A Falafel-ot of Goodness
Tucked away in an unassuming Tarzana strip-mall, Tel Aviv Grill serves up generous helpings of home-style, kosher Israeli traditionalism. The restaurant itself is as unassuming as its location. Ice-white walls with hints of vibrant green accenting, do little to indicate the customary cooking that happens in an open kitchen, which greets you upon entrance.
An unorthodox ordering procedure ensues....
REVIEW: Cha Cha Chicken
There exists a long lost isle of the Caribbean, insulated by high-growing greenery and thatched eaves. It’s nestled behind a Northridge McDonald’s, and sandwiched between a barber and a skate shop. The name of this isla perdida…
Cha Cha Chicken.
Here, you can treat yourself to a smorgasbord of delectable food that borrows tastes from every corner of the Caribbean at...
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...
CD Trader
Skimming swiftly through a box of records while Guns N’ Roses’ “Sweet Child O’ Mine” surrounds the room, puts one in the mood for a day of crate digging.
Located in sunny Ventura Boulevard in Tarzana, California, CD Trader has been the place for music enthusiasts to find new, used and even rare records.
With just a few steps inside the...
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...
REVIEW: Philippe the Original
It’s said the French dip sandwich was created in Los Angeles in 1918 by Philippe Matthieu.
The story of it comes from a mere accident, on a fateful day in 1918 a policeman coming in for a sandwich was running late for work. Matthieu dropped the French roll in a roasting pan filled with...
Take a breather at Pat’s Topanga Grill
A pleasant place to have breakfast or lunch is waiting up Topanga Canyon toward the beach called Pat’s Topanga Grill. Only five minutes from Ventura Boulevard, the eatery is open as early as 7 a.m. You will see the beautiful scenery of the San Fernando Valley on the path too a rustic retreat.
The restaurant walls are lined with pictures...
REVIEW: Nostal Cafe
As the fragrant scent of Italian cuisine with a Persian twist engulfs the air, the evening began to wash over the restaurant.
A homely mood, with outdoor string lights and carpeted couches welcome all patrons in the night-time glow.
Those choosing to dine inside are given a more traditional bench seating, with tables for parties of two or more...
Review: FitOn App
If you feel like going to a gym is an unsafe risk during the pandemic or if you are too self-conscious to begin a health journey in front of other people, there are many workout-from-home apps.
FitOn, a social media/health hybrid app, may offer enough incentive for you to start.
When...
Review: Sweetness Cake & Cafe
Current stay at home orders from the city of Los Angeles and the state of California has made it challenging for people to dine at their favorite cafes or restaurants.
There are still two ways for people to get their favorite treat from their neighborhood bakery,...