Pastina Trattoria in WLA

Pastina TrattoriaWest Los Angeles   Franco Catullo, owner of Pastina Trattoria, is the award-winning “Restaurateur of The Year” for 2001, presented by the California ... Continue Reading →

TANGIER: SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE

Tangier: Something For EveryoneSilverlake, CA   T antalizing array of food to delight anyoneA mbience of warmth and hospitalityN oveau dishes to satisfy any palateG arcia, ... Continue Reading →

ENZO & ANGELA IN WEST LA

Enzo & AngelaWest Los Angeles   Many years ago I received a letter from Angela Lansbury telling me about this wonderful restaurant in Santa Monica called Positano. By now ... Continue Reading →

THE CHICKEN LADY CAFÉ

The Chicken Lady CaféBeverly Hills, CA     I received a letter from Francine and Michael Colmaire telling me that if it weren't for my reviews, they wouldn't ... Continue Reading →

CHEF ANDY BRINGS FLAVORS TO FURUSATO

Chef Andy Brings Flavors To FurusatoKoreatown, Los Angeles, CA   The owner of Furusato, Andy Shim, has traveled the world to bring flavors and traditions from some of the finest ... Continue Reading →

LA DOLCE VITA

La Dolce VitaBeverly Hills   Ruben, the Maitre d of 30 years Frank Sinatra kept a lot of restaurants in business by the mere mention of his once being there for dinner. And ... Continue Reading →

THE WHIST BRUNCH

The Whist Brunch – SHHH!Santa Monica     SHHH!   I,m going to share a most important secret with you. It's called Whist at the Viceroy Hotel in Santa ... Continue Reading →

WHISPER AT THE GROVE

Whisper at The Grove     The Whisper Lounge at "The Grove" feels like a hideaway, although in reality, it looks like a classic supper club, perhaps a taste of ... Continue Reading →