Ayara Thai, Over 18 Years and Counting!
In 2022, Ayara Thai celebrates 18 years in business located in the Westchester neighborhood of Los Angeles, CA. Established in 2004, Ayara Thai cuisine continues the tradition of crafting home-cooked food for those dining out. CLICK HERE to read my review on our sister site EatTravelGo.com or visit the Stories Section / Dining Drinking / Reviews. Photo courtesy of Ayara Thai Growing up in a Thai-Chinese community in the Samsen District along the banks of Bangkok’s Chao Phraya
Mi Piace, Old Town Pasadena
If you love Italian food, head to Mi Piace in Old Town Pasadena. You will find some of the most scrumptious Italian cuisine. If you love pizza, pasta, or an exquisite Osso Bucco di Vitello - visit our sister site, EatTravelGo.com to read a review (see below). Mi Piace, Lobster and Mussels, photo by Acuna-Hansen For over 25 years, Mi Piace has been a neighborhood favorite located in the heart of Old Pasadena. Mi Piace features an award-winning
Tuk Tuk Thai, New Location – West LA
Tuk Tuk Thai was founded over twenty years ago. Originally located on Pico Blvd, the restaurant moved to West LA in early 2022. If you are unfamiliar with the area, Sawtelle is a happening street filled with many Japanese restaurants. The restaurant is located on the Northern side of Sawtelle, and the first Thai restaurant to join the well known street. I had the chance to review this restaurant on our sister site EatTravelGo.com. CLICK HERE for direct link. Tuk
Arth Bar + Kitchen, Culver City!
A journey on its own pioneering a new movement of modern Indian cuisine, Arth Bar + Kitchen introduces Indian fare in a completely new way. With its contemporary atmosphere, eclectic dishes and innovative cocktails, Arth Bar + Kitchen officially opened on Thursday, July 8, 2021, right in the heart of Culver City! Read my food review on our sister site EatTravelGo.com - CLICK HERE for a direct link. ARTH, Executive Chef Sagar Ghosh & Partner Mihir Lad,; Photography by Tonelson An
The Upper West, Best Burger on the Westside
If you love burgers, head to the Upper West in Santa Monica, and enjoy the restaurant’s latest addition to the menu. Chef Nick Shipp has created an exceptional creation - the Flannery Beef Cheeseburger features American cheese, Worcestershire-caramelized onions, pickles, arugula, so-cal sauce. photo by Chef Nick Shipp; courtesy of the Upper West The Upper West also offers a happy hour Wednesdays through Sundays from 4:30 to 7:00pm (drinks only). Also on Thursday nights, enjoy 1/2 price bottle
Artist Spotlight: Ben Thouard
Meet Ocean photographer Ben Thouard. At any given moment stunningly beautiful waves are exploding over reefs and onto the shores of beaches around the world. These miracles of creation form far out in the ocean then reunite with their source in the most majestic way possible once they reach a shallow reef or land's edge. This happens countless millions of times each day, but we can only glimpse the exposed aspects of the process...unless we happen to be Ben Thouard.
LAArtParty Artist Spotlight: Aazam Irilian
Aazam Irilian is an Intuitive Artist and educator. She is a strong believer in the healing aspects of the arts—that engaging in the creative process promotes clarity of mind and help individuals to tap into their inner wisdom and recognize their potential. Therefore, to be able to overcome life challenges and live their dreams. “Art making has saved me from spinning down into the dark hole of depression and gave me a tool to see the beauty of life, “ says the
Qué Padre, Palisades Village, Weekend Breakfast
Qué Padre hosts a specialty Weekend Breakfast and Spicy Mimosa Bar at Palisades Village. Beginning in April 2023, on Saturdays and Sundays, Qué Padre will be serving up Executive Chef Isaias Peña’s delicious Weekend Breakfast Menu featuring Steak & Eggs Tacos, Soyrizo Tacos, Chilaquiles, and Churro French Toast. Each item is also served with your choice of a complimentary Cafe de Olla or Cold Brew, making for the perfect morning pick-me-up! Qué Padre's Chilaquiles; photo by Richard Bilow But that's not all - Qué Padre is also introducing its new Spicy Mimosa Bar every Saturday and Sunday
El Granjero Cantina at the Original Farmer’s Market
If you love Mexican food, head to El Granjero Cantina, L.A.’s newest most colorful Mexican restaurant located at the original Farmers Market. I reviewed this restaurant for our sister site (ETG)...the food is amazing. CLICK HERE to read review, or visit EatTravelGo.com - Stories Section, Dining/Drinking Page, Reviews Page. With its lively, bright, and inviting indoor-outdoor seating and great patio for people watching, El Granjero (pronounced gran-heh-roh) Cantina is the perfect one-stop spot to enjoy some Tacos, Dorados, Vegan Tacos,