Ledlow – LA Weekly

LEDLOW REVIEW: CLASSIC AMERICAN COOKERY IS KING AT JOSEF CENTENO’S LATEST At this rate, chef Josef Centeno will one day have a restaurant in every storefront in downtown L.A. The rapid creep of his closely grouped restaurant empire now includes Bäco Mercat, plus his mezcal-and-queso–fueled Tex-Mex spot Bar Amá around the corner, his tasting menu–only […]

Ledlow – LA Weekly

AT LEDLOW, CLASSIC AMERICANA GETS A MODERN EDGE An underlying guiding principle of Americana is detectable, and some dishes on the menu are unequivocally classic: There are Parker House rolls that arrive in a cast iron skillet, golden on the outside and gorgeously fluffy on the inside, served with a side of pimento cheese made […]

Bombo – LA Times

Mark Peel’s Bombo getting closer at Grand Central Market Mark Peel’s Bombo is getting closer to dropping. That’s the name the chef has come up with for his new fish stand at the Grand Central Market. “It’s Spanish for kettle drum,” Peel said, while shopping at International Marine Products downtown for fish for a pop-up […]

Animal, Gjelina, Orsa & Winston, Providence & Bar Ama – LA Eater

The 38 Essential Los Angeles Restaurants, January 2015 Spanning Westside to Eastside, with eateries clustered around the best dining neighborhoods, this collection of elite restaurants aims to answer the question, “Can you recommend a place?” Eater will continue to update restaurants every few months, adding in eligible places that have been open for at least […]

New School of Cooking – CBS Los Angeles

Top Cooking Classes In Los Angeles For those who like it, few things in life are as rewarding as cooking your own meal. Whether you’re a great chef / cook or not, there are plenty of classes to help you hone your technique and help you learn to cook a delicious meal. Whether you’re an experienced […]

The Hollywood Bowl & Froma on Melrose – LA Magazine

My LA to Z: Sandra Oh The Grey’s Anatomy alum will star in the animated film Window Horses, currently crowdfunding on Indiegogo until December 6. Here she talks Korean cold noodles, finding old Hollywood, and a hidden restaurant inside of a Travelodge

Beelman’s Pub – LA Eater

Beelman’s Pub, A Classy European Streetside Bar Finally, here is Beelman’s Pub, the newest offering from the prolific and expansive ACME Hospitality Group, which also created Sixth Street Tavern, Library Bar, and Spring Street Bar (as well as the awesome re-tool of King Eddy’s Saloon). Debuting June 9, this rendition of a streetside European-style bar might […]

The Stave – Long Beach

The 10 Best Whiskey Bars in LA Because apparently it’s “not cool” to drink whiskey “alone”, at “your house”, maybe start doing it “with other people”, at “the 10 best whiskey bars in LA”? The Stave (click here for address and deets) Long Beach This classy, wood-laden bar’s got three-whiskey flights every Wednesday, plus specials […]

Flintridge Proper & Seoul Sausage – Thrillist

LA’S 11 BEST UNDER-THE-RADAR BURGERS Ever notice how all of those “Best Burgers in LA” lists mention the same 20 hamburgers? While yes, Apple Pan, Father’s Office, Golden State, Umami, Hungry Cat, and Rustic Canyon all make really, really good burgers, this is actually a city with like a billion burgers — so there’s gotta be […]

Honeycut – TimeOut Los Angeles

Honeycut ho says you can’t break out your dance moves and enjoy a craft drink at the same time? The nightlife heavy hitters behind Seven Grand and The Varnish, together with NYC’s Death + Co. booze pioneers, have accomplished the near-impossible—a premium cocktail discobar. The 3,000-square-foot basement of the O Hotel downtown is split between […]