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...
Follow Your Heart
Written by Jeremy Nation
Passing the threshold from the busy street gives an impression of being inside a small snobby place in New York. Inside a niche health food store, one might be surprised to find Follow Your Heart's restaurant section nestled away in the back where a more adventurous shopper might pick up some fermented kombucha tea or raw...
REVIEW: Mambo International Kitchen
Hong Kong Rice Bowl at Mambo International Kitchen in Northridge, Calif. on March 17, 2019. The bowl consists on deep fried pork spare ribs served with a side of garlic rice. Photo by Chris Torres.Korean tacos at Mambo International Kitchen in Northridge, Calif. on March 17, 2019.The Banana Nutella Eggroll with Vanilla ice cream at Mambo International...
REVIEW: A Tea Thing
With the rise of popularity among boba drinks, not all boba pearls taste the same.
Gooey, sweet boba pearls with the ideal squishy texture, is a trademark of A Tea Thing, a cafe that serves more than 30 sweet and refreshing cold and hot drinks, with boba or not.
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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...
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...
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...
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...
Food review: The Baker Bakery and Cafe
Written by: Matt Gottesman
Tucked back from the street in Woodland Hills, The Baker Bakery & Cafe is a quiet restaurant with a left-of-center menu and legions of stellar desserts.
Satellite radio hums a soothing bouzouki jukebox inside. Afternoon sunshine spills onto a parking lot patio and through floor-to-ceiling windows. The atmosphere is unwaveringly calm and, like the menu, unique.
It’s hard...
REVIEW: La Sierra
Clubs have become a way for people to escape their day to day lives and their struggles.
While La Sierra has never been known as a college club go-to, its latest attempts to create an escape for the younger generation is a success, somewhat.
La Sierra...