Surprise Critic Mr. T Recommends Mom’s Bar-B-Q House
In November, I had the good fortune of running into Mr. T outside of Bed, Bath & Beyond in Sherman Oaks. He graciously took photos with fans, and on the way to his car,...
Bill & Hiroko’s: Upholding Burger Heritage in Van Nuys
When people think of Van Nuys, the airport undoubtedly comes to mind, and probably the gargantuan Budweiser plant located near the 405. However, from now on, when anybody mentions Van Nuys, my mind will...
Koko’s: Middle Eastern Food Made with Jeweler’s Eye for Detail
Since this is Los Angeles, it makes sense that one of the city’s best Middle Eastern restaurants would share a Van Nuys strip mall with a water shop and a restaurant touting “Edible Sandwiches.”...
Puro Sabor: Pure Peruvian Flavor in Van Nuys
Last September, Linda Burum alerted LA Times readers to “pure flavor” on a cluttered stretch of Van Nuys Boulevard. My turn finally came last Friday night, and it was clearly long overdue. Puro Sabor...
Maral’s Pastry: Memorable Armenian Baked Goods in Van Nuys
There are times when I can enter a bakery and tell immediately if the pastries will taste good, just from looking at them. This recently happened the instant I stepped into Maral’s Pastry. Maral...
