Goin’s paella with squid, chicken, and chorizo No idea if Joe Miller still has that paella concept in the works aside Bar Pinxto, but until then, a few of his local comrades are filling the void. Following Cafe del Rey’s recent foray into the dish, Eater reported that Lazy Ox chef Perfecto Rocher is bringing [...]
We’ll just have a glass of water, thank you. Okay maybe not all Kings fans are subdued and orderly when having a night out on the town. Last night, following the hockey team’s victory in Downtown, Pamela Anderson and a group of fellas left Staples Center and took their act to West Hollywood’s Boa. After [...]
The new ride In a hopeful return to the days of the Helms Bakery trucks we’re always reading older Angelenos wax nostalgic about, La Brea Bakery is announcing the roll-out of four electric trucks to deliver loaves and rolls to over 80 restaurants and retailers. The Smith Electric Co. vehicles, which cause zero tailpipe emissions, [...]
Not bad for 90! Atwater Village’s Scottish steakhouse, Tam O’Shanter, is turning 90 next month, which means it’s probably too old to get a job showing off its gams at The Tilted Kilt. But the good news, as relayed by NBC, is that the Lawry’s-operated restaurant is rekindling its 20th-century past with monthly menus that [...]
Goldblum Jeff Goldblum, everyone’s favorite dusky Ichabod Crane-doppleganger from Jurassic Park and The Fly, also has his very own jazz band called “The Mildred Snitzer Orchestra.” Who knew?! Starting tonight and scheduled for every Wednesday thereafter, Goldblum’s group will take over the stage at Lexington Social House for two sets, featuring Goldblum on ivory-tickling duties. [...]
The Hudson Next Monday, West Hollywood’s The Hudson plans a new brunch service that will be available every week day from 10:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M. The new selection features both breakfast dishes including chicken and waffles, crepes, and breakfast burritos as well as lunchables like a Philly cheese steak with rib-eye, brioche grilled cheese, [...]
Andres at Jaleo Everyone has their own special way of getting a bag on in Vegas. Some opt for a “wine angel” to flutter around, zeroing in on an astronomically-priced bottle of Montrachet at Charlie Palmer’s place, while many more are content with alcoholic, slushie-filled plastic Day-Glo guitars from PBR Rock Bar and Grill. While [...]
UMAMI’s pastrami Sheesh! Talk about timing. Just a few days after Midtown Lunch posted his slam on UMAMIcatessen in his 7 Reasons to Hate L.A. column, the LAT redeems the food hall/deli/cafeteria/thingie-mabbober with a glowing review. Brooks contended that there’s really no reason on earth to bother serving pastrami sandwiches within a 5 mile radius [...]
Woo her with wine at the Hollyhock House For those of you who couldn’t make it out to the Taste of the Eastside last weekend, there’s hope yet. Take a second chance at soaking up some culture (and some booze, of course) at the Eat. Drink. Art. Festival at Barnsdall Art Park this Saturday from [...]
Is this what he means by “why you ridin my tip?” We’ve spent enough time working restaurant jobs and slogging through part-time drudgery to truly appreciate any baller who knows how to tip big. And in celebrity circles, a huge gratuity (made public) is a surefire path to good PR and image rehabilitation. Yesterday, we [...]
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