Food & Drink as Art – Pacific Standard Time
February 7, 2012 | 0 Comments
Food, drink, and art, are united. John Rivera Sedlar is a master at creating dishes that not only taste amazing, but are presented as inspirational pieces of food art. His modern Latin cuisine is some of the most sought after food in LA at the moment. Of course, the food isn’t the only artwork coming [...]
Nick + Stef’s Steakhouse Meat 101
January 15, 2012 | 0 Comments
Grass fed vs corn fed, to age or not to age, New York vs Rib Eye, pork cheek and veal check, lamb, squab and pheasant. So much meat, so much to learn. School is back in session at Nick + Stef’s Steakhouse in Downtown Los Angeles. Meat 101 is designed to give food lovers an [...]
Win a Black Truffle dinner (with wine!) at Patina
December 20, 2011 | 0 Comments
Wonka’s got nothing on this golden ticket. Patina, the esteemed restaurant located in Downtown LA at the Walt Disney Concert Hall, is featuring a promotion for the next couple of weeks. Through January 8, order any dish like the Albion Parsnips Risotto, add shaved black truffle for $25 more, and get a complimentary signature chocolate [...]
Where to get tamales in Los Angeles
November 29, 2011 | 1 Comment
The history of the tamal dates back to the Mesoamerica times. Rumors are, the village warriors would take them off to battle as a portable meal. The perfect mobile food, they are commonly wrapped in corn husks or plantain leaves before cooking depending on the region they come from. Tamales begin with a dough made [...]
Vegan adventures with Urban Food Crawl
July 18, 2011 | Comments Off
Urban Food Crawl is a brand new vegan food exploration tour of Downtown LA. Started by DTLA residents, this walking tour will have you sampling vegan friendly dishes from cupcakes, to pizza and menudo, at six different stops along the way. Marvel in the beautiful skyline of historical downtown, while meeting with chefs and owners, [...]
East LA meets Napa
July 10, 2011 | Comments Off
AltaMed’s Sixth Annual East LA Meets Napa celebration returned to Union Station this past Friday night for what was a treat for the oral senses. It was a beautiful evening for strolling the historic courtyards of Union Station, listening to Mariachi music with Latin Jazz by Jose Rizo’s Mongorama. The event payed tribute to the [...]
In the kitchen with Wolfgang at WP24
June 6, 2011 | 1 Comment
Hanging out with Wolfgang Puck in his own restaurant is somewhat surreal. I mean, this is the Chef with one the most successful restaurant empires in Los Angeles. Not to mention numerous cookbooks and TV Chef appearences. It’s not something you get to experience very often. Lucky for me, the fine folks at WP24 invited [...]
Now on Sale! LA Times + Food & Wine | The Taste
June 2, 2011 | Comments Off
The Los Angeles Times, along with Food & Wine Magazine, bring angelinos the ultimate food and wine event taking place over Labor Day Weekend. So cancel your weekend getaway and save your cash for The Taste. This four days in Beverly Hills, Hollywood, and Downtown LA features nine different gastronomic affairs. Many of the culinary [...]
City of Angels Wine Fest
May 10, 2011 | Comments Off
Looking for that perfect Memorial Day celebration? There is no better way to spend a day off of work, than being outdoors, listening to live music, drinking wine and eating great food in Downtown Los Angeles. The Rotary Club presents the second annual City of Angels Wine Fest at Music Center Plaza on Monday, May [...]
Food Coma Aftermath: Cochon555
May 2, 2011 | 1 Comment
What are Heritage Breed Pigs? They are much more than organically raised, cage free, sustainable hogs. They come from bloodines going back hundreds of years when livestock was raised on open pastures. Different breeds are known for a variety of characteristics. Including the taste of the meat, marbling, bacon flavors, and creamy fat. These pigs [...]