Essential Bites and Cocktails With a VÅ«
Pork Belly, Crispy Grits, Root Beer Jello Welcome to my first blog entry on an establishment in Marina del Rey. Yes, it’s true – I’m rarely in the area except to visit fabulous divorcee girlfriends...
View ArticleThe 2011 L.A. Easter Brunch Round-Up
Quail Eggs at Kaohsiung Night Market | Photo: hk_traveller on Flickr I don’t remember ever having given up anything for Lent. But I always have celebrated Easter in non-ritualistic fashion – just as I...
View ArticleThe BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwich & More at J. Nichols
BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwich As far as Los Angeles neighborhoods go, Marina del Rey isn’t exactly known as a culinary hotbed. So imagine my surprise when I found quite a few well-conceived menu items at J....
View ArticleGet Out the Vote: Election Day Food & Drink Specials Around Los Angeles
Tavern Red State Burger – Pork, pork, pork, Manchego, Romesco As November 6th rolls up, we’re reminded, again and again, that the best reason to vote is to realize our civic duty. We, as a society,...
View ArticleFirst Taste: Paiche Brings Refined Peruvian Izakaya to Marina del Rey
Uni Shrimp Toast While I caught a peek of the new Marina del Rey restaurant’s interior and fare through one of the Best New Chef reunion dinners brought to Paiche by Food GPS (Portland’s Naomi Pomeroy...
View ArticleThe Great White Truffle Round-up of Los Angeles
White Truffles at SAAM, The Bazaar It’s that wonderful time of year when it’s time to indulge in one of the true delicacies of the world. Forget the artificial truffle oil (redundant) of the ’90s – the...
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