BY KAREN YOUNG One of my favorite go-to restaurants "over-the-hill" is Fig & Olive in West Hollywood. I first enjoyed the restaurant in New York (where there are three locations), so when it opened here nearly 2 1/2 years ago I was … [Read more...]
A Restaurant Worth the Drive: Fig & Olive on Melrose Place for a Taste of the Mediterranean
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Back to the Kitchen: Brussels Sprouts — The Now Trend and Everyone’s New Best Friend
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January 14, 2013 by Leave a Comment
BY GWEN KENNEALLY This past holiday season the surprising star of my events was brussels sprouts! Between Chanukah, Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years parties ,I’ll bet I served thousands! Roasted, grilled, sautéed, shaved in a salad, … [Read more...]
Tasty Tidbits: Restaurant News in the San Fernando Valley
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October 31, 2012 by Leave a Comment
BY KAREN YOUNG Harvest Moon Kitchen and Marketplace soft opened last week on Magnolia just east of Whitsett in Valley Village, but will be having its grand opening this Saturday, November 4 with lots of free samples. This is the … [Read more...]
Tasty Tidbits: Pressed Juicery, Pink Ribbon Cookies, National Taco Day, Panera Contest, Ladies Martini Night and More
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October 2, 2012 by Leave a Comment
BY KAREN YOUNG Sweet Butter Kitchen in Sherman Oaks is donating all the proceeds of their homemade pink ribbon cookies to breast cancer research this week. October 4 is National Taco Day. To celebrate, the legendary Casa Vega is … [Read more...]
Tasty Tidbits: Restaurant News in the 818—and Beyond
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January 10, 2012 by Leave a Comment
BY KAREN YOUNG The Cheesecake Factory now has competition for their SkinnyLicious menu. The Daily Grill is now offering a Simply 600 Menu made up of meals that are 600 calories or less. Choose from salads, sandwiches, burgers, tacos, seafood, … [Read more...]
Gourmet Dining For Less: Ramsey’s at the Club
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January 8, 2012 by 3 Comments
BY ALISON FREEBAIRN-SMITH Excessive holiday eating and spending has led many of us to tighten our wallets and watch our diets, so we’re eating more meals at home. But, what if I told you I know a place where you can dine in style, eat gourmet … [Read more...]
Charlie’s Pantry: A New Gourmet Eatery and Market Takes Root in the 818
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April 11, 2011 by 2 Comments
BY KAREN YOUNG The long wait is over. Charlie’s Pantry quietly opened its doors last Thursday. Located in Studio City underneath California Pizza Kitchen, this new eatery is a welcome addition to the 818. Similar to Sweet Butter, Sweetsalt … [Read more...]
Olive & Thyme: A Gourmet Marketplace and Cafe takes root in Toluca Lake
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February 24, 2011 by 5 Comments
BY KAREN YOUNG Another sign that the city food vibe is now filtering to the Valley is the opening of Olive & Thyme in Toluca Lake. For years, many of us valley-ites have previously had to take a trip over the hill for a gourmet … [Read more...]
Now Open: Sweet Butter Kitchen, Cafe and Market — How Sweet It Is
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November 22, 2010 by 4 Comments
BY KAREN YOUNG As I entered Sweet Butter Kitchen, Cafe' and Market, I passed an outdoor pillowed sitting area through open wrought iron gates and an herb garden, to a patio courtyard with tables leading into a small café and marketplace. And for an … [Read more...]
Old world style meets modern, healthy cooking at Artizan Pizza Kitchen
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November 4, 2010 by 8 Comments
BY KAREN YOUNG When I heard about a brand new pizza kitchen with locally grown, seasonal ingredients using descriptions like free range organic, nitrate free, soy cheese available and no GMO’s, I had to try it. I grabbed a friend for lunch, set … [Read more...]
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