Carla Cafe is a pandemic born business that I’ve come across many times on my Instagram feed. Whether it’s because someone tagged them or someone I know follows them, Carla Cafe is a secret sandwich shop that has blown up thanks to the power …
Levain Bakery Opens Its First LA Location in Larchmont Village
For many years, Los Angeles has lacked good places for chocolate chip cookies. While there is no shortage of good bakeries in LA, there has yet to be a place exclusively known for chocolate chip cookies.
In NYC, cookie places abound, but there is …
Layla Bagels — Sourdough Bagels & Coffee in Santa Monica
There’s a new bagel place in town! In 2020, Courage Bagels opened in East Hollywood and caused a commotion in Los Angeles, generating hour-long plus waits. It was the first Montreal-style bagel place that opened in LA. Read my full review here.
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Vromage — A Vegan Cheese Haven in West Hollywood
I started following model-turned-activist Sophia Esperanza’s Youtube channel a few years ago. Although I don’t eat exclusively vegan, I loved looking at her recipes for inspiration. Her videos always emanated a calming energy.
In July 2022, she posted a …
Bagel + Slice — Pizza and Bagels for a Good Cause in Highland Park
Bagel + Slice opened in May 2022 in Highland Park, a neighborhood that has seen a tremendous change in the last years due to the massive gentrification.
Bradford Kent, a veteran chef originally from San Diego opened Bagel + Slice on the …