Archive for the ‘French’ Category

The New Kid in Town: Le Saint Amour

Friday, June 19, 2009 19:26 8 Comments

Le Saint Amour is Bruno and Florence Herve-Commereuc’s latest restaurant. Located in downtown Culver City on a wedge-shaped block, the main entrance is actually on the Culver Blvd. side. The interior has a wall lined with booths and tightly placed tables on one side, and a bar on the other side. On [...]

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She said, he said about XIV

Tuesday, June 9, 2009 9:55 7 Comments

On my birthday this year, the BF treated me to dinner at a place we’ve been meaning to go to for a while: XIV. The last time we tried to dine there, we were unsuccessful because even though their site said they were open that Sunday night, they weren’t. This time, we made [...]

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Getting What’s Fresh at Fraiche

Friday, May 8, 2009 17:54 4 Comments

Whenever my sister comes to town, I always try to find some good restaurant for us to go to. What can I say? Being a foodie is in the family genes. My sis is very easy to please. I just have to take her to a restaurant I like, and I [...]

This was posted under category: Culver City, Dinner, French, Italian, Late Night, Lunch, Westside

Chaource — a superb cheese

Monday, April 27, 2009 11:34 7 Comments

Being someone who adores fancy cheeses, I am lucky enough to have a fantastic cheese store right in my ’hood for when I get those compulsive cravings for cheesy comestibles.
The Artisan Cheese Gallery offers a vast selection of all sorts of exquisite and boutique cheeses imported from all over the world, as well [...]

This was posted under category: Appetizers, Champagne, French, Hors DOeuvres, San Fernando Valley, Snack Food, Tasting, Vegetarian Tags: , ,

Celebrating on a budget – OSCAR night!

Saturday, February 21, 2009 16:30 4 Comments

Okay, we’re probably all feeling the pinch. So here is one way you can dine like royalty on a budget.
Take Oscar night.
Who doesn’t want to party a little while they watch their favourite actors and filmmakers sashay down the red carpet and onto that glitzy stage?
Tomorrow my menu will include:
1. bubbly
2. pate & crostini
3. blini [...]

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DineLA - Royal/T Cafe

Tuesday, February 10, 2009 0:43 7 Comments

I am a total geek. I work for a video game company. My desk is covered in gaming magazines and mangas. I might know more about anime than I do about food. It is no surprise to my friends that I am familiar with some of the trends in Asia, such [...]

This was posted under category: Breakfast, California, Coffee, Culver City, Dinner, French, Japanese, Lunch, Snack Food

A Bone To Pick with Trader Joe’s

Friday, February 6, 2009 14:27 14 Comments

I’m grumpy. Why? Because I got an untried product out of my freezer today that I’d recently purchased from Trader Joe’s and I feel really cheated.
I’d spotted a nice fat box in the freezer – two crustless Bacon & Feta quiches. Sounds great, right? Two of them. Perfect for a nice lunch for me [...]

This was posted under category: American, French, Lunch, Trader Joes

Defeated by Melisse…

Sunday, December 28, 2008 23:35 10 Comments

As some of you have noticed, about once a year, I write about some extravagant dining experience. Well, it’s that time again. Once upon a time, I went to Melisse and did the carte blanche, which basically means the chef chooses what will be served. I recalled that there were about 9 [...]

This was posted under category: California, Dinner, French, Westside
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