Review: Lulu’s Restaurant and Sports Bar
The spicy chicken sandwich and fries from Lulu's Restaurant and Sports Bar. Photo by Joey Farriola.
Lulu’s Restaurant and Sports Bar is the ideal spot to order takeout or delivery.
From the website to the social media, within the restaurant, Lulu’s Restaurant and Sports Bar has a mixed menu full of...
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...
Shalimar Cuisine of India
Written by Kashish Nizami
Located in the corner of a mini mall on the quiet western end of Ventura Boulevard, Shalimar may look like a modest restaurant from the outside, but with even the slightest closer look it’s clear that the eatery is modeled to make its patrons feel like royalty. Stepping foot on the green carpet pathway to the...
The Vegan Joint
Written by Silvik Hagopian
Stepping foot into The Vegan Joint, an immediate greeting is given by the only waitress in the restaurant, an Asian woman clad in a bright turquoise T-shirt and black short hair severely cut to her earlobes.
The entrance room looks like a small café upon walking in. Overwhelming sunlight floods into the mustard-colored room, making the light seem...
Review: JamaFo Xpress
Many Black owned businesses continue to struggle to find customers during the pandemic. A Google Spreadsheet created by Kat Hong, an editorial assistant for the Infatuation website, lists many black owned businesses in Los Angeles. It gained popularity after it was mentioned in a Los Angeles Times article titled “Here’s a list of...
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: Midnight Hour Records
To all the oldies and punk enthusiasts looking for a record collector haven, The Midnight Hour Records is the place to be.
Located on the corner of San Fernando Road and South Maclay Street, right in the heart of the San Fernando Mall, this mom-and-pop shop is hard to miss.
Unique and healthy eats at The Carving Board
You don’t have to sacrifice fresh and healthy for fast anymore. Located in Tarzana’s Safari Walk area on Ventura Boulevard, The Carving Board is primarily known for its wide array of sandwiches. With more than 25 options, there’s something tasty for just about everyone, including vegetarians.
The restaurant sits on the corner of an outdoor shopping area that features a...
Review: Sabroso Mexican Restaurant
Situated next to a busy car wash a few blocks before Winnetka Avenue, on Vanowen Street stands a rectangular olive green Mexican restaurant.
Upon entering, one is greeted with beautiful murals of Mexico style art. There is one mural in particular of a foundation with white doves perched...
REVIEW: Let’s Pho
Upon entering Let’s Pho, walking up the ramp towards the seating area, patrons aren’t immediately drawn in by the scent of the food. Instead, customers are invited in by the ambiance and design of the restaurant.
While the restaurant is decorated with a fusion of Vietnamese and vintage decor, one arrives to a scene filled with small groups of people...