L ala’s Grill is quintessential L.A. On a Wednesday night, the place was crowded. A film crew was filming just outside the restaurant, while the valet charged restaurant patrons $3.50 to park cars. Lala’s offers both patio and inside seating. The tables inside the restaurant are so close together that you can’t help but [...]…
Read moreAs the door opened, a sensual aroma of citrus and garlic called my name. We were welcomed by two gentleman dressed in typical Cuban shirts, Guayaveras, who lead us to our table. They were as authentically charismatic and welcoming as the food. To start the evening, I ordered a Jupiña, an authentic pineapple soda, to quench [...]…
Read moreI have come to love Thai food after moving to California from Hawaii. I especially love chicken satay and anything with snow peas in it. I crave Thai food often and Rincome Restaurant is good enough for me to get through the day. Located in a strip mall in Granada Hills, Rincome Restaurant is anything [...]…
Read moreNestled between a reading shop and one of several eclectic antique stores, Bizen Sushi and Japanese cuisine isn’t your average assembly line sushi restaurant. This restaurant is small and intimate, perfect for a romantic date or an escape from the daily grind. If you’re looking for a traditional, unpretentious and completely delicious sushi bar…
Read moreWalking into Alessio Ristorante & Bar is like walking into a parallel universe in the restaurant world. So many contradictions blend together – old world meets new world. Jeans and suits. Jazz and Italian. Located in a strip mall, Alessio offers a rustic Italian villa vibe mixed with a few contemporary elements. It looks like a [...]…
Read moreLocated in the trendy and upscale Westfield Century City shopping mall, RockSugar Pan Asian Kitchen offers a sweet spin on Asian food that will leave your taste buds fulfilled. Opened in June 2008, the menu offers a Chef’s Tasting plate which gives a choice of three appetizers: one salad or soup, two main entrées, two sides [...]…
Read moreome people believe that some things get better with time. Wine. Beauty. Wisdom. In the case of Raffi’s Place Restaurant in Glendale, it’s my belief that the food on the menu has definitely gotten better over time. This may possibly be due to the fact that when I was young, my family frequented the Iranian restaurant [...]…
Read moreJust minutes away from Interstate 5, there’s a hidden jewel in the city of Los Angeles that is less than six months old. Barbrix is a tapas, wine restaurant with a Euro-Mediterranean influence. The restaurant is situated on Hyperion Avenue, but is hidden behind a hump of a parking lot. The décor is modern and what [...]…
Read moreNothing can satisfy a growling stomach quite like a burger. The Counter Custom Built Burgers takes an American classic and kicks it up a notch, giving customers the ability to create a gourmet burger tailored to their particular taste. After customers are seated, the server brings out a clipboard and pencil for each person at the table. [...]…
Read moreOcean Café and Restaurant lies tucked behind a giant red fluorescent Lakeshore sign. If you drive down Devonshire Street even a little over the speed limit, you might pass up the opportunity to taste the most incredible hummus Northridge has to offer. With Mediterranean cuisine and Middle Eastern decor, Ocean offers a multicultural experience uniq…
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