Venice heads looking to grab a nice dinner, but wanna forgo the bougie fluff – let us introduce you to your new regular spot. Esteemed and celebrated chef Josiah Citrin of Santa Monica’s seasonal French restaurant Melisse describes Charcoal as a “casual
For all its rosy, greeting card imagery, the holiday season can sometimes bring out the worst in us. Let’s face it, shopping for gifts and scouring sales alongside a horde of procrastinators could land even the most patient of shoppers
It’s time for MOBY eats in Silverlake, folks.
Is there anyone who doesn’t love pasta? With countless jarred-sauce concoctions being served in homes across the country, pasta in its most unpolished form is almost as American as hot dogs and burgers. But unlike with the latter, even
Miles away from the fam this Thanksgiving? Or maybe you’re just trying to stay out of the kitchen next Thursday. Whatever your deal is—we feel you. For the sake of strategy, we’ve rounded up a tidy list of our favorite eateries running
There aren’t many restaurants we can get all of Los Angeles’ chefs to agree are good, but Chef Bryant Ng’s The Spice Table was one of them. Having been forced out of its Little Tokyo location by the
During the holidays, “time” seems to escape its normal parameters. Bedtime becomes negligible, alarm clocks go dormant, a whole day can slip by during catch-up convos, and nights (yes, plural) pass over Netflix binges. But most importantly, there never
The mark of a true artist is the ability to create something out of nothingness. They’re alchemists, magicians, and restauranteurs. Rose Cafe – Restaurant, was once a pile of construction materials abandoned from a gas company dispatch office, whose beauty was buried
Every true foodie knows the pride felt when browsing through “Top _” lists, head nodding as you think, “been there, ate that.” But right when you thought you conquered all the best culinary gems in Los Angeles, L.A. Times
When it comes to alcohol, the folks over at Mezcal El Silencio know quality. From only “premium” to “super-premium” ingredients (like its 10+ years-aged organic agave), with exquisite packaging and unique cocktail recipes, this brand stands out from the rest in every arena. Hand-crafted
After months of anticipation, the old Joe’s Diner on Main Street in Santa Monica has been fully resurrected, thanks in part to another famous Joe—Joe Jonas. Hinterland opened its large, wooden framed doors this past spring and has had
Starving at work, but bummed out about sharing economy ethics? Bored of every restaurant within walking distance of your office? When it comes to lunchtime, you’ve got options—but not all of them are created equal. We recently experimented with
The wait is over: today, Blue Star Donuts will opening their doors on Abbot Kinney. Since opening their doors 2012, the donut shop has expanded to four locations in Portland, one in Japan, and now Venice. Blue Star champions that they are
Back in 2013, restauranteurs Fanny and David Rolland locked down 10,300 square feet of 4th and Spring’s newly restored El Dorado building, a gorgeous art-nouveau style landmark that was once at the epicenter of the Old Bank district’s hustle and
You guuuyyyyyssss—it’s back. The 2nd annual EastSide Food Festival returns this month and is packing a pretty notable roster of local culinary gems. The festival will take place on Sunday, October 18th, at Mack Sennett Studios. But beyond the generous
Hidden away in a non-descript corner of Koreatown is The Normandie Club, a partnership between 213 Nightlife and Proprietors LLC. You might better know them collectively as the folks behind Seven Grand and The Varnish, or NYC’s Death + Company
Chefs are scary. Tin Vuong, executive chef and co-owner of Little Sister, isn’t one of those chefs. For a dude running a handful of restaurants, including Abigaile, Wildcraft, Dia de Campo, and Steak & Whisky, Vuong couldn’t be chiller. What’s
Seasonal eating: hardly a novel idea for Angelenos. Here in LA, we’ve been championing the concept for a minute; it’s kind of our thing. But what’s ethical and healthy for the consumer can be expensive and fussy when you’re
Koreatown is one of the most dynamic cultural enclaves in Los Angeles, which—if you’re behind the notion that LA is the new cultural capital of the US—is really saying something. From foodie destinations to day spas, K-town is home to
As Angeleno culture monsters, something new and shiny to one may be vintage and worn in to another. And that’s how we like it; there’s always some type of door we’d like to open, and until it does, the excitement for discovery
Protein shakes, superfood smoothies, and pressed juice: not just for athletes anymore. Over the past few years, the liquid-diet sector has been booming, particularly here in LA. And for good reason. If health and efficiency are your objectives, nothing does
Chef Luke Reyes’ combines unique ingredients for your new favorite dish. Photography by Trisha Angeles. For a media dinner at the Houston Brothers’ Butchers and Barbers, we were treated to champagne, charcuterie boards of delight, and popcorn like we’ve never
Sometimes there is really nothing like mom’s baking. At other times, mom could learn a thing or two from her daughter. It’s from this power dynamic between mother Dawn Martel and daughter Sasha Crescentini that Bakeology vegan cookies were born.
Blocks from the Staples Center and serving up small plates and cocktails on tap, DTLA welcomes the Argentine-clad Barcito (takeover of former Choco Chicken space) which opened earlier this week. Have you ever strolled through the streets of Buenos Aires, where intimate
