Posts Tagged ‘Downtown Los Angeles’
Give A Big Welcome to Soleto Trattoria & Pizza Bar
Restaurant Reviews • Tags: Downtown Los Angeles, happy hour, Sascha Lyon, Soleto Trattoria & Pizza Bar
For the last few weeks, Soleto Trattoria & Pizza Bar has graced Downtown Los Angeles with a new type of pizza joint. It’s a neighborhood spot with a classy atmosphere and talented chefs. Executive Chef Sascha Lyon of Delphine Eatery & Bar is responsible for the well-constructed menu that fuses Italian inspiration with local ingredients and tastes. Amir and I both love going Downtown now that the area has a new attitude, so it was unfortunate that he was not at this dinner. Next time, we’ll have to schedule a happy hour at Soleto, so that he can have a sample of the restaurant’s fare.
Pin It
Pin It Continue Reading »
Yxta and Mercado Revamp Mexican Cuisine
Restaurant Reviews • Tags: Downtown Los Angeles, El Arco Iris, Jesse Gomez, Jose Acevedo, Mercado, Mexican, restaurant review, Santa Monica, Yxta
There are some parts of Los Angeles’ sprawling neighborhoods that do not receive as much credit as they should for housing reputable restaurants. Yxta lies in a corner of L.A. that falls into the aforementioned category. Located in a quiet strip mall at the intersection of East Sixth Street and Central Avenue, Yxta has for the last couple of years, provided Los Angelenos with a unique taste of traditional and revised Mexican dishes close to the heart and travels of owner Jesse Gomez. He also owns El Arco Iris in Highland Park, which has boasted its presence since the mid 1960′s. Most recently, Jesse has also embarked on a third restaurant venture–Mercado– with Chef Jose Acevedo, but this time he is tackling the Westside. Santa Monica can expect the restaurant to open in October with a menu similar yet characteristically set apart from the other two under his the Gomez umbrella. We were able to sample fare at both Yxta and Mercado and wanted to share the experience with you.
Continue Reading »
Wolfgang Puck’s WP24 Restaurant and Lounge
Restaurant Reviews • Tags: Downtown Los Angeles, menu tasting, restaurant review, Sally Camacho, Wolfgang Puck, WP24 Restaurant and Lounge
Recently Chrystal and I were invited to attend a menu tasting at Wolfgang Puck’s newest creation, WP24 Restaurant and Lounge. Chrystal was unfortunately unable to attend, so I rolled up to Downtown Los Angeles solo for an evening of nibbles and sips. Perched on top of the infamous Ritz Carlton in LA Live, WP24 offers a modern interpretation of Asian cuisine with panoramic views of LA’s beautiful cityscape. Inspired by Chef Puck’s time spent across the Pacific–along with his passion for Eastern ingredients and cooking techniques–this award-winning restaurant was the perfect escape for a sampling of signature small plates and cocktails.
Continue Reading »
Joy the Baker's Virtual Picnic
Special Events • Tags: Downtown Los Angeles, food bloggers, Joy the Baker, virtual picnic
This past Sunday, we ventured Downtown to Joy the Baker’s Virtual Picnic. It was a sunny rooftop shindig. Here are a few pictures with a few words on the afternoon. Take a looksie!
Continue Reading »
