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Smorgasburg, the open air market that started in Brooklyn is now in downtown LA every Sunday from 10:00 – 4:00 on the five-acre site of the weekday Alameda Produce Market in Downtown Los Angeles, which is part of a larger, new development called ROW DTLA. Often food vendors from out of town may pop up for one day. Although it has been open for a year, … Continue reading Smorgasburg LA in photos
SHUK, a playful take of Israeli, Turkish or eastern Mediterranean cuisine has poppped up in Santa Monica on Main Street next to Jinya Ramen thanks to Chef Gregg Drusinsky and Chef Sandy Ho. Chef Gregg Drusinsky’s mom passed away while she was living in Israel which sent him back to the country from his fine dining cooking in NYC. Inspired by the open air markets … Continue reading SHUK, an Israeli street food pop-up dinner in photos
What do Black Friday and ramen have in common? The Tsujita at the Americana at Brand is providing Black Friday celebrations for your stomach! In the month of November, they are running multiple promotions, including happy hour pricing (50% off bowls and apps, and $1 Asahi drafts) between 3PM-7PM, BOGO ramen bowls between 9-11PM, lunch specials, and kids eating free on the weekends. The Tsujita’s … Continue reading Slurpin’ Tsukemen at The Tsujita
Stalwarts of the Los Angeles food press descended upon an out-of-the-way public cooking space in Monterey or Highland Park — somewhere off the 110, between Downtown and Pasadena (writes the provincial Westsider) Wednesday evening to sample dishes from Crateful, a meal-delivery company and catering service that specializes in rich, hearty, chef-made, healthy, freshly cooked dishes. Chef Luciano Pellegrini specializes in creating delicious, perfectly balanced meals … Continue reading Something to be ‘Crateful’ for this Thanksgiving
Full disclosure- I was a huge QDOBA fan during my adolescent years. Fifteen years ago, if you visited their storefront in sleepy Westlake Village, you may very well have spied me chomping on chips with family and friends. They were efficiently doling out dishes with fresh and natural ingredients before “fast casual” become the foodie buzzword du jour. But the last time I had their … Continue reading The Tooheys Taste Tacos and Quaff Queso from QDOBA
At Twohey’s, two Tooheys dined And ate ham and chicken well brined The owners they met Drank some cocktails? You bet That hot fudge, truly one of a kind! Newly opened Twohey’s Tavern in Pasadena is many things. A modern, fine dining take on the 75-year old Twohey’s diner in Alhamba. A gorgeous space with enough bar area to comfortably enjoy a creative cocktail, or … Continue reading Two Tooheys at Twohey’s
On Monday, Hennessey hosted a press gathering at a home in the hills of West Hollywood to launch their latest venture: “Le Voyage.” A brand ambassador discussed the Cognac maker’s centuries-old history and explained the creation process from vine to bottle, including the winemaking, distillation, selection, maturation. The family-run company is actually a story of two families: the Hennesseys, who operate the maison (the house of … Continue reading Hennessey to Launch ‘Le Voyage’
Got a few days to unwind and soak up Malibu? Los Angeles’s beach city provides 27 miles of coastline. Known as “The Bu,” the Mediterranean climate may be one of the most desirable destinations in America. Instead of always going to the well known spots in this laid back California enclave, try some less scene-y jaunts, or secure a beach where it’s only you and … Continue reading Take the road less traveled in Malibu
Feastown at Eastown is a bi-weekly pop-up market featuring rotating food vendors and musicians in the heart of Hollywood. The relaxed atmosphere and community vibe differentiates it from other larger food pop ups. The casual vibe of the market opened up a community atmosphere that can be difficult to find in a bustling neighborhood like Hollywood. Six unique vendors were on site to provide culinary delight, … Continue reading Feast Your Eyes and Stomach at Feastown at Eastown
As someone who loves to cook and host at my home, the Kitchen Table App intrigued me. If you saw my weekly shopping cart at Costco, you would imagine me returning home, cooking for enough young children to fill half a soccer team. In reality, I cook for myself and my husband (and occasionally sneak some of my culinary treats to my two German Shepherds). … Continue reading Brezels, Brats, and Bier at Kitchen Table App’s Oktoberfest
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