Crispy Cuban Cubano
Branding matters. Ever since I saw a retired trolley driving down on the road advertising Crispy Cuban sandwiches, I swore that I would one day eat one of their Cubanos. I finally caught up...
Harlowe’s French Dip Pork Dip [CLOSED]
Los Angeles is the undisputed French dip capital of the world, with Philippe’s and Cole’s both vying for inventor credit way back in 1908. I’ve always been partial to Phillipe’s, but regardless, Los Angeles...
Prime Pizza Italian Combo Sandwich
Prime Pizza, the pizzeria from Fairfax Village magnates James Starr and Jason Bernstein, has maintained a clear focus since opening in 2014, straying only to sell the occasional chopped salad, chicken wings, or garlic...
Domingo’s Italian Deli Spicy Dom
Did you know Encino houses the “Little Italy of the Valley”? Probably not, since the motto applies to a single storefront: Domingo’s Italian Deli. Phyllis Domingo and husband Frank founded Domingo’s in 1948 and...
The Oinkster Medianoche
When is a burger not a burger? At The Oinkster in Eagle Rock, December’s Burger of the Month was actually a Cuban-inspired sandwich, but I can forgive the misnomer considering the Medianoche from chef...
Viviane Fried Egg & Porchetta Ham Hoagie [CLOSED]
Viviane Restaurant, the stylish restaurant in Avalon Beverly Hills from Bombet Hospitality Group and chef Michael Hung, has quickly become a fashionable hub for booze-soaked brunch by the pool. Even though Kelly Wearstler designed...
