Archive for the ‘Appetizers’ Category
Bottega Louie
Tuesday, April 26, 2011 23:48 12 CommentsBottega is an Italian term traditionally used to refer to a place where aspiring artists learn from masters. Based on this definition, Bottega Louie has it all wrong, because there is nothing amateurish about this place. Bottega Louie is only about one year old, but it became one of my favorite places in [...]
Sushi Cali-style — Kiwami
Monday, April 18, 2011 18:40 7 CommentsOkay, it’s hardly traditional sushi — way too much sauce, mayo and spice — but Sushi Chef Katsuya Uechi knows how we like our sushi in L.A.
Part of the Katsuya-group of restaurants around LA, Kiwami opened a few doors down from the original Katsuya in Studio City, which opened in 1997.
If you want [...]
Modern Mediterranean in Bev Hills – Momed
Saturday, March 19, 2011 12:45 6 CommentsReview by MaxMillion
Opening mid last year is a (still new-ish) Mediterranean restaurant in Beverly Hills. The name Momed is short for modern Mediterranean, and the majority of the cuisine is eastern Mediterranean, meaning influences from Lebanon, Turkey, Israel, Egypt, Greece, Tunisia and Morocco.
This dine-all-day place is simply fantastic!
The sweet smell of roasted beets greets your [...]
Kids in the kitchen — The Supernatural Kids Cookbook
Sunday, March 6, 2011 14:13 8 Comments***
Review by MaxMillion
What better way to excite young imaginations and introduce kids to the fun of creating in the kitchen than this gorgeous new cookbook from writer, healer and cook Nancy Mehagian?
Newly launched is The Supernatural Kids Cookbook, a super-cute little book brimming with healthy, delicious and easy-to-follow recipes, plus dozens of adorable illustrations [...]
Kang Kang is a Can Can
Monday, November 8, 2010 22:54 14 CommentsOne of my friends thought I was nuts when I suggested we meet at Kang Kang Food Court for a late lunch. He went on to explain to our other friend that he went to Kang Kang a few times back in his college days. Apparently, back then, the place was known for [...]
‘Dia de los Muertos’ event at El Carmen - Nov 2nd
Wednesday, October 20, 2010 12:08 4 Comments***
Review by MaxMillion
Touted as LA’s premier tequila destination, El Carmen Restaurant celebrates ‘Dia de los Muertos’ with a November 2nd event, from 8:00pm until 2:00am. This event will feature *live* Mariachis from 9:00pm to midnight in addition to food and drink specials – including El Carmen’s famous Classic Margaritas ($4.00 each!) and $3.00 Tecate®.
In keeping [...]
Foundry on Melrose – late night groovy dining
Wednesday, September 1, 2010 13:04 7 CommentsWhen you are a critic (theatre, film, food, art etc) you generally have to see movies and plays during the dinner hour. I am a big fan of post-show suppers, but unfortunately in this show-biz town the kitchens of most of the decent restos shut down around 10pm, right when the newest remake or [...]
Pho 999 - pretty lame…
Tuesday, August 31, 2010 13:40 10 CommentsOkay, I am no pho (pronounced “fah”) expert, but I do know that the broth should be quite clear.
Cloudy broth, such as the bland dishwater served at Pho 999, simply does not cut it.
Phor those who don’t know, pho is a Vietnamese soup, similar to Japanese ramen or soba, that is usually served with beef [...]