BY KAREN YOUNG The Studio City restaurant scene seems to be on a non-stop roll. Word on the street is that the owners of Stout Burgers and Beer are going to open a seafood pub (that's a twist!) in the former Ole space on Ventura … [Read more...]
Tasty Tidbits: Restaurant News in the San Fernando Valley
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August 22, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Tasty Tidbits: A New Burger Joint, A New Brunch Spot, Ice Cream Fun Flavors, Ladies Night Cocktails
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August 16, 2012 by Leave a Comment
BY KAREN YOUNG Stout Burgers has finally opened its second location in Studio City (the first is in Hollywood). Stop by for the $10 gourmet burger with a choice of beef that is fresh ground in-house daily, organic chicken or the … [Read more...]
Tasty Tidbits: New Restaurants, Olympic Eats, Special Deals
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August 1, 2012 by Leave a Comment
BY KAREN YOUNG What's New... Studio City's "sushi row" might just take on the name "pizza row" as well. Pizza Rev, a "craft-your-own" eatery, is opening its second location on September 21 at 12103 Ventura Blvd (just west of Laurel … [Read more...]
Tasty Tidbits: The Village Opens Plus Special Happenings in the 818
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July 23, 2012 by Leave a Comment
BY KAREN YOUNG At last...The Village opened in Studio City last week and marked the occasion with a celebratory party. Frank Leon, the Studio City restaurateur behind La Loggia and Next Door, replaced his former restaurant, Bokado, with … [Read more...]
Tasty Tidbits: A New Restaurant, A New Sweets Biz, A New Sweet Butter Menu, A New Pancake Special and A New Dine LA
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July 11, 2012 by Leave a Comment
BY KAREN YOUNG Noho has got a new restaurant perfect for summer. Following the success of The Federal Bar on Lankershim in North Hollywood, which opened just over a year ago, Knitting Factory Entertainment (KFE) and CEO Morgan Margolis … [Read more...]
The Weekend Cocktail: In Memoriam—A Toast And Tribute To Jim Sahin, Cafe Aldente Chef/Owner
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June 29, 2012 by Leave a Comment
BY GWEN KENNEALLY This week, the heart of Studio City became heavy with the passing of Jim Sahin, who owned and operated Café Aldente since 1988. I got the privilege of meeting Jim over 10 years ago when he started dating one of my … [Read more...]
Tasty Tidbits: Restaurant and Food News in the San Fernando Valley
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June 19, 2012 by Leave a Comment
BY KAREN YOUNG Nesmon French Café and Marketplace has added some new menu items for summer and special deals for happy hour and parties. Throw a private party after 6 p.m. at the eatery and get 20% off (tea parties too!). They cater too. … [Read more...]
Tasty Tidbits: Restaurant News in the 818, Plus a Sneak Peek Weho Happy Hour
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May 22, 2012 by Leave a Comment
BY KAREN YOUNG Chef Kazunomi Nozawa closed the doors of his infamous Studio City restaurant, Sushi Nozawa, on February 29, but the legacy continues with SUGARFISH which quietly opened its doors on May 17. Although Nozawa … [Read more...]
Tasty Tidbits: Restaurant News in the 818 with Pizza, Burgers, Oysters and Coffee
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April 17, 2012 by Leave a Comment
BY KAREN YOUNG It seems that the "Build Your Pizza" theme may be the next big fast casual food trend. First there's Westwood's 800 Degrees (from the Umami brand), then the announcement of the soon to open Blaze Pizza (from the founders … [Read more...]
Tasty Tidbits: Restaurant and Food News in the San Fernando Valley
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March 20, 2012 by Leave a Comment
BY KAREN YOUNG The block between Dixie Canyon and Fulton in Sherman Oaks keeps changing and growing. Dixie Tavern just opened this past weekend, replacing the short lived Oakfire. Co-owner Omar Rahmani describes Dixie Tavern as an “an upscale … [Read more...]
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