Email Author Celia Soudry

2009 Stories by Celia Soudry

• Glendon Kitchen & Cocktails in Westwood Village Opens Mid-February: G-Spot Delivery Service Coming Soon

  published Dec 31, 2009

  Westwood Village was once the Third Street Promenade of the Westside, bustling with independent restaurants and shops. Now you can find a Starbucks, Coffee Bean or California Pizza Kitchen on every co... More >>

• Matzo Balls and Cabernetr Israeli Wine Tasting at Pourtal + Fun Hanukkah Pairings

  published Dec 18, 2009

  With only two nights left to fire up the menorah, you might find yourself in a kitchen filled with Hanukkah leftovers. Maybe your last minute soiree could use an alcohol spiker Last night's Israeli ko... More >>

• Bellini Osteria Bar & Lounge Opens in Westlake Village: Your Meatball, in a Glass

  published Dec 16, 2009

  A tanned Westlake Village crowd in typical Southern California winter attire (sequinned tank tops, shorts, stilletos) turned out for the soft opening of Bellini Osteria Bar and Lounge last night. Youn... More >>

• Vegan Greetings from Skinny Bitch: A December Tasting Event at BreadBar

  published Dec 08, 2009

  As they experiment with various culinary concepts, such as LudoBites and the "Hatchi" guest chef program, BreadBar goes for a more health conscious vibe with this month's "Vegan Greetings." The vegan ... More >>

• BabyCakes NYC Opening Downtown: Homemade Video is Icing on the Cake

  published Dec 03, 2009

  Twitter and cupcake food blogs are abuzz with news of BabyCakes NYC heading west to open a new location in downtown Los Angeles, on 6th Street. Following up from Squid Ink's BabyCakes NYC update in Ap... More >>

• Hate the Holidaysr Here Are a Few Alternatives If You're Not In the Thanksgiving Mood

  published Nov 25, 2009

  Thanksgiving is tomorrow and already streets are getting lit up with glitzy holiday decor. But for some people, this is not the most wonderful time of the year. Whether your family lives too far away ... More >>

• Will Tweet For Food: Free Food & Deals From the Not-So-Secret Society

  published Nov 24, 2009

  If your idea of finding free food is trolling the aisles of Bristol Farms or Whole Foods, toothpick in hand, ready to stab the next cube of cheese you find, there's an easier way these days--if you ha... More >>

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  Thanksgiving Round-Up Part Deux: Where To Get To-Go Turkey

  published Nov 19, 2009

  A reminder that Thanksgiving's right around the corner. Like a week from today. If it's all becoming too daunting, or if you just need some help, here's a follow-up list of dine-in and to-go options, ... More >>

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  Turkey Dinners Around Town: A Thanksgiving Round-Up

  published Nov 16, 2009

  While Thanksgiving should be a time of celebration and unrepentant gluttony, if you're the one stuck in the kitchen burning your fingers and mopping bread crumbs and eggs off the floor, maybe you'd be... More >>

• Free Bundt Samplings For National Bundt Day + A Kiss My Bundt Recipe

  published Nov 13, 2009

  To many cupcake grubbers, a bundt cake is a thing of the past, a strangely-shaped cake with a large chunk missing from its core, a centerpiece your grandmother would plant on the dining room table nex... More >>

• In Hollywood: Mercantile Now Open (and District to Come) From George Abou-Daoud and Chef Kris Morningstar

  published Nov 12, 2009

  Restaurateur George Abou-Daoud can't seem to get enough dining action with his already hopping Los Angeles-based eateries, the Bowery, Mission Cantina and Delancey. "I love being around food," says Ab... More >>

• A Feast at RockSugar with Chef Mohan Ismail: It's No Cafeteria

  published Nov 06, 2009

  Last night's 15-course feast at RockSugar Pan Asian Kitchen--16-courses if you count the surprise Singapore butter lobster chef Mohan Ismail snuck in--was enough to feed a small village. A village wit... More >>

• Milkshake Madness at BLD with Pastry Chef Mariah Swan + 2 Recipes for Spiked Milkshakes

  published Nov 05, 2009

  Mariah Swan, pastry chef at both of Neal Fraser's restaurants, BLD and Grace, had an epiphany last year. Why not take a childhood favorite, milkshakes, and make it more grown up by adding alcoholr Thu... More >>

• Cheese Truck and Pasta Cart Unite at Culver City Farmers Market

  published Nov 05, 2009

  Located at opposite ends of Main Street in downtown Culver City's farmers market, Jean Avisard sells hand-made pastas and ravioli, while cheese and wine connoisseur Laurent Bonjour whips up sauces to ... More >>

• Pulling an All-Nighter at Panera: A Look into the Bakery's Heated Nightlife

  published Nov 05, 2009

  In honor of National Bread Month, Panera Bread recently invited us to pull an all-nighter with its kitchen staff to check out their nightly bread-baking routine. Panera manager Tanell Cook begins his ... More >>

• The Yard Re-Discovered: Free Food and Drink for a Grand Re-Opening

  published Nov 03, 2009

  The Yard, formerly located in the backyard of the Polish restaurant Warszawa in Santa Monica, is enjoying a new space on Broadway. Officially opened last March, The Yard will celebrate its grand re-op... More >>

• Three-Day Dia de Los Muertos Celebration at Mama's Hot Tamales

  published Oct 30, 2009

  While ghouls, goblins, and Jon & Kate plus 8 look-a-likes run rampant through the streets of Los Angeles this weekend, others will be celebrating Dia de Los Muertos, filling up on Mama's Hot Tamales d... More >>

• Meet Your Local Farmers at Ammo's Farm-to-Table Dinner Series

  published Oct 30, 2009

  With new organic-friendly eateries popping up all over town, one long-standing restaurant, Ammo, is bringing farmers directly to you during their quarterly Farm-to-Table dinner, Sunday, Nov. 8. Next... More >>

• BreadBar Hatchi Series Heats Up Through Winter

  published Oct 29, 2009

  Seats are filling fast for the Century City BreadBar Hatchi series, dinners featuring 8 gourmet dishes for $8 dollars each (with a 3 dish minimum). The event, created by BreadBar and chef Noriyuki Sug... More >>

• Free Sprinkles Cupcakes. IF You're Willing to Whisper Sweet Nothings to Your Salesperson

  published Oct 28, 2009

  Sprinkles Cupcakes is tweeting away, eager to hook customers by luring them in with free cupcakes. But there's a catch, of course, and a seriously goofy one at that. If you really want the goods, you ... More >>

• Sweet Tooth Alert: Five Days of Free Desserts at Valerie Confections

  published Oct 27, 2009

  In the days leading up to Halloween, dessert shop Valerie Confections is hosting a free, five-day dessert tasting, showcasing their fall line. Today's menu kicks off with Blum's coffee and lemon crunc... More >>

• Wine and Cheese Club to open at Tavern: Caroline Styne Instructs

  published Oct 26, 2009

  Since its April 30th opening, Tavern in Brentwood has been recognized for its organic food items and unique cocktails, but not necessarily for its wine list or cheese selection. Owner Caroline Styne h... More >>

• POEM SWEET POEM

  published May 28, 2009

  Poet, scholar and author Richard Howard, on a special visit from the Big Apple, will show us how words can transport us -- reading samples of his... More >>

• LA People 2009: Aerial Angel — Brian Rosenberg

  published April 23, 2009

  Fearing he would be tied to a desk — or a drafting table — for all eternity, Brian Rosenberg had high hopes for a... More >>

• Grand Aspirations: Gourmet Grocer Bottega Louie Opens Downtown, Aiming to be L.A.'s Dean and Deluca

  published Apr 07, 2009

  The grand-opening fete for gourmet grocer, deli and 185-seat restaurant, Bottega Louie last Thursday night was grand indeed -- swarming with beautiful waiters and an even more beautiful guest list,... More >>