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 →

TOSCANA TAPS INTO YOUR INNER ITALIAN We had heard about Toscana long before we arrived there, for it is preceded by its reputation.  Sandwiched in between the Cheesecake Factory ... Continue Reading →

THE RITZ IN NEWPORT BEACH Q:  Why does the magnificent Escoffier room at the Ritz Restaurant in Newport Beach remind someone of the magnificent Scandia Restaurant in Los Angeles? A:  ... Continue Reading →

MINX RESTAURANT AND LOUNGE  The big, bold, beautiful Rusty Pelican off Harvey Drive in Glendale has changed its species to become the suave, sophisticated sensational Minx: a classy ... Continue Reading →