Au revoir foie gras!

I like so many in California have just begun the countdown to foie-hibition. Come July 1st it will be illegal to eat a fatty duck liver in this state, so what better way to mourn than to eat a $35, 3 course dinner at Papilles 

Red O Street Food Social Hour

Nothing is more fun than drinks on Cinco de Mayo, and with Red O’s new Social Hour menu it’s like that every day!  The Street Food Social Hour offers menu favorites created by Chef Rick Bayless, but at a discounted price and happy hour size! 

Takami Sushi–Japanese food in the sky

Downtown Los Angeles holds some of the best new restaurants in the city, but Takami Sushi & Robata is an absolute staple.  This weekend, 21 stories above the rest, my fiancé and I enjoyed a $49 pre-fixe menu at Takami—brought to you by travelzoo.com.  I 

The new flagship Mendocino Farms: Don’t you dare call it a deli!

The new flagship Mendocino Farms: Don’t you dare call it a deli!

This is the second time I’ve reviewed a Mendocino Farms, but it’s the first time I’ve really understood it. What is Mendocino Farms Last night Owner Mario del Perro walked a small group of us through a not quite finished space by Poon Design and 

Get to know the North Hollywood Farmer’s Market

Get to know the North Hollywood Farmer’s Market

I am a frequent visitor to my neighborhood North Hollywood Farmer’s Market, but generally, I only stick to the fruits and veggies. This week I went to THE OTHER SIDE and was pleasantly surprised by what I found there! Come Ready to Eat I came 

Pasta Tasting at Osteria Mozza

Pasta Tasting at Osteria Mozza

The beginning of my birthday weekend began with what I picture heaven will be like…a 7-course Pasta Tasting at Osteria Mozza. Since I was celebrating getting older, my husband and I dined like senior citizens at 5:45 pm at the always hard to book Osteria