Starting March 20 through the 31st, Casa Vega, a Mexican restaurant, in Sherman Oaks is offering their Skinny Margarita for $5 (made with Partida Reposado tequila, agave nectar, and fresh lime juice). 13301 Ventura Blvd., Sherman Oaks, CA 91423. 818-788-4868. Photography provided by Claire Thomas
Month: March 2012
‘Dirty secrets’ of chain restaurants revealed by online community
Over the weekend a thread started on Reddit, a user generated online news community, asked former restaurant employees about “dirty secrets of chain restaurants.” The viral post received over 8,000 comments in less than 24 hours. The thread includes stories exposing fast food’s funny business from alleged past employees. Of course there is no way to […]
How beer saved the world, how to spend 48 hours in Seattle
Infographic on how beer saved the world. Major fast food restaurants are upgrading their atmosphere to compete with fast casual restaurants like Chipotle and Smash Burger. Budget Travel on surprising international food etiquette rules. BusinessNewsDaily profiles Brooklyn Brewery. How to spend 48 hours in Seattle. “The Art of Video Games” exhibit now open at the […]
A look at Skuna Bay farm-raised salmon with chef Ian Gresik of Drago Centro
According to a recent study by the Harvard School of Public Health, the ingestion of red meat can cause a 13% greater chance of premature death. Now with that in mind, consumers may feel at ease shifting their meat focus to seafoods like salmon, which can be one of the healthiest types of fish for […]
Monk's Kettle to host Brian Hunt of Moonlight Brewing for beer dinner
On Monday, March 19 Monk’s Kettle in the Mission District is going to host Santa Rosa-based Moonlight Brewing for a five-course food and beer pairing. Owner and brewer Brian Hunt will be on site to talk about the five beers being poured (Lunatic Lager, Old Combine, Uncle Olsen, Twist of Fate, Obedience Training, and Bony […]
Los Angeles Food and Wine Festival returns in August
If you were unable to attend the inaugural Los Angeles Food and Wine Festival this past October, don’t worry, it’s back. Scheduled for August 9 – 12, the return of the Los Angeles Food and Wine Festival to L.A. Live and other various cities in Los Angeles County, anticipates yet another star studded week long […]