Despite the fact that I cover restaurants for a living, my in-laws have always shown less confidence in my ability to find good food than anybody else in my life, not to mention complete...
When Moruno closed at The Original Farmers Market, I wasn’t sure whether I’d get another chance to enjoy chef Chris Feldmeier’s Spanish comfort food. Thankfully, “boss lady/somm” Sara Gabrielle and husband Adam James Aro...
Chef Ray Garcia and former FIG running mate Jacob Shure, who heads front of house, recently opened B.S. Taqueria in downtown Los Angeles with restaurateur Bill Chait, taking over Mo-chica’s former home. Now you’ll...
Republique is the hotly anticipated restaurant that replaced Campanile and La Brea Bakery, featuring Walter Manzke, his chef wife Margarita Manzke and business partner Bill Chait. The grand space, which is rolling out in...
Thanks to Jane and Michael Stern of Roadfood, my friends and I learned about The Place, a special summer spot along Highway 1 since 1971. A huge outdoor grill was surrounded by an array...
It was a Friday night, so we expected a two-hour wait, at least. That’s how popular Al Forno has become. Incredibly, the hostess sat us right away. We even scored a prime seat on...