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...]
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...]
Republic of Pie: Noho Coffeehouse/Eatery Specializes in Sweet and Savory Treats
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September 30, 2012 by Leave a Comment
BY KAREN YOUNG I don’t know what took me so long to get to Republic of Pie, but now that I’ve been, I can’t wait to return. Open since January 2012, it's located in the middle of the Noho District on Magnolia, just east of … [Read more...]
Tasty Tidbits: Wine/Beer Meals and Special Deals This Week in the 818
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September 24, 2012 by Leave a Comment
BY KAREN YOUNG TONIGHT (Sept. 25): The Local Peasant in Sherman Oaks is celebrating LA Beer Week with German chef specials with beer pairing suggestions featuring Stone Brewery. Beer flights are available. Loteria Grill is offering a … [Read more...]
Tasty Tidbits: New Pizza Joint, LA Beer Fest, Food Trucks and Planes, Avocado Dinner
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September 18, 2012 by Leave a Comment
BY KAREN YOUNG PizzaRev, a "craft your own" pizza bar, officially opens its second location in Studio City this Friday, September 21, at 12103 Ventura Blvd just a couple doors down from The Counter Burger. The first … [Read more...]
Tasty Tidbits: Restaurant News in the 818
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August 28, 2012 by Leave a Comment
BY KAREN YOUNG Little Izaka-ya by Katsu-ya opened quietly last month in Sherman Oaks, replacing Sushi Fukyo on Sepulveda just south of Ventura. It’s the third branch of the West 3rd Street and Manhattan Beach restaurants and joins Katsuya … [Read more...]
Tasty Tidbits: Restaurant News in the San Fernando Valley
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August 22, 2012 by Leave a Comment
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...]
The Village: Frank Leon’s New Restaurant for Cocktails, Conversation and Good Eats
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August 19, 2012 by Leave a Comment
BY KAREN YOUNG The Village in Studio City has been a long time coming for two reasons. First, there was big talk of Ellen DeGeneres opening a restaurant in the former Bokado location with other celebrity names bandied about, but … [Read more...]
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...]
Restaurants: Hidden Patio Dining in the San Fernando Valley
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August 13, 2012 by 1 Comment
BY KAREN YOUNG Summertime means dining al fresco (if it's not too hot!). But what does that mean for the San Fernando Valley? The sidewalk patio is indeed making a comeback with a sprinkling down Ventura Blvd, but where are the patios you … [Read more...]
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