Chef Josef Centeno’s Baco Mercat is not only the hippest place in town these days, but also one of the best new restaurants in America (#9 on the list per Bon Appetit’s latest issue and the only Los Angeles restaurant in the Top 10). After seeing pics on Instagram and Facebook and literally drooling all … Continue reading »
Yep, ice cream! I had no idea that Sprinkles went outside of its cupcake comfort zone and entered into the ice cream business. After an afternoon of estate sales and thrift store hopping (hubby’s newest obsession), on the way home I had wanted to stop by Sprinkles and pick up a cupcake or two from … Continue reading »
Now I know why this place is called Beer Belly. Because after you try Chef Lieberher’s crafty culinary bites, it’s not the beer that gives you that Buddha-like physique, it’s the food. Of course, the average person probably wouldn’t have indulged in as many of the “bites” that we ordered, but I felt like a … Continue reading »
Not to be confused with Chef Jose Andres’ other gastronomical wonder, “The Bazaar“, SAAM is a completely different experience altogether. Located behind Bar Centro in the tony SLS Hotel in West Los Angeles, SAAM offers one thing on their menu: a 23-course tasting menu to delight the palate by involving all five senses. When I … Continue reading »
I admit it. I’m a macaron addict. Not macaroon, but macaron. BIG difference. Macaroons (double o’s) are coconut cookies. Macarons on the other hand are filled almond cookies with slightly crisp, chewy shells that come in many different colors and flavors. I immediately fell in love at first bite! A favorite sweet treat of mine, … Continue reading »
Nothing says summer like BBQ and kicking it up a notch Korean-style raises it to a sizzling level. Ham Ji Park’s award-winning marinated pork spare ribs are lip smacking, finger licking good. These ribs are the only item on the menu not cooked at the table but in the kitchen and delivered piled high and … Continue reading »
I’m back! I haven’t been recently active on the foodblogsphere and after an almost four month hiatus from food blogging, I’ve decided to celebrate my re-entry by introducing you to a new favorite gourmet food truck of mine whose Korean cuisine I consider “off the dial”. I haven’t been this excited about a food truck … Continue reading »
The incredible, edible egg…a first in L.A.’s gourmet food truck offerings where the focus is simply…on the egg. On its own, it doesn’t create much “egg”citement but if presented in a way that gets your attention in the way of pairing and taste, it creates a very memorable impression. Its culinary genius is in the … Continue reading »
I love doing Sunday brunch. My friend Mb and I had initially decided to meet up for brunch at Bottega Louie in Downtown Los Angeles but an unexpected work commitment made us switch gears to the West L.A. area where Mb’s office is located. She suggested Tavern in Brentwood and since our taste in food … Continue reading »
Lately, I’ve been into breakfast food. Not sure why but the thought of enjoying breakfast at any time of the day, and not just before 12 noon is comforting. Of course, there is the danger of carb coma settling in if I decide to indulge in pancakes or french toast but I think it’s worth … Continue reading »
