and the other boroughs certainly don’t), i feel like i’ve gone back to korea – the menu offerings (much of which you won’t find at the more “mainstream” korean restaurants, i.e. true comfort...

Alright we finally found an occassion that merited a trip to Cyrus (anniversary)... and we got out there last night. Overall, its at a whole other level compared to the John Ash & Graffiti's of the world (I haven’t been to...

's, Finicky’s (open Saturday??), Jeri’s Grill, and probably many other places. Cha Cha’s is a bar on the SW corner of Western & Pershing (maybe not Pershing but not too far) that advertises Mexican, American, and...

Well, it’s definitely something to get used to, esp. for Americans. In many other countries bathroom attendants at high end places are a must. Not only do they hand you the towel, they also turn on the water for you when...

Agree on the management consultant. Garbage, inside and out, constantly in need of attention. Tables, inside and outside, in need of bussing. Graffiti on exterior in need of repair. When the bakery first opened, food quality and...

Street Bistro, is good American food. Rex’s Cafe, 2136 S. Pacific Avenue, great wholesome/healthful casual. Here is a link to SP restaurants: http://www.sanpedro.com/spcom/restur.htm

again bring a modern and creative flair to Hong Kong/Cantonese cuisine that you find in Asia and the above named North American cities, but not New York City. The San Gabriel Valley is east of downtown L.A. so take the Hollywood...

and American beer ads, small tables, etc. I haven’t had a chance to try it but it looked promising. There was a favorable East Coast newspaper review in the window so perhaps it’s afflilated with a small chain or...

Here’s a bunch, in no particular order: Geido (Flatbush Ave., Prospect Hgts): Still the best sushi I’ve had in the city, and how can you not like a restaurant that has graffitied on the wall: "Because when you think...

My husband recites that to me on occasion – very sexy! I have thought about having it made up as "wonderful graffiti" for our kitchen chalkboard.

Points, cacio e pepe pasta at Cacio e Pepe, mini bagels at Absolute Bagels, bialys at Kossar’s Bialys, gelato at Il Laboratorio, vegetarian at Dirt Candy, raw vegan at Pure Food & Wine, Indian fusion at Graffiti, Greek at...

'll get are likely to be nearer to one or the other, with Valencia St. as the central corridor. Lots of good food, both Latin American and other (e.g., Truly Mediterranean on 16th at Valencia). Link:...

it or hate it. Same food, same guys on bar stools. But could they please finish the basement washroom reno? It stopped mid-way, and now it’s just an embarrassing mess of primer covered in graffiti. As for places I have never...

a weeknight) but that I would take the birthday girl out at another time. Well, of course, they freaked out about how they had shelled out money for MY birthday and how could I do this, yadda yadda yadda. Not to completely hijack...

offramps east of Pasadena on the 210 Fwy, is a great dumpling place called Din Tai Fung. As far as I know it’s the only American branch of the Taiwanese restaurant. There is always a line. Use the search function here and...