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
Category: Fancy
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
Bottega Louie
One of the first restaurants I visited in Downtown, Los Angeles was Bottega Louie. One cannot help but be amazed by the beautiful and historic building as well as the desserts, set right in the front as you walk in. I have been to Bottega for dinner many times, as well as brunch once. Bottega … Continue reading Bottega Louie
La Scala
I chose to dine at La Scala for one reason, the famous Chopped Salad! I arrived at the restaurant and was surprised that their was no valet, as it is located on the street in Beverly Hills, however, there is a parking garage and public valet across the street. Once we stepped into La Scala, we were … Continue reading La Scala
Bazaar The Restaurant by José Andres
José Andres has done it again with his spectacular restaurant, the Bazaar. This restaurant is truly bizarre with its wacky creations that honestly seem to surprise you with every bite. There is no doubt that each ingredient and preparation has been thought through hundreds of times because one would ever seem to come up with … Continue reading Bazaar The Restaurant by José Andres
Katsuya
Having Katsuya five minutes away from your apartment is both a blessing and a curse. You know how when you were younger and your mom would tell you to eat your vegetables and you reluctantly agreed, but then she gave you brussels sprouts and then you really wanted to just throw your plate on the … Continue reading Katsuya
The Peninsula Beverly Hills
My love for the Peninsula began when I was a little girl reading Eloise at the Plaza, dreaming that one day I would be able to live in a hotel and drink tea. Living in Indiana there was no Plaza hotel nor was it normal to have afternoon tea; however, we lived about three hours … Continue reading The Peninsula Beverly Hills
Nobu Malibu
My experience at Nobu has never failed to impress me. I have been to Nobu's restaurant in four states and even Bahamas. The food is consistently amazing no matter the location, however, the vibes are always unique and the menus offer specials in their respective locations. Nobu Malibu is situated right off of PCH and … Continue reading Nobu Malibu
Craig’s
One of the many perks of having parent's in town is the delicious dinners. I have had Craig's on my list of restaurants to go to for a very long time. One of my guilty pleasures is scrolling through TMZ and I have come across a large number of celebrities exiting this restaurant. About a … Continue reading Craig’s