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The Valley goes Gastropub at Laurel Tavern

7. November 2008

Library Bar alums Will Shamlian and Mark Leddy’s new Studio City Gastropub is a bright shining star along Ventura Blvd. It’s front glass frosted windows open up to the street, beckoning local residents in for a beer and some grub. Inside, it’s rustic and slightly industrial, with exposed brick walls, wood details, and antiqued tin [...]

Voting is Free

3. November 2008

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In case you haven’t heard, there is an election going on. And finally, after weeks of late night jokes, misleading proposition commercials and spam from your friends, tomorrow (Nov 4) is the day. For crying out loud get out there and vote! If you’re registered, but don’t know where your polling place is, you can [...]

Simple as that, Pie ‘N Burger

1. November 2008

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There are some places that remain frozen in time. Despite the build up of super disney-fied shopping areas, chain restaurants, and Crate & Barrel additions, Pasadena’s Pie ‘n Burger remains untouched since 1963. There is no need to wonder what they serve here. Sure they have ham, roast beef, and a grilled tuna sandwich but [...]

Halloween Dinner at Loteria Grill

31. October 2008

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If you care to brave the Hollywood Blvd crowds tonight, Loteria Grill in Hollywood is having a Halloween Special. Celebrate Dia De Los Muertos tonight for a reservation only dining and tequila tasting event. There are three seatings, one at 8pm, then 10pm and another at midnight. Plus 2am Chilaquiles specials! Call 323.465.2500 for reservations [...]

K-Town Food Marathon

28. October 2008

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I’m a couple weeks late to the game on this one. But they do say, better late than never right? The night started when I met up with the OG Food Marathoner, prolific food writer and photographer extraordinaire Mattatouille (and his girl master Christine), and the talented culinary adventurer Food GPS. Our first stop for this [...]

Get Spook’d at Yamashiro

27. October 2008

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I blogged about this a while ago, but did you know Yamashiro screens high def movies in their Skyview Lounge every Wednesday for free? Grab a Darth Vadar Roll and some delish Ginger Beer (A Hefe Weizen with some ginger juice thrown in for some intense flavor), then kick back in the lounge. This Wednesday [...]

Cask Ale at Blue Palms Brewhouse

25. October 2008

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First impressions are everything. I generally get a feel for a restaurant in the first 5 min. How you’re greeted, the ambiance of the place and the menu. But looks can sometimes be deceiving. No Doubt, they have some great beers at the Blue Palms Brewhouse. It’s one of the few places in LA where [...]

9th Annual Italian Fest at the Wine House

22. October 2008

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Last night the Wine House hosted their 9th Annual Italian Fest at their Upstairs 2 restaurant. I lost count at 10. There were about 60 different wines from all over Italy. But somewhere at around 10 tastings I lost count. The restaurant itself was much smaller than I had imagined. We showed up a [...]

Fall Comfort with a Pumpkin Latte

22. October 2008

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The PR peoples over at Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf sent me some gift cards to stop in and try some of their fall favorites. From now till early November the Pumpkin Latte and Pumpkin Ice Blended returns. I stopped in at the tiny Larchmont Village Coffee Bean over the weekend, and was feeling a [...]

Italian Fest tonight at the Wine House

21. October 2008

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Feeling a bit nostalgic from my trip to the Mediterranean, when I got the email about the Wine House’s Italian Fest at Upstairs 2, I RSVP’d right away. Seems like such a great deal. Italian Wines from 40 different Estates, 60 different wine and hors d’oeuvres, all for only $55. Brunello, Barolo, Amarone, Super-Tuscans, and [...]