Restaurants: Go French in the San Fernando Valley

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BY KAREN YOUNG You don’t have to be French to celebrate Bastille Day on  July 14.  Think of it as another reason to relish independence and experience one of the many multi-cultural restaurants in the San Fernando Valley.   From casual bistro … [Read more...]

Easter Sunday Brunch in the San Fernando Valley 2013

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Spoonful in Studio City is having a Gospel Brunch and an Easter Bonnet contest!

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...]

Tasty Tidbits: New Restaurants, New Menu, Dine LA and More

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BY KAREN YOUNG There's more exciting news happening on Ventura Place in Studio City. Last week's Tasty Tidbits brought the news of  Joan's on Third coming.  Now there's another restaurant opening just down the street in  a few weeks … [Read more...]

Thanksgiving Dining Guide 2012: Special Menus Across the San Fernando Valley

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BY KAREN YOUNG If it's last minute and you're still figuring out what to do on Thanksgiving, you may want to consider a restaurant destination. We all have visions of that  perfect Thanksgiving in a house full of family and friends, but every … [Read more...]

Tasty Tidbits: Restaurant News in the 818

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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: Restaurant and Food News in the San Fernando Valley

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BY KAREN YOUNG The Studio City restaurant scene just keeps growing.   Yesterday I caught a "hard hat" glimpse of Sammy's Woodfire Pizza and Grill which is currently under construction, but set to open May 10.  This is the 18th location for … [Read more...]

Tasty Tidbits: Restaurant and Food News in the 818

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BY KAREN YOUNG LA Creamery opened three stores in a flurry this past year only to have them shutter as quickly. No matter, business is only getting better. They are still providing their artisan ice creams to upscale restaurants and stores, such … [Read more...]

Tasty Tidbits: Restaurant News in the San Fernando Valley

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BY KAREN YOUNG Studio City, just east of Radford Avenue on Ventura Boulevard is fast becoming prime real estate for the expansion of out of the area restaurants with gourmet casual fare mixed with beer and cocktails. The recently opened Black … [Read more...]

Tasty Tidbits: Restaurant Returns, Puck Coffee, Royal Ice Cream, Bake Shop, Lobster Fest, Hot Dog Wars

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Opening on Wednesday, April 20.

BY KAREN YOUNG Starbucks is honoring Earth Day on April 22 —bring in a travel cup and receive a FREE coffee or tea at participating stores. The pink caboose has landed on Lankershim and Magnolia.  There's a new Phil's Diner opening in Noho on … [Read more...]

Got Lobster? Check out these restaurants in the 818

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BY KAREN YOUNG There's something about summer that brings lobster to mind.  Visions and memories of the Eastern seaboard with fresh air,  blue skies and the sparkling sea.  Cool sand between your toes, sitting close enough to the ocean to feel a … [Read more...]