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)
Latest Restaurants Reviewed – Updated!
Hey if you love to eat, find the best restaurants reviews by visiting our sister site - EatTravelGo.com See our list of Staff picks Best Restaurants. Or read our Restaurant reviews by me (Kathy Leonardo) - that link also features wine reviews. El Granjero Cantina spread; photo by Michael Brown Latest Restaurants Reviews Visit our LAArtParty Reviews Page; For more detailed articles about the best eateries and reviews, head to our sister site EatTravelGo.com You can also view direct links for Twelve Twelve Santa Monica, Wolfsgen, Smoke City Char Bar in DTLA,
Every Day is Christmas in Solvang, Great Food and Lodging!
Living in LA, offers a variety of fabulous weekend getaways. I recently enjoyed a two-day trip up the coast for a weekend in Solvang. It is a charming "Christmas town" all year round. Weekend in Solvang - the Restaurants My husband Rich and I enjoyed some delectable meals, and also stayed in a sweet hotel -The Mirabelle Inn. On the ground floor, a Michelin Plate awarded restaurant named First & Oak wowed our taste buds. This intimate restaurant offered semi-private dining experience and the cuisine was exquisite - CLICK HERE to read
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
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
Craft Los Angeles, Century City
Craft Los Angeles in Century City is where you can enjoy Tom Colicchio’s signature ‘Whats Local Is Best’ cooking style and its ‘Make People Happy’ brand of hospitality. The award-winning architecture firm Bentel & Bentel designed the restaurant, The sleek dining room (see photo), and has an open-air feel due to its size 10,000 square foot space, while the outside patio offers a beautiful view. Craft Los Angeles Century Find out more about Craft Los Angeles on our sister site EatTravelGo.com. It was chosen as one of Century City, Restaurants, Staff Picks.