Jon’s friend came to LA to look for a good proper Rye Manhattan and we found out Seven Grand at downtown does it. Love the decor, feels masculine with all the whiskey bottles, dark wood and animal heads. Like a fancy log cabin, old fashion with a yuppy twist. TV monitors on the walls playing […]
Archive for the ‘Food: Los Angeles’ Category
SinBala (Arcadia)
By Freda in 01: San GabrielSinbala is an insanely popular Taiwanese joint at Arcadia covering standard Taiwanese food, snack, tea, shaved ice and desserts (hence the line never stops for the entire day). Taiwanese Sausage with Leeks, less fatty and oily and more clean tasting than traditional Chinese. They have many sauce/sides to go with, from the more conventional garlic, […]
Asia de Cuba (Sunset Blvd.)
By Joan in 09: WehoMy co-workers and I managed to make it to the last day of the dineLA Restaurant Event at Asia de Cuba, the Asian and Latin fusion restaurant at the Mondrian Hotel. They had a $22 three courses lunch which is a really good deal for this $$$$ long-time trendy “scene” restaurant. It’s got a really […]
Tags: Cake, Cuban, fashionable, Fusion
Boule (La Cienega)
By Freda in 09: WehoValentine gave us excuse to indulge in the quality but pricey French sweets at patisserie Boule (see our old entry). 12 Pieces Gift Box $28. You can select from their many flavors they offer. We choose all of the tea flavor ones (Oolong, Jasmine, Earl Grey, etc). I have to admit I prefer chocolate in […]
Tags: Canele, Chocolate, French, Macaron, Patisserie




