Osechi Ryori is the traditional food enjoyed on New Year’s day in Japan. Many Japanese Americans also practice the custom as well. When I was a kid, my family had the luxury of being invited to my grandparent’s home, where my step-grandmother had an impressive spread of food. Every dish of these traditional foods has…
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…
Polanco, A Modern Mexican Steakhouse In The Ayres Hotel
Hotel restaurants aren’t usually a destination for those not staying there. These restaurants are typically owned and operated by a large corporation and usually lack the creative flair of a passionate chef. My wife and I recently learned about Polanco, a modern Mexican steakhouse inside the Ayres Hotel in Hawthorne. The Ayres Hotel restaurant was…
Where to Celebrate National Nacho Day
Nov 6 is National Nacho Day. You may be someone that believes that nachos were created in the US. According to New York Times writer Pati Jinich, Piedras Negras, in Coahuila, Mexico, is the birthplace of nachos. They’re so proud of their creation that they started the International Nacho Festival, which takes place annually on…
Phnom Penh Noodle Shack, Delicious Cambodian Noodles
Walking through Little Cambodia in Long Beach, you immediately observe the housing density. Multi-unit housing with no visible garages exists, and I was surprised to see several instances of cars double parked. Men cheerfully played cards outside Cherry Donuts, and we soon approached our destination, Phnom Penh Noodle Shack. I’ve wanted to have another take…
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…
Ghisallo Dishes Out Exceptional Neapolitan Pies
If you enjoy excellent pizza, LA’s the place. Pizza restaurants have sprung up all over LA featuring NY-style, Neapolitan, and even Detroit-style pizza is making a splash. The best part of this revolution is that you don’t have to settle for pizza chain pizza. LA Times Food Critic Bill Addison recently published his top 10…
Rincon Chileno, Tasty Homestyle Chilean Cuisine
I enjoy exploring the eateries in Hawthorne. The city was placed on the national map when SpaceX decided to call Hawthorne it’s home. You can find mom-and-pop restaurants serving Mexican, Chinese, Brazilian, Indian, Greek, and Vietnamese food in the area. Thanks to blogger Eat the World Los Angeles, I learned about Rincon Chileno, a Chilean…
Taqueria Los Anaya, A Surprise in West Adams
LA’s West Adams district is not known for Mexican food, and I was surprised to find Taqueria Los Anaya, a family-owned restaurant on West Adams Blvd. The Anaya brothers (Juan, Manuel, and Gerardo) hail from Guadalajara and opened their West Adams restaurant ten years ago. While they advertise themselves as a taqueria, their menu is…
Bestia and Bavel Owners Hits a Homerun with Saffy’s
Owners Ori Menashe and Genevieve Gergis struck gold again, this time with Saffy’s in East Hollywood on Fountain. Growing up in Israel, Ori Menashe had penchant for Middle Eastern cuisine and opened Bavel. Saffy’s is named after their daughter Saffron. Menashe and Gergis wanted to create an all-day casual neighborhood restaurant for some time. Gergis…