When I worked on Wilshire and San Vicente (Eastside) years ago, a favorite after-work spot was The Dog, a.k.a. El Coyote Cafe. I never really understood why because the food wasn’t all that impressive to me but apparently after being around as long as this place has been, this L.A. institution is allowed to have…
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Bluebird Bakery: Culver City's Well-Hidden Secret
My friend Bernadette and I love to catch up over weekend brunch and one Saturday morning she suggested Bluebird Bakery in Culver City. She had read that they had a great bakery as well as many breakfast items. Excited, we drove all the way over there to discover to our dismay that cute little Bluebird…
Taste This Great Comfort Food on Melrose
I went to the best restaurant last night: Taste on Melrose. On a whim, my brother, his bf Chris and I decided to be grown up for a change and meet up for dinner instead of drinks. We were going to do my old fave Luna Park but as my bro was craving steak and…
Bite Martini & Sushi Lounge: Asian Street Food at Hollywood Prices
Bite, the sushi restaurant in Venice, used to be Zazen. That’s not really saying much as all they really did was change up the exterior and get a hotted-up Web site (although even the site still has “Zazen” labels). Otherwise, the menu and “martini” list are virtually the same. Michael has been coming here for…
Where to Take Visiting Parents for Dinner: C&O Trattoria
My folks surprised us with a visit this weekend and since they are usually big fans of TGIFridays and Chili’s and my bro and I aren’t, we had to come up with an alternative that would make everyone happy. Answer? C&O Trattoria. Yes, it’s not American cuisine but who doesn’t love Italian food? From CitySearch:…
Bistro 31: Gourmet Meal for Cheap
Flickr shot by HitsHerMark True, it may be put together by students but they’re last-quarter Art Institute culinary students which means if they’re cooking in Bistro 31, they have previously honed their skills. Reviews I’ve read compliment the excellent fare but put down the chefs as servers. You have to call ahead to reserve a…
2006 L.A. Cultural Dining Tour: Eating Around the World in 20 Days
Flickr shot by Aikitherese I’m so mad that I’m just finding out about this now…well, I heard about it before but didn’t really pay attention. The L.A. Cultural Dining Tour is a 20-day feast of L.A. restaurants. But not only do you get prix-fixe menus at some fine SoCal dining establishments but there are fun…
Urth Caffe in Santa Monica: A Cuppa Cattiness With That Scone?
Flickr Shot on GirlsGuide I remember about six years ago when Urth Caffe on Melrose was just a quaint organic coffeehouse. I would duck in for a nice cup of tea and a brownie after visiting the new age store next door, the Bodhi Tree. Back then there weren’t any tables and chairs clogging up…
Griddle Cafe: Attack of the Monster Pancakes
When you were a kid, did your mom get you to finish every last brussel sprout on your plate by saying something to the effect of, “There are children starving in Africa and you’re going to throw that away?” Well, if you were traumatized and as an adult still feel obligated to finish everything on…
"Get Fat" Tuesdays: Yep, Taco Tuesdays
Flickr shot by SpeedM It’s Tuesday, you know what that means? Yep, Taco Tuesdays! Why not celebrate surviving Monday with all the delicious tacos you can eat for cheap and a satisfying happy hour? Duke’s Barefoot Bar up in Malibu offers $2.50 fish tacos for their Taco Tuesdays 4pm to close. You can order up…
