Bowlila – For the Love of Chickpeas

Another new plant-based delivery and takeout concept has popped up in LA – Bowlila! But these healthy eats are all about the love of chickpeas. Balila, a Lebanese dish consisting of chickpeas boiled with lemon juice, garlic, and various spices served as a hot mezze dish, is their Middle Eastern inspiration for Bowlila – but their bowls are inspired by different regions around the world … Continue reading Bowlila – For the Love of Chickpeas

Kiki on the River – memorable Mediterranean in Miami

Since our Miami food article on Lonely Planet was put on hold by the pandemic, we wanted to share a restaurant we will never forget – Kiki on the River. Due to its open-air location on the river and dramatic glowing setting at night, Kiki on the River in Miami makes you feel like you’ve been transported to Greece or the Mediterranean. While you might … Continue reading Kiki on the River – memorable Mediterranean in Miami

Kassi Club: LA’s sexy new Mediterranean restaurant

Our absolute favorite neighborhood haunt for cocktails, dates, and brunches (Goldie’s on West Third) has been reinvented to feel like you have been whisked away to chill sexy Tulum, Mexico with stucco walls, oak flooring, hanging basket lamps, macrame wall hangings, a natural rustic stone bar, a glowing candlelit ambiance, and even wood plates. But you are not eating Mexican food or even Goldie’s fresh … Continue reading Kassi Club: LA’s sexy new Mediterranean restaurant

Santuari Restaurant, a hidden sanctuary at Toluca Lake Tennis and Fitness Club

UPDATED: Ordering online for curbside pickup and delivery is now available! 12-8pm Tuesday-Saturday. Bottles of wine and cocktail kits available too. Enjoy the Santuari experience from the comfort of your own home. Click here for the menu. Growing up in Old Lyme, Connecticut, our racket club was part of our childhood, a place to socialize, play tennis and swim in the pool. It was a … Continue reading Santuari Restaurant, a hidden sanctuary at Toluca Lake Tennis and Fitness Club

CLEO Hollywood expands to WeHo

There is a reason Cleo (SBE Group) in Hollywood with its Mediterranean fare has lasted 7 years at the Redbury Hotel. Now Cleo Mediterraneo can be found on W. 3rd Street at the Orlando Hotel. Cleo brought me back to Morocco, Israel, and Greece, thus why this place is considered Mediterranean food. Cleo is the perfect place to share numerous small dishes called Mezzes, like … Continue reading CLEO Hollywood expands to WeHo