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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May 15, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Tasty Tidbits: New Restaurants, Food News and More in the San Fernando Valley
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May 12, 2013 by Leave a Comment
BY KAREN YOUNG The Local Peasant just opened its second location in Woodland Hills in the space that formerly housed Casa De Carlos. It's very similar to the original location in Sherman Oaks except they feature 27 craft tap … [Read more...]
Mother’s Day Dining, Dessert and Tea in the San Fernando Valley 2013
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May 5, 2013 by Leave a Comment
BY KAREN YOUNG Celebrate mom or the mom-like person in your life at one of these restaurants and bakeries preparing special Mother's Day offers and menus. MOTHER'S DAY TEAS SWEET BUTTER KITCHEN This Sherman Oaks … [Read more...]
Restaurants: Celebrate Cinco De Mayo 2013 in the San Fernando Valley
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May 2, 2013 by Leave a Comment
BY KAREN YOUNG Cinco de Mayo is recognized as a regional holiday in Mexico and around the world as a celebration of Mexican heritage and pride. It is often confused with Mexican Independence Day which is on September 16. Cinco de Mayo … [Read more...]
Tasty Tidbits: Pedalers Fork To Open; Blu Jam Cafe To Expand to Ventura Boulevard
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April 17, 2013 by Leave a Comment
BY KAREN YOUNG For those who've been writing and asking about the Pedalers Fork opening date in Calabasas, the wait is almost over. It's set to officially start serving on April 22. This farm to table restaurant … [Read more...]
Easter Sunday Brunch in the San Fernando Valley 2013
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March 26, 2013 by Leave a Comment
BY KAREN YOUNG While most all 818 restaurants are open on Easter Sunday, there's a limited number offering special menus. Here's a handful to get you started. EAST VALLEY The Bistro Garden The three course champagne brunch at … [Read more...]
New Restaurant: Tuning Fork Gastropub for Good Eats, Drinks and All Around Fun
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March 18, 2013 by Leave a Comment
BY KAREN YOUNG The latest entry in the San Fernando Valley dining scene is Tuning Fork Gastropub, which opened March 8 on Ventura Place in Studio City, replacing the three decades old Sompun Thai Restaurant. The space was completely gutted and … [Read more...]
New Restaurant: Peasant Wine Bistro Opens in Tarzana
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March 13, 2013 by Leave a Comment
BY KAREN YOUNG Tarzana has a new neighborhood restaurant — and from what I could tell in just one visit, it might just be around awhile — that is — if people can find it. Restaurateur Greg Woodbury opened Peasant … [Read more...]
Village Fish Market — A Great Catch in Calabasas
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March 3, 2013 by Leave a Comment
BY DEBBIE PAPPALAU Sure, Justin Bieber has his crib nearby and Britney Spears calls Lake Sherwood home sweet home but the new neighbor that’s got me as giddy as a heartstruck teenager is Village Fish Market in Calabasas. You … [Read more...]
Budget Eats: Joe’s Falafel for a Fast and Fresh Mediterranean Meal
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February 28, 2013 by 2 Comments
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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