The first visual customers will notice when walking into the casual mustard-yellow and ketchup-red themed hot dog stand is its enticing house specialty dogs menu. Fab Hot Dogs offers 23 house specials, many of which are inspired by regional versions of gourmet meaty wieners in a bun. The restaurant’s original concept was to have hot dogs from all around the country, such as the Carolina Slaw Dog, which is a steamed all-beef dog topped with chili southern coleslaw and mustard… Read more

The concoction of toasted or grilled buns, juicy red tomatoes, freshly cut lettuce, onions, ketchup, mustard and, most importantly, a beef patty, is recognized as the all-American food staple. O!burger accomplishes the savory task in a fresh way: everything they serve is strictly organic and all-natural. O!burger, a fast food joint in West Hollywood specializes in burgers and American food alike and is one of the few establishments that is part of the green movement, from the dining room to the… Read more

Love Bananas? Then this is a must try dessert for any occasion. Inspired by TLC’s Buddy Valastro, bananamon is cheap, low in calories and takes under 10 minutes to make. It fits perfectly at a barbecue, Sunday family dinner or as a midnight sugar craving. Let’s get started! What you will need: 2 bananas (still a bit green) 2 tablespoon of butter 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon ¼ cup brown sugar Heavy cream French vanilla ice cream Caramel (optional) 2… Read more

If you’re concerned with healthy habits while eating out, check out Vegetable Delight, the vegetarian restaurant in Granada Hills. Vegetable Delight is a quiet vegetarian restaurant with vegan options, which includes noodles, soup and several protein substitutions. Whether you’re conscious of your meat intake or not, it’s worth trying their savory and natural substitutions for fish, chicken, beef and pork. They even have replacements for more exotic foods, like jellyfish and shark fin. One of the most popular dishes is… Read more

Ladyface Alehouse, located in Agoura Hills, gives its customers the feeling of stepping into a medieval pub. The restaurant, approximately 30 minutes from CSUN, features old-fashioned photos that decorate the dark walls, and welcomes people of all ages. Groups filled the crowded restaurant on the Saturday night I went, and the  patrons were mostly adult. My guest and I were greeted by a pleasant hostess, and waited approximately 10 minutes to be seated. The level of noise and amount of… Read more

Great food, light music, comfortable candle lighting, great service and beautiful décor. 1810 Argentinean Restaurant has it all. And they offer it for a fairly reasonable price. 1810 is located in Old Town Pasadena. It’s perfect for a first or second date or even a 15th or 20th wedding anniversary. It’s a great restaurant for couples, a night out with the family or just a place to dine with friends. 1810 welcomes all ages. I went with my family on… Read more

When I first walked into Stanley’s Restaurant and Bar, I didn’t know what to expect because I didn’t see very many people. As I started to experience what they had to offer, I soon realized they are one of the best eateries in the Valley. Stanley’s Restaurant and Bar has been serving the city of Sherman Oaks for more than 20 years. It first opened in 1983 and has been bringing in satisfied customers ever since. The restaurant is located… Read more

Walking into Porto’s Bakery, one can’t help but become instantly hungry. My guest and I purchased four mango cheesecakes, four cheese-filled pastries, two sourdough breads that were freshly baked and still warm, four spinach feta croissants and three guava and cheese pastries. After spending 10 minutes in line, we finally got to the register where our box of pastries awaited us. Although the time spent in line waiting to order can seem lengthy, it’s worth the wait. With an immense… Read more

Walking 10 minutes from CSUN, one can easily find Chi’s Chinese Cuisine. Located on Reseda Boulevard between Plummer Street, and Lassen Street. This small and charming restaurant is a perfect place to eat and relax with friends. My guest and I went on a Sunday night, to take a short break from midterm cram-sessions.  The entrance to the restaurant is inviting and the atmosphere is enhanced by classical Chinese music. The color scheme of the restaurant is red and green…. Read more