Pardon The Punctuation...over the weekend I had the pleasure of heading down to Playa Del Rey to check out a quaint little spot called Bacari PDR.
Read MoreOh My! I love Ramen by Omae!
Pardon The Punctuation... Recently check out "Ramen By Omae" in Sherman Oaks and let me tell you that papa bear like. I like my Ramen spicy
Read MoreTerroni DTLA: Pasta, Cured Meats, and Amazing Steak!
The Factory Kitchen DTLA. Keeping It Real in DTLA
Pardon The Punctuation...Hidden on a quiet street in downtown Los Angeles sits The Factory Kitchen, a sleeping giant of an Italian restaurant.
Read MorePono Burger In Santa Monica Is The Best Burger I've Had All Year.
Pardon The Punctuation...If you live in Los Angeles you start to learn that people love burger joints like they love their favorite sports team. Arguing over which place has the best of everything. Last night I discovered a new team to root for...Pono Burger in Santa Monica.
Read MoreGirasol...A little Foraging in Los Angeles
Foodie Friday Featured Dish: Sea Urchin Spaghetti At "Bestia" in DTLA
Review: "La Dolce Vita" Restaurant in Beverly Hills.
Pardon The Punctuation...In a city filled with overrated restaurants where it seems all a chef needs to be considered successful is a sleeve tattoo, sits a gem of an italian restaurant "La Dolce Vita." A favorite hangout of old blue eyes himself...
Read MoreReview: Blue C Sushi in Hollywood
Pardon Punctuation...When I think sushi on a conveyor belt I think crappy sushi…well Blue C Sushi in Hollywood has changed that for me and elevated the quick sushi experience
Read More"La Caridad" Cuban Restaurant in Echo Park.
Pardon The Punctuation...Being originally from Miami and the son of Cuban refugees, always has me on the prowl for good Cuban food in other cities. I was invited to check out La Caridad family run Cuban restaurant in the Echo Park neighborhood in Los Angeles.
Read MoreRestaurant Review: Lucques on Melrose.
Fogo De Chao: Good Food Does Not Overpower Shady Upcharge Tactics
"Smoke Oil Salt" Finally some good Spanish Food in Los Angeles
Pardon The Punctuation...Anyone who knows me knows that I'm a sucker for some good authentic Spanish cuisine. Los Angeles is not known for having any worthy options....until now. Smoke Oil Salt sits on Melrose ave and rocks out some excellent food. Great for a full dinner or just a glass of wine and some tapas. Here's the chow.
Read More"Fred 62" When a great restaurant ruins itself with a new menu.
The Spring Menu at Estérel at the Sofitel Beverly Hills.
Osteria Mozza Feast of the 7 Fishes on Christmas Eve. What a Dinner!
Pardon the punctuation...On a year where I didn't feel like cooking or cleaning up after a dinner on Christmas eve, Osteria Mozza came through and saved my night. The "Feast of the Seven Fishes" or "La Vigilia" is a tradition from southern Italy that consists of a dinner of seven different seafood dishes.
Read MoreOne of the best Happy Hours in DTLA CorkBar
There's Nothing "Lazy" About the Food at Lazy Ox Canteen
Pardon The Punctuation...Nothing will get me to try a restaurant sooner than when they have a "half off" all the food on the menu special. That's what Lazy Ox Canteen had as a promotion last tuesday night.
Read MoreCafe Bizou in Sherman Oaks, A Great Place For Date Night.
Pardon The Punctuation...I know that for my fellow guys out there "Date Night" can also mean please empty my wallet night. Finding a reasonably priced restaurant for these special occasions has been a goal of mine recently. Mission accomplished!
Read More"The Village" Gastro Pub, Jamon Iberico Has Made Its Way Into Studio City
Pardon The Punctuation...Anyone who's read my blog before knows that I'm a slut for ham from Spain. The Village in Studio City has Jamon Iberico on the menu so of course I had to check it out for dinner this week. What a pleasant surprise.
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