On The Sunny Side of the Street
By Erin Shaw Dwellers of Venice Beach! Come hither! Have you been to Sunny Spot? You may remember it as Beechwood, but when they closed down last year, they were reborn a more vibrant and hip local...
View ArticleAre You Ready To Get Fat?
Its the battle of the Fat Gastropubs! Which is your favorite? The Fat Cow – The Grove Gordon Ramsey’s new LA baby just opened at The Grove on October 1st. Not the most original menu with options like...
View ArticleMeatless Mondays: Norma’s Tacos
Let it be known: I AM OBSESSED WITH MEXICAN FOOD! From the warm handmade tortillas to the variety of fresh sauces, salsas, and toppings…I love it all. When I stumbled upon Norma’s Tacos, I instantly...
View ArticleCare for Tri-tip in The Shire?
Most of you who know me, know that I’m a big fan of Santa Ynez wine country. I go up there four to five times a year to pick up wine shipments and enjoy the gorgeous rolling hills, dotted with lovely...
View ArticleMeatless Mondays!: Restaurant Review
Ok this is BY FAR one of my favorite restaurants–I went here a few years back and have been hooked ever since! The menu is filled with a ton of options for vegans, vegetarians, the gluten-free, and...
View ArticleJust Back from Austin!
I landed yesterday evening at Long Beach Airport, feeling great after a fantastic four-day weekend in Austin, TX. As someone who had never been to Texas, aside from several layovers at DFW, I was...
View ArticleMardi Gras – West Coast Style
With my trip to New Orleans a mere 10 weeks away, it seemed fitting – no, scratch that – a requirement that we celebrate Mardi Gras as best as we could here in Los Angeles this year. While we all knew...
View ArticleAustin’s Best Kept Secret
Last night at the adamant suggestion of my friends, the Simpson’s, I had dinner at The Salt Lick in Driftwood, TX just 22 miles southwest of Austin. I’m not really sure what to say except that I’m very...
View ArticleMeatless Mondays! Restaurant Review: Real Food Daily
Once in a great while, I find a restaurant that really nails vegan food, so much so that even some of my non-vegan friends even request to go out to dinner at said restaurant. With that being said, I...
View ArticleMeatless Mondays! Pumpkin-Sage Ravioli
Hi Friends! I’m back again with another solution to your Monday night dinner debacle (like that alliteration?) AND a quick restaurant review. This weekend I had the pleasure of dining at Fabio...
View ArticleMeatless Mondays! Vegan Quesadillas with Black Bean-Lentil Puree &...
Happy Monday! Hope everyone had a fantastic weekend full of good times and great food! So a few days ago, I had lunch at one of my favorite vegan spots in Pasadena, Real Food Daily. I think I blogged...
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