Food review: Leo & Lily’s Cafe
The south end of the valley, from east to west, is home to mess and mayhem. Lined with neon signs and the most random collection of businesses available, there is hardly any relief. Off busy Ventura Blvd, however, Leo & Lily’s provides a sense of distance from the hustle and bustle of the rest of the Valley. So much...
Food review: Angel City Cafe
When you think of American style food generally you think of burgers and pizza, but Angel City Cafe stands out with their new twist on a classic genre.
Located on Ventura Boulevard, this spacious and elegant restaurant greets customers with a European style service, where customers sit themselves. With a cozy covered patio, Angel City Cafe gives their customers the...
Food review: China Buffet
On Sherman Way Ave., China Buffet is the most financially economical buffet where you get the most out of your $5 bill. Caution if you've never been there before as it is troublesome to find, as they only have a small 4 x 5 a sign posted near their front entrance.
A friendly young voice greets you as you walk...
Food review: German Cold Cuts INC
Hidden on a strip mall between a Verizon store and a car audio installation shop is where German Cold Cuts, INC lies.
While walking up to the door you will find on the outside patio a couple of plastic chairs and tables where you can eat. Behind the windows are another set of chairs and tables and beyond that are...
Food review: Firehouse
Photo by: Erick Ceron
Driving east from Pierce College, in the corner of Victory and Reseda Boulevard you can find a place that doesn’t look to fancy nor pretends to be. You enter from the back of the building, and instantly get the sense of a wooden cabin feel in the middle of nowhere. The red brick walls, wood floors,...
Food review: De Soto Pharmacy and Soda Shoppe
Photo by: Alan Castro
Sundaes with a cherry on top, malts and milkshakes with whip cream and sprinkles, and ice cream floats with scrumptious scoops that appear to levitate in the bubbling soda.
Frozen desserts are the pinnacles of a lively, homey childhood, and De Soto Pharmacy and Soda Shoppe offer that nostalgic experience—with a rich and creamy taste—every day.
Located at...
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...
Mixing generations at The One Up
Combine the nostalgia of 1980s video games with the foodie culture that has been growing in popularity the past couple of years, The One Up of Studio City is the newest addition to this growing “barcade” culture.
Recently opened along the many restaurants that occupy Ventura Boulevard, The One Up brings a different kind of gastropub experience to the area....
Signature brots at Dog Haus
Tucked away with a strip of stores adjacent to the Topanga Mall is Dog Haus: The Absolute Wurst. This latest installment in the San Fernando Valley is the brainchild of partners Hagop Giragossian, Quasim Riaz, and Andre Vener. Its open glass front façade and cheeky name draw in hungry customers.
The deceivingly large restaurant could be compared to walking into...
No knead to look farther than Pastries by Edie
Once entering the vine floral gates to the patio surrounded by scenic murals, the noise of busy Sherman Way disappears to this little slice of Europe called Pastries by Edie.
The full-service bakery contains several golden glass cases with hundreds of different types of patterned pastry desserts.
Don’t be alarmed when choosing which creation to consumer first. The mouthwatering fruit tart...