Archive for the ‘Breakfast’ Category
Huckleberry
Friday, July 30, 2010 17:10 2 CommentsI was reminded yesterday of why I love Huckleberry. For those who haven’t been yet, Huckleberry is a bakery, cafe, and caterer all in one. As soon as you walk in, you’ll see a line formed around the counter, usually so long that the end is near the back door. This isn’t [...]
Festa della Mamma — Mother’s Day at Locanda del Lago
Friday, May 7, 2010 14:45 2 Comments Okay, this week I had my first visit to Locanda del Lago in Santa Monica and I was truly blown away by the fantastic Italian fare.
We ate some stuff I’d never had before (namely thinly sliced tongue with a vibrant parsley pesto) and my companion was also very impressed with the quality of [...]
Mother’s Day at Ortolan
Friday, May 7, 2010 13:50 2 CommentsOrtolan is one of my favorite high-end restaurants in LA. The stunningly elegant and romantic décor perfectly complements the fine French cuisine and impeccable service. A couple of years ago, when the Michelin stars were first bestowed on LA restaurants, Ortolan gained a precious star (no mean feat).
For a small restaurant, French Chef and owner [...]
Chinese Breakfast Showdown 4: Si Hai Restaurant
Monday, September 28, 2009 9:14 1 CommentHow fitting that showdown #4 is about a restaurant named ‘Four Seas’ in Chinese. This place is not to be confused with the restaurant of a similar name in Hacienda Heights. When I arrived at Si Hai around 11am, I was hoping that the breakfast rush would be over, but the line that went [...]
DineLA - Royal/T Cafe
Tuesday, February 10, 2009 0:43 6 CommentsI 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 [...]
Journey to Jerne
Saturday, February 7, 2009 2:31 2 CommentsOkay, so remember how a couple months ago, I wrote that I wouldn’t be doing any fine dining reviews for a long while? Yeah, that’s not going to last. It all started with my uncle. He mailed over some gift certificates for The Ritz Carlton, and it just so happens, Jerne, which [...]
A new Japanese treat comes to Beverly Hills — Fulfilled
Tuesday, November 11, 2008 14:22 7 CommentsFulfilled is a brand new venue offering a completely unique treat, dubbed by owner Susumu Tsuchihashi as “Ima.” The Beverly Hills-based shopfront is an exquisite little jewel-box of a café, where they offer a traditional Japanese delicacy known as imagawa-yaki but with a twist!!
This pocket-like Japanese dessert is often found at festivals and other [...]
VOTE then EAT & DRINK – Press Panini & Gelato Bar promotion, Studio City
Friday, October 31, 2008 12:00 No Commentsphoto by either rusty s. or mary d. from yelp
Two fantastic places on Tujunga Blvd, in Studio City — namely my local Italian-style sandwich joint, Press Panini, and the sensational Gelato Bar — are both running a promotion!
photo by MaxMillion
On Tuesday, November 4th, at Gelato Bar they are giving away a free coffee (they serve [...]