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, the restaurant officially opened on Thursday, July 8, 2021, right in the heart of Culver City! Read my Arth Bar + Kitchen review here on our sister site EatTravelGo.com Arth Bar + Kitchen ARTH, Executive Chef Sagar Ghosh & Partner Mihir Lad,; Photography by Tonelson Mihir Lad An engineer by trade, but with an entrepreneurial spirit is how Mihir Lad came
Emporium Thai Market Open Now!
On Wednesday, January 21, 2026, Emporium Thai Market premieres as the newest location of the beloved Sungkamee family favorite Emporium Thai. Husband-and-wife team John and Jane Sungkamee bring a modern chic immersive dining experience to their Southern Thai classic brand. I attended a media event, and the food is sensational - view videos on our EatTravelGo Instgram. Located on Sawtelle Boulevard and honoring its Southern Thai roots, you’ll find signature and specialty dishes at Emporium Thai Market. Menu offerings include Seafood Hor Mok with coconut curry and delicate seafood custard. Additionally, Jane’s
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 kitchen, bakery and lounge famous for its cuisine — light Italian cooking
The Upper West, Best Burger on the Westside of LA
If you love burgers, head to the Upper West in Santa Monica, and enjoy one of the restaurant’s popular items on the menu. Chef Nick Shipp has supercharged an Americana classic. The Flannery Beef Cheeseburger features American cheese, Worcestershire-caramelized onions, pickles, arugula, so-cal sauce. Best Burger Westside LA 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 of wines. In addition to serving incredible
Ayara Thai, Over 18 Years and Counting!
In 2022, Ayara Thai celebrates 18 years in business and is located in the Westchester neighborhood of Los Angeles, CA. Established in 2004, Ayara Thai cuisine continues the tradition of crafting home-cooked food. Read my Ayara Thai review on our sister site EatTravelGo.com. Ayara Thai Photo courtesy of Ayara Thai Growing up in a Thai-Chinese community in the Samsen District along the banks of Bangkok’s Chao Phraya River, Chef and restaurateur Andy Asapahu received his cooking and business prowess by helping his mother cook. Not only did Grandma’s (Andy’s mother)
Foodies Unplug in Paso Robles
If you reside in the Los Angeles area....take a trip to reconnect, and try new restaurants. There is a new craze taking place called solomoon. Couples get married and then instead of enjoying a honeymoon, they take a solomoon....can you imagine? I found a happy balance. My husband and I went to Paso Robles took a day off from each other. He wanted to get up at 4:30am to photograph the wildflowers, while I wanted to sleep-in and do wine tasting. We met back at the hotel for a fantastic dinner. We