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Budget Eats: Joe’s Falafel for a Fast and Fresh Mediterranean Meal

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February 28, 2013 by 2 Comments
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BY KAREN YOUNG  (ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED June 17, 2012) One of my favorite things is to find little hidden eateries that are inexpensive and perfect for a quick on-the-go bite. My latest find is Joe's Falafel in a  non-descript strip mall on … [Read more...]

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Tasty Tidbits: Restaurant News in the 818

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October 11, 2012 by Leave a Comment
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BY KAREN YOUNG   LA Creamery seems to be infiltrating Los Angeles with its pints of luscious gourmet ice cream over the hill, but the 818 has been slow on the uptake, however there's finally some waves — Olive & Thyme in Toluca … [Read more...]

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Lusy’s International Cuisine: A Quaint Mediterranean Love Affair in a Strip Mall

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February 25, 2012 by 2 Comments
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BY KAREN YOUNG I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again—some of the best food in the San Fernando Valley can be found in strip malls off the beaten path. This time my wanderings landed me at Lusy’s International Cuisine at Woodman … [Read more...]

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The Bistro Garden Unveils A New Tea Party

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March 27, 2011 by 2 Comments
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BY KAREN YOUNG Spring is here  and that means it's the perfect time for having a tea party for a special celebration.  Studio City's The Bistro Garden is now offering a new concept — “Tea Party at the Garden” for special events—and you … [Read more...]

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Mantee: A Charming, Mediterranean Oasis Awaits in Studio City

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November 3, 2009 by 12 Comments
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BY KAREN YOUNG I’ve eaten at  Mantee five times in the last six weeks. I got a huge crush on the place the first time I went and now it’s turned to love — the real deal. Okay, you get it. This is my new favorite restaurant. Quaint, sweet, … [Read more...]

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Step into a taste of the middle east at Pita Kitchen

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September 7, 2009 by 2 Comments
Stuff your own pita with the falafel plate ($8) or get it in a pita ($5) or a wrap$6)

  BY SYDNEY EMBER   The unassuming blue awning has writing in both Hebrew and Arabic, a perfect testament to the Middle East cuisine sizzling on the grill inside.  The rich aroma of lamb and cumin mingles with that of tender chicken and a hint … [Read more...]

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