Archive for the ‘By Meal’ Category
VILLA BLANCA ~ 7~
Tuesday, June 23, 2009 20:55 8 CommentsMy VERY pregnant friend and I went to lunch at Villa Blanca, the new Italian spot that replaced Trilussa. Between you and me, I can say with the utmost sincerity, the LAST thing Beverly Hills needed was ANOTHER mediocre Italian eatery. Honestly, what is the deal? Why are there SO MANY? Can we get a [...]
The New Kid in Town: Le Saint Amour
Friday, June 19, 2009 19:26 6 CommentsLe 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 [...]
Bears and Hot Dogs at the LA Zoo
Sunday, June 14, 2009 16:37 3 CommentsLast week the Los Angeles Zoo staged an event that promised the following:
Several top LA chefs will feed the black bears while we hacks will get to munch on Pinks (famous) hot dogs.
What is wrong with this picture?!?!?
Well, considering I’ve lived in LA for over a decade and had never even tried [...]
She said, he said about XIV
Tuesday, June 9, 2009 9:55 6 CommentsOn 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 [...]
Curry Love – romancing your heart, soul and palate
Wednesday, June 3, 2009 14:05 14 CommentsIf you enjoy Thai-influenced curries, then you are going to adore Curry Love, a brand new and tantalizing range of organic and vegan curry sauces created by Swiss-born chef Michael Buechi.
This utterly delicious line of savory organic simmerables were inspired by Chef Buechi’s travels to Thailand. He does all the hard work for you, [...]
Amazing Vegan & Omnivore Tasting Menu @ Joe’s
Monday, May 25, 2009 19:39 2 CommentsOn a pleasant spring night this week, I had an amazing dinner at Joe’s Restaurant on a quiet corner on the usually busy Abbot Kinney Blvd. It was still early enough for sunlight to be shining in through the windows, illuminating the crisp, clean decor inside.
Our party, two omnivores and a vegan [...]
Sapp Coffee Shop’s Famous Thai Boat Noodles
Saturday, May 16, 2009 14:37 2 CommentsMaybe it’s because I live with a vegan and usually eat vegan or vegetarian meals at home, but sometimes, I get The Hunger(tm) and it’s not just a craving that anything can satisfy — it’s hunger for a mouth-watering, tantalizing, meat dish.
The Hunger drove me to Sapp Coffee Shop for lunch on a Friday afternoon [...]
Getting What’s Fresh at Fraiche
Friday, May 8, 2009 17:54 4 CommentsWhenever 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 [...]