CiCi’s Cafe
Entering Tarzana from the east there is a strip shopping mall on the cross streets of traffic filled Ventura Boulevard and Wilbur Avenue, where CiCi’s Café is located.
CiCi’s has a small dining room and it has a vibrant atmosphere that makes it seem a “hip place.” It was a bit cramped because of the crowd and noise. If you’re...
Review: The Rustic Spoon
A side of white rice covered in yellow curry on a table in the outdoor dining area of The Rustic Spoon in North Hollywood, Calif., on Thursday, Sept. 23, 2021. Photo by Raquel G. Frohlich.
Innovative drinks and enticing appetizers may draw you into the restaurant, but the main dish must work to...
Burritos El Chavo Restaurant
Written by Evelia Rodriguez
Location: 6032 Reseda Blvd, Tarzana, CA 91356
Hours: Open 7 Days a week
Burritos El Chavo is a very well-known local restaurant in Tarzana. Just a couple of streets down from Pierce College. You can hop on the Orange Line Bus and get off on Reseda Boulevard. For students who want a quick bite but are afraid to...
Review: Paoli’s Pizzeria and Piano Bar
Italian Restaurants are renowned as a staple of Chicago or New York culture. Finding genuine Italian food in Los Angeles is an interesting challenge. The Chicagoan will claim it isn’t nearly as good as their local spot, while the New Yorker wouldn’t even bother with the attempt.
Yet, it’s hard...
Señor Grandes Fresh Mexican Grill
With many choices for Mexican food, finding one that is different can be considered a hard thing to think about. Light and fresh is the motto for the restaurant named Señor Grandes Fresh Mexican Grill.
Located between a Logix Banking and Biriyani Factory Indian food, you see a big sign for Señor Grandes Mexican Grill.
This restaurant is different from other...
Couture eats at Slaw Dogs
Nestled away in Woodland Hills on the long stretch of Ventura Boulevard is Slaw Dogs. It is one of three restaurants by the same name; the others being in Pasadena and Durante. Despite its small size, humble exterior painted pale gold and minimal patio décor, the mini restaurant is far from what it seems.
Customers are greeted on their arrival...
Review: Green Cottage Mediterranean Restaurant
From fresh salads to a romantic garden in the backyard, a Mediterranean restaurant located at Ventura Boulevard in Woodland Hills stands as a testimony of why green is truly a color of life.
Green Cottage Mediterranean Restaurant, inspired by the scenic landscape of Europe and its sophisticated modern design,...
Daglas Drive-In perfect for those on a budget
As Daglas Drive-In, whether you choose to dine inside or outside on the patio, the choice of hearty food should be appeal to anyone on a budget. The inside is nice and clean, with no trash to be seen. There are nice brown wooden tables with decorations of flower make it more attractive.
From inside or outside you can smell...
Review: Flame Pizzeria
A “Margherita” style pizza from Flame Pizzeria in Reseda, Calif., taken on April 14, 2020. “The Margherita” is one of six pizza options at this local pizza spot. Photo by: Nathan George
While there is quite the competition among various pizzerias that have set up shop in the San Fernando Valley, situated within...
Review: Happy Days Cafe
Happy Days Cafe. Sherman Oaks, Calif., on April 11, 2020. (Photo by: Chelsea Westman)Various desserts from Happy Days Cafe are displayed in Sherman Oaks, Calif., on April 11, 2020. (Photo by: Chelsea Westman)The neon sign of Happy Days Cafe is on display for customers in Sherman Oaks, Calif., on April 11, 2020. (Photo by: Chelsea...