When in L.A., it’ll be worth your while to head over to BLVD 16 Restaurant and Lounge in Westwood, which is ensconced in the trendy and sophisticated Palomar Hotel on Wilshire Boulevard. Surrounded by a bevy of high-rise residences, BLVD 16 exudes that friendly and familiar neighborhood gathering place vibe that’s duly complimented by an […]

Sultry. Sexy. Sophisticated. These are the words that come to mind when describing one of L.A.’s newest and most notable eateries: Sadie. Tucked comfortably in the heart of Hollywood, Sadie is poised to give the region’s entrenched eateries a run for their money with elevated, market-fresh New American cuisine conceived by Mark Gold, Sadie’s esteemed […]

The legendary Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel has been a L.A. landmark since 1927, having hosted the first-ever Academy Awards and still serving as a playground for tinsel town’s A-team.  Fun-loving gastronomes like me also flock to the locale for another reason: Public Kitchen & Bar. Situated on the iconic hotel’s ground floor just off lobby area, […]

Next time you are in L.A. and hit West Hollywood to mix, mingle and munch with movers and shakers, then Delphine Eatery & Bar is a must. Housed at the ultra-chic W Hollywood Hotel directly across the street from the Pantages Theatre, this remarkable restaurant dishes up Mediterranean cuisine in a warm, inviting and electric […]

If you’re looking to immerse yourself in one-of-a-kind Las Vegas lore, Piero’s Italian Cuisine is an itinerary imperative. This revered Vegas restaurant is a bona fide landmark just off the infamous Strip, exuding its 30-year history as an old school Rat Pack hangout. Back in the day, in addition to serving guests spectacular Italian cuisine, […]

Andaz West Hollwood boasts more than a storied past. It’s also the home of RH Restaurant, named in homage to the legendary host hotel’s former 70s nickname “Riot House” – then a playground for Jim Morrison of The Doors, Axl Roe of Guns ‘n Roses and other infamous rockers with a penchant for partying. Today, […]

Photo Courtesy of Nic’s Restaurant & Martini Lounge Whether you like yours shaken or stirred, you haven’t really had a martini experience until you’ve been served at Nic’s Beverly Hills – one part martini lounge with a decidedly cool vibe mixed with one part restaurant serving killer cuisine. This vodka-centric respite delivers tastes, sights, sounds and soul […]

Foodies and fine-living connoisseurs rejoice! Cowabunga Ice Cream recently announced that its super premium “designer ice cream” brand has gone national. Its inimitable ice cream and probiotic frozen yogurt offerings will now be available for order online to ship to consumers throughout the continental U.S. “Cowabunga Ice Cream elevates the ice cream experience from ordinary to […]

Restaurants in LA: When visiting the Los Angeles coastal region, do yourself a favor and stop into Stones Restaurant at the Marina del Rey Marriott for a bite. This eatery delivers quality California cuisine in an upscale yet unpretentious atmosphere, serving as the culinary cornerstone for this hotel (read my full Marina del Rey Marriott review here). While […]

Restaurants in LA: Andaz West Hollwood is the first in a series of Andaz-branded properties owned and operated by the Hyatt Hotels Corporation, all located in various jet-set international locals. The concept behind the brand is to offer exceedingly warm, friendly and uncomplicated service amid a distinctive design aesthetic. For its part, Andaz West Hollywood […]