Archive for the ‘Dinner’ 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 7 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 [...]
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 3 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 [...]
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 [...]
GeishaHouse.Hollywood
Tuesday, April 14, 2009 8:01 6 CommentsSushi has become identified with ‘hip’, ‘in’, ‘trendy’…. Sadly to the point where it will soon be moving aside for the next wave of ‘exotic’ food for property owners to rape every penny out of. I know this review has started out poorly, perhaps I’m cynical or maybe observant.
This past Saturday I dined with a [...]
Tasty Dinner @ Tasty Garden
Thursday, April 9, 2009 8:54 6 CommentsI met up with some friends for dinner tonight in the SGV. One friend suggested Tasty Garden, a Hong Kong-styled cafe. I heard that the waiting times for tables on weekends are long, so I jumped at the opportunity to try out this restaurant on a weekday.
We ordered French Style Filet Mignon. I don’t [...]