I recently discovered this cozy little hideaway tucked in the quiet strip of Melrose between Doheny and Robertson in West Hollywood. And let’s just say I’m slightly ecstatic with this find. Deep booths and chalkboards with the daily specials line the walls of this dimly lit restaurant, leaving a feel of complete comfort. The staff [...]
The next time you find yourself in Austin, making a trip over to Ranch 616 is an absolute must on the to-do list. Located just off the infamous West 6th district at 616 Nueces Street, Ranch sits with quiet, lackadaisical charm—think Matthew McConaughey resurrected as a restaurant. Ranch’s atmosphere lies somewhere between rockabilly and hillbilly [...]
Today is a slightly monumental day for all pizza-loving Angelenos. Today, the famous and absolutely delicious Pizzeria Mozza, helmed by chefs Nancy Silverton and Mario Batali, opens the doors of Mozza 2Go. Now the masses can indulge in this legendary pizza without making a reservation a month in advance or sitting at a packed bar [...]
Nic’s is nestled in Beverly Hills amidst a mélange of high-end boutiques, ultra-expensive restaurants, and designer autos. Nic’s is legit. Zip code and all. However, once you walk through the orange door under the multicolored sign, it’s as if you’ve stepped into another county, or state for that matter. Maybe Orange County—a place where those dreadful [...]
Located just north of Santa Monica boulevard on Harper sits Gardens of Taxco—a gaudy, 1970’s-esque Mexican restaurant that screams legit merely from the looks of the exterior. The West Hollywood hideaway comes decked out in the traditional Mexican décor of stained glass windows, dark wood paneling, and your complimentary Hispanic vocalist ready to serenade you [...]
Tex Mex. I live for this stuff. I often sit and pick my brain for reasons why this cuisine doesn’t exist outside of Texas. Fact-Tex Mex is amazing. When I’m away from Texas I have dreams about it. For real. Tex Mex is not to be confused with simply Mexican food. Or Cali Mex for [...]
Located just north of Wilshire on Robertson, Tagine is a hard-to-find Moroccan restaurant hidden between a hair salon and a liquor store. And this hidden gem is the Mecca of all things amazing. The wait staff is incredibly friendly and knowledgeable being that they’re mostly all Moroccan born. The atmosphere is inviting and relaxing seating [...]
Located just next to Chateau Marmont the Bar Marmont is a old-school Hollywood haven with a slightly revamped style. Bar Marmont is a must-visit for any tourist that wants a peek into a celebrity playpen or any local that wants to spend an evening full of tasty gastro-pub eats and fantastic people watching. The key [...]