Hidden Valley Camp Food Memories
Suddenly, all signs seemed to point to Freedom, Maine, a tiny town with 719 people. First, former Food & Wine editor Dana Cowin’s Editor’s Letter mentioned her son going to summer camp in Freedom....
Elite Lobster with Rice Cakes
Chinese banquet dining is serious business in the San Gabriel Valley, though you might never know, since most of these meals take place in private rooms, drawing from negotiated, unprinted menus. My in-laws are...
Upstairs 2 Lobster BLT [CLOSED]
Since 2006, Upstairs 2 has become synonymous with wine, which is no surprise given the restaurant’s provenance. After all, it’s located directly above the Wine House, Bill Knight’s long-respected shop near the 405. Wine...
Water Grill (Sunday Lobster Clam Bake): Soaking Up the Sea
While listening to Water Grill executive chef David LeFevre break down the differences between oysters, it became clear that he’s a student of the sea. After hearing him hold court for about an hour...
Port of Los Angeles Lobster Festival Returns to San Pedro
The annual Port of Los Angeles Lobster Festival returns to San Pedro’s Ports O’ Call Village from September 18-20. That means lobster, live music, dancing and street performers. This year, they’re hoping to set...
Captain Jim Hanson’s Seafood: Marketing Fresh Catch
Since it was the last meal of my trip, I wanted to eat something I couldn’t get back home in Los Angeles. Scrolling through a stack of restaurant round-ups from national food magazines, the...
