L.A. Beer Blast B11: Brew & You, Beachwood BBQ, Blue Palms Brewhouse, BoHo, The Daily Pint, The Golden State, Ladyface Alehouse & Brasserie, Library Alehouse, Lucky Baldwin’s Delirium Café, Naja’s Place, 38 Degrees, The Surly Goat, Verdugo Bar
The L.A. BEER BLAST is designed to let Food GPS readers know what’s new at select L.A. bars and restaurants with great beer selections. You’ll also discover beer-related events in the area and learn about industry leaders. Expect a new L.A. BEER BLAST every Thursday evening, in time for the weekend rush. Look in the left sidebar, SUBSCRIBE to Food GPS and you’ll receive the …
Petrossian – West Hollywood, CA – March 1, 2010
There are a limited number of premium, family-run brands. Cartier is synonymous with fine watches, and in the world of caviar, no name is more respected than Petrossian. The family has been the industry’s leading purveyor for 80 years, ever since brothers Melkoum and Mouchegh Petrossian founded the original location in Paris. The Petrossians now own boutiques, restaurants and cafes in Paris, Monte Carlo, Manhattan …
Our Own Toronado: Tony’s Darts Away
By Sean Inman
Everything is going according to plan just as I have foreseen. And, by that I mean, each geographic area in our grand metropolis is getting a great local beer bar. In Hollywood? Then Blue Palms Brewhouse is the place. Up in Chatsworth? Then McG’s Irish Pub & Grill is nearby. Now another piece in the puzzle is being added, …
Tierra Mia Coffeehouse Expands in Southeast L.A.
March 17, 2010 at 5:18 pm
It’s been a big week for Ulysses Romero. Tomorrow, the coffee-fueled entrepreneur celebrates the second anniversary of his South Gate coffeehouse, which he named Tierra Mia. Things have been going so well that on March 12, he debuted a second Tierra Mia in downtown Huntington Park, near the bygone Warner movie palace.
Romero was born in Norwalk and raised in La Habra. He attended Berkeley undergrad, …
Q&A With Michael Phillips: 2010 Great Lakes Regional Barista Champion
From April 15-18, 2010, Anaheim is hosting the United States Barista Championship. Leading up to the competition, Food GPS is showcasing regional barista champions. Here’s Michael Phillips from Intelligentsia, the 2010 Great Lakes Regional Barista Champ and defending U.S. champion, who’s looking to retain his title.
What is it about coffee that inspires you?
So much, probably the most exciting thing right now is that it is …
Dose of Vitamin P: St. Francis Bacon Sandwich
Phoenix finally seems to be embracing the farm-to-table movement, using local animals and produce to craft artisanal food products. A leading example is St. Francis, an indoor-outdoor restaurant near the city’s dividing line. For a recent dinner special, chef-owner Aaron Chamberlain offered a Bacon Sandwich ($12) using thick, smoky slabs of house-made bacon, a heap of arugula and a tangy topping of pickled onions that …
2010 Devoured PHX Culinary Classic (Day Two)
Devoured rose out of the ashes of “West of Western,” another Phoenix food and wine festival that ended its five-year run in 2009. This year’s installment convened at the Phoenix Art Museum, featuring an amplified focus on Arizona artisans and chefs. On Day Two – March 14 - the museum’s sun-soaked courtyard hosted dozens of dining options, a number of wineries, live bands and cooking …
2010 Devoured PHX Culinary Classic (Day One)
Devoured rose out of the ashes of “West of Western,” another Phoenix food and wine festival that ended its five-year run in 2009. This year’s installment convened at the Phoenix Art Museum on March 13, featuring an amplified focus on Arizona artisans and chefs. The museum’s sun-soaked courtyard hosted dozens of dining options, a number of wineries, live bands and cooking demos. Speakers like the …
Favorite Posts from March 8-14, 2010
Here are links to some of the more interesting posts from L.A. food writers over the last week:
Caroline on Crack
Caroline Pardilla: Tips on How To Send Back A Bad Meal at a Restaurant (March 10, 2010)
Eating LA
Pat Saperstein: Quadrupel: The gastropub of my dreams, it’s not (March 10, 2010)
e*starLA
Esther Tseng: Garden Market Thursdays With A View at Yamashiro (March 12, 2010)
Food Marathon
The Ceviche Food Marathon …
Q&A with Tuthilltown Spirits distiller Gable Erenzo
For the past decade, Tuthilltown Spirits has tapped into a rich pre-Prohibition tradition of New York distillation. In 2001, Ralph Erenzo and Vicki Morgan purchased a 220-year-old gristmill and teamed with technical mastermind Brian Lee to convert the building into a micro-distillery. They started with vodka, and have gone on to produce New York Corn Whiskey, Baby Bourbon Whiskey, Manhattan Rye Whiskey and Four Grain …
Q&A with bartender Brian Miller (Death & Co.)
In the Manhattan cocktail realm, which is known to be one of the nation’s most competitive markets, Death & Co. is still renowned for its staff and commitment to craft. Pegu Club veteran Brian Miller has bartended for Death & Co. owners David Kaplan and Ravi DeRossi since the bar’s early days. We recently met in Los Angeles, at a landmark meeting of the Radio …
Q&A With Greg Lefcourt: 2010 Mountain Regional Barista Champion
From April 15-18, 2010, Anaheim is hosting the United States Barista Championship. Leading up to the competition, Food GPS is showcasing regional barista champions. Here’s Greg Lefcourt from Ozo Coffee Co., a contender for the American coffee crown:
What is it about coffee that inspires you?
The frequency of learning experiences I have surrounding coffee. Everyday I learn something new about coffee; farms, green bean sourcing, …
