Celia Soudry

It can be tricky to determine whether a restaurant is nearing its end. Despite conflicting and vague reports, Bistro LQ is indeed closed. We tracked down chef-owner Laurent Quenioux, who confirmed that "Yes we r closed..sorry," via Twitter. Panicked followers have been tweeting @Bistrolq for updates. When asked about a......

There are few Mexican restaurants in Beverly Hills: Frida and El Torito Grill come to mind. Aside from generic chain-type spots, there isn't much to choose from. Slated to open May 1st, Taberna Mexicana is replacing the long-gone Luau Hawaiian restaurant on North Bedford Drive. Honduran-born chef and restaurateur Alex......

The Place: The Wilshire: 2454 Wilshire Blvd., Santa Monica; (310) 586-1707. The Hours: Monday-Saturday, 5-7 p.m. The Deals: $8-$13 bar snacks; $8 specialty cocktails; $12 burgers; $5 wine and beer. Turn the page to find out what we thought........

Purim is just around the corner, beginning Saturday, March 19th, and some of us are already daydreaming about hamentashen; kreplach; sufganiyot; and other bizarre-sounding foods. Tori Avey, also known as Shiksa in the Kitchen, is loosening her belt this year while celebrating Purim with lemon poppy seed cake and kosher......

After a decade on the corner of Wilshire Boulevard and Carson Road, Porterhouse Bistro closed on Monday, February 28th. "We're just calling everyone about it now," said a hostess two days after the closure. The lease was up and the rental value increased, said owner Bobby Burton, who is also......

Sure, we enjoy swanky restaurants like The Wilshire, but it's usually the small hole-in-the walls that hold a special place in our hearts, and stomachs. That's why it hurts so bad when the dinky places close. RIP Tacos Carmelita. Let's take a moment to appreciate our favorite dives, taco carts,......

The Place: 31 Ten Bar & Lounge: 3110 Main Street, Santa Monica; (310) 450-5522. The Hours: Wednesday-Saturday, 5-7 p.m. The Deals: Appetizers $5-$8; $5 wines, $3 beers, and $4 well drinks. What did we think? Turn the page to find out........

Since August 2010 the small storefront on Santa Monica Boulevard and Colby Avenue posted signage that Naan Hut was "coming soon." After driving by the space numerous times over the past several months, we weren't sure it would ever open. But behold the Persian restaurant, specializing in naan, adjacent to......