Feasting on Sheer Elegance at NOBU, Malibu
I have written about the hip and celebrity friendly NOBU before. They were January 2012′s Restaurant of the Month (click either link to check out that review and why Nobu is always a top choice when it comes to the BEST in dining options). I visited their Malibu location during my last visit to LA and [...]
Read moreGreen Beans, Shrimp & Fried Rice @ PF CHANG’S… Plus, The New INSPIRED MENU!!!
I stopped by my favorite Chinese restaurant chain PF CHANG’S in Los Angeles’ Beverly Center last week and indulged in opulent dishes that I’m convinced were meant for a king! I started with the lettuce wraps and crispy green beans. The latter included fresh green beans, lightly battered and served crispy with a spicy, tangy [...]
Read moreEating ANIMAL STYLE @ IN & OUT
For me, a trip to Los Angeles means a trip to my favorite fast food chain In-N-Out Burger! I’ve written about In-N-Out a couple of times before, and I love them so much they were June’s Restaurant of the Month back in 2012! So, of course, when I landed on the BEST coast the other [...]
Read moreShrimp Scampi, Mac & Cheese Balls, & Salmon @ The CHEESECAKE FACTORY!!!!
Although, generally speaking, I am not a fan of chain restaurants, if I were to have any qualm about my beloved New York City, it would have to be brought on by the fact that the world’s capital does not house one of my favorite restaurant chains in the world – THE CHEESECAKE FACTORY! If [...]
Read moreA FATBURGER Feast for Super Bowl Festivities!
For the first time in my life, this past weekend, I enjoyed the Super Bowl on the West Coast! I had a few options for celebrating the sporting event like a true Los Angeleno, but I passed up on the exclusive party at Xen Lounge and Berry Gordy‘s mansion festivities to hang with some friends [...]
Read moreCelebrating NATIONAL HOT BREAKFAST MONTH at the POLO LOUNGE, Beverly Hills
By now, we all know the importance of breakfast! Having breakfast is essential in the morning, it will give you energy throughout the day, it gives the body balance and it helps with diet maintenance. Experts say that having breakfast will improve your overall performance throughout the day, prevents overeating, and upgrades general body functions! [...]
Read moreChicken Satay, Lettuce Wraps, Seabass, & Shrimp at PHILIPPE CHOW ***November’s Restaurant of the Month***
By now, everyone is familiar with the famed and legendary upscale celebrity-laden Chinese restaurant MR. CHOW, whose clientele list reads more like an Oscar and Grammy role-call combined as opposed to an actual regular patrons list. But for the past few years, hot on the heels of the original Asian-food heaven is PHILIPPE CHOW, the unauthorized [...]
Read moreA Late Night & Early Morning Breakfast at KITCHEN 24, West Hollywood
I dipped into LA this past weekend and totally forgot I’m headed to Jamaica in just a couple of days! Between the drinks at Beverly Hills Hotel, In-N-Out Burger and airport food, I completely lost track of my diet of fruits and vegetables! YIKES! Anyway, I love LA for the luxe, glamour, sun and appeal. [...]
Read moreA Sourdough Grilled Chicken Club Meal at JACK IN THE BOX, Los Angeles
Thanks to my recent trip out west, I’ve been eating fruits and vegetables all week! Traveling is never good to my waistline and with the abundant dining options LA offers, I always head back east feeling bloated, overstuffed and ready to diet. One of the main reasons for this week’s reduction is because of a [...]
Read more***August’s Restaurant of the Month*** ROSCOE’S CHICKEN & WAFFLES, Los Angeles
Whitney Houston said it best at the 2000 Grammy Awards when referencing the legacy of Bobby Brown – “There are a lot of imitators, but there’s only one original.” Dare I use this distinct quote as it also applies to LA soul food oasis ROSCOE’S CHICKEN & WAFFLES, the pioneering restaurant that first gained worldwide acclaim for [...]
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