Authentic Southern Comfort is Easily Found at Sassafras, Hollywood
The owners of Sassafras spared no expense in creating a Southern townhouse from the 1940’s. Authentic decor, barrel aged cocktails — and the deli next door — are highlighted in this review
Labor Day Weekend Sets the Stage for The Los Angeles Times THE TASTE 2012
Like any other Labor Day in Southern California, there will be hundreds of events going on with more to do than can be done. There’s one thing that must be on your calendar, though: THE TASTE presented by The Los Angeles Times.
Street Food Review: Going For Broke with the Go Chew Food Truck
In this Street Food Review, Bryan has a private lunch with a chef that has worked in various Michelin rated restaurants, Charles Slonaker of the Go Chew Gourmet Food Truck.
Craft Beers Become Cocktails at The Tripel, Playa Del Rey
The Tripel in Playa Del Rey may only have a license for beer and wine, but cocktails are not a problem.
The Next Class at Public School 612: Dark Beer
It’s back to school time for fans of stouts, porters, and other dark beers. An upcoming class at Public School 612 will provide students with a tasty lesson in the history of these beverages.
Monday Night My Prix Fixe is Back at Roy’s Hawaiian Fusion
Once again, guests have the option to make their own three-course meal at Roy’s restaurants for a heck of a deal.
This Weekend! Gearing Up for The Taste , The LA Times’ Epic Food & Wine Event
Spread out over four days and all over Los Angeles, there’s no way attendees can get to every single happening that makes up this belt busting event. But who says you shouldn’t try!?
Beer 101: An Intro to Beverages at Public School 612
School is _in_ for the summer at Downtown LA’s newest gastropub, Public School 612. Co-located with sister restaurant The Daily Grill at 612 South Flower Street, Public School 612 — also known as PS 612– is a new dining concept with lessons that foodies will register for again and again.
Fiestas, Food Trucks, Movies, and Music Invade South Bay and LA for Memorial Day Weekend 2011
Even though we live in the land of Eternal Summer, we can now officially kick off the best season of the year. Memorial Day is here and its time to get the party started!
Read on for some ideas for your three-day weekend.
JazzReggae Fest 2011 Celebrates 25 Years This Memorial Day Weekend (Video)
For the past 24 years, JazzReggae Fest has been bringing some of the biggest names in music to the Intramural Field on the campus of UCLA. This year marks the 25th production of this two day music festival taking place on Sunday and Monday of Memorial Day Weekend. Read on to find out more about who’ll be on stage and the vendors that will be serving in the international food court.
Exploring the Fall Prix Fixe Menu at Roy’s Restaurant in Downtown LA
The South Bay Foodies own Michael and Nicole were invited to sample items from the Fall prix fixe menu at Roy’s in Downtown LA. Read on to find out more!
LA Fails the Honest Tea Test :(
A couple weeks ago Honest Tea put LA residents to the test: buy a bottle of tea for $1 from an unmanned store. How did Angelenos fare? Read on for the results.
There’s Still Time for Dine LA Restaurant Week
Dine LA and the hundreds of participating locations have extended Restaurant Week for another 6 days! Starting today and going until Friday, October 23, you’ll have another shot at all the great menus and deals all over town. Enjoy!
DineLA Restaurant Week Kicks Off With 1st Bite at Wolfgang’s
Last Friday, Mayor Villaraigosa, Wolfgang Puck, and a score of chefs met up to take the first bite out of Dine LA’s upcoming Restaurant Week. The relaxed ceremony was held in Wolgang’s new-ish Bar and Grill at LA Live, which the owner was happy to show off. “California cuisine has inspired me throughout my entire […]
Joy The Baker’s Rooftop Picnic
There are so many good blogs that I follow and it’s a treat to “know” the authors via their online personas. But to actually meet them in person is a real treat. Joy The Baker offered her readers such an experience by inviting them to share cupcakes on a roof in downtown Los Angeles. Being local to LA – and a big fan of cupcakes – I was eager to participate.