I recently had the opportunity to have a private tour and sampling at Madame Chocolat in Beverly Hills, by Madame Chocolat herself, Hasty Torres (yes, she is the wife of famed chocolatier Jacques Torres).
The boutique doesn’t scream from the sidewalk, but once you are inside, you’re completely transported. The look is Ladurée […]
Citrus at Social Hollywood is the venture of restaurateur Jeffrey Chodorow and acclaimed chef Michel Richard. It is housed alongside Chodorow’s Social Hollywood at the historically significant Hollywood Athletic Club. There is a lot of political discussion regarding Chodorow’s reputation in the industry, but it is easy to put aside when a name […]
In the neighborhood of some of the world’s most revered fashion houses, famous restaurants, and art galleries, Melrose Heights, lies comme Ça, Chef David Myers’ (of Sona) latest venture into bringing significant cuisine to Los Angeles. The menu is traditional Parisian brasserie style, featuring many French classics. I will focus on brunch because I’ve […]
Terroni is the buzz of Los Angeles food bloggers, and my first experience lived up to the hype this place has.
In the former home of Authentic Café, Terroni has opened its second location (first being in Toronto), and allowed Angelenos to partake in the somewhat famous menu. The décor is a mix and match situation, […]
Please excuse the lapse in writing, as I’ve spent the last couple of weeks traveling. This was my first trip to Scottsdale, and I am in Las Vegas fairly often. Other than seeing some great sights (the Sonoran Desert, Taliesin West, Sedona), I consumed a lot of food during those days, and I thought it […]
Tucked into a back corner of the Brentwood Country Mart, the Los Angeles outpost of New York’s famed City Bakery is worthy of a visit, and probably many more after that. The space is clean, large, and brightly skylit. There is a complete self-service buffet that wraps the interior of […]
No, I did not eat them all in one sitting.
In recent years, people have become more interested in dark chocolate and educating themselves about its production and possible health benefits. One is no longer limited to the idea of chocolate being a generic, pure sugar, grocery store candy. Even I, who am not a huge fan of […]
I wouldn’t classify myself as a “candy person”. I do like dark chocolate once in a while, and the candy I am drawn to usually falls more along the lines of confection. When I first saw these olives from the company Olivina (known for their body products, and in my opinion, some of the best […]
If you live in Los Angeles, I’m sure you’re familiar with the latest social obsession, the Culver City restaurant scene. It may seem like hype, but Culver City is transforming itself into an upscale dining destination (minus the pretense of Hollywood and Beverly Hills). Among the many new places, there is at least one restaurant […]
I have been meaning to try Julienne for a couple of years, and am actually embarrassed to say I hadn’t been until this past weekend. Considering it is located in what I think is one of the last best places around Los Angeles (San Marino), I will now be visiting as […]