Cadet Michelada [CLOSED]
Cadet is a seasonal Santa Monica restaurant from The Counter founder Jeff Weinstein and chef Kris Tominaga. The partners harness the power of a wood-fire grill in an airy setting. From their November 2014...
Belcampo Beets By J Cocktail [CLOSED]
Belcampo Meat Co., the Mount Shasta based company fronted by Anya Fernald, has displayed a strong commitment to sustainable meat, complete with farming, processing, and showcasing products at a series of butcher shops, counters...
Huckleberry Tomato-Goat Cheese Cobbler
Brunch is one of my favorite meals, a luxurious treat to enjoy. Huckleberry Café & Bakery is clearly one of L.A.’s brunch champions, and because the establishment from Josh Loeb and Zoe Nathan is...
FIG Santa Monica Chilaquiles
When Ray Garcia and pork get together, good things happen. The longtime FIG Santa Monica executive chef recently took home a crown and gold pig that honor his national victory over regional winners at...
2014 Father’s Day CollaBREWtive Brunch Recap + Slideshow
For the second straight year, I had the pleasure of co-producing the Father’s Day CollaBREWtive Brunch with Firestone Walker Brewing Co.. This year’s event took place on June 14 at Tiato in Santa Monica,...
Milo & Olive Kouign Amann Strawberry Tart
For most bakers, it would be more than satisfying to deliver a simple kouign amann. This flaky, buttery, Brittany-style pastry has become increasingly prevalent in Los Angeles and throughout the United States. In most...
