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Four Plates to Try When You’re at Todd Jurich’s Bistro in Norfolk, Virginia
I sat at a table in Todd Jurich’s Bistro in Norfolk, Virginia with zero expectations of the dinner that would come. As part of a group of writers visiting Norfolk to cover some of the restaurants in the city, I was eager to dine in another restaurant to review the food. Previously eating in Saltine,
See Why WeHo Bistro’s “4-Course WeHoliday Feast” is the Best Gift for the Season
With Christmas just around the corner, it can be easy to forget that not all presents sit under the tree. Sometimes, the perfect gift doesn’t sit on a shelf or come from a department store. No I’m not talking about love, kindness, or peace to all mankind. I’m talking about something you can find coming
This Meat Lover Went Vegetarian and Got More than She Expected at Flower Child
“I just want to be happy.” he said. The sentence stopped me in my tracks as I was taking photos of dishes at Flower Child in Santa Monica. It was a hard sentence to hear from anyone, but coming from an older man discussing his divorce, it struck a chord. I have no real understanding
Margo’s is the Latest Santa Monica Restaurant You Should Visit, Now
“I wonder if I look weird to everyone else in this restaurant.” That was the thought that ran through my mind as I sat alone, by myself, with no one at my table in Margo’s in Santa Monica. To the left of me was a table of women gabbing, to my right was a couple
Event: Los Angeles Magazine’s “Best New Restaurants 2016”
When I was younger, I always thought that by the time I was twenty-five I would have a beautiful Downtown LA loft with brick walls, I would drink cocktails and eat dinner with my friends three times a week, and I would have the cutest outfits and curliest hair. If you couldn’t tell, these thoughts
Status Kuo in Mar Vista
When it comes to restaurants, my favorite type are the small ones that know how to make use of their space. I like them so much because the intimate space can evoke conversation and they can feel homey. Aside from conversation and comfort, what I love most is seeing a restaurant that is small in
The Raymond in Pasadena (Dinner)
“Come with me and you’ll be, in a world of pure imagination”. You know that song right? It’s “Pure Imagination” from, Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory. It’s also the song that played in my mind when the waitress, Lainey, placed the first plate of food in front of me. The sound of Gene Wilder’s
dine L.A.’s Restaurant Week: Il Fornaio
dine L.A.’s Restaurant Week ended yesterday, so this post comes just after the foodie fun. But since I love food and you love food—being tardy really shouldn’t matter. During the event, my boyfriend TJ and I went to a spot that was a big hit on our Restaurant Week list because of their extravagant menu at
