Holy Basil Batman
A private birthday buyout at Chef Deau's intimate Santa Monica Thai spot delivered some spectacular dishes—especially the decadent tom yum risotto with uni and caviar—though a few plates ran too salty for their own good...
All Things Andy Gavin
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Masuyoshi Three
A Foodie Group return to Culver City's intimate omakase counter, with impeccable fish from shirako to o-toro paired with five bottles of Grand Cru Burgundy including Montrachet and a stunning 2002 Richebourg...
Alinea at Long Last
A bucket-list meal at Grant Achatz's legendary Alinea in Chicago—playful deconstructed hot dogs, exploding truffle ravioli, table-painted desserts, and a reserve wine pairing featuring Krug 2008 and 1976 Bual Madeira...
Quick Eats – Lavo
A quick family dinner at LAVO on Sunset—solid Italian with the famous one-pound meatball, good fish, and yes, that viral Dubai Chocolate Cake...
Date Night – Casa Vega
Date night at Casa Vega in Sherman Oaks featuring old-school Mexican-American classics, excellent Cadillac Margaritas, tableside guac, and blurry low-light photography...
Date Night – Alto
Date night at ALTO Fire to Table in Studio City featuring beeswax-aged Patagonian lamb, chimichurri prawns, and serious Argentine wood-fire cooking...
Family Night – Shin Sin-Gumi
Family Foodie Club night at Shin-Sen-Gumi's yakitori izakaya on Sawtelle featuring grilled sausages, eel, endless skewers, and serious Burgundy on a budget...
Blue Mun Day
Sunday KBBQ with the gang at MUN in Koreatown featuring premium cuts, serious Burgundy and Bordeaux, but ice-cold tartare and eerily quiet vibes...
Feeling Crabby – World Seafood
Sunday Chinese with the gang at World Seafood in Alhambra featuring bargain king crab, geoduck two ways, and Grand Cru Burgundy at the lazy Susan...
Hauling Oats
This new North Western Chinese chain in Arcadia is different and excellent...