Patina 141 S Grand Ave Los Angeles, CA 90012 Dining date: 8/23/12 Patina is one of those restaurants that seems like it’s been around forever and always will be. I first ate here on my 21st birthday; I don’t remember much specifically but I remember it being a good meal. Even though I’ve lived within…
Lawry’s The Prime Rib 100 N La Cienega Blvd Beverly Hills, CA 90211 Dining date: 8/12/12 Lawry’s an institution in L.A., nestled in the middle of La Cienega’s ‘restaurant row’ since 1938. That location was the first of many for the chain, which now has restaurants internationally. Growing up in San Francisco, I visited the House…
5×5 Chefs Collaborative Dinner Bouchon Beverly Hills 238 N Canon Dr Beverly Hills, CA 90210 Dining date: 8/20/12 I attended the first 5×5 dinner of the season at Melisse, but have unfortunately missed the last two due to some conflicts (Providence & Angelini Osteria). I was glad to be able to attend this latest one,…
Sushi Kimagure 220 S Raymond Ave Pasadena, CA 91105 Dining date: 8/8/12 I first heard about Sushi Kimagure in an LA Weekly article from Jonathan Gold earlier this year. He called it “the best sushi bar Pasadena has ever seen,” not that Pasadena has many notable restaurants. Still, I’m always looking for good Japanese east…
Saturday Grand Tasting Los Angeles Food & Wine Festival 2012 L.A. Live 800 W. Olympic Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90015 Dining date: 8/11/12 While this past weekend’s LA Food & Wine festival offered a host of options in its 40+ events, the ones that piqued my interest most were the tastings. Food is the centerpiece…
Asian Night Market Los Angeles Food & Wine Festival 2012 Nokia Plaza 800 W. Olympic Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90015 Dining date: 8/10/12 Los Angeles Food & Wine is in its second year, already one of the largest (if not the largest) food festivals of the year in LA. With 40+ events over 4 days,…