The most memorable French meal I’ve had in LA was at Cafe Beaujolais in Eagle Rock. After 25 years, they ceased their operation in July 2024. Cafe Beaujolais was the closest thing you could get to a Parisian bistro: the intimate ambiance, the remarkable …
A Guide To The Best Coffee Shops in Los Angeles (UPDATED 2025)
This post was originally written on October 26, 2020.
Living in a big city like Los Angeles comes with the perk of having a plethora of amazing coffee shops in every neighborhood. While many cities in the US also boast a great coffee scene, the great …
The Best Restaurants in the South Bay (Torrance, Manhattan Beach, Redondo Beach, Hermosa Beach, Gardena) – UPDATED 2025
This post was originally written in 2018. Some of these places are in my other restaurant guides.
For those who have never been to LA, the South Bay is located in the southwest corner of Los Angeles County. Stretching all the way down from LAX International …
A Guide to the Best Smash Burgers in LA (Updated 2025)
This post was originally published in November 2022. It was last updated in December 2024.
The first brick-and-mortar smash burger in LA was Burgers Never Say Die in 2019. When Shawn Nee started selling burgers out of his driveway in East Hollywood …