Despite what the name implies, Bobby’s is not just a coffee shop. It is actually one of LA’s oldest diners, serving breakfast food to the San Fernando Valley since 1949. There isn’t anything particularly kitschy or trendy about Bobby’s. They just serve really good, classic diner food. Although I think LA might be the only place…
I first discovered HoneyMee during a trip to the Camarillo Premium Outlets. There is one located in the food court, and I was immediately hooked! When I discovered HoneyMee is a California chain with locations throughout LA, I knew I had to spread the gospel. Most recently, I went to the location on Sawtelle. There is a small lot nearby…
Poppy + Rose is a breakfast and lunch place located in the heart of the Flower District in DTLA, as the name so aptly implies. Poppy + Rose specializes in classic American comfort food, with the signature LA twist of fresh, local ingredients and highly instagrammable walls.Parking in the Flower District can be difficult, I’d recommend parking in the paid…
The California State University of Northridge (CSUN) recently opened a new performing arts center called the Soraya. It is one of the few top tier performing arts centers in the Valley, and is one of the best new centers in Los Angeles, offering easy accessibility and a wide variety of acts.There is plenty of nearby, convenient parking on campus…
Originally founded in Portland, Salt and Straw has cemented itself as an LA hot spot staple, since they opened their first SoCal location in 2014. Salt and Straw specializes in unique ice cream flavors using locally sourced ingredients.Currently, there are locations in West Hollywood, Downtown LA, Studio City, Venice, and Larchmont. Most recently, I went to the location in…
Blue Jam Cafe is probably LA’s most popular brunch chain. It was opened in 2006 in Hollywood by a pair of Czechoslovakia immigrants, with the idea to make a casual cafe that utilizes local and organic ingredients to create gourmet, European-inspired dishes at an affordable price. 13 years later, Blu Jam Cafe now has 6 locations throughout LA…
I first had Cousins Maine Lobster at a food truck event in Oxnard, California. When I found out that they launched in Los Angeles and their first ever restaurant was opened in West Hollywood, I knew I had to write about it! Their first food truck launched in 2012 to fill the void of authentic New England cuisine in LA…