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Summer Canteen: A Toluca Lake Treasure

Summer Canteen: A Toluca Lake Treasure

Thai food is a dime a dozen in the Valley, but Summer Canteen is by far my favorite. The service at this Toluca Lake Spot is spot on, with bottles of chilled water at your table and an array of delicious $5 beers and wines 

La Vecchia Cucina: Where old is new again

La Vecchia in Italian literally translates to the old, but for this East LA Resident La Vecchia Cucina on Main Street was nothing but new. I instantly fell in love after my mouth was full of fresh garlic and warm bread only seconds after entering 

Final Foie Gras becomes Steak and Ale Pie

On the hunt for my real last Foie Gras before the July 1st cutoff my friend Courtney and I tried to go to Animal without a reservation. I should have known when the hostess told me there were no reservations until July that “just walking 

A Cameo at The Viceroy

It’s not often that traffic in LA works in your favor, so I considered myself very lucky when I was early to meet a friend in Santa Monica and had time to treat myself to a nibble at The Cameo Bar & Lounge at The 

Lenzini’s for bikinis!

Lenzini’s for bikinis!

If you’re looking for some pizza that won’t self destruct your summer body, then you have to try Lenzini’s Pizza in North Hollywood. Menu options include a whole wheat crust and vegan cheese, and if you go for the usual Mozzarella it’s always part skim. 

What to do on the longest day of the year…

Today is the longest day of the year, but it’s also a Wednesday, so if you’re looking for a way to celebrate and still make it to work tomorrow then have an outdoor BBQ! Personally I try to keep it light during the week so