Vistal Marries Idyllic Waterfront Dining With Culinary Excellence

By Cole Casey. What might happen if one took the world’s first international luxury hotel brand (and the largest of its kind), and combined it with a historical location on […]
Where to Celebrate National Margarita Day in San Diego

Mark your calendars for February 22 to kick off happy hour with a margarita (or two). Here are the best places to celebrate National Margarita Day in San Diego. Edited […]
The Art of Plating: Dishes as Dazzling and Dramatic as They are Delicious

“Too pretty to eat?” Never. Here are visually stimulating dishes from three restaurants we’ve enjoyed of late …
Where to Celebrate Valentine’s Day in Los Angeles

Here are our 30 picks for great places to cozy up for a romantic dinner plus lots more ways to celebrate Valentine’s Day in L.A. Note: Most venues and activities […]
Hippo Is Among Highland Park’s Most Notable Eateries

Yes, Highland Park is hot these days, its strategic location, edgy vibe and relatively affordable housing drawing pioneering young residents the way Silver Lake did a generation ago. The most […]
Sample Suds at San Diego’s Newest Beer Halls

As the nation’s craft beer capital, San Diego is home to nearly 160 breweries and counting; plus dozens of tasting rooms and brewpubs. And a crop of new beer halls […]
Discover These 16 Dog-Friendly Restaurants in Orange County

Don’t want to leave your furry best friend at home while dining out? Here are the top 16 dog-friendly restaurants in Orange County …
Best Places to Watch the Super Bowl in Los Angeles

The Los Angeles Rams are headed to Atlanta to face the New England Patriots in Super Bowl LIII on Sunday, February 3. Here are some quality places where the L.A. […]
Brewed in L.A.

A vibrant food scene and creative culture that values artisanal production have fueled a burgeoning community of craft-beer brewers in L.A. By Roger Grody. In the mid-19th century, a hundred […]
A Bite of the Big Apple: New York Chefs Embrace L.A.

After decades of dismissing Los Angeles as unworthy, New York chefs and restaurateurs are rushing here to participate in the city’s hot dining scene. By Roger Grody The respective food […]
 
								