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The Place To See & Be Seen: Malibu Nobu

On Thursday, August 30th, 2012
nobu malibu After 13 years, the O.G. Malibu Nobu closed it’s doors only to move a quick two miles away. The new swanky building is a beachfront stand-alone right on PCH and this time around it’s even bigger and even more beautiful. Lychee martini in the ocean breeze, anyone? The stunning 6,800 square foot restaurant hosts 220 [...] ...

Getting Wild = Classy At Bistrot Bagatelle

On Tuesday, August 21st, 2012
DiningRoom1 What better place for a super trendy and high-energy dining space than an actual old nightclub? Bistrot Bagatelle originated in New York and built a reputation as a wild brunch spot filled with music and plenty of champagne. The restaurant made its move to L.A. this year taking over the old Coco Deville lounge on [...] ...

Up & Running: Umami’s Flagship at The Grove

On Tuesday, August 14th, 2012
08_2012_UMAMI_GROVE-22 We’ve raved about the phenomenal burgers at Umami before, but now the latest branch has opened at one of Los Angeles’ most frequented  spots – The Grove. When you need a break from all that shopping or work up an appetite after a movie, you can now head to the airy, green, welcoming interior of [...] ...

The Best Gourmet Market-Restaurant Concepts

On Wednesday, August 8th, 2012
Favim.com-36753 Sure, massive super markets like Ralphs have plenty of great stuff to pack your shopping carts with, but trying a local gourmet market-restaurant every once in awhile can really excite the foodie in all of us! Los Angeles might not be the classic walking town that some other major cities are, but luckily we still [...] ...

Laurel Hardware Is All The Rage

On Wednesday, August 1st, 2012
laurel hardware pic You might not have noticed the transition from the old Laurel Hardware store into the hip new Laurel Hardware restaurant, because the new owners kept the original name up in the telltale red and white sign and blue wall. Plus, the front view only gives a slight hint of the 3500 square foot expanse that [...] ...

LA’s Best Beachside Restaurants

On Wednesday, May 2nd, 2012
Photo By: Cheyenne Meets Chanel Long days in the sun this summer are bound to work up your appetite, but one of the perks of being in Los Angeles is that one doesn’t have to stray too far from the beach in order to satisfy their hunger. In fact, there are dozens of amazing eateries along the sunny coastline designed [...] ...

LA’s 10 Best Mexican Restaurants Of All Time

On Tuesday, April 24th, 2012
BestMexicanFood The days are getting longer with summer approaching, and what better way to ring in the season then with unwinding (or getting fired up) at some of the best Mexican restaurants around town? Not to mention, who’s excited about Cinco de Mayo being right around the corner? We’ve tried all the guacamole, margaritas, chips & [...] ...

Outrageously Good Cocktails at Mixology 101

On Wednesday, March 28th, 2012
mixology 101 You might think a bar whose creator has dubbed himself the Maestro and his right-hand man the Conductor would be uppity and inaccessible – but that couldn’t be further from the truth at Mixology 101. This elegant and aesthetically contemporary bar is located within the Planet Dailies restaurant at The Grove and sports an indoor [...] ...

LA’s Best Pop Up Dining Experiences

On Monday, March 26th, 2012
pop up dinner The supper-club like dining experience known as the pop up restaurant is not for the frugal or faint of heart. Though running a bit on the pricey side, these secret get-togethers promise an intimate evening where attendees break bread with an eclectic group of strangers and eat what the revered chef feels like serving. Here are some [...] ...

Silverlake’s New Black Hogg: Get It While It’s Hot

On Friday, March 23rd, 2012
BLACK_HOGG For having opened so softly, Black Hogg is hardly a restaurant to sneeze at. This newly launched restaurant (as of March 6th) is boutique-sized, walk-in only, and a culinary dark horse for the bacon-starved of LA’s east-side. Located ever so discreetly in the heart of Silverlake on the corner of Sunset and Silverlake Blvd, you’d be [...] ...