Cinco de Mayo is a time to celebrate Mexico’s heritage. It is also a time to enjoy festive music and delicious food. Mexican restaurants throughout LA are celebrating with food and drink specials. Towards that end, I have assembled a list of fun ways to celebrate Cinco de Mayo. There is something for everyone! Saturday,…
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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….
Jalapeno Pete’s – a Vibrant SoCal Taqueria
Picture a Mexico City taqueria and combine it with a cool California look. That is Jalapeno Pete’s in a nutshell. I recently learned that they introduced a new food and beverage menu. My wife and I visited Jalapeno Pete’s to check it out. A spacious outdoor patio resides in front of the restaurant and it…
Japanese Food Expo Returns to LA
The Japanese Food Expo returns to Los Angeles! The annual event takes place on February 2 at the Hilton Hotel in Universal City. Two thousand attendees are expected at this year’s event. Attendees will experience savory and sweet Japanese foods, taste varieties of sake, grab some delicious Japanese beer, and taste different Japanese beverages from…
Gelson’s Adds Upscale South Bay Grocery Experience
Gelson’s is a regional supermarket chain operating in the more affluent areas of Southern California. After a multi-year struggle with the City of Manhattan Beach, they finally opened on Nov. 14. I visited them a few times and have made some personal observations. Gelson’s is best approached from the north on Sepulveda because from the…
Ruiji Brings SGV-Quality Sichuan to the South Bay
China is a huge country with many provinces. Because of the differences in geography, climate, and natural resources, regional Chinese cuisine varies widely. In the United States, Panda Express has popularized Mandarin cuisine, but until Ruiji Sichuan Cuisine opened, Sichuan dishes were mostly confined to restaurants in San Gabriel Valley. Ruiji Sichuan Cuisine opened about…
Lazy Acres Opens with a Splash in Hermosa Beach
A shuttered Albertson’s grocery store used to occupy the corner of Artesia and Sepulveda in Hermosa Beach. I became curious when I learned that a new natural foods market, Lazy Acres took its place. Lazy Acres is a small chain of natural food stores and is owned by Bristol Farms. They signed a multi-year lease…
Catch the World Series 2018 Action at Boomtown Brewery
Boomtown Brewery is the place to catch your LA Dodgers compete against the Red Sox in World Series 2018. Let’s face it, tickets prices to the series in Dodger Stadium are very high, even for tickets on the Top Deck. Instead, join other Dodger fans enjoying great beer and watching the games on their giant…
The Taste Costa Mesa: Three Day Foodie Event
The LA Times Food Staff took their popular event, The Taste LA, on the road to Orange County. On Friday, Oct. 19, they held their inaugural event for their OC version of The Taste Costa Mesa. This is a three-day event for foodies and for people that enjoy tasty beverages. It seemed fitting that the…
Gindaco Takoyaki Lands in Tokyo Central in Gardena
Gindaco Takoyaki, the number one takoyaki chain in Japan, recently opened its first American site in the food court inside Tokyo Central in Gardena. The chain, extremely popular in Japan, specializes in this golf ball-sized street food made with a wheat flour mixture with fresh octopus. Takoyaki originated and became popular in Osaka and then…