Many years ago, a group of us visited Can Coon for some delicious Thai food. I remember how much food we ate and how the food blew us all away. My friend told me they’ve moved to a new location and when the opportunity cropped up this week — we were returning back from LA […]
Tavern on 2 tantalizes my tastebuds
If the name Frank De Loach has never crossed your ears before, you’re definitely missing out. This is an unconventional chef who thinks outside of the box, one who is not afraid to play with flavors and bring together ingredients some may not be familiar with. In short, not everyone get his food. But for those who […]
Buddha’s Belly is nostalgia in my mouth
We visited Buddha’s Belly a few weekends ago, a restaurant I remember seeing time after time again when my BFF used to lived in Santa Monica. The restaurant is only a block away from the water and I remember always seeing it packed with people whenever we drove by. As we drove by it on […]
Starfish won me over with soup … and more
I’ve never been a fan of Asian fusion, but something happened this year. I found myself surprised by some non-traditional Asian cuisine and even liking some of the westernized food on offer. Starfish Laguna is one of those places. I recently visited again and was drawn to the Hot and Sour Soup ($5), filled with organic […]
a bizarre hodge podge of deliciousness
My dear friend Richard Feldman, owner of seven restaurants in Hong Kong insisted on taking me to this little place he knows for my last dinner before I head home. With a handful of friends in tow, we embark on New York Club, a hole-in-the-wall flanked between auto shops on a hidden street corner. The […]
