When you think of vintage LA restaurants, you probably envision venerable establishments such as Phillipe’s the Original, Musso and Frank’s, and the Pantry in downtown LA. You would be hard-pressed to think of one when asked about the South Bay. I was surprised to learn that Mickey’s Deli will celebrate its 70th Anniversary on Sat…
Clutch and Coffee – Chef-Inspired American Diner
After having a tough week, sometimes you look forward to an excellent comfort breakfast. Many of these diners exist throughout LA, but in Torrance, one, Clutch and Coffe, which opened in 2016, is currently a local popular favorite. Clutch and Coffee is an off-road racing-inspired cafe in Old Town Torrance, a few doors from Torrance…
Long Beach Cambodian Restaurant Week Begins Mar 19
Long Beach Cambodian Restaurant Week begins today, Mar 19. The United Cambodian Community sponsors this weeklong event to pay homage to the delicious cuisine of their Cambodian community. The event runs through Sun, Mar 26. For many, Cambodian cuisine is relatively known. Traditional Cambodian food is likened to Thai food but with a precise set…
Fixins Soul Kitchen Gives Soul To Downtown LA
When I planned an outing with my wife to attend an LA King Game, I was still determining where we would eat. Having been to the Crypto.com Arena, I wasn’t interested in eating hot dogs, wings, or deli sandwiches. I searched for nearby places and found Fixins Soul Kitchen in L.A. LIVE. The entertainment company AEG…
Taco Bell Cantina Opens In Downtown Hollywood
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…
Taco Maria Delivers Delicious Alta California Cuisine
Approximately ten years ago, gourmet food trucks piqued my interest in discovering new food finds. One was Taco Maria, a gourmet food truck hosting a Michelin-starred chef preparing selections such as bone marrow quesadillas and mole de pollo tacos. The truck frequently made stops on Saturday at the SOCO Farmers Market in Costa Mesa. Chef / Owner…
Soban Delivers Upscale Korean Fare
A friend of mine recently invited me to lunch at Soban. While you may have never heard of the restaurant, Jonathan Gold reviewed it for LA Weekly, and in 2017 while he was the food critic for the LA Times, he placed it on his Top 101 Restaurants in LA. Soban is located on the southern…
Where To Celebrate Fat Tuesday in LA
Tuesday, Feb 21, is Fat Tuesday, the day before Ash Wednesday. It is best known as Mardi Gras in New Orleans, the day of feasting before preparing for the items you plan to give up for Lent. While New Orleans holds the crown for Carnival and Mardi Gras celebrations, LA features numerous restaurants featuring Cajun…
Banh Cuon Luu Luyen For Velvety Rice Cakes
Continuing my desire to experience new Vietnamese street food, I selected bánh cuốn as my next Vietnamese experience. Bánh cuốn is a rolled rice cake from wide sheets of fermented rice batter filled with seasoned meat and vegetables. I visited Banh Cuon Luu Luyen in Garden Grove to complete my OC mini-staycation It’s common to…
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…