You may have noticed more and more restaurants are serving up local farm ingredients, but have you noticed more and more farms are serving up dinner?
That's the idea behind Outstanding in the Farms and Dinners at the Farm, two organizations hosting series of dinners across the country celebrating local farms, food and community!
Coachella is a popular 3 day music festival in Palm Springs consisting of 100 degree weather and an endless amount of walking, dancing and boozing, leaving your body in dire need of hydration. So how did I survive this year's Coachella extraveganza you ask? Coconut water!
Sometimes you wish for something so much that you can't believe it when your wish comes true. That's how I feel about the Lindy and Grundy Butcher Shop that just opened in West Hollywood.
This place makes me happy...VERY happy!
Here are a few reasons why:
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Moving to a new city for me meant starting from scratch on the restaurant scene. One of the first things I did when I moved to LA a few months back was start a list of all the fun restaurants that the locals had recommended. On that list was good ol' Father's Office. Everyone I've met out here raves about this place and their amazing burger.
Fast forward to a lazy (read: hungover) Saturday afternoon and I finally made the trek out to Culver City to try this infamous dish. Little did I know this so called burger joint turned out to be a chic gastro pub. Channeling their inner Anchor Man, the restaurant was covered in rich mohogoney and had over 80 beers and wines (!) on tap. I quickly learned I wasn't getting my greasy burger and milk shake fix here, but with menu items like pig ear and bone marrow I was willing to look past that minor set back. Remaining optomistic I quickly ordered the burger, fries and pig ear special...
It's true, I left my heart in San Francisco to start a new life in LA. I may not have the Golden Gate bridge and trolley cars anymore, but now I have plenty of sun, beaches and frozen yogurt!
In just about a months time, I found myself with a new car, new job, new apartment and hundreds of new restaurants to try!
I will admit, I never expected to like LA this much. You hear the horror stories of bumper-to-bumper traffic, starving artists, and plastic surgery, but so far LA's been nothing but gorgeous weather, amazing farmers markets and never ending food festivals! Every weekend there's something fun and exciting going on in this city. Turns out, the only problem is keeping up with all the action! That's when I realized I needed to rely on the help from some local sites.
After much research, I give you my cheat sheet to the best restaurants and deals in town:
Most people know I have an addiction to 7x7's SF 100 Things to Try Before You Die list. For a long time I made it my mission to eat only items showcased on this list and I'm proud to say I've completed 90% of it! But just when I come close to conquering all 100 items, 7x7 comes up with another list leaving me intrigued and hungry all over again!
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I have a love-hate relationship with Zazie. While I love their eggs benedict and cozy garden patio, I hate that they're ridiculously popular. Because it's impossible to go there for brunch on a weekend without a long wait, I love sneaking away on a weekday to enjoy all that is this beautiful French bistro!
I've never been to Louisiana, but dining at Brenda's feels like a one-way ticket to the French Quarter. This small haven is like nothing I've experienced in the city of San Francisco. Located in the heart of the somewhat seedy Tenderloin neighborhood I didn't expect the crowd of excited locals awaiting a table, but after just one taste I began to understand the craze!!
San Franciscans love their brunch, but it's hard to find that one restaurant you can call home. Some times you fall in love with a local brunch spot...and it leaves you for another city like Oakland. Fortunate for me (after many therapy sessions), my favorite brunch spot is BACK!
There's something magical about this place! Maybe because it's conveniently located just blocks away from my apartment in San Francisco. Or perhaps it's the chocolate goodness they're serving up one cup at a time. Or closer to the truth, it's that special corner window seat where a string of lights dangle, bright paint color warms and the smell of sweets fill your tummy.
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