Industriel (Los Angeles, CA)

We had another family dinner on Sunday this time at a place of my sister’s choosing, so I was ecstatic when she chose Industriel, a restaurant that has been on my list for a while!  They describe their food as… “simple, pure, flavorful dishes with roots in the Provençal tradition, but with modern LA attitude.“ […]

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 […]

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. […]