The first Wednesday in November always marks the start of my annual extra long weekender in LA. It’s my time to relax, recharge, eat and imbibe. Just coming off 3 weeks in South East Asia, this trip felt like it came quickly, and with little preparation. But my LA restaurant list is deep so I … Continue reading
LA! I always look forward to my extended weekend away to LA, but this year perhaps a bit more so after trudging through the wettest October in Vancouver on record. A simple 2.5 hour plane ride away and was quickly peeling off layers and exposing my skin to the heat. Going from dreary grey to … Continue reading
Fall is always a difficult season for me. Dragon boat season ends, work becomes busy and then there’s the nasty thing about the weather turning cold and wet accompanied by darker days. Living in Vancouver can mean that I go weeks without ever seeing the sky behind the low grey clouds. Knowing this, the start … Continue reading
I will admit, most of my perceptions of K-Town come from the addictively awful show K-Town about young Koreans living (and partying) in that area of LA. I know that over the last few years, the area seems to be booming with restaurants. Last year, I had a meal at La Guelaguetza and while I … Continue reading
When I think about the solitary eating adventures I’ve had in my life, I remember distinctly the one that started it all for me. Close to 15 years ago, when I first started coming to LA, I had a night alone and didn’t know how to spend it. The thought of eating alone back then … Continue reading
I enjoy eating solo. While I understand that sharing a meal is a pleasurable social experience, I also know that some of my most memorable meals have come when I’ve dined by myself. With company, I am easily distracted, my focus is pulled away from the food and I find it’s harder to concentrate on the … Continue reading
Landing in LA on my annual trip of relaxation and exploration of the eating scene, I was eager to get things started. My flight was late to come in, so I had to cancel my preplanned visit to Connie and Ted’s. I wanted something close to the hotel but didn’t want to compromise on “the … Continue reading
