WHY Penne alla Norma, insalata Farfalla (a salad on a pizza crust), thin-crust pizza with pesto and goat cheese, and good (if pricey) wine by the glass. WHAT A pioneer in the makeover of Los Feliz, Farfalla has been slinging pasta and Chianti to a constant crowd of regulars for many years, and it’s every [...]
WHY Because the chefs are impeccable, the fish is fresh, and the location is…neither of those. WHAT Smooshed in a sleazy Hollywood strip mall, Sushi Ike is not a place to go for a posh night of extravagant nigiri and imported sake. This place is all about the fish, so if you’re into molecular gastronomy [...]
WHY The nasi bungkus at Java Spice is a magnificent Indonesian meal, a picnic banquet swathed in fresh-cut banana leaf that looks something like a pregnant shoe box. Inside are generous chunks of coconut-infused chicken, smoldering chile-laced beef rendang, brightly spiced jackfruit curry, chunky fish cake, tofu nuggets and a blazing scarlet sambal-topped egg, all [...]
You wouldn’t know it from the weather but the end of summer is nigh. How to tell? There are enough upcoming food and drink events to sustain a platoon of party-hearty squirrels. (Winter. Coming. Must. Eat. Food.) Don’t worry, Go Go’ers: there’s a whole lot more here than nuts. Beer Wonderful Beer Here’s your [...]
WHY Because you’re tired of the same old, same old. WHAT Wine enthusiast Jill Bernheimer started selling wine online, then dove into retailing with this small shop, which has become a cult favorite. Her low-key friendliness has endeared her to many who find wine shopping intimidating, and she loves to seek out esoterica; on a [...]
Go Go’ers, autumn is almost here and it’s looking swell. (Stay tuned for Ms. Go Go’s 411 on the best fall fun.) Still, this last-gasp-of-summer weekend will not disappoint: blood, bikes, zombies, and zydeco All you have to do is breathe deep and go. Bloody MacBeth and Twisted Sister(s) Feeling guilty because you neglected summer [...]
Important news flash: summer did not end at Labor Day. First, you’re welcome. Second, since the mercury is still kickin’ it in the upper 80′s, it’s a good thing you have another two weeks to officially wear white shorts not to mention at least one outside weekend event to wear them to. Yes, Go Go’ers, the [...]
It’s going to be three days of hella hot this weekend. What’s a Go Go’er to do? a) Go to the beach! Surely no one else will have this idea. b) Go to a county fair! Furry animals are at their fragrant best in 80+ degree weather. c) Get out of town! You’ll have earned that one-day getaway after hours [...]
Los Angeles seems to have a major food event at least twice a week but it shouldn’t surprise that The Taste, our homegrown, hometown event, is the ultimate dine-and-drink destination for foodies. Sponsored by the Los Angeles Times, this Labor Day weekend eating extravaganza is the perfect transition from beach to back-to-school. Nothing like a weekend of wall-to-wall eats to make you happy that [...]
WHY A great Sunday vibe at a serious market. WHAT Since opening in 2006, this market has become an important westside gathering place (Councilman Bill Rosendahl held his swearing in here) and resource for quality ingredients. Chefs Mary Sue Milliken, Hans Rockenwagner and Raphael Lunetta shop here for their families, and local eateries like Curious [...]
