Totoraku 10610 W Pico Blvd Los Angeles, CA 90064 Dining date: 9/26/11 Totoraku (AKA ‘secret beef restaurant’) is one of the more unique dining experiences in LA. I thought it would be a good idea for my parents to come and eat here while they were in town. Plus, my dad loves beef as much as I…
Le Saint Amour 9725 Culver Blvd Culver City, CA 90232 Dining date: 10/4/11 I’ve been hearing a lot of positive things about Le Saint Amour, a French bistro in Culver City. What really got this restaurant on my radar was that Walter Manzke (whom I am a huge fan of) was brought on as a consulting chef late…
Lukshon 3239 Helms Ave Culver City, CA 90232 Dining date: 9/27/11 I first went to Lukshon when it opened in February and really enjoyed it. I even had random cravings to come back, but for some reason it took 8 months. The restaurant recently started lunch service; I thought it would be a good time…
Scarpetta Beverly Hills Montage Beverly Hills 225 North Canon Dr. Beverly Hills, CA 90210 Dining date: 9/25/11 I haven’t been back to Scarpetta since the opening night truffle tasting dinner last October, one of my most memorable meals last year. It’s not that I didn’t want to, but there have been so many other dining…
CUT Beverly Wilshire Hotel 9500 Wilshire Blvd Beverly Hills, CA 90212 Dining date: 9/1/11 When asked what my favorite steakhouse is, CUT has been my answer since first dining here over 4 years ago. While it’s been years since I’ve been to CUT, I’ve been reminded of their food at each American Wine & Food…
Marché Moderne South Coast Plaza 3333 Bristol St Costa Mesa, CA 92626 Dining date: 9/26/11 I often see Marché Moderne near the top (or atop) lists of the best Orange County restaurants. Located in a mall (South Coast Plaza), I suspect many mall-goers that walk by may not realize the accolades garnished upon this place….
ink. 8360 Melrose Ave West Hollywood, CA 90069 Dining date: 9/23/11 and 9/25/11 ink. is probably the most highly anticipated restaurant opening in LA this year. Since winning “Top Chef” season 6, Michael Voltaggio’s popularity has skyrocketed, and the city (and nation?) has been eagerly awaiting his next venture since leaving The Dining Room at the…
Farmshop 225 26th St Santa Monica, CA 90402 Dining date: 9/17/11 I always hear about Farmshop in discussions about the best brunches in LA. I’ve wanted to try it for some time, but given its Brentwood location I haven’t made it out there yet. However, the restaurant just began dinner service, something that clearly expedited…