Whenever I post a picture on my food Instagram, I have the hope that someone will see the picture and be inspired and venture to the restaurant upon my review. Personally I love and am quite obsessed when a restaurant has good social media, especially Instagram, so I can then see their best dishes and … Continue reading Republiqué
Category: Casual
Gjelina
I have been wanting to go Gjelina for quite some time. This quaint restaurant is located in Abbot Kinney among the bustling shops and cafés. Gjelina has a rustic exterior that distinguishes itself from the rest of the streets. We ventured to lunch early in order to get a table because they only take reservations … Continue reading Gjelina
Brentwood Country Mart
Sometimes I don't want to drive all the way to Santa Monica so instead I stop in Brentwood! One of the best aspects of Brentwood is the country mart and this one includes various little shops with diverse groups of food. What is best about these shops is the inclusion of vegetarian food as well … Continue reading Brentwood Country Mart
Sqirl
Now that I am moved back into my new apartment, I am able to start trying the long list of restaurants on my extended list. I usually limit myself to restaurants that are 20 minutes away for brunch because when I wake up hungry I am ready to have my delicious meal and get on with my … Continue reading Sqirl
Matcha Box
Love this shop! Simple menu of matcha drinks and a couple of matcha infused treats! The owner is very knowledgable about the benefits of matcha and how to make your own matcha drink at home. There are various types of matcha powder that you can buy to as well as tools to customize your delicious … Continue reading Matcha Box
Road trip- The Honor Bar
On my way home from San Francisco I stopped in Montecito for a late lunch at The Honor Bar. The weather was a perfect 75 degrees and the restaurant had outdoor seating for my dog. The menu is short and balanced with various salads, sandwiches, and small bites. To begin I had my favorite deviled … Continue reading Road trip- The Honor Bar
Road trip-Bob’s Well Bread Bakery
I stumbled upon this bakery early this morning on my route to San Francisco. This weekend I am going to a music festival called Outside Lands where I will further indulge in delicious local foods. The building stood alone in Los Alamos, a town north of Lompoc, CA. We arrived 15 before opening but decided … Continue reading Road trip-Bob’s Well Bread Bakery
Marmalade Café
When you find something good you always want to have it. This statement is definitely true about the many locations of Marmalade Café! This restaurant is perfect for the picky eater as they will have a giant menu to choose from. Marmalade is very casual and easy to pop into when the other restaurants are … Continue reading Marmalade Café
Son of a Gun
Last night I ventured out to one of my most visited streets in LA, 3rd. Some of my previous blogs have mentioned restaurants in this area such as Joan's, Sweetgreen and now Son of a gun! I don't recall how I came upon Son of a Gun, however, after searching for them on Yelp! I … Continue reading Son of a Gun
Joan’s On Third
While restaurants are good, Marketplaces are even better. These marketplaces, such as Joan's, provide the customer with packaged menu items as well as assorted specialities made by the chef. For example, Joan's has a marketplace that has frozen entrées, a bakery of delectable desserts, a deli counter with an array of items, and packaged snacks such … Continue reading Joan’s On Third