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Via Veneto in Santa Monica

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Via Veneto in Santa Monica

A few days ago, I made a rookie mistake that I’m embarrassed about. Since this mistake happened at a restaurant I planned to review, I have to tell you about it. I figure if I can tell you the fun and exciting restaurant related news, then I should be able to tell you the weird

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Big D’s Burgers in Whittier

I was standing at the hostess desk asking the waitress, Jen, if I could have a table for two. Looking around at the very small dining area, I had a feeling that would take a while. With an expression that blended optimism and skepticism, she told me that the wait would be about 20 minutes.

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Urban Radish in Downtown LA

I don’t think I’ve ever eaten in a grocery store. Actually that’s not true, I have. Whenever I’m grocery shopping and I have my purse spoon handy, I might take a few samples of ice cream before I buy it. Sure I get a few looks from the store employees, but if I broke the

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Magnolia House in Pasadena (A Year Later)

Magnolia House was dark. Not the creepy, “who just touched my elbow” dark. More like the “I’ve had a long day and the dimness of this place is relaxing my life” dark. It was exactly what I needed. As my body began to calm down from work and traffic, I took a moment to walk

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Tatsu Ramen in Los Angeles

I don’t think I’ve ever had ramen. Well not the popular type of ramen that draws lines around a restaurant. The type of ramen I’ve had was a hard block of noodles that came in a small plastic bag. Don’t know which one I’m talking about? Well here’s a hint, its preceded by the word

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Chomp Eatery in Santa Monica

When friends and family come into town, I like to show them a good time. You may be thinking that I give them a great city tour to Angels Flight, the Hollywood Sign, and then for a drive down Pacific Coast Highway. If that’s where your mind went then I’d tell you to pump your

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Status Kuo in Mar Vista

When it comes to restaurants, my favorite type are the small ones that know how to make use of their space. I like them so much because the intimate space can evoke conversation and they can feel homey. Aside from conversation and comfort, what I love most is seeing a restaurant that is small in

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Simpang Asia in Los Angeles

I’ve never had Indonesian food before, actually I’m not sure if I’ve ever really thought about Indonesian food before.  However, when I got the chance to check out Simpang Asia who specializes in the cuisine, I thought this was the perfect time. I’d get to experience a different type of food in an authentic restaurant,

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Mrs. Fish in Downtown LA

I don’t think that I’m old, but I’m sure I act like I am. Throughout my college years and those after, I went to my share of house parties and clubs, but after a few years I grew out of it. I don’t know if it’s because my calves weakened from standing in too many

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Chichen Itza in Downtown LA

Keimani and I were sitting at our table and I was getting impatient. Not because they were taking long with our food, but because each second that I didn’t have my food was bringing on some sort of foodie separation anxiety. I saw myself slowly becoming a wreck when I moved our “number 14” sign