Parks Finest BBQ has been serving up some of the finest Filipino BBQ in LA since 2009 when they started as a catering company. In 2012, they opened up a brick and mortar restaurant in DTLA and have been smoking meat and making delicious food ever since. Inspired by their Filipino roots and their Los Angeles upbringing, Parks Finest BBQ…
In Los Angeles, tacos are serious business. Angelinos are proud of their reputation for having the best Mexican food outside of Mexico, and Guisados is another shining example of that. Guisados ExteriorI’ve only ever been to the Guisados just north of DTLA, by Dodger Stadium. There is a small parking lot next to the restaurant, but I always…
One of the coolest places in Los Angeles is Grand Central Market. Located in the heart of Downtown Los Angeles, Grand Central Market is filled to the brim with some of LA’s best eats! And that’s why I decided to celebrate my 2 year anniversary of this blog at Grand Central Market, with 2 scoops of McConnell’s…
The Broad is quickly climbing the ranks in popular Los Angeles museums. Located in downtown Los Angeles, the Broad specializes in modern art. General Admission is free, but parking is paid. The best option is the Broad parking structure, located underneath the museum. It’s $15 for 3 hours with museum validation. There is an onsite standby line to enter…
Los Angeles has a lot of great Farmers Markets, but one of my favorites is the one right outside of City Hall in downtown LA. One of my favorite things about this farmers market is that you can see City Hall while you shop and eat!Every Thursday from 10am-2pm, vendors set up shop across Main Street from City…
Osteria La Buca is a trendy Italian food place between West Hollywood and Downtown LA. It’s got a casual, industrial-feel, but don’t let that fool you! Osteria La Buca is a very popular location and it’s a good idea to get a reservation ahead of time. I went for lunch on a weekday right when it…
Located in the heart of Downtown Los Angeles, Chinatown Central Plaza has been a hub of culture since the 1930’s! Stocked full of places to eat and shop, the Chinatown Central Plaza recently just got a fresh coat of pain. But even with its cool new colors, the Chinatown Central Plaza still maintains much of its traditional Chinese architecture…