When the iconic Italian restaurant Drago closed its doors earlier this year, Chowhounds wondered what would take over the space on Wilshire Boulevard. In a recent discussion, lil mikey was happy to report that the new tenant, Ushuaia Argentinean Steakhouse, has done the site justice by serving solid South American food in a modernized dining [...]
Jaime and Ramiro of La Casita Mexicana The 2nd annual Taste of Mexico returns Friday evening (6 pm to 11 pm) with unlimited tastes from some of L.A.’s top Mxican restaurants, and of course premium tequila, mezcal and Baja wineries. A portion of ticket sales will benefit the Downtown L.A. Art Walk. Who’s there? Restaurants [...]
Reverie Natasha Subramaniam and Alisa Lapidus, the film-making duo known as Chayka Sofia, are paying tribute to the visually striking plates and grassroots sourcing of Red Medicine chef Jordan Kahn in a new film called Reverie. The movie was recently screened at New York’s Star Chef Conference and will be shown on the indie film [...]
It’s officially cold season again, a time when stuffy heads and runny noses send us searching for solace in the soothing comfort foods we grew up with — usually something warm, starchy and eas… Continue reading “Whether Jook, Congee, or Chok: A Cure for What Ails You ” > Read the full post on Squid [...]
11/28/12 Today marks the third year anniversary of this blog. Who knew it would last this long? Honestly, I had no expectations when I started this so I can’t say I did. Each year has brought something new and different, chronicling where I’ve been and much of what I’ve eaten. As with all of my [...]
Babalu Santa Monica’s 25-year-old Babalu Bakery will undergo aesthetic upgrades this winter to veer from its South Pacific vibe to a more Western Pacific look of seaside-friendly blue and whites. As the owner of this institution, as well as nearby Cafe Montana, Eddie Silkaitis has seen dramatic changes hit Montana Avenue in the last two-and-a-half [...]
If you were already a little confused about how the whole Jeremy Fox/Barnyard thing was playing out after the announcement earlier this month that Fox would no longer be involved in the upcomin… Continue reading “Jeremy Fox’s Newest Project: Old Soul at Square One Dining (Don’t Call It A Pop-Up)” > Read the full post [...]
Disick Threatening the credibility L.A.’s food scene has built up over the years, Kardashian accessory Scott Disick promised to open a local location of his celebrity sushi spot, Ryu, following its debut in New York last spring. Today brings a big breath of sweet relief, as Grub Street learns that Ryu is now formally closed [...]
If you happen to take a look at this week’s issue of The New Yorker, you’ll find a rather lengthy of profile of chef Craig Thornton and his underground dining experience Wolvesmouth, written by… Continue reading “4 Things You Might Not Know About the New Yorker’s Wolvesmouth Profile” > Read the full post on Squid [...]
Dining date: 11/22/12 As expected, Thanksgiving is a food-filled holiday in this household. Technically though, none of the food is consumed in our own household; we do lunch at my aunt’s (mother’s side) and dinner at my grandmother’s side (father’s). Each year the food served remains largely the same with a few new entrants – [...]
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