I’ve always wanted to try The Foundry On Melrose, and taste the creations of Executive Chef / Owner Eric Greenspan. He was former Executive Chef at Patina, and once took 6 weeks off to cook with Ferran Adria at El Bulli. The L.A. Times has written a few articles about the gregarious, talented chef, and the descriptions of his dishes have [...]
At its core, food provides sustenance, a means to nourish the body. It may or may not taste good, but it provides the energy you need to go on. Finding food that's "tasty" or even "delicious" is something that's even better; you're getting nourished and are genuinely enjoying the taste of each bite of a particular dish. But when you experience [...]
I remember the first time passing by Urth Caffe on Melrose, on my way to the Pacific Design Center. With just a few seconds and a partial glance, I could see that this had the makings of a cute, relaxing neighborhood cafe / coffee shop. Since then, each time I've passed by Urth Caffe, it's always packed with people, which made me want to try it [...]
It feels like I've known about The Huntington Hotel for as long as I can remember. I remember being taken there once as a child by my parents, and while I don't remember the meal, the images of traveling through a forest of oak trees before arriving at a huge, grand structure in the middle of all of that have become an indelible memory. A few [...]
Hailed by many as one of "San Diego's Best Restaurants" and located in the trendy and ever-popular Gaslamp District, The Oceanaire Seafood Room has built up quite a reputation. Adding to the expectations is the fact that The Oceanaire in San Diego is also home to Executive Chef Brian Malarkey, a contender on Season 3 of Top Chef, and an [...]
*** Update: This restaurant is now Closed.*** Update: Chef Bryan Ogden has left Apple Restaurant, and his excellent Tasting Menu is now a thing of the past at this location.When I first heard about Apple Restaurant & Lounge, my initial reaction was "Oh great, another manufactured venue with Food, Clubbing and Shows all wrapped up together." [...]
Hatfield's is one of those restaurants that's garnered a lot of positive comments amongst food lovers. It's generally consisted of good recommendations without the hyperbole, almost "understated praise" in a way. And after our visit last night to Hatfield's, I think "understated" is one of the best descriptions (in a good way).From the moment I [...]
When Craft first opened in Los Angeles in 2007, it was the subject of major hoopla, with many fans of the hit TV show Top Chef visiting the new restaurant in the hopes of catching a glimpse of the face of the hit series, Tom Colicchio, the Executive Chef-Owner of Craft. Adding to the buzz was the fact that Craft opened up near the new Creative [...]
Ask the general public about "beer" and you're liable to get a full spectrum of reactions, from love to hate, with many only knowing of the mainstream breweries like Budweiser, Coors and Miller. And while we're seeing some smaller labels like Sierra Nevada or New Belgium (Fat Tire) popping up around town, there's a whole other world of [...]
It's always a delight when you come across a restaurant that embodies your ideal for a certain situation, whether it be that perfect French Bistro for a date night, or classic Ice Cream Parlor for a hot Summer afternoon. Or the quintessential "Sunday Morning," which for me involves a beautiful, clear sky, with sunlight gently pouring through the [...]
