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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
Worth the Drive to Dine: Petrossian on Robertson
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February 24, 2013 by Leave a Comment
BY KAREN YOUNG Caviar. That seemingly unapproachable, mysterious, allusive, expensive delicacy that people seem to love or hate (or rather, never thought about) depending on one’s palate and pocketbook. I’ve always had the palate … [Read more...]
Tasty Tidbits: Joan’s on Third, Restaurant Changes, New Loteria Menu, Coffee Bargain, Top Chef Dinner, Umami Deal
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January 9, 2013 by Leave a Comment
BY KAREN YOUNG Finally! Joan's on Third is coming to Studio City in April! The location is on Ventura Place where the old post office was located. Ventura Place is the home of the Studio City Sunday Farmer's Market between Laurel Canyon … [Read more...]
Tasty Tidbits: Restaurant News in the San Fernando Valley
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January 1, 2013 by Leave a Comment
BY KAREN YOUNG Sherman Oaks' The Local Peasant is expanding to a second location in Woodland Hills this February. Co-owner Karl Makinen says that it will be very similar to the Sherman Oaks location except they will feature 27 craft tap … [Read more...]
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...]
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