I was delighted to learn that an Italian pasta restaurant recently opened in downtown LA. Having fresh memories of my vacation in Italy, I was hopeful that Mona Pasta Bar would relive my fond days of twirling fresh pasta in Tuscany. Mona Pasta Bar quietly soft opened on Ninth Street at the beginning of August….
Happy Hour
Jamaica Bay Inn Offers Beachside Happy Hour
I enjoy going to happy hours because it is a way to unwind from a crazy day at the office. It’s also a way to spend time having a few laughs and to enjoy some good food and drink. Because I haven’t been to Marina Del Rey in a while, I decided upon the Jamaica…
Gardena Restaurant Week is taking place till Oct 27
Gardena Restaurant Week is currently taking place through Sunday, Oct. 27. I view restaurant weeks as an opportunity to become familiar with restaurants in a particular area of town. Among the list of participating Gardena restaurants, Happa Restaurant caught my eye. My wife and I dined there this week. Happa Restaurant is located in the…
Happy Hour experience at Umi by Hamasaku
Umi by Hamasaku is a Japanese izakaya and sushi restaurant at The Point in El Segundo. The concept was derived from revered Japanese staple Hamasaku in West LA. Umi by Hamasaku is located on the southeast section of The Point. I recently invited a friend to join me for Happy Hour. The Point has a…
Quenching My Thirst at The Thirsty Merchant
As a former business owner, I really enjoy great names of businesses. The Thirsty Merchant is one such name because it invokes images of farmers, bakers, and fisherman assembling in public spaces bartering for luxury goods. After a hard day of negotiating, I’m sure they were ready for a tasty brown malt. The Thirsty Merchant…
Brio Coastal Delivers Great Happy Hour
A good friend of mine recently had a birthday. To celebrate, I asked him where he would like to go. He chose Happy Hour at Brio Coastal in the Del Amo Fashion Center in Torrance. The Del Amo Fashion Center has been undergoing a multi-year renovation. Brio Coastal is located on the west side of…
JFAT Relieves Summer Heat With New Food & Drink
The long days of summer are with us and with the temperature rising, Jimmy’s Famous American Tavern (JFAT) has created a new line-up of summer drinks and new delectables to pair with them. My friend and I recently paid them a visit. I enjoy visiting JFAT’s Santa Monica location because it is steps away…
Suburbia Offers Global Eclectic Menu
Editor’s Note: Suburbia closed in 2018. Little Sister took its place. Review here. I received a gift card to Suburbia and so my wife and I decided to use it on a recent date night. Due to the restaurant’s popularity, we were only able to obtain reservations at 5:15 p.m. Fortunately for us, it was…
Happy Hour at Sea Level Restaurant and Lounge
Sea Level Restaurant and Lounge opened last November as part of the new Shade Hotel in Redondo Beach. A friend of mine suggested that we go there during Happy Hour and we recently paid them a visit. Shade Hotel is right on the beach and I fully expected to have to use their valet. I…