VIBRATO GRILL The electric vibrations – that is the Vibrato Grill hit you the minute you step over the threshold.  It’s the full-bodied music of whichever pick-up ... Continue Reading →

The Republic of Israyelyan Certain people have created culinary leadership in Southern California: such names as Splichal, Puck and the Drago brothers come to mind easily. And now, ... Continue Reading →

Tommy’s Rays  Light Up Ventura Restaurant Review: Genial proprietor and host Tommy Ray opened his first restaurant nine months ago in Studio City and has built a solid audience ... Continue Reading →

French 75 in 2007 Restaurant Review: The French 75 chain embraces nine restaurants throughout Southern California.  They refer to their offerings as “Bistro Comfort Food” ... Continue Reading →

Eight–18 It doesn’t happen very often, but there are two restaurants with very similar names: Ate 1-8 and Eight-18; the former, located in Tarzana, features an eclectic ... Continue Reading →

Stone Fire Pizza Co.: A Different Kinda Pizza Joint There’s a new kid on the block and his name is Greg Morris.  Like some of the regulars: Puck, Splichal and Drago,  ... Continue Reading →

STAKIN’ OUT THE STEAKHOUSE NICK & STEF’S STEAKHOUSE The Joachim Splichal empire of restaurants added Nick and Stef’s Steakhouse to their list some eight years ... Continue Reading →

WE CALL IT THE TACO TRUCK ARMANDO’S HOT FOOD On a lonely Saturday morning, one wakes up, with remnants of the night before dancing through one’s mind and belly.  The ... Continue Reading →