Is there anything better than pie? Tender, flaky crusts filled with… meat? Well, in the U.S., we usually limit our pies to sweet offerings, unless we’re talking pot pie or shepherd’s pie. However, the Aussie’s have their savory pie game down, and lucky for us in SoCal, we have a transplant from the land down […]
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The Oinkster (Los Angeles, CA)
I was meeting my friend for dinner when our original plans fell through. We were way out east, so we had to rack our brains for something nearby and yummy. Luckily, I remembered The Oinkster! For those of you unfamiliar with the restaurant, it looks like an ordinary burger joint, but the chef comes from […]
Umami Burger (California & more) – Irvine Grand Opening!
Umami Burger is a small chain of restaurants that began in 2009 in L.A. and has been touted as a regional chain to watch. It is rapidly expanding throughout California and the rest of the U.S., so we checked out the new Irvine location with some amazing dishes! Check out the Irvine-exclusive dish and an off-the-menu […]
Alegria Cocina Latina (Long Beach, CA)
Having grown up in the area, I was very familiar with Alegria Cocina Latina on Pine Street. It has been one of the most successful restaurants in the area for years and is a staple of the vibrant downtown area. Now, Adrian Amosa and Miguel Baeza, owners of Gaucho Grill, Agaves Kitchen & Tequila, and Sevilla have […]
Spago (Beverly Hills, CA)
Okay, so this is a mess of a post. I sat down to write this excitedly because I had SO many things to share from Spago: a wonderful amuse bouche, a beautiful bread basket, five tasty appetizers, five delicious entrees, two delectable side dishes, and three gorgeous desserts. And then the worst thing happened… I […]
Corner Bakery (across U.S.)
As you might know by now, I am picky when it comes to my chain restaurants. I tend towards mom-and-pop restaurants, local events, and small-scale chains. However, there are a few exceptions to the rule, and Corner Bakery is one of them! It originally started in Chicago, but I grew to love it in California! […]
Crème de la Crêpe (Southern California)
I had a conference to attend in downtown Long Beach, and since it was scheduled through lunchtime, I had my choice of overpriced, blah hotel food, or eating something delicious afterwards. I think you know what I chose! It was in between lunch and dinner time, and luckily Crème de la Crêpe was open! To see […]
La Tavolata (Artesia, CA)
This is my third trip to La Tavolata, but my first on The Episodic Eater. To see my first two meals recapped on Vintage Zest, click here and here. There is nothing fussy about the food, it’s just plain and simple what you want to eat when you are craving pasta. Now, let’s get to […]