PANINI COSMOPOLITAN CAFÉ OPENS IN WESTWOOD
Michael Hepworth PANINI COSMOPOLITAN CAFÉ OPENS IN WESTWOOD Los Angeles,CA(Perfect Meal Today)6/16/14/–This new Mediterranean style café/bistro that also happens to specialize in Tequila has recently opened up in Westwood, not in the village but lower down Westwood Blvd. Yes parking can be a hassle, but at $3.50it is manageable. The restaurant can loosely […]
Read MoreSERIOUS COCKTAIL CULTURE AT THE SAGE IN LAS VEGAS
Michael Hepworth SERIOUS COCKTAIL CULTURE AT THE SAGE IN LAS VEGAS Las Vegas,NV(Perfect Meal Today)5/27/14/–Sage Restaurant at the swanky Aria Hotel in Las Vegas is the signature restaurant from Chef Shawn McClain, and his elegant food pairs well with the classy cocktails available. The space itself is spectacular with lighting and décor […]
Read MoreJANINE FALVO TAKES HELM AT RENAISSANCE-LONG BEACH
Michael Hepworth JANINE FALVO TAKES HELM AT RENAISSANCE-LONG BEACH FORMER TOP CHEF CONTESTANT NOW IN CHARGE Long Beach,CA(Perfect Meal Today)5/19/14/–The Renaissance Hotel on Ocean Avenue in Long Beach has recently hired a new Chef in the form of Janine Falvo, and at a recent tasting event I was able to […]
Read MoreMICHAEL’S ON NAPLES-A CLASSY AFFAIR
Michael Hepworth CLASSIC ITALIAN WITH A CALIFORNIA TWIST Long Beach,CA(Perfect Meal Today)4/28/14/–Zagat rated this Italian restaurant in the bustling Naples area of Long Beach as the best in the region in 2013 and that might not be far from the truth. Quietly elegant with Frank Sinatra singing in the background gives this place […]
Read MoreCHIANINA STEAKHOUSE OPENS, LONG BEACH GETS ANOTHER HIGH PROFILE RESTAURANT
CHIANINA STEAKHOUSE OPENS ITS DOORS Michael Hepworth Long Beach, CA(Perfect Meal Today)3/11/14/–I got the chance to check out in advance of the official opening Chianina Steak House in the Naples area of Long Beach. This area actually has canals and gondolas as well as some really expensive homes which would seem a natural market for […]
Read MoreNEW CHEF TAKING RISKS AT BOW & TRUSS IN N.HOLLYWOOD
Michael Hepworth NEW CHEF TAKING RISKS AT BOW & TRUSS IN N.HOLLYWOOD A NEW TAKE ON THE EXISTING MENU Bow and Truss and The Federal news: new chef, new menu and brunch! North Hollywood,CA(Perfect Meal Today)3/11/4/–A new chef from Seattle has taken over in 2014 at Bow & Truss restaurant and Bar […]
Read MoreSanta Monica restaurant, Upper West welcomes artist Vicki McClay
Michael Hepworth By Henry K. Long Santa Monica,CA(Perfect Meal Today)3/5/14/–Santa Monica restaurant, Upper West welcomes artist Vicki McClay with an opening reception Sunday March 9th. An advocate of art, at any day of the week, you can walk into Upper West to find the walls filled with art. On March 9th, […]
Read MoreTOMS URBAN OPENS AT LA LIVE NO SHORTAGE OF CHEESE ON THE MENU
Michael Hepworth Los Angeles, CA(Perfect Meal Today)3/4/14/–In what is the perfect spot opposite the Staples Center, TOMS URBAN has just opened up in what used to be the now defunct ESPN Zone. One can only imagine the rent and overhead that the owners are paying for this prime spot, but the Denver based operation […]
Read MorePHORAGE VIETNAMESE CUISINE FARMERS MARKET MEAL EVERY WEDNESDAY
Michael Hepworth Los Angeles, CA(Perfect Meal Today)3/4/14/–The Vietnamese explosion continues unabated, and one of the latest ventures on the Westside in the Palms area of town is PHORAGE, the latest venture from chef Perry Cheung and two partners. A nice little cozy place in a non descript mall, Perry has just launched “Farmers Market Wednesdays” […]
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