Archive for the ‘San Fernando Valley’ Category

Henry’s Hat — a fantastic Valley gastropub

Tuesday, September 1, 2009 11:36 3 Comments

Baseball, Football, Soccer, Car racing, Golf, Boxing, Volleyball – if you are a sports fan of any kind, then your goal should be heading over to Henry’s Hat. Situated close to Universal Studios, in the old Minibar space on Cahuenga Blvd. West, this new Valley venue is a fun place to chill and immerse yourself [...]

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Chaource — a superb cheese

Monday, April 27, 2009 11:34 4 Comments

Being 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 [...]

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Cafe Firenze - No Scallops Here

Monday, February 23, 2009 23:51 14 Comments

So I am an avid watcher of Bravo’s Top Chef. One of the chefs this season who has been quite entertaining to me was Fabio Vivani. Sadly, he was told to pack up his knives and go last week. My friends and I decided that we needed a Fabio sighting to get [...]

This was posted under category: Dinner, Italian, Lunch, San Fernando Valley

VOTE then EAT & DRINK – Press Panini & Gelato Bar promotion, Studio City

Friday, October 31, 2008 12:00 No Comments

photo 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 [...]

This was posted under category: American, Beverages, Breakfast, Cuban, Dinner, Italian, Lunch, San Fernando Valley, Sandwiches, Snack Food, Soup, South American, Studio City, Vegetarian

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 [...]

This was posted under category: American, Beer, Cocktails, Dinner, French, Hors DOeuvres, Late Night, San Fernando Valley, Snack Food, Spirits, Studio City, Uncategorized, Wine

Leda’s cupcakes — going… going… Oct 18th, 2008

Wednesday, October 1, 2008 12:14 1 Comment

Hey everyone - I was just at Leda’s Bake Shop (Sherman Oaks) on Friday and found out that Ledette is planning to close down and re-think her bakery. She mentioned re-opening in the New Year and *no more cupcakes*!!! (too labor intensive)
SO - the very last day you can walk in and get [...]

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Bocca - I hope word catches on before it’s too late.

Thursday, August 14, 2008 20:24 3 Comments

Bocca:  Steakhouse Fusion Lounge
Encino, CA

I can’t think of a better way to spend a Sunday afternoon then relaxing over lunch and a glass of wine.  And save a few minor drawbacks, Bocca in Encino, offered just that.
My boyfriend and I got to Bocca around 1pm and found the restaurant e-m-p-t-y…empty!   I felt sad for the [...]

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Hummus Bar and Grill

Saturday, August 9, 2008 22:39 3 Comments

I’ve been meaning to try Hummus Bar and Grill for a few weeks after reading about it in a Chowhound post. The main attraction at Hummus Bar and Grill are the small sampler plates (usually you get 8-10 varieties). You can get them with your main meal at the cost of $6 extra, [...]

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