There have been a lot of blogs recently about pizza…first Eater LA hosted Pizza Week, and then Tasting Table announced a new roaming pizza truck. I still have 800 Degrees, Milo & Olive and Stella Rossa on my to-try list. I can check off Pizzeria Mozza, Sotto and Pici Enoteca. But I have to say …
Read more »So after visiting Carney’s on Sunset recently, I decided it was time to pay Papaya King in Hollywood a visit. Located on Wilcox Blvd just across from the “You are the Star” mural, Papaya King is a New York City outpost that sells hotdogs and tropical drinks. Sadly, I was the only customer during the …
Read more »True story: one day recently a Mini Cooper stopped by as we were prepping the van for a tour, and the driver asked if we were the company who leads the Chocolate tours!? That’s how Elisa, the owner of Sinners and Saints Dessert shop, and I became friends. Clever name, don’t you think? Elisa and …
Read more »I recently came across a list of the best spots for afternoon tea in Los Angeles as suggested by Daily Candy. I would agree that The Peninsula Beverly Hills and Jin Patisserie on Abbot Kinney both serve a beautiful tea, though in completely different styles. One often overlooked tea room that I believe deserves mention …
Read more »I gathered with some girlfriends to enjoy Sunday Brunch at ZENGO in Santa Monica. Zengo is an artful blend of Latin and Asian flavors, with small plates designed for sharing. From 11:30 to 3:00 on Sundays, diners can enjoy unlimited small plates and brunch cocktails (meaning: all you can eat AND drink for one set …
Read more »Sunday Brunch is becoming a happy habit. We decided to pay Susan Feniger’s STREET a visit on a recent leisurely Sunday. Since we watch the delicious brunch fare come out of the kitchen on our Saturday tours, we made it a point to get a reservation on Open Table and take part in the festivities. …
Read more »Have you seen the random pianos around Los Angeles and wondered what was going on? Part of an international program, Play Me I’m Yours is a fun way to bring music to our communities. There are 30 pianos around Los Angeles from Culver City to Pasadena and everywhere in between. I happened to catch an …
Read more »I was in Beverly Hills doing research for my new tour, and where did I end up having lunch? Hollywood. I was dressed very casually (think yoga pants) and just wanted to pop into Duke’s, a coffee shop on Sunset next to the Whiskey A Go Go. And as I drove by, the windows were …
Read more »LAX is getting a facelift in the way of new shops and restaurants in select terminals this year. Barbie and Hot Wheels are getting a home in Terminal 5, called the Mattel experience. Good job to my friends in El Segundo for landing that project! Already open in terminal 7 is Kitson, whose trendy storefronts …
Read more »I get my restaurant updates and insider foodie info from a great source called Eater LA. Not everyone agrees with all their findings and suggestions, but I do appreciate their reporting of the openings, closings, events, listings and more in one concise little package. Upscale to hole in the wall, celebrity chef to independent small …
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