive in a skillet with a kick of maple candied jalapeno pepper while the butternut squash toast … Continue reading Eat Your Veggies

LA’s sexy new rooftops

Margot Los Angeles celebrated its grand opening at Platform in LA Thursday, January 17. The rooftop restaurant in Culver City is Rohan Talwar’s IB Hospitality Group’s newest project. This trendy hip rooftop space adds to the already chic shopping and dining mecca at Platform LA’s repurposed industrial building center complete with distinct boutique retailers like Soul Cycle, Blue Bottle, Aesop, Boba Guys, Janessa Leonne, Sweetgreen, and more. … Continue reading LA’s sexy new rooftops

Eat your way through the new Gallery Food Hall in Santa Monica

The new Gallery Food Hall on Third St. Promenade in Santa Monica is our favorite quick eats destination on the west side. The ever-growing two-story food hall offers quick and easy lunch, dinner, and dessert options in a hip clean space. Guests can bring food on to the second-floor outdoor deck to enjoy the California sunshine or people watch down below on the promenade. Comfy Adirondack … Continue reading Eat your way through the new Gallery Food Hall in Santa Monica

HiHo Cheeseburger in Santa Monica

Los Angeles is saturated with good burger joints, but some stand out from the crowd and will literally make you drive out of your way to sample a worthy meat patty. HiHo Cheeseburger (next to Uovo Pasta Bar) now serves the only 100 % grass-fed wagyu burger in LA, along with a vegan burger and the most sinful cheesecake with a dripping of strawberry (which we … Continue reading HiHo Cheeseburger in Santa Monica

Sushi Note dazzles in Sherman Oaks

I never would have imagined that some of the best sushi of my life could be found in Sherman Oaks. This new cozy relaxed mid-century-esque sushi and wine bar offers some of the freshest and most unique fish I’ve savored in LA. On a weekday evening, Chef Kiminobu Saito is carefully selecting and slicing delicate velvety sushi while nearby I watch the first female chef I’ve ever … Continue reading Sushi Note dazzles in Sherman Oaks

Skate and snack at ICE in Santa Monica

It may never snow in LA, but bring some holiday cheer to your loved ones with an outing at Santa Monica’s beloved ICE presented by The Plaza at Santa Monica, where you can ice skate under the twinkly lights (and pretend its winter). Located at the corner of Fifth Street and Arizona Avenue, Santa Monica’s 8,000 square foot outdoor ice-skating rink is the perfect date … Continue reading Skate and snack at ICE in Santa Monica