Lexus Grand Tasting: Saturday Los Angeles Food & Wine LA Live 800 W. Olympic Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90015 Dining date: 10/15/11 Los Angeles Food & Wine, in its first year, has become the biggest food event in the city. Spanning 4 days and around 50 events, it brought together a top-notch lineup of chefs/restaurants…
WP24 The Ritz-Carlton 900 W Olympic Blvd Los Angeles, CA 90015 Dining date: 9/24/11 There were only a few places on my dad’s list of places to try while in LA. Scarpetta’s brunch was one, Bouchon Bakery another, and WP24. I’ve been once before and was pleasantly surprised. It was more authentic than I imagined…
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….