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Tujunga Avenue in Studio City (just south of Moorpark) is rapidly becoming LA’s very own Little Italy (at last!), what with Caioti Pizza (so-so) and old-skool Italian joints like Vitellos (the death restaurant – just ask Bonnie Lee Bakely). Village Gourmet has an array of wonderful imported goodies too.
Now we have a cosy little breakfast [...]

Oishii Eats didn’t have to twist my arm to meet her and friends at Silverlake Wine’s 2-year “Hump Day” Anniversary this past Wednesday. And I was so glad that after a full day of getting trained and ready for my new job, I went.
There’s nothing better than the sweet subtle taste of apples, pears, and [...]

As part of our Learn About Wine promotion, la.foodblogging was given two entries to review the event. Our resident south-of-the-equator writer, MaxMillion was on the scene - Jonah
Last night we swanned over to the gorgeously refurbished Roosevelt Hotel – an historic site smack bang in the heart of Hollywood – to attend the New [...]

Tapas has been long reviled as nouvelle food that reeks of elitism: overpriced, undersized and smug. Tapas has gotten a bad rap. Far from being gauche, tapas has a rich history as Spanish dinner food. Fact is, I like the idea that my entire dinner is comprised of appetizers. The appetizer, at least in haute [...]

…mini-morsels of pure perfection.

This Saturday and Sunday is the 2005 Lotus Festival in Echo Park. And yeah, yeah, “Asian culture this” and “Lotus Flower that” I’ve only gone for the food. What’s nice about the fest actually, is the clubby, neighborhood feeling of it, the whole thing is very low-key and upbeat; with not much [...]

I will admit: I never knew where Gardena was before that day I stepped into Guiliano’s Delicatessen and Bakery (that said, I’ve lived in the Los Angeles area for 24 years, and have lots–lots–to learn).
So it was that came across Guiliano’s, via a friend who decided to take me out to lunch. We drove from [...]

“Three be the things I shall never attain: envy, content and sufficient champagne.” — Dorothy Parker
Don’t die regretting you didn’t drink enough bubbly. John and Jen, the owners of 2-month old Colorado Wine Co., are ready to help. On Sunday afternoon they’re hosting their second ever sparkling wine tasting. This weekend they’re [...]