Archive for the ‘Hors DOeuvres’ Category
Chaource — a superb cheese
Monday, April 27, 2009 11:34 4 CommentsBeing 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 [...]
Celebrating on a budget – OSCAR night!
Saturday, February 21, 2009 16:30 4 CommentsOkay, 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 [...]
Chic and Comfy — Rustic Canyon Wine Bar and Seasonal Kitchen
Thursday, December 4, 2008 15:26 7 CommentsEarlier this year – actually, during summer – I made my way down to Santa Monica to try a restaurant that I’d heard rave reports about. A young, new chef, Evan Funke, had just taken over the kitchen at Rustic Canyon Wine Bar. Word on the street was that he had studied [...]
Laurel Tavern – a modest gastropub opens in Studio City
Monday, October 27, 2008 15:03 8 Comments[photo by Lori Shepler / Los Angeles Times]
After learning from Daily Candy and Chowhound about this hot new watering hole in my ’hood (that had replaced the rather cool Sapphire lounge) we strolled over to Laurel Tavern one Thursday, just over a week ago, to see what the fuss was about.
We sauntered in around 6.30pm [...]
Jingo - Japanese BBQ in Encino
Monday, May 19, 2008 9:57 No CommentsIt was Saturday night, a few weeks back, around 9:30, when I first visited Jingo to try their Japanese BBQ. I’ll be blunt, by initial impression was mixed, at best.
Jingo is the new incarnation of Gochi, and my first thought was that the latest proprietors have taken the decor from “Mom and Pop” to casual [...]
Hotel Dining — The Park Grill at the Intercontinental
Friday, May 9, 2008 17:45 1 Comment
[photo from their website]
I occasionally like to imbibe a cocktail or dine in a hotel. It feels extra glamorous and I can pretend I’m a traveller in a foreign land. So when a visiting friend suggested we meet for lunch at the Hotel Intercontinental, on Avenue of the Stars, [...]
Tapas in Tarzana
Monday, May 5, 2008 14:00 3 CommentsIn keeping with la.foodblogging’s recent focus on the Valley (sorry, Westsiders!) I am thrilled to be writing about one of the best little finds of late.
Tarzana has a lovely European-style café restaurant that is one of the best kept secrets in the Valley. The only reason I am telling you about it because I want [...]
Vino Wine and Tapas Room - Encino
Thursday, May 1, 2008 10:46 5 Comments
I’ve noticed the last few months there are quite a few new joints opening all up and down Ventura Blvd. I’m officially excited.
That’s the good news. Here’s the bad news - or part of it: you have to look really hard and keep that head on a swivel ’cause they open - then it [...]