I’ve quickly dismissed fast food offerings among my family and extended family members, and I’m known as a food snob. However, when you are part of a family that enjoys Taco Bell, sometimes, you have to go along for the ride. I recently did so when I joined my family for a trip to the…
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All’Antico Vinaio Sandwich Popup Ends Sun Jan 29
Florence, Italy’s famed All’Antico Vinaio, is currently running a weekend popup from the storefront of Mozza2Go in Hollywood. Mozza2Go is Pizzeria Mozza’s takeout operation on Melrose and Highland. The popup began on Sat Jan 28, and runs through Sun Jan 29. All’Antico Vinaio opened in Florence, Italy, in 1989. Over time it occupied four storefronts…
Petit Trois, Delicious, But Not Petit Prices
My wife and I recently walked on Highland Ave in Hollywood, and I noticed Petit Trois, which made me remember that this was one of the restaurants on my bucket list. If you wonder why, the owner is chef Ludo Lebevbre, a master chef who managed kitchens at a young age and began LA’s fried…
Cat and Fiddle Celebrates Its 40th Anniversary
The Cat and Fiddle Pub and Restaurant is celebrating its 40th Anniversary this week. Affectionately known as “The Cat,” they originally opened in Laurel Canyon and later located to its present location on Highland Ave in Hollywood. This Anniversary is a significant milestone event for one of LA’s longest-running establishments. The celebration includes special pricing…
Mama Shelter Features Eclectic Weekend Brunch
Mama Shelter is an upscale boutique hotel chain with locations in Europe, North and South America, and the Middle East. Hollywood is their sole North American location, and I recently had an opportunity to experience weekend brunch at Mama Shelter Downstairs. LA’s pandemic health guidelines have loosened up, and most Angelenos have returned to dining…
E.A.K. Ramen Popup – Final Days at Japan House
This month Japan’s beloved, Iekei-style or E.A.K. ramen is being served by a popup conducted by Machida Shoten in Ovation Hollywood. It takes place in Japan House LA, a Japanese cultural center sponsored by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan. Earlier this year, I tried Miso Ramen from Tsujita Misonosyo. Machida Shoten is a…
Ramen Discoveries, A Popup Dining Series
In celebration of JAPAN HOUSE’s current exhibition, “The Art of the Ramen Bowl,” JAPAN HOUSE created Ramen Discoveries, a delicious popup series showcasing the diverse flavors of Japanese ramen. Now through July, guests will be able to pair their visit to the exhibition with a trip to their fifth-floor restaurant space to experience world-class ramen….
Sōgo Roll Bar Elevates Japanese Hand Rolls
While I’ve sat at the bar at many sushi restaurants, I’ve never experienced a “roll bar.” No, I’m not talking about the accessory on a convertible car, but a bar-like restaurant featuring Japanese hand rolls. Since my daughter volunteers in Hollywood, I took the opportunity to meet her at Sōgo Roll Bar. The Japanese roll…
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day at The Cat and Fiddle
St. Patrick’s Day is this Wednesday, Mar. 17. If you haven’t lined up your St. Patrick’s Day outing, you should consider The Cat and Fiddle Restaurant and Pub in Hollywood. Their March specials include Corned Beef with Cabbage and Corned Beef Sliders. In addition, diners placing on-line orders may add a pint of Guinness for…
Pa Ord Delivers Authentic Thai Food, No Really!
Editor’s Note: This visit took place prior to the coronavirus outbreak. Due to the city’s mandate, Pa Ord made the decision to move to take-out and Grubhub delivery. LA’s Thai Town is the place to frequent for some of LA’s best Thai food. Thai Town is a six-block stretch of Hollywood Boulevard crammed with Thai…