Sushi Nozomi 1757 W. Carson St. Torrance, CA 90501 Dining date: 7/2/11 I heard about Sushi Nozomi a little while ago but hadn’t had a chance to stop by until now. I’ve read some pretty strong reviews, particularly about the uni. The head sushi chef (Yasu) has a close connection with the boats in Santa…
Picca 9575 West Pico Blvd Los Angeles, CA 90035 Dining date: 7/1/11 I knew I’d return to Picca soon, but I didn’t think it’d be this soon. Eight days separated this visit from my last (during the Test Kitchen preview), but I was eager to try more of the menu. Add to it the fact…
Wolvesmouth Beer Belly 532 S. Western Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90020 Dining date: 6/28/11 I first went to a Wolvesmouth dinner in January and have been itching to return. Unfortunately, I haven’t been able to – it continues to get more and more popular and, thus, seats are even harder to come by. As a…
L’Epicerie 9900 Culver Blvd Culver City, CA 90232 Dining date: 6/21/11 L’Epicerie opened in December, a French restaurant/marketplace in Culver City from Thierry Perez (Fraiche). There’s a little bit of everything on offer in the marketplace, from wine & cheese, to oils and vinegars, charcuterie, and pre-made meals. On the restaurant side, the food is rustic French. Just…
Picca 9575 West Pico Blvd Los Angeles, CA 90035 Dining date: 6/23/11 Picca has been a long time coming. Ever since Test Kitchen closed its doors, we’ve been waiting for Sotto (downstairs, opened March) and Picca (upstairs). Although Picca’s grand opening is technically Saturday the 25th, there have been a number of preview dinners this…
Chaya Downtown 525 S Flower St Los Angeles, CA 90071 Dining date: 6/16/11 Given that I work downtown, I’m no stranger to this place. Chaya Downtown is one of my favorite happy hours in the area, largely for its well-priced food and the outdoor patio. In the summer, they have a ‘Japanese Beer Garden’ theme,…
Urasawa 218 N Rodeo Dr Beverly Hills, CA 90210 Dining date: 6/18/11 Urasawa was the perfect meal to cap off an already-memorable food week, starting with Taste of the Nation, and including a dinner with Thomas Keller at Bouchon. I love this restaurant, and it’s always my response to people who ask what my favorite…
KCET Uncorked! Bouchon Beverly Hills 238 N Canon Dr Beverly Hills, CA 90210 Dining date: 6/13/11 Anyone who knows me (or has read their fair share of posts from this blog) knows that I’m a huge fan of Thomas Keller. Huge. Borderline obsessive. So, when I was invited to a seven-course dinner (with wine pairings)…