Need to get away from the bustling city? Take a beautiful drive up the coast, but don't forget to stop in Montecito on the way! Not only will you be drawn in by the salty air and ocean breeze, but the walkability and quaint nature of the city will keep you coming back for more. … Continue reading Oliver’s of Montecito
Category: Dinner
Wallflower
Located in Venice, away from Abbot Kinney and the insane Bird riders, is Wallflower - an Indonesian restaurant with upscale street food. I loved being able to share a plethora of dishes with my party, and the spices that paired with each plate. My favorite dishes were the crunchy corn fritters, the whole fried Branzino, … Continue reading Wallflower
Nagao
Located in Brentwood, across from the Country Mart, lies Nagao, a quaint sushi bar. The dishes are large, authentic, and come out quick. The extensive menu and flavor makes up for the no-frills service. My go-to order includes the Cajun Tuna Sashimi, big enough to share with a party of four, and the Moonlight #2, … Continue reading Nagao
Neighbor
When you can't get into Gjelina or The Butcher's Daughter, head to Neighbor on Abbot Kinney for a menu of modern California dishes and a bustling outdoor patio. Order the Gjusta Grilled Bread with whipped honey butter and Local Burrata and allow the decadence to meld the two complementary dishes together. For the meat eater, … Continue reading Neighbor
Sage Vegan Bistro
This restaurant calls upon vegans and non-vegans alike. The menu is large and offers a wide range of healthy and sinful dishes. I would love to spend a day devouring each of the well thought out menu items from breakfast to dinner if I could. Some highlights of the meal included the spicy buffalo cauliflower, … Continue reading Sage Vegan Bistro
Hinoki & the Bird
One of my favorite aspects of living in Century City is being adjacent to Hinoki & the Bird. This restaurant packs enormous flavor in each of its lavish dishes. I frequent this restaurant when I want to indulge after a stressful week. Last night after a long day of traveling from Mexico I decided that … Continue reading Hinoki & the Bird
Sotto
A couple nights ago I craved pizza and being the foodie I am I was determined to find the best pizza in Los Angeles. One website led to me the top ten pizza joints and I landed straight on number one Sotto, surprisingly a couple blocks down from where I live in Century City. I … Continue reading Sotto
Republiqué
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
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
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