BY KAREN YOUNG Still looking for a special New Years Eve dinner in the 818? Here’s some select restaurants with festive menus, a variety of cuisines, entertainment, times and budgets. Click on the links for more … [Read more...]
Welcome 2013: The New Years Eve Dining Guide for the 818
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December 23, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Tasty Tidbits: Sprinkles Mail Order Ice Cream, Sushi Gift, Starbucks Evening, Pizza Rev Gift Deal, Brats Brothers Expands and Closings/Openings
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December 18, 2012 by Leave a Comment
BY KAREN YOUNG How's this for a sweet gift treat? There's many delicious food items you can deliver for the holidays — cookies, cupcakes, wine, cheese, candy, fruit, even Chicago Pizza and steak— but did you ever think that ice … [Read more...]
Kimmy Tang’s 9021Pho Comes to Sherman Oaks and Glendale
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December 17, 2012 by Leave a Comment
BY GERRY FURTH-SIDES She is, as my mother would say, as “big as a minute” but her energy fills a room. So Chef Kimmy Tang, owner-chef of the 9021Pho, always “had me” just with her radiant smile and bear hug. But that would downplay … [Read more...]
Tasty Tidbits: New Restaurants, Sushi Party Platters, Henry’s Tacos, Loteria Grill and Gift Card Deals
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December 12, 2012 by Leave a Comment
BY KAREN YOUNG Sushi Don in North Hollywood (a fast casual offshoot of Sasabune in West L.A.) has one amazing daily deal on party platters through December 31. Mix and match any four party platters for $100. There are two kinds of platters: … [Read more...]
The Wine Find: A Neighborhood Market Surprise for Bargain Wine and Spirits
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December 9, 2012 by Leave a Comment
BY BARBARA BARRIELLE (Editor's Note: This is the first in an ongoing column by Barbara Barrielle on wine and spirits that will take you all over the San Fernando Valley — and perhaps beyond. First stop — Studio City). I had just … [Read more...]
Tasty Tidbits: New Restaurants, New Menus 818 Style
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December 4, 2012 by Leave a Comment
BY KAREN YOUNG PizzaRev is opening its third location in Woodland Hills today (December 5). In just eight months, this craft-your-own pizza joint also has locations in Northridge (the first) and Studio City. It's a fast casual Chipotle-type … [Read more...]
Back to the Kitchen: Who’s Got Their Hands in the Cookie Jar?
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November 28, 2012 by Leave a Comment
BY GWEN KENNEALLY As many of you know, this time of year is my favorite for baking. I love to bake lots of cookies and find new and creative ways to make gifts for friends and family. And of course, I receive tons of requests for holiday cookie … [Read more...]
Tasty Tidbits: Take Home Thanksgiving Meals and Giving Back Events with Top Chefs and More
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November 13, 2012 by Leave a Comment
BY KAREN YOUNG Get your Thanksgiving 'home for the holidays' orders in by November 18 at MDF fave Sweet Butter Kitchen in Sherman Oaks. Check out Diestel Free-Range Roasted Turkey Breast, Whipped Sweet Potatoes with Pecan Streusel, … [Read more...]
Back to the Kitchen: ‘Tis the Season for Pumpkins
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November 5, 2012 by Leave a Comment
BY GWEN KENNEALLY Although it's still warm today in Southern California, the varieties of fall pumpkins available in the market are outrageous! A pumpkin is a squash fruit that grows as a gourd from a trailing vine. I love to mix them up … [Read more...]
Travel: Oxnard — LA’s Affordable Beachside Community
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November 4, 2012 by Leave a Comment
BY MARY MCGRATH For many years, Oxnard was one of those requisite pit stops between LA and Santa Barbara. It wasn’t a place I even considered visiting until recently. Now, Oxnard is now its own destination and has its own story to tell. … [Read more...]
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