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Destroyer!

December 7, 2016 | 2 Comments

When we last checked in with chef Jordan Kahn he was playing host to Elrond’s table…

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Dim Sum – World Seafood

December 5, 2016 | 2 Comments

Cantonese dim sum continues to run along strong in the SGV…

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Naughty Dog News

December 3, 2016 | 4 Comments

Double Naughty Dog goodness today!

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Lukshon Lately

December 1, 2016 | 0 Comments

Lukshon was one of the first of the new wave of Southeast Asian influenced “fusion” (did I use a bad word?) places…

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Return to Red O

November 29, 2016 | 0 Comments

Six months later we return to Red O for some more high priced Mexican pseudo-steakhouse…

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ThanksGavin 2016

November 26, 2016 | 1 Comments

Thanksgiving in my family is always an opportunity for epic gluttony — and this year we were back in Los Angeles for only the second time in decades…

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Return to Inotheke

November 21, 2016 | 0 Comments

Sometimes I like my Greek pretty “traditional” but Inotheke struck a nice balance with bright and bold flavors and updated plating…

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Artsy Toppings – Sushi of Gari

November 18, 2016 | 6 Comments

An epic trip to New York import and “modernist” sushi spot Sushi of Gari — we ordered EVERYTHING, over 36 different sushis!

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Quick Eats – Mod Pizza

November 16, 2016 | 0 Comments

Sort of the Subway of build your own pizzas — i.e. at the cheap, fast, and not so great end of the spectrum…

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Collar the Market — OOToro

November 14, 2016 | 1 Comments

We drive over an hour for the elusive tuna collar (and more)…

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K-Town Report – Lee’s Noodles

November 11, 2016 | 9 Comments

Tasty noodles, dumplings, and dok dok fried chicken in Korea Town…

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Yamakase Seven

November 9, 2016 | 5 Comments

A fourth trip to the amazing Yamakase in the last 12 months…

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Alsace at the Cal Club

November 7, 2016 | 0 Comments

A fun night at the Cal Club with Anne Trimbach and lots of great Trimbach wines…

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Quick Eats – Little Sister

November 4, 2016 | 9 Comments

LA is awash in modern Vietnamese, so let’s have lunch with Little Sister downtown…

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Quick Eats – Halal Guys

November 2, 2016 | 0 Comments

Halal Guys is pretty much about the white sauce…

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Power of a Simbal

October 31, 2016 | 3 Comments

Great subtly and modern Vietnamese flavor in a chic downtown location…

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R.I.P. Typhoon

October 28, 2016 | 0 Comments

The iconic Santa Monica Airport restaurant goes out with a whimper…

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Quick Eats – AR Cucina

October 26, 2016 | 0 Comments

Sambar permutes from Indian into Italian…

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Krug at Spago

October 24, 2016 | 2 Comments

An amazing afternoon at Spago with Krug!

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Mangement Problems – Herringbone

October 19, 2016 | 0 Comments

A slightly trite menu and terrible service mar a great location…

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