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And as our favorite time of year approaches again, we can't help but notice that the first two events of the season are not as much about consuming our favorite local suds as they are about displaying the art produced by it.
That's right: two art ex...
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The Cuban sandwich at Moore's Deli
Hidden in Plain Sight is a new series in which we take a new look at an established restaurant. In our lust for newness and our obsession with "bests," the fantastic unsung places that make up the bulk of our cit...
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Ugly Drum Combo Plate
If you've never heard of Erik Black's small batch BBQ outfit, Ugly Drum, check out its Facebook page. There, you'll see close-ups of big peppery slabs of ribs or Ugly Drum partner Joe Marcos standing sentry over pieces of slo...
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Ruen Pair green papaya salad
You can't have too much of a good thing -- that is, if you like Thai food. Next week you'll be able to prove this at two events that will provide all the curries, noodles, grilled meats and spicy salads that you could ...
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A sculpture by John Dupree at Water Grill Santa Monica
For some reason, seafood restaurants have particular difficulty accommodating vegetarian diners. More so even than steakhouses. And despite its long menu, Water Grill is no different. This isn...
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Editor's note: As many of you know, Bravo debuted a new show about the L.A. food scene recently. Since some of us spend our Sundays Thursdays watching sports instead of reality television (yes, even if it's about food; especially if it's about food),...
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New Venice eatery South End is finally upon us, and dare we say: it's sort of a strip mall dining dream come true. Located at the southern tip of Abbot Kinney -- hence the name -- South End was formerly a B1 Bakery before revamping under the wing of ...
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Coffee at Stumptown Coffee Roasters
After much anticipation, Stumptown Coffee Roasters opened in the Arts District of Downtown this week, a 7,000-square-foot space that houses a roastery, a training facility, a huge back area for wholesale opera...
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Anthony Bourdain in Jerusalem (screenshot from Parts Unknown Jerusalem episode)
Parts Unknown, Anthony Bourdain's food and travel show on CNN, returns for season two on Sunday night. And as has been the trend with the new series, Bourdain jumps ...
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Sandwiches at Ink.Sack
If you haven't been following along with this headline already, here's a quick primer: LAX put $2 billion into building a new international terminal, then they started asking amazing L.A. restaurants to come be a part of th...
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"The Grand" seafood platter at Water Grill Santa Monica
This week, the new Water Grill in Santa Monica is the subject of our restaurant review. Head over to the food section to read the full review, or check out the list of spoilers and extras bel...
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By now, the world has heard of Martin Riese, the in-house "water sommelier" for Ray's & Stark Bar at LACMA. The entire globe actually pitched, for a moment, as countless millions rolled their eyes in unison and thought "of course there would be a wat...
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Bacon sundae from Sweet Rose Creamery
Summer is almost over, but here in sunny Southern California more ice cream is always appreciated. Especially when that ice cream comes from Josh Loeb and Zoe Nathan (Rustic Canyon, Milo & Olive) and their che...
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Say Cheese!
According to the USDA, the average American eats about 30 pounds of cheese a year. The French have us beat -- closer to 45 pounds per person, per year -- but then again, they've got fromageries on every corner and often eat cheese aft...
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Meal at Roadside Eats
Roadside Eats, a new Southern-inspired sandwich shop, will open for lunch today, September 12 at the Arclight complex. It'll join the growing list of restaurant options -- Stella Barra Pizzeria and Veggie Grill, to name some ...
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La Dolce Vita
After closing for a brief period (one week), La Dolce Vita reopens tomorrow with new menu items, cocktails and updated decor. Restaurant additions include a white crown-molded ceiling, wine-cellar walls and lavish, spacious, one-stal...
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McDonald's steak, egg and cheese bagel
Admit it: After years of consuming the glory of those thin, gray beef patties and fried chicken-flavored-substance nuggets, the thing you really, really hoped for was that McDonald's would begin to offer a s...
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Howard's Bacon Avocado Burger
Los Angeles strip malls are made for Thai food and burgers. The low ceilings, faded posters and open, smoky kitchens are what give strip-mall eateries their unique appeal. The table you're sitting at probably needs a...
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Pranom at 4100 Bar
It's a good thing more people didn't drive past 4100 Bar last night in Silver Lake, or there might have been an accident from all the drivers craning their neck to see what was happening out front. Even on the sidewalk, smokers...
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Ramen Yokocho Fest
Weekly LALALA, the L.A.-based Japanese free magazine, is presenting the first Ramen Yokocho Festival, a two-day noodle extravaganza, in Torrance. Billed as the "largest ramen festival in the U.S.," the event will have 12 vendors, f...
Bucato Review: Evan Funke's Helms Bakery Restaurant Triumphs
