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Inside Lemon Basket from VH1′s ‘Famous Food’
Jun 14th
It sounds like the beginning of a joke — seven quasi-celebrities open a restaurant on the famed Sunset Strip … but in this case, it’s more than a joke. It’s the premise of the new reality show “Famous Food” and an actual restaurant! Heidi Montag, Danielle Staub, Jake Pavelka, Ashley Dupré, Vincent Pastore and DJ Paul and Juicy J from Three 6 Mafia worked with The Dolce Group to open Lemon Basket and we checked out the new citrusy spot in West Hollywood. More >
New Food Holiday Proposal: National DonutBurger Day!
Jun 10th
It started as a joke — what if we combined National Donut Day with National Hamburger Month and created a new heart-stopping food holiday called National DonutBurger Day? Here is the Luther Vandross burger — a hamburger patty with bacon and cheese sandwiched between two Krispy Kreme Original Glazed® donuts from the Tree House Food Truck in Orlando, FL. You can read all about the truck over at droolius.com. Will it catch on? What do you think? Tell us! More >
Brü Haus Offers German Beer, Brats and Beets!
Jun 6th
Judging from the name Brü Haus, one might picture a place that serves frothy beer from a bartender strapped in a lederhosen with a traditional German band playing in the background. This however is not the case. West L.A.’s new spot Brü Haus puts a contemporary spin on the currently hip German style restaurant. More >
Mitch Hedberg’s Thai BBQ Chicken Recipe — That’s One Funny Chicken
May 29th
We’re big fans of the late comedian Mitch Hedberg. The man is not only known for his quirky one-liners, he’s also written some of the best food related jokes ever. Mitch’s website was recently relaunched, filled with notes and unreleased jokes. We found a hand written Thai BBQ Chicken recipe on the new site and we’re going to try to make it. We want you to do it too. Let’s get cooking! More >
Waking Up to Brunch at Mas Malo is More Satisfying than a One Night Stand
May 26th
When you’ve had a rough Friday or Saturday night, Mas Malo is there for you in the morning. Mas Malo’s brunch has over 20 items on the menu, fresh coffee and cocktails. If you are anything like us, you will have a hard time picking one dish and will order a few to share. Our table had so many plates, our server called it a “Mexican Thanksgiving.” More >
Preview: Mohawk Bend Restaurant in Echo Park is Super Purty [PHOTOS]
May 24th
It’s not exactly a secret what Tony Yanow and his talented team have been up to in Echo Park. You can find all kinds of fun in this community, from The Echo’s live music, City Sip’s wine classes, and Origami Vinyl’s walls of records. It won’t be long before you’ll find delicious vegan and non-vegan food in a huge and beautiful restaurant thanks to Mohawk Bend. Take a look at how they are progressing! More >
Hot’s Kitchen Makes Masses of Tacos for the Sophisticated Surfer
May 20th
After hanging ten, park your board at the door and grab some grub at Hot’s Kitchen in Hermosa Beach, dude. The food and drinks at Chef Sean Chaney’s newest restaurant are tubular, just like the incredible oceanside location. More >
5 Things You Didn’t Know about the Tuna You Eat
May 19th
We love spicy tuna sushi, tuna tartare and Jim “Big Tuna” Halpert on “The Office,” but we realized we don’t know much about the salt water fish. We attended a mini-boot camp tuna cooking lesson with Chef-Instructor Michael Katz at the Culinary Institute of America in San Antonio. More >
Stone Brewing Co.’s Stone Farms in Escondido to Supply Local, Organic, Sustainable Produce [PHOTOS]
May 18th
Today Stone Brewing Co. announced the launch of another new adventure: Stone Farms, a new small-scale farm that will supply organic and sustainable produce to be used at the Stone Brewing World Bistro & Gardens. The farm will also function as a source of educational field trips for local schools, a venue for special events and potentially as land for hop growth! (Hops would be more for fun, but hey, we could still watch them grow a bit today.) More >
Pie and Booze are a Tasty Twosome
May 12th
We’ve embraced the frozen yogurt obsession and the cupcake craze — now it’s pie’s turn. Grandma has been baking this dessert as long as we can remember, but now it’s making a comeback — with alcohol as its sidekick. More >
L.A.’s Newest Food Truck Heirloom-LA Already Wants to Expand
May 9th
Heirloom-LA officially launched last month and their lasagna cupcakes are the talk of the town. After only a few weeks on the road, Chef Matthew Poley tells us they want to conquer Los Angeles with more food and another set of wheels. More >
Lexington Social House Keeps Hollywood Classy, One Hand-Crafted Cocktail at a Time
May 2nd
The eclectic menu and posh atmosphere will put Lexington Social House on the map, but the drink menu blows similar establishments out of the water. Bar Manager David Falco and Mixologist Kiowa Bryan tell us about the homemade ingredients (like Pop Rocks!) behind the bar and the cocktails you can’t find anywhere else. More >
Café Entourage in Hollywood — Late-Night Dining Has Never Been So Hip
Apr 28th
When you step off Vine and walk through the enormous glass doors of Café Entourage, you’ll feel like you have stepped onto the set of HBO’s “Entourage.” You might as well be an extra in a scene with Vince, E, Johnny Drama and Turtle. The staff is sexy, the decor is sleek and the food is gourmet, but there’s a twist. Café Entourage sets itself apart from the other Hollywood hotspots — it’s open 24-hours Thursday-Saturday. More >
John Besh’s Lüke Brings Local Eats and Craft Beers to San Antonio River Walk
Apr 19th
Celebrity chef John Besh has seven restaurant’s under his belt and we visited his latest venture Lüke San Antonio River Walk in the Lone Star state. The Louisiana-native launched the German-French restaurant in November 2010. This John’s second Lüke location, the other is in New Orleans. More >
