Zeffirino (Las Vegas, NV)

For our second dinner in Las Vegas, we decided to go to Zeffirino in the Venetian because one person in our dinner party had not eaten there before.  Not only is it the longest running restaurant in the hotel, it is the second location of a restaurant that has been open in Genoa, Italy since 1939. […]

Domenico’s (Long Beach, CA)

Tonight was the 60th Anniversary Celebration of Domenico’s Restaurant, the oldest restaurant in Long Beach.  To celebrate such an important milestone, they rolled back the prices on their original menu items to the 1960’s prices!  They did this ten years ago for the 50th anniversary and lines were around the block, so this was definitely […]

Lee’s Sandwiches (Western U.S.)

Today’s post is about a chain that is a bit under the radar, even if you have one in your area.  It’s Lee’s Sandwiches, a casual spot that serves both Vietnamese and European-Style sandwiches.  Let’s dig in! The outside is the same at each location, and tends to blend in to surrounding shops. The menu […]

Lucille’s Smokehouse BBQ (western U.S.)

After our light and lovely brunch at Bouchon, I had a late lunch/early dinner with my mom at Lucille’s Smokehouse BBQ.  Completely the opposite of our brunch! Lucille’s is a fairly small chain of restaurant located in California, Nevada, and Arizona, specializing in BBQ.  Ready to dig in?  I know I am! First of all, […]

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 […]

California Pizza Kitchen (worldwide)

I don’t eat at many chain restaurants partially because I am constantly itching to try new cuisine, support local businesses, etc.  However, I have a few favorites that I occasionally revisit, like California Pizza Kitchen!  I first tried it in college, when there were only a few locations in Southern California and I loved it. […]

Bistango (Irvine, CA)

We went to Bistango just to have a night out with the family.  My dad had been suggesting this place as our next night out because the last time we had been here all together was probably 8 years ago!  We all were impressed by the delicious dishes we ordered, so let’s get to the […]