I was not impressed with Chick-fil-a’s chicken sandwich. When the notorious fast food joint opened on Sunset, I was excited to try it. I had heard so many friends rave about this freakin’ chicken sandwich. I figured it must be the best thing that ever happened to chicken. I didn’t know how it could be [...]
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Little Bear Roars
My first boyfriend was Belgian, but I never got to experience his cuisine aside from a chocolate bar he gave me once. Now, twelve years later, living in Los Angeles, myself and other food lovers can have the Belgian experience at Little Bear. Andre Guerrero and Ryan Sweeney bring their new downtown gastropub out of [...]
I Said Cheese
I’ve had a mad love affair with cheese nearly my entire life. Grilled cheese sandwiches were a favorite as a child. Any cheese would do. Yellow Cheddar, White Cheddar, Provolone, Jack, Swiss…those were the classics. Then, when I was seven I discovered Kasseri. Kasseri is a very sharp Greek cheese and has a very potent [...]
Turkey Perverts
I am looking very forward to going home to my Oregon farmstead for Thanksgiving this year, however, I have a lot of friends that will be staying here in LA. I had a friend ask me if I knew of any good restaurants that would be doing a sit down feast. I wasn’t sure, [...]
Honestly Eveleigh
Recently, I went on a trip to the countryside and found myself lost in farm fresh flavors and seasonal essentials. No, I didn’t make the two hour trek to Ojai, I simply visited an enchanting farmhouse atop one of the Sunset Boulevard curves. Eveleigh specializes in serving the ingredients of local quality with an elegant [...]
LA’s REAL Taco Truck
I thought I had known everyone in LA’s taco truck club, but this past week I met a new member. My friend had been telling me for weeks about getting tacos at 1st and Beaudry. I actually thought it was a taco stand called “1st and Beaudry.” He kept raving, “Perv, these are the best [...]
Red, White, and Blueberry Tacos
For the Fourth of July, I went home to Oregon and the 160 acre grass ranch I grew up on. My dad had been talking for weeks about the grilled lamb tacos he was going to make for our big feast. I had to think of something to add to the dish. I did. Blueberry-Basil [...]
Tall Glass of Lemonade
Another perfect summer drink? Lemonade! I had an amazing lunch today at this charming eatery, known for their flavorful salads and tall exotic lemonades! I have made a lovely slideshow for you, so please click away to see the good bits Lemonade, Beverly Hills
Marix + Margaritas = Summer
Something about Summer just screams, “Mexican Food.” It wasn’t that long ago that I got my taco on at El Toro, but now that the days are longer and I have a new wardrobe of summer dresses to show off, getting spicy for happy hour seems like the best way to go. Marix is a [...]
Let Them Eat Brunch
Brunch is what happens when breakfast and lunch get drunk together and make-out. It can be messy sometimes, but always tastes good. Eggs Benedict, Belgian Waffles, French Toast, Spinach Frittata, Huevos Rancheros, Bacon, Sausage, Home Fries, Fresh Squeezed Orange Juice…as Charlie Sheen might say, “What’s not to love??!!” All of the best foods are offered [...]
