The pandemic has turned the restaurant industry upside down. Some have converted their operations to abide by state and local regulations have experienced some success. Other restaurants that primarily focus on service and ambiance have remained closed or have curtailed their operations to exist solely to pay rent and insurance. Catering companies like Thrive Kitchen…
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Sipan Bakery – A Delicious Armenian Surprise
Visiting an ethnic bakery is an adventure. If they have been in existence for any length of time, they are bound to have tasty offerings. While I prefer savory over sweet, I sometimes find something interesting to satisfy my savory tooth. Recently I visited Sipan Bakery in Glendale. On the northernmost side of Glendale resides…
More Than Waffles -Stellar Breakfasts in the Valley
Los Angeles has many hidden restaurant finds. The majority of the longstanding establishments are places that serve comfort food and excel in delivery. One such place is More than Waffles, a family-owned restaurant that opened in 1975. I recently visited them with my friend Dean. More than Waffles is located in the Encino Town Center…
Memorable Breakfast at Foxy’s Restaurant
I love breakfast. During my childhood, I was raised during the cholesterol scare. Because of that, my mom served boring breakfasts. It wasn’t until I lived on my own that I began experiencing truly delicious breakfasts at local area restaurants. Through Eater, I recently became aware of Foxy’s Restaurant in Glendale and I invited a…
LA Food Bowl: Glendale Walking Food Tour
The LA Food Bowl is the city’s largest celebration of food, chefs, farmers, wine-makers, bartenders, baristas, and, of course, eaters. It is currently taking place in locations across LA. My wife and I attended one of their events, a Glendale Walking Food Tour featuring cuisine from the Middle East. The company Six Taste led our…
Los Balcones, a Gem in Studio City
Studio City is becoming the epicenter for cutting edge restaurants in the San Fernando Valley. It appears that the majority of valley restaurant news is about restaurants opening in Studio City. Los Balcones is one of them. It isn’t new, but what is exciting about it is the recent collaboration between chefs Jorge Rodriguez and…
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…