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Allston Yacht Club

Wednesday, July 1, 2009 9:39 4 Comments

Allston Yacht Club is one of those hidden restaurants right in my own back yard that I never would have noticed if someone hadn’t pointed it out to me. This someone happened to be an email inviting me to join them on a Thursday night for a tasting menu, drinks and all. Always one to [...]

This was posted under category: American, Beer, Cocktails, Eastside, Wine Tags: , , ,

VILLA BLANCA ~ 7~

Tuesday, June 23, 2009 20:55 8 Comments

My 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 [...]

This was posted under category: Beverly Hills, Dinner, Italian, LA.foodblogging, Lunch Tags: ,

The New Kid in Town: Le Saint Amour

Friday, June 19, 2009 19:26 6 Comments

Le 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 [...]

This was posted under category: Culver City, Dinner, French, Lunch, Wine Tags: , , ,

She said, he said about XIV

Tuesday, June 9, 2009 9:55 6 Comments

On 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 [...]

This was posted under category: American, Cocktails, Dinner, French, Hollywood, Vegan, Vegetarian, Wine Tags: , , ,

The Quesadilla Lady

Monday, June 1, 2009 18:15 5 Comments

The Quesadilla Lady is a lady with a cart, some fast hands, and the tastiest quesadilla I’ve ever had. She sets up her stand on the sidewalk on Echo Park Blvd., just a few steps south of Sunset. When I spotted her, there was already a handful of people crowded around her cart.
For [...]

This was posted under category: Eastside, Mexican Tags: , , , ,

Amazing Vegan & Omnivore Tasting Menu @ Joe’s

Monday, May 25, 2009 19:39 2 Comments

On 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 [...]

This was posted under category: American, Dinner, Vegetarian, Westside, Wine Tags: , ,

Sapp Coffee Shop’s Famous Thai Boat Noodles

Saturday, May 16, 2009 14:37 2 Comments

Maybe it’s because I live with a vegan and usually eat vegan or vegetarian meals at home, but sometimes, I get The Hunger(tm) and it’s not just a craving that anything can satisfy — it’s hunger for a mouth-watering, tantalizing, meat dish.
The Hunger drove me to Sapp Coffee Shop for lunch on a Friday afternoon [...]

This was posted under category: Hollywood, Lunch, Thai Tags: , , ,

Getting What’s Fresh at Fraiche

Friday, May 8, 2009 17:54 4 Comments

Whenever 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 [...]

This was posted under category: Culver City, Dinner, French, Italian, Late Night, Lunch, Westside
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