Bäco Mercat 408 S Main St Los Angeles, CA 90013 Dining date: 7/15/13 I’ve been to Josef Centeno’s popular Baco Mercat multiple times for lunch and have been meaning to try it for dinner. I live relatively close but have procrastinated for so long; two weeks ago, I finally made this dinner visit as my…
Project by Project (what is Project by Project?) is hosting its 11th annual fundraising tasting event this Saturday, Plate by Plate. Located in downtown’s Vibiana (the former cathedral), the event brings together heavy hitters in the world of LA food & drink for an all-you-can-eat, all-you-can-drink fest. Net proceeds go to a partner charity each…
Hinoki & The Bird 10 Century Dr Los Angeles, CA 90067 Dining date: 7/12/13 Hinoki & The Bird was one of the most notable LA restaurant openings in the first half of the year. The restaurant represents David Myers’ first new foray into the city in a while, joining French brasserie Comme Ca. My lone…
Animal 435 N Fairfax Ave Los Angeles, CA 90048 Dining date: 7/7/13 Even though it’s been open for just over five years now, Animal still seems to be one of the more talked-about and popular restaurants in the city. It’s amazing that it’s evolved to stay current throughout this time, when it seems like dining…
Please excuse me for a brief intermission from the usual food/restaurant posts, I’d like to share some exciting news: I know that pictures of food are one of the most critical aspects of just about any food blog. In an age where everyone is constantly short on time, a picture of a dish instantly conveys…
Farmshop 225 26th St. Ste 25 Santa Monica, CA 90402 Dining date: 6/30/13 My previous visit to Farmshop yielded one of my favorite singular dishes in Los Angeles – their fried chicken. Golden brown and crispy on the outside, while juicy and moist on the inside, it’s the best fried chicken I’ve had in this…
Dining date: 6/28/13 Risotto is one of the rich, luxurious dishes associated with fine dining. The single most expensive dish I’ve ever eaten was a risotto, but it’s also something I’ve found to be fairly easy to make at home without costing a lot. I’ve definitely made my share of risotto dishes at home (my…
Mo-Chica 514 W 7th Street Los Angeles, CA 90014 Dining date: 4/29/13 and 6/25/13 Ricardo Zarate and business partner Stephane Bombet have been a busy tandem, opening three restaurants in the past two years. Mo-Chica opened just over a year ago, the current middle-child in the growing group of restaurants. Given its downtown location is…