Dining at Sharky’s and their new menu item – Organic Roasted Vegetable Bowl
I have fond memories of Sharky’s – I used to eat there at least once a week with coworkers when I worked in Beverly Hills. Even after our office moved from walking distance to driving distance, we still made the trek. It was the perfect lunch stop for our allotted one hour break – fresh, […]
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MARUGAME UDON Opens on the Westside September 14th
Yesterday, I attended a preview tasting of the menu at the new cafeteria-style udon and tempura restaurant MARUGAME UDON. It’s located in Sawtelle Japantown West Los Angeles, where the noodle game is strong. Neighbors include popular and long-standing ramen houses, and an array of other appealing restaurants to choose from. What makes MARUGAME UDON unique is the experience. […]
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Stonefire Grill new menu item preview
By Jonna Coleman (mom of two, wife of one) When asked by WestsideMommy.com to visit STONEFIRE Grill to taste/experience potentially new items for their menu, I was excited! My family and I already eat there several times a month and already love their healthy, fresh and never-greasy food. It’s like what I make at home…okay, perhaps a bit yummier […]
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Madera Kitchen: Happy Hour + Date Night Spot in Hollywood
On Tuesday, my family and I dined at Madera Kitchen in Hollywood. I was delighted when I received the invitation through my blog to dine there because my daughter and I rarely eat dinner with my husband during the week. He works in Hollywood, so it was a nice opportunity for a family dinner. Plan […]
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You don’t have to drive a Porsche to get the VIP Treatment at Restaurant 917, located in The Porsche Experience Center Los Angeles
Restaurant 917 opened mid-November of 2016, so it’s barely a couple months old. It’s located on the second floor of the Porsche Experience Center Los Angeles in Carson, and open to the public. I recently dined there for lunch with a group of friends and had a wonderful time! You don’t have to be a car enthusiast to […]
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CPK’s Next Chapter – new menu items, a new look, and more
Tonight, my family and I dined at California Pizza Kitchen (CPK) in Marina Del Rey and experienced their “Next Chapter,” which includes new food and cocktail items and a contemporary, new look. My fondest and earliest memories of CPK date back to my high school and college years. I enjoyed eating salad for the first […]
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Monte Alban Restaurant in West LA – my first Oaxacan dining experience
Oaxaca (pronounced wa-hah-kah) is a state in Mexico. It was not on my radar until I noticed several Oaxacan restaurants in L.A. What makes it different from Mexican food we are traditionally accustomed to? A lot! I had my first taste of authentic Oaxacan food on Saturday at Monte Alban Restaurant in West L.A. I […]
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Mendocino Farms Owners/Husband & Wife, Parent Team Mario Del Pero & Ellen Chen create a space filled with health and warmth for adults and kids alike at Mendocino Farms El Segundo
Friday, August 28th was the sneak peek of Mendocino Farms’ newest location at The Point in El Segundo. I couldn’t attend the event because I was under the weather, so I asked my writer friend Ashley Hall to go in my place. She did an awesome job covering the kid-friendly offerings and taking photos! I […]
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