smoke.oil.salt 7274 Melrose Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90046 Dining date: 4/27/14 Spanish cuisine has gotten a lot of attention on the global scene in recent years; as diverse as Los Angeles is, we haven’t seen a lot of new Spanish eateries open up. Except for, of course, the megahit Bazaar; opened almost six years ago,…
Maude 212 S Beverly Dr Beverly Hills, CA 90212 Dining date: 4/12/14 Opened in February, Curtis Stone’s Maude was one of the most anticipated restaurant openings of the year. It’s still one of the most popular restaurants in the city, packing tables for its seasonal, monthly tasting menus. The concept is rather unique; each month,…
Vegas Uncork’d 2014: Michael Mina’s Pig Roast and Beer Garden MGM Grand 3799 South Las Vegas Blvd Las Vegas, NV 89109 Dining date: 5/9/14 There was a lot of variety across the 31 events during this year’s Vegas Uncork’d. Of course there are the tasting events, cooking demos and exclusive sit-down meals, but this year stretched…
Vegas Uncork’d Grand Tasting Caesar’s Palace: Garden of the Gods 3570 S Las Vegas Blvd Las Vegas, NV 89109 Dining date: 5/9/14 This weekend marked the eighth annual Vegas Uncork’d wine and food event. Spanning 31 events over 4 days, it continues to be one of the largest of its kind in the nation. I’ve mentioned it before,…
Night + Market Song 3322 W Sunset Blvd Los Angeles, CA 90026 Dining date: 5/2/14 Night + Market has been a hit since opening in 2010. Popular for Kris Yenbamroong’s interpretation of Thai street food, it’s been consistently drawing nationwide attention for its bold, oft-spicy flavors and celebrity clientele. Its success has spawned an offshoot…
Yamakase 10422 National Blvd Los Angeles, CA 90034 Dining date: 4/8/14 Yamakase has been on my radar since I first heard about it a couple of years ago. The restaurant is an invitation-only (request one here) “secret” Japanese spot serving high-end Japanese. The meal may be best described as kaiseki, but it’s not really; it’s moreso a progression…
Marche Moderne 3333 Bristol St Costa Mesa, CA 92626 Dining date: 3/30/14 After having dinner at Studio the previous night during a quick weekend trip, Marche Moderne was our choice for lunch on the way back from LA. Known for its upscale French bistro food in South Coast Plaza (which really takes mall food up…
Faith & Flower 705 W 9th St Los Angeles, CA 90015 Dining date: 4/3/14 Faith & Flower is one of the bigger downtown restaurant openings lately, brought to us by a powerful partnership between Coastal Luxury Management (Pebble Beach Food & Wine, Los Angeles Food & Wine) and Stephane Bombet (Picca). It’s the first LA…