Los Angeles is home to the largest number of Iranians living outside of Iran. In a city where you can find Iranian restaurants established since the 1980s, there’s Azizam, a casual Persian restaurant in hipster Silver Lake where you might find yourself sitting …
Sunday Gravy — A Pasta Haven in Inglewood
I worked in Inglewood for almost one year. Every time I drove around the area, I remember being amazed by the variety of ethnic businesses and restaurants: Soul food, Jamaican, East African, and even Pakistani.
One of my coworkers was a middle-aged woman who …
I Tried the Something About Her Sandwich Shop in West Hollywood
In late May, Vanderpump Rules’ stars Ariana Madix and Katie Maloney opened their long-awaited sandwich shop: Something About Her. The shop opened on May 19 on Robertson Blvd, West Hollywood, drawing hundreds …
Why Is Sugarfish So Popular? Inside LA’s Most Famous Sushi Chain
There are over 2,000 Japanese restaurants in Los Angeles County, the San Fernando Valley being the area with the most Japanese restaurants in the US.
If you drive around the Valley, you’re bound to find at least one Japanese restaurant in every strip mall. After all, …
Breakaway Cafe — A Breakfast/Brunch Spot by Brothers Zach & Nick Bayse (Culver City)
Located in Culver City, Breakaway Cafe offers delicious seasonal dishes by brothers and founders Nick and Zach Bayse. With Nick’s chef background in Michelin-star restaurants, Breakaway Cafe offers an elevated breakfast/ brunch experience. There are hundreds of brunch places in Los Angeles whose main …
Otomisan — The Oldest Japanese Restaurant in LA (Boyle Heights)
Did you know that Boyle Heights, besides having some of the best Mexican food in Los Angeles, once had once the largest Japanese community in LA? Nowadays, the largest Japanese community can be found in Torrance and other areas of the South Bay.
According …