Nyala – The Ethiopian Way   The area from Olympic Blvd. going South on Fairfax Ave. has become an Ethiopian bistro walk with a slew of eateries. I had dinner at Nyala, forerunner ... Continue Reading →

Shangri-La is Really Cooking! Hotel Shangri-La, Santa Monica’s iconic architectural gem, has opened its first restaurant, "The Dining Room". Owned by veteran restaurateur ... Continue Reading →

Dining at The Century Plaza Hotel #1-Patio – #2 Sushi Bar with Tanaka – #3 Sushi Bravo for an evening of dining at the Century Plaza Hotel surrounded in lushly simple ... Continue Reading →

Everybody Loves Lawry’s   Lawry’s Carvery will be opening in Downtown Los Angeles’s Live sports and entertainment complex. Before or after a game, concert or movie, treat ... Continue Reading →

Fun at Buca di Beppo Santa Monica Buca di Beppo opened its doors in Santa Monica nine years ago and the crowds came. Although it's furnished like a one‑of‑a‑kind ... Continue Reading →

A Little More Wokcano Please I finally got to check-out Wokcano, part of a restaurant group in Los Angeles, with a sixth opening in Long Beach. They are also in Santa Monica, Downtown, ... Continue Reading →

New Tanzore & Gaylord Indian Restaurant Joined Tanzore, formally the Gaylord Indian Restaurant, brings fine dining to a new level. It's been recommended by the Michelin ... Continue Reading →

AK Restaurant + Bar Debuts Venice, CA Months after departing from his Executive Chef duties at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel, Conny Andersson returned to the Los Angeles restaurant ... Continue Reading →