BigMista’s BBQ Makes Plans to Shut Down and Relocate Out of State
If you’re making plans to have some Big Mista’s BBQ for your Fourth of July cookout, you might want to move your schedule up a bit. Big Mista’s Sammich Shop will be closing on July 1, 2018. In a blog post that shared the news of the close, Mrs. Mista — Big Mista’s wife and […]
Hard Rock Cafe Introduces New Scratch Kitchen
The Hard Rock Cafe has completely overhauled its menu based on current dining trends. Bryan recently had an opportunity to sample their food. Click through for his review…
Backyard BBQ at Doma Kitchen kicks off the Labor Day Weekend!
Summers and barbecues go hand in hand. What better way to enjoy a barbecue without having to incur the time and clean-up? Doma Kitchen is grilling this Friday. Read on for the details….
Father’s Day Brunch at Esterel at the Sofitel
Esterel Restaurant in the Sofitel Hotel is setting the bar for celebrating dads on Father’s Day. Their bluegrass-themed event featured live music and a dad-sized menu featuring delicious BBQ and ice cold beer.
A Guide to Eating Your Way Through the Long Beach Grand Prix
This weekend one of the biggest racing events in the world comes to Southern California in the form of the Long Beach Grand Prix. And just like race cars need fuel, race fans need to fill up too. Fortunately, there will be plenty of chow on hand. Here’s a quick run-down on some of the food that’s available around the track.
Pork Belly and Bourbon-Pork Taco Call for Action on National Pig Day
We all know it’s “the other white meat” but honestly, I didn’t know pigs had their own day!
And while most folks that recognize the swinely significance of March 1st are looking to exalt Wilbur, Miss Piggy, and their kind, we’re looking for recipes and entrees. No offense, Miss Piggy!
Here are a few things you might try as you eat up this “holiday” that’s been observed since 1972.
Big Mista’s BBQ Makes List of 99 Essential LA Restaurants
A South Bay and LA favorite, Big Mistas Barbecue recently made LA Weekly’s short list of essential dining around Los Angeles. I caught Neil Strawder, also know as Big Mista himself, on the phone for his perspective on this honor.
From LA to Culver City: An Amazing Race and Original Thai Barbecue
For Nicole’s birthday, we set off on an amazing race across LA. The finish line involved getting Thai food in Culver City!
Labor Day Weekend’s Beautiful Celebration: Fiesta Hermosa
This Labor Day weekend, September 5 – 7, Hermosa Beach will be the epicenter for end of summer partying in the South Bay. For the 37th year in a row, Fiesta Hermosa is one festival that can’t be missed. Described by the Hermosa Beach Chamber of Commerce as the “largest arts & crafts fair in […]
LA BBQ Festival: The Secret’s in the Sauce!
On Mother’s Day weekend, BBQ pitmasters from far, wide and around the corner crowded into the parking lot at the Santa Monica Pier for the 2nd Annual LA BBQ Festival. Lots of smoke and sizzle were par for the course for two days of sauce slathering and finger licking goodness.