For many Latinos, the holiday season is associated with tamales. Each year, friends and families settle on a date and prepare a mammoth amount in assembly-line fashion. They do so because they also give their homemade tamales as holiday gifts. Here’s where to find holiday tamales in LA. Downtown LA Yucantan-style tamales at Chicken Itza…
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Where To Find Mother’s Day Brunch in the South Bay
Mother’s Day is Sunday, May 12, and if you are considering brunch, you make reservations quickly. Expect delicious entrees such as grilled branzino, chicken, and waffles overlooking the Manhattan Beach Pier to a champagne brunch buffet overlooking the Pacific at Terreanea to a Japanese brunch featuring sushi, assorted seafood, tempura, and udon. Here’s where to…
Where To Find Passover Dinner in LA
This year, Passover begins at sundown on Monday, April 22, and runs through Tuesday, April 30. The Passover Seder is a ritual feast that marks the beginning of the Jewish holiday. It usually includes songs, readings, and rituals. A Seder dinner is served, followed by more prayers and other activities. Here’s where to find Passover…
Easter Brunch in LA – Many Choices To Consider!
Easter is early this year, and it’s time to make plans at home or elsewhere. Celebrate with family and friends over a delicious brunch or dinner. Enjoy free-flowing champagne, brunch specials, massive buffets, seafood, and sweet treats. Whether dining at home or going out, here’s where to find Easter Sunday Brunch in LA. Please note…
Where To Celebrate Valentine’s Day in LA
Valentine’s Day is quickly approaching! Plan a special dinner experience for that day so you don’t end up in the dog house. Here are some ways to celebrate Valentine’s Day in LA. Please make sure to secure reservations. The last thing you want to do is to show up at the restaurant and learn that…
Where To Find Thanksgiving Dinners To Go in LA
Every year, we look forward to feasting on Thanksgiving Day. What more could you ask for from the bird with the golden finish to the stuffing and sides? And although making your turkey dinner is worth it, you may not have the time to prepare it. The following restaurants remove the pressure by offering Thanksgiving…
Where To Find New Year’s Eve Dinners To-Go in LA
With the pandemic spiking with yet another variant, some restaurants have shifted their New Year’s Eve operations to address concerned diners. Below are a number of restaurants providing New Years’ Eve Dinners To-Go. Echo Park Tsubaki Chefs Charles Namba and Courtney Kaplan have pivoted and created a very special Japanese New Year’s 6 course menu….
Where to Find Christmas To-Go Dinners in Los Angeles
Due to the potential threat of the Omicron variant, some people are seeking a place where they can obtain their Christmas meal to go. If you are one of them, I’ve curated a list of some interesting possibilities. Hollywood The Cat and Fiddle Restaurant and Pub Whether you are dining with members of your household…
Where To Find Holiday Latkes in Los Angeles
Latke is Yiddish for “pancake.” Every Jewish family has a different take on holiday latkes. Some are flat and lacy, while others are thick with substantial chew. They are often served topped with sour cream and served with applesauce. Listed below is where you can find latkes in LA and Orange Counties. Even if you…
LA Restaurants Dishing Up Ghoulish Halloween Fare
Halloween is upon us again: neighborhood homes decorated with plastic skeletons and witches and spooky events advertised across LA. While many of last year’s festivities were canceled or heavily restricted because of COVID, this year’s happenings in Southern California are much more open—with some safety measures in place, of course. Below is a list of…