Getting Ready for Work

My clothes are laid out, and my bag is organized. Now I just need to figure out my approach to breakfast. I’ve already got a piece of sour cream coffee cake wrapped up, and a container of cut up cheese… Read moreGetting Ready for Work

Rib Ranch Bar-B-Que

Looking for good beef ribs? Rib Ranch Bar-B-Que on Topanga Canyon Boulevard hits the spot. The ribs were meaty and well-cooked; although the sauce is a little too sweet on its own (although better too sweet than too vinegary, if… Read moreRib Ranch Bar-B-Que

Keep Driving

Today I stopped at The Baker on Ventura Boulevard, and frankly, it was a mistake. I ordered a blueberry scone that had a totally un-scone-like texture and a cappuccino. Neither had any flavor at all. Now, setting aside the fact… Read moreKeep Driving

Stan’s Doughnuts

It’s often featured on “best of lists” that focus on donuts, and if you stop in for a sample, you’ll see why. Stan’s Doughnuts is a decades-long tradition in L.A’s Westwood Village, near UCLA. I don’t go very often, because… Read moreStan’s Doughnuts

We Know This Dog

The previous owner never claimed her, in spite of numerous signs and online postings, and a week in the shelter (for her, not for us or the owner). So we went back to the shelter and picked her up, after… Read moreWe Know This Dog

Do You Know This Dog?

The dog is very good-natured and affectionate, and seems to have been well-trained and well-loved. Found in the San Fernando Valley at White Oak & Vanowen, on the border of Reseda and Lake Balboa/Van Nuys.

Fogo de Chão

Are you a vegetarian? Well, Fogo de Chao is not the restaurant for you. But if you, like the Sandwiches, are an unrepentant carnivore, then this may be just what you’re looking for. When you are shown to your seat,… Read moreFogo de Chão

Web Series: The Steps

One of my friends is working on a fantastic web series–dark, gritty, and intriguing. That’s right, folks, you can do more with the web than put your cat on a Roomba. So follow The Steps.

Adieu, Gourmet

Alas, the nearly 70-year-old Gourmet magazine is folding. Conde Nast announced the decision on Monday, and although the recipes will still be available at Epicurious.com, there will be no more of those rich, wonderful articles arriving in my mailbox. I… Read moreAdieu, Gourmet

Aroma Coffee and Tea

After a quick trip to the farmers’ market (grapefruits, oranges, apples, and amazing pumpernickel bread), I met a friend for a day of coffee and shopping. Actually, there was no coffee–both of us had chai lattes. They were good, but… Read moreAroma Coffee and Tea