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Xiomara is one of those places that I have been aware of since it opened, but just never made my way over there. Well … that’s not entirely true. I made my way over there, but opted for the spectacular tasting menu at Providence instead.
But when I saw that they had created a menu [...]

I can admit to a certain Neiman Marcus obsession. I have an NM card. I’ve used it. Heavily. And I’m outing myself here by saying that yes, I’m a foodie, but goddamn, I love me an NM throw-down.
Wait! I can explain!
Let’s start with the good part. At the Beverly Hills location, the top floor (men’s [...]

I believe that it’s safe to say that we have all had this experience. It’s Friday night, you and your dining companion are hungry and eager to have a nice dinner out on the town… and yet all that you can come up with are the same four places that you always end up at, [...]

Some friends suggested that we meet for dinner at Hal’s Bar and Grill on Abbot Kinney before heading over to a photographer’s showing down the street. Always eager to try a new place, we agreed.
By the time we arrived, our friends were already at the bar enjoying a cocktail and a glass of rose. The [...]