Cooks County 8009 Beverly Blvd Los Angeles, CA 90048 Dining date: 12/1/11 Cook’s County opened last month, the newest farm-to-table, seasonal spot to hit the restaurant-rich neighborhood of Mid-City on Beverly. The stoves are helmed by Daniel Mattern while the pastry chef is Roxana Jullapat, both most recently of Ammo. The space was previously occupied…
Wolvesmouth Underground Dining Wolvesden – Various Locations Dining date: 12/3/11 I’m not sure how I first heard of the idea, but surely I thought it was a joke at first. But sometimes, ideas that start as a joke turn into a reality…even if they sound a little nuts. Exhibit A: For my friend Remil’s 40th…
Susan Feniger’s Street 742 N Highland Ave Los Angeles, CA 90038 Dining date: 11/21/11 Susan Feniger (with Mary Sue Milliken make up the “Two Hot Tamales” and co-owners of the Border Grill chain) opened up solo venture Street in 2009. The name says it all – the restaurant serves street food from all over the…
Short Order LA Farmers Market 6333 W 3rd St Los Angeles, CA 90036 Dining date: 11/19/11 Short Order is the newest addition to the Farmers Market/Grove dining options in mid-city, opened Friday. The concept is rather simple, centered on high quality burgers and conceived by the late Amy Pressman and Mozza’s Nancy Silverton. I first had…
Urbano Pizza Bar 630 W 6th St Los Angeles, CA 90017 Dining date: 11/14/11 There aren’t many good options for pizza downtown. Bottega Louie serves a good, though somewhat inconsistent, pie. Drago Centro can make one, but it’s definitely not a focal point. And chains like Pitfire and California Pizza Kitchen are around. So, whenever…
Tsujita LA 2057 Sawtelle Blvd Los Angeles, CA 90025 Dining date: 11/11/11 Tsujita is one of the latest high-profile ramen shops to open in LA this year. As far as I know, this is the first American location for Japan-based Tsujita, which serves its own version of a tonkotsu ramen. The restaurant opened in August, only serving…
Bäco Mercat 408 S Main St Los Angeles, CA 90013 Dining date: 11/11/11 Bäco Mercat is the latest offering from Josef Centeno (Lazy Ox Canteen), a casual spot in the up-and-coming Arts District serving up a menu based on something called the baco, as well as savory flatbreads and some small plates. The bäco is Centeno’s own…
Carmela Ice Cream 2495 E Washington Blvd Pasadena, CA 91104 Dining date: 9/27/11 and 10/23/11 Carmela makes my favorite ice cream in LA. I don’t really have a sweet tooth, but I do have a soft spot for ice cream. Occasionally, I crave the stuff. I once made a round trip from downtown LA just…