Who said going out in LA is just for date nights? As much as you might love your bae, let’s be real; having time with your friends to catch up on each others’ lives is super important. And of course, you want to find a place that’s cute, fun, serves good food, and has plenty of booze. Here are some of our recent faves for a meal with the girls:
Read MoreNow that most of us have already abandoned our New Years diet resolutions, it’s time to once again enjoy our meals. But one meal that is one of the hardest to enjoy? The work lunch: a typically rushed affair that is also probably taking place in front of your computer screen with your headphones still on. There’s also the added bonus of restaurant fatigue; you’ve probably eaten at every restaurant near your office a thousand times, and you’re tired of taking the same sad paper bag lunch to work everyday. So why not change up your routine with a few fresh lunch options?
Read MoreThis summer has been a whirlwind…and yes, since it’s still 80 degrees outside, I’m conflating mid-October with Summer. I also just got back from Hawaii, so all of that warmth and relaxation really warped my sense of time (I know…poor me). But with Fall around the corner, I’m settling back into my routines, which fortunately includes checking out new, fun places to eat around the city. In the last few months, I’ve gone to quite a few (and there are plenty more posts to come), but here were 4 of my recent favorites.
Read MoreSomething old, something new. Something barbecued, something to chew. While there are a million new openings in LA, sometimes it's fun to check out a new dish or service at a place you've enjoyed before. It's always nice when I have the opportunity to dine at some of my fave spots in the city, even if they've been around forever. Here are 5 places to check out this week!
Read MoreL.A. has no shortage of great Italian food, and one of the newer iterations of our obsession with Cal-Ital comes in the form of Gesso, the beautiful, industrial restaurant on Fairfax. Serving small plates like arancini, pizzas, and entrees such as Preserved Lemon Strozzapreti, Gesso has been quietly open since last summer. It's undoubtedly one of my favorite spots in the neighborhood for happy hour-- meet up with some friends and sip on $7-$9 special cocktails while munching on bites like cauliflower and chicken liver toast. I visited for dinner a little while back and really enjoyed the variety of dishes along with their well-made cocktails.
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