In the past two decades, there has been a beer renaissance in the USA. All over the country, craft breweries have started from the ground up to provide their various regions better and fresher beer than the likes of national breweries like Coors, Miller and Budweiser. On the west coast, we grow [...]]]>

In the past two decades, there has been a beer renaissance in the USA. All over the country, craft breweries have started from the ground up to provide their various regions better and fresher beer than the likes of national breweries like Coors, Miller and Budweiser. On the west coast, we grow from our own soil arguably the best beer making ingredients in the world (hops and barley), allowing for a plethora of world class craft breweries to thrive and continue to pop up. In California, North County San Diego and the Bay Area have always been the large craft brewery hubs in the state, with Los Angeles suprisingly being a dead spot for beer makers. But not any longer because in the last 5 years there has been sudden flurry of craft breweries popping up in the greater Los Angeles area such as The Bruery, Craftsmen, Ladyface and Eagle Rock Brewery, with the latest addition to the club being Golden Road Brewing located right in Los Angeles proper just north of Downtown. Now, when you have a craving some fresh local beer you can stop in to get growler filled, buy some of their new 16 oz cans at local bottle shops or stay around at their gastropub on site. People always ask me “what is the best beer?”, and my usual answer is “whatever is local and fresh.” Support your local brewery, and head down to Golden Road today.

Nestled into the space once housed by Saints and Sinners, Oldfield’s Liquor Room is bringing back the libations and style of the early 1900′s to Culver City. With handsome white tiled walls and rustic wood furnishings, this establishment evokes that timeless historical look that has become so popular of late. Additionally, the cocktails being concocted behind the [...]]]>

Nestled into the space once housed by Saints and Sinners, Oldfield’s Liquor Room is bringing back the libations and style of the early 1900′s to Culver City. With handsome white tiled walls and rustic wood furnishings, this establishment evokes that timeless historical look that has become so popular of late. Additionally, the cocktails being concocted behind the bar are some of the finest LA made by some of the best mixologists in the city, using unorthodox ingredients and innovative methods. Get down there soon to see how Culver City adds it’s unique flavor to the diverse fabric of neighborhoods that make up Los Angeles. Photo courtesy of Caroline On Crack.

To the general population, the realm of authentic Japanese ramen is one that is generally unknown and improperly associated with the “top ramen” you buy at the market. Well, they couldn’t be farther from the truth. Ramen is a very meticulous and esteemed culinary art from Japan with a venerable history a [...]]]>

To the general population, the realm of authentic Japanese ramen is one that is generally unknown and improperly associated with the “top ramen” you buy at the market. Well, they couldn’t be farther from the truth. Ramen is a very meticulous and esteemed culinary art from Japan with a venerable history a passionate ramen chefs crafting the most delicious broth, noodles and accoutrements the food world has ever seen. Now gaining a loyal epicurean following here in California, many of the great ramen shops in Little Tokyo, Sawtelle and Gardena have lines out the door waiting to imbibe in these chef’s delicious creations. Considered one of the best in Los Angeles, chef Sean Nakamura previously of Ramen California, has opened his newest ramen shop Ikemen Ramen in Hollywood, a portion of Los Angeles that up until now has been absent of a legitimate ramen shop. A very intimate space with humble raw decor, Ikemen Ramen offers both traditional servings of ramen and Nakamura’s newest creation the ramen dip, seperating the three essential parts of the ramen, the broth, noodles and pork into very satisfying dish.

Entitled “Back To The Start,” this stop motion commercial sends a very powerful message about how the modernization of our food and agriculture industry to increased production and productivity has lost touch with it’s true farming roots.  Of late, many small and even large food service companies have recognized this deterioration of our country’s backbone, and have gone [...]]]>

Entitled “Back To The Start,” this stop motion commercial sends a very powerful message about how the modernization of our food and agriculture industry to increased production and productivity has lost touch with it’s true farming roots.  Of late, many small and even large food service companies have recognized this deterioration of our country’s backbone, and have gone back to support local farms producing meat and produce the proper way. One of the leaders of this movement and also the surprising creator of this amazing commercial is… Chipotle. Paired with an extremely well done cover by Willie Nelson of Coldplay’s “The Scientist, this is quite a moving production. [FastCoDesign]

The rejuvenation of Downtown Los Angeles is bringing a bright light back to our city’s historic core. Of the areas making a come back, one of the last to get a legitimate bar/restaurant is the fashion district. Leading the way in this pursuit is the new establishment Pattern Bar located in a magnificent historic building at [...]]]>

The rejuvenation of Downtown Los Angeles is bringing a bright light back to our city’s historic core. Of the areas making a come back, one of the last to get a legitimate bar/restaurant is the fashion district. Leading the way in this pursuit is the new establishment Pattern Bar located in a magnificent historic building at the corner of 9th and Main, with an assortment Cuban, Spanish and Venezuelan food along with a full drink menu. Head over to Brigham Yen to see his first hand experience.

Handsome Coffee Roasters is bringing their articulate approach to roasting and brewing coffee to Downtown Los Angeles. The trio of founders are self proclaimed coffee nerds with a handmade fresh approach, and intend to cater their creations to true coffee purists. Currently working out of a warehouse in the Arts District, they plan to [...]]]>

Handsome Coffee Roasters is bringing their articulate approach to roasting and brewing coffee to Downtown Los Angeles. The trio of founders are self proclaimed coffee nerds with a handmade fresh approach, and intend to cater their creations to true coffee purists. Currently working out of a warehouse in the Arts District, they plan to open a retail store and coffee shop soon to bring their brew to the masses. [BlogDowntown]

New website Gojee will visually inspire to cook fine cuisine and provide you with the recipes to do so. By inputing ingredients you like and don’t like, the site will start spinning the wheels of it’s gastronomic algorithm to give you a slew of matches to help curb your cravings. Naturally, I [...]]]>

New website Gojee will visually inspire to cook fine cuisine and provide you with the recipes to do so. By inputing ingredients you like and don’t like, the site will start spinning the wheels of it’s gastronomic algorithm to give you a slew of matches to help curb your cravings. Naturally, I put in chocolate and stumbled upon this recipe for S’Mores Cupcakes. Looks delicious! [SwissMiss]

Originally from Denmark, Paradis Ice Cream has opened their second US location (both in California) in the old Pinkberry space on Vermont Ave in Los Feliz. Made fresh daily in the store, their unique Danish style of ice cream uses less cream for a lighter consistency, yet still boasts a fresh taste and that [...]]]>

Originally from Denmark, Paradis Ice Cream has opened their second US location (both in California) in the old Pinkberry space on Vermont Ave in Los Feliz. Made fresh daily in the store, their unique Danish style of ice cream uses less cream for a lighter consistency, yet still boasts a fresh taste and that classic gelato texture. Click above to see more, and check out their Facebook page see their daily flavors.

As difficult and demanding as any craft, the art of brewing fine beer is a calculated multi step process with many variables. From a pair of home brewers and beer connoisseurs, Beer Craft teaches the steps involved in the brewing process and educates on the intricacies of each ingredient and beer style [...]]]>

As difficult and demanding as any craft, the art of brewing fine beer is a calculated multi step process with many variables. From a pair of home brewers and beer connoisseurs, Beer Craft teaches the steps involved in the brewing process and educates on the intricacies of each ingredient and beer style in a clear an concise fashion. [CoolHunting]

Opening this weekend on Fairfax Avenue is Rosewood Tavern, the newest establishment from proprietor George Abou-Daoud (Bowery, District and Delancey in Hollywood). Styled as an old tavern, the exposed brick, rustic wood furnishings and open rafter ceiling give it the feel classic bar with decades of character. And with it’s no frills offering of [...]]]>

Opening this weekend on Fairfax Avenue is Rosewood Tavern, the newest establishment from proprietor George Abou-Daoud (Bowery, District and Delancey in Hollywood). Styled as an old tavern, the exposed brick, rustic wood furnishings and open rafter ceiling give it the feel classic bar with decades of character. And with it’s no frills offering of chops, ales and fine scotch, this looks to be the new everyday go-to spot in the neighborhood. [EaterLA]

Breaking all the rules of gourmet cuisine, the visionaries at Epic Meal Time create monstrosities of food that can only be imagined in our puny little dreams. No man can stop their relentless quest to concoct dishes made up of junk food, bacon and liquor that were once thought to only be enjoyable while eaten separately. These [...]]]>

Breaking all the rules of gourmet cuisine, the visionaries at Epic Meal Time create monstrosities of food that can only be imagined in our puny little dreams. No man can stop their relentless quest to concoct dishes made up of junk food, bacon and liquor that were once thought to only be enjoyable while eaten separately. These men are changing the game, and defining a new genre of food all on their own.