Monthly Archives: April 2011
The Pies Have It
Are mini pies the new cupcakes? Simplethings Sandwich and Pie Shop, on hip West 3rd Street, is hoping so. They make 16 different pies in three different sizes, but the most popular are the tiny “Cutie Pies,” which I gobbled … Continue reading
Filed under Mid-City
Don Ask Don Tell: Amazing and Affordable Sushi
While a lot of Angelenos are aware of Sugarfish, the expansion effort of legendary Sushi Nazi, Kozurnori Nozawa, less people are familiar with Sushi Don, the outposts of esteemed Westside sushi restaurant, Sasabune. But those in the know come to … Continue reading
Filed under North Hollywood, Pacific Palisades, Studio City, Valley Village
Macarons, Not the Manischewitz Kind
For a very long time, I thought that macaroons were cookies made of shredded coconut that you ate only on Passover after the matzo ball soup and brisket. Although also made without wheat flour, the French macaron (the second “o” … Continue reading
Filed under Beverly Hills, Downtown, Pasadena
Gastropub Greatness
Gastropubs (bars that serves high quality fresh and seasonal cuisine) are popping up all over LA. The best Gastropub, and one of my favorite restaurants in the City overall, is Lazy Ox Canteen. It’s located downtown in Little Tokyo and … Continue reading
Killer Ramen!
The best ramen in LA is served in food courts in Mar Vista and Torrance. Seriously. Of course, they are probably the nicest food courts in all of LA. Santouka Ramen is a Japan-based chain with its two LA branches … Continue reading
Indulge Your French Maid Fetish
Royal/T Cafe is combination restaurant, art gallery and gift shop specializing in Japanese pop-culture items. It is also the only place in LA that one can meet friends for high tea served by a cute Japanese waitress in a french … Continue reading
Filed under Culver City
Bread Winners
Amazing signature bread served warm to your table soon after you are seated and order. Is there any greater welcome gift that a restaurant can bestow upon a hungry patron? Great bread is often the reason for choosing a restaurant … Continue reading
Filed under Beverly Hills, Burbank, Canoga Park, Mid-City, Sherman Oaks, Studio City
