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...]
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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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...]
Sweet Treat Bakery Round-Up for Valentine’s Day and Beyond in the San Fernando Valley
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February 5, 2012 by Leave a Comment
BY KAREN YOUNG You can never get too much of a sweet thing. Here's a list of some bakeries (and bakers who ship) around the 818 for Valentine's Day and beyond. Burbank: Yummy Cupcakes This Food Network featured shop has some of the most … [Read more...]
This Weekend: Food, Festivals and Sales
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September 22, 2011 by Leave a Comment
COMPILED BY KAREN YOUNG Epicure Imports Warehouse Sale: Save big today (Friday) and tomorrow on over 3,000 gourmet items, including truffles, cheeses, foie gras, meats, chocolates, pates, jams, wine and more. They're also giving away four gift … [Read more...]
Tasty Tidbits: Xtreme Desserts Opens, Umami Update, Natas Dinner
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February 16, 2011 by Leave a Comment
BY KAREN YOUNG At last, the original Red Velvet Cookie has found a permanent home. XTREME DESSERTS, one of My Daily Find’s absolutely favorite dessert companies, and the creator of this scrumptious cookie, just opened their first store in Studio … [Read more...]
Tasty Tidbits: Food and Restaurant Comings and Goings in the 818
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January 6, 2011 by 3 Comments
BY KAREN YOUNG One year gone and another one in. 2011 is out the gate with new eateries coming in replacing the old. Could it be the year of the hookah, the even bigger and better burger, more farmhouse style gourmet marketplaces, more Italian and … [Read more...]
TASTY TIDBITS: Restaurant News; Comings and Goings in the 818
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October 27, 2010 by 4 Comments
BY KAREN YOUNG Food culture in the San Fernando Valley is starting to grow at a steady pace with numerous restaurateurs from over the hill staking claim in brick and mortar ventures, while popular chains seem to be moving into the West … [Read more...]
The Sweet Cookie and Brownie Madness of Xtreme Desserts
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February 5, 2010 by 9 Comments
BY KAREN YOUNG Have you ever bitten into a dessert that instantly made you smile? Well, that’s what happened when I tasted Xtreme Desserts' Red Velvet Cookie. My face just lit up. To be honest, the perfectly sweet taste of the cookie/cream … [Read more...]
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