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,...
Review: Saigon Sandwiches
When most people think of Southeast Asian cuisine, they usually picture noodles or egg rolls. But Saigon Sandwiches in Canoga Park serves bánh mì, a Vietnamese sandwich that combines European and Asian ingredients.
There’s nothing eye-catching about the exterior of the restaurant. The place is part of a block of...
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...
A taste of El Salvador at La Paz Bakery
Whether it’s authentic Salvadorian cooking or hand crafted homemade cakes, La Paz Bakery is a one-stop shop. The bakery has been around for more than 20 years and is well known among the community for its delicious cakes, assorted cookies, danishes and traditional Salvadorian meals.
The bakery is located at the intersection of De Soto Avenue and Roscoe Boulevard. The...
Authentic Thai cuisine at Buri Tara
Nestled away in one of the many Woodland Hills mini-malls is a gem for the foodie and casual diners alike.
Buri Tara, a quaint Thai restaurant located on Ventura Boulevard, provides a cozy eating environment with Asian style decor and tiny bouquets of flowers are at every table.
Buri Tara has a wide variety of Asian cuisine, from teriyaki chicken to...
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...
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: Voodoo Doughnut
Walking into Voodoo Doughnut on CityWalk in Universal City, customers see wall-to-wall pink décor with Halloween-like figures and trinkets, including a menu printed on a mounted pink coffin. Merchandise, including donut-shaped coffee cups, tumblers with the business’ logo, hats, and t-shirts, are on shelves next to the counter....
REVIEW: Horror Vibes Coffee
Most people probably don’t think about coffee when they hear “horror movie” but owner Omaira Mahan has found a way to combine the macabre with a macchiato.
Horror Vibes Coffee on Lankershim Boulevard in North Hollywood, Calif. is POC offers standard drinks with themed names that customers can enjoy while surrounded by spooky art....