The Raj (Photo by Caroline on Crack) Seems like there’s a sudden influx of eateries/venues raiding the fresh produce available at local farmer’s markets. The Copa d’Oro Bar and The Fig Restaurant in Santa Monica for starters. Or has that been around and I’m just now noticing it. In any case it’s still nice to…
Category Archives: Dining
Sweets for the Sweet: L.A. Valentine Dessert Roundup
Looking to get your sweetie something better than the usual boring box o’ chocolates this Valentine’s Day? Surprise your Valentine and secure some V-day night sugar of your own (wink, wink) when you present them with the following goodies which range in price from the very affordable $2 chocolate strawberry to a $90 sweets extravaganza….
Dear Caroline on Crack: Restaurant for Parents' Anniversary?
Dear Caroline on Crack, My parents’ anniversary is coming up. We are looking for a restaurant my whole family (10 people) could go to celebrate for probably like $75 a person anywhere from the Westside to downtown. Open to any cuisine, meat or fish. What do you think? Thanks, The Good Daughter
Korean Barbecue and Wine Tasting: Kogi BBQ and Colorado Wine Company
Seems as if all of L.A. is in a frenzy about the Korean taco truck, Kogi BBQ-To-Go. It’s here, it’s there, with long lines of eager diners everywhere it goes. Who can blame us? Mmm, short ribs. Korean barbecue is yummy and all that but wouldn’t it be perfect with some wine? you’re probably wondering….
This Weekend: Gorey Ball, Indian Tea Party, Cut Chemist
I can’t get this song, or the dance moves, out of my head! Since I’m not a football fan, the importance of this weekend is lost on me. (Although I do still like going to those Super Bowl parties!) If you feel the same way, no parties to plan or superstitious rituals to perform, here…
Gooey Cheese! BreadBar's Fondue & Flight Night
My kryptonite? Cheese. Mmm, cheese! And I’m finding the fondue & flight night at BreadBar in Century City hard to resist. Are you kidding me? THREE fondue stations featuring a different cheese blend? And all you can eat artisanal bread and cheese? That’s right, on Friday, February 6, the bread-dedicated eatery is holding a special…
This Weekend: Toy Swap, Free Coffee, Craft & Bowl
Just when you thought it was summer, the rain comes and reminds you that yes, it’s January. Here are some ideas to keep you out of the rain. Well, except that toy swap in a parking lot. Friday, January 23 The Dark Knight in IMAX Rereleased I’ve always kicked myself for only seeing the Dark…
Culver City Happy Hours: Fraiche, Gyenari, Rush Street
I’m always on the hunt for a decent happy hour on the Westside since I can never seem to make it on time for the ones in Hollywood and downtown. So I was giddy to find that Culver City has a wealth of happy hours, well, I found three. The only thing is they all…
This Weekend: Dim Sum Bike Ride, Pirate Shanty Music, $1 Vintage Sale
Rock, Paper, Scissors by Demetri Martin Maaannn, I was looking forward to this long holiday weekend but sickness has struck me down. Anyway, hope you guys have fun. Thursday, January 15 Spitz Little Tokyo Grand Opening Kebab restaurant, Spitz, is kicking off its newness to downtown with $2 beers and house-recipe sangria and half off…
Primitivo Wine Bistro: Sangria Sundays
The restaurants on Abbot Kinney in Venice aren’t my usual hang since they’re too pricey for my taste, especially for just casual dining. But after watching the sunset on Venice beach with my roomies, we decided to grab some dinner nearby. Passing by Joe’s Restaurant and Lilly’s, the displayed prices turned us off. Nah! But…
