Posts Tagged ‘Santa Monica’
Moving Through The IFBC Aftermath
Special Events • Tags: blog ethics, Chef Michael Moore, food writing, IFBC, International Food Blogger Conference, Santa Monica, SEO, time management, vlogging
I will admit that writing this post is not as easy as I thought it would be prior to the International Food Blogger Conference‘s start. I wish I had known at the time, so this recap could have been a premeditated attempt. That’s life! Just a couple of months ago, Bertolli was kind enough to sponsor my attendance at the Santa Monica event that took place just a week ago. I would represent the Duo, sharing news and tasting certificates for Bertolli’s Premium Meal Soups for Two, and report back to Amir, and all of you of course, with my findings and newfound knowledge about the state of blogging as we know it. Or at least, as we knew it. Here’s a wrap up full of information and thoughts, along with photos of food because, hey, it was a food conference. Two and a half days of panels later, here’s where we stand!
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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.
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Bertolli Shows Us Los Angeles' Italian Flair
Special Events • Tags: Bertolli, gelato, Italian restaurants, Italian wine, Los Angeles, moscato, salumeria, Santa Monica
Where to start, where to start. Let’s try to start at the beginning, although it feels like a formidable task. Last weekend, Amir and I were invited to taste and sip the wares of several Italian restaurants and eateries here in Los Angeles under the guided hand of our friends at Bertolli. We are never ones to pass up a food experience, especially one that will open our eyes yet again to another undiscovered side of Los Angeles. This is truly a rich food city, and we confirm that fact almost every day. The itinerary would include visits to Café Bella Roma, Obika Mozzarella Bar, Primi al Mercato, Norcino Salumeria, Café Bellagio and Osteria Mamma–each one offering its own specialty that would be authentic, traditional and delicious. With eager appetites and loose fitting pants, we made our way over to the first location where we would meet the other bloggers who would accompany us.
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