RESTAURANT REVIEWS
Hey, Sunshine Kitchen, Plant-Based Fast-Casual Restaurant Launches + Q&A
There's a new booming restaurant in town, so make sure you say "Hey!" On August 5th, Hey, Sunshine Kitchen, a new, fast casual, plant-based, and all non-GMO restaurant, celebrated their grand opening. The restaurant’s delicious and vibrant plant-based menu features...
Cinco de Mayo
Although the holiday's roots are in Mexico, Cinco de Mayo has become a day to celebrate Mexican culture and heritage in the United States. The holiday commemorates the Mexican army's victory over the French army at the Battle of Puebla on May 5, 1862. In the United...
Fogo De Chão Opens in Woodland Hills & Introduces New Dry-Aged Meat Cabinets
Co-Writer: Anthony C. Stafford Update (4/26/23): Story has been updated after trying Fogo de Chão's new Dry-Aged Meat Cabinet offerings. If you're near Woodland Hills, get ready to amp up the date night routine! Recently, Fogo de Chão celebrated their grand opening,...
Roberta’s Pizza Expands West to Studio City
If you're looking for a place to knock out hunger pangs while also taking in this season's spooky vibes, there's something new to put on your radar. On October 21, Roberta's announced the official opening of its second Los Angeles location in Studio City, with the...
nomoo Launches New Plant-fil-A Sandwich
In recent years, big name fast food chains, and even dine-in brands, have been turning up the heat on the chicken sandwich competition. It's almost expected that a company that specializes in chicken dishes will provide the best experience when it comes to who has the...
LAVO Ristorante Launching Weekend Brunch & Lunch
With warmer weather comes summer brunches! LAVO Ristorante, which opened on West Hollywood's Sunset Strip this past spring, is expanding their hours and introducing brunch and lunch menus later this month at the stunning 250-seat restaurant. Featuring a fully...
Daring Partners with Sant’olina For New Menu Item
For some, meat is everything, and for others, not so much. No matter where you fall on the spectrum, there's a brand out there that can surely win you over, and they're partnering with one of LA's best Mediterranean restaurants! Innovative plant-based chicken brand,...
Millennial Wine Beer & Spirits Competition: Voice of a Generation
Millennials are taking ownership of the wine and spirits industry by establishing who the leading brands are in the market on their own terms. Created by the enthusiastic and expert connoisseurs Amanda Greenbaum and Olivera Markovic, The Millennial Wine Beer &...
Cooking with Wine
Cooking wine is different than your average bottle of wine. This wine was never meant to be drunk, but it was meant to be included as an ingredient in cooking. Cooking wine has salt and other preservatives that extend the shelf life of the product and keep it from spoiling. These small additions allow it to legally be sold at grocery stores, but you wouldn’t want to drink it. This also means that when you open a bottle, it can be used for a long long time. Unless you’re running a restaurant, you’d never need to buy a whole case of cooking wine.