Tacos in LA are hot and I’m happy with the variety of tacos that are available. Not long ago, I went on a food tour in Tijuana and discovered Tijuana’s taco scene. The tortillas are usually pressed and made to order and the meat is nicely seasoned, is tender and moist inside. One Tijuana-style taco…
Venice
Rose Cafe – A Delightful Weekend Brunch Destination
I spent my formative years on the Westside. When I first became interested in eating something other than chain restaurant food, I remember that the Rose Cafe had a strong local following. In 2015, they changed hands and they brought in a new chef. My wife and I recently visited them for a weekend brunch….
Barrique, a Romantic Destination in Venice
My wife and I were happy to join my cousin and her husband for her recent birthday. They are devout food connoisseurs and when asked where they would like to dine, they left it up to me. I don’t like having that decision for a birthday, but I didn’t argue. Since I hadn’t dined in…
Surfside Bar and Grill – Great Eats and Drink
Venice is a city that is strong about community. After local favorite Danny’s Deli closed, the property owners had a mission to keep this location as a meeting place for the Venice neighborhood. The Surfside Bar and Grill accepted the challenge and opened in June 2017. The Surfside Bar and Grill is located in the…
Osteria Venice West Introduces Vetalian Cuisine
I recently sampled a line of Italian vegan cuisine dishes. Branded Vetalian, this is a plant-based food concept developed by Chef Luigi Fineo of Osteria Venice West. Fineo established his creds in Puglia where he earned a Michelin star working as the executive chef. After moving to the US, he worked at Celestino Drago and…
Egg Slut Opens in Venice
It seems like ages ago, but I actually had my first “Slut” from Egg Slut back when they were roving the streets of LA in a food truck. Served in a small glass jar, it was a rather unique presentation. That day, they were serving lunch in front of the now defunct bookstore, Mysterious Galaxy…