Category Archives: Food

Where to Watch 4th of July Fireworks 2018

Some people have been saying that they don’t feel patriotic this year. But I don’t see this holiday being about politics. it’s a day for barbecuing with your family, going to parades and blowing shit up. My only real problem … Continue reading

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Laguna Beach Landmark Las Brisas Introduces New Patio Menu

Situated on the cliffs of Laguna Beach, venerable Mexican seafood restaurant Las Brisas has a new patio menu worthy of a drive down PCH.  With starter choices like guacamole, seafood cocktail, skillet nachos and charred asparagus, you can’t go wrong … Continue reading

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Coastal Provençal and Love of the Westside Inspires ‘Lunetta Dining and The Moon Bar’

Photos by Billy Bennight and Monique A. LeBleu Local Executive Chef Raphael Lunetta introduced Lunetta All Day, a fast-casual concept for daylight driven guests that serves breakfast, lunch and dinner all day in 2017. On Wednesday, June 26, 2018, Chef … Continue reading

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Arroyo Seco Weekend: The Food – The Fun – The Frolic

I can’t believe I have been going to the Rose Bowl for my entire life and I never knew about the acres and acres of verdant grass gently sloping behind it. The enormous Brookside golf course was repurposed into festival … Continue reading

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Pearl’s BBQ – Texas Style 4th of July Party Weekend!

Pearl’s BBQ in Downtown Los Angeles is kicking off the 4th of July weekend in grand style Starting the festivities on Wednesday, June 27, 2018, they’ll be celebrating America’s Red, White and Blue with a five-day patriotic celebration. Pearl’s BBQ features … Continue reading

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Tonight! The 1st Official Tortilla Awards Hosted by Aaron Sanchez in NoHo

Tonight El Tejano in North Hollywood will host Tequila Cazadores’ 1st Tortilla Awards from 7 p.m. until 10 p.m. World-class chef and television personality Aarón Sanchez will emcee the evening. Contestants will be judged on their tortillas, tacos 
and how well the … Continue reading

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Goldenvoice Presents Arroyo Seco Weekend: A Music Extravaganza You Won’t Want to Miss

The 2-day Arroyo Seco food and music festival made its debut just last year, but it is already one of the hottest events in Southern California. Goldenvoice is the same team that is behind Coachella and the FYF Festival, so … Continue reading

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Chef Monsour and Kopel Partner Up Again to Fire Up L.A. With ‘South City’ to Bring 8 Southern-region Inspired Chicken Sandos

UPDATES: **10-21-19; 10-1-19; 8-1-19 Story and Media by Jonnathan Benites-Bernardini, with contributions by Monique A. LeBleu. The last couple of years has brought a surge of fried chicken sandwiches to the LA dining scene. Places like Howlin’ Rays, Freerange, Birdies … Continue reading

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Anthony Bourdain, Dead at 61. We Remember Him with One from the Archives

Friday morning Anthony Bourdain was found dead in his French hotel room. CNN reports that he was found by his good friend, chef Eric Ripert; they were in town to film an episode of “Parts Unknown.” The apparent cause of … Continue reading

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13th Annual LA WineFest this weekend

If you are a connoisseur, collector, or just plain enjoy a good glass of wine, the 13th annual LA WineFest is happening this weekend at ROW DTLA. Taste award-winning wines, craft beer, and dine from food trucks while educating yourself … Continue reading

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