Author: Lucas Li

Travel

Escape and decompress at the Mondrian Los Angeles

Driving by, you may miss the Mondrian Hotel on the Sunset Strip because it doesn’t boast any obvious signage, and that’s the point. But if you look up, you’ll notice the huge double doors a la Alice In Wonderland. The Mondrian aims to be an oasis of escape from L.A.’s hectic way of life and […]

Food Drink Report

Noble Ale Works 1st anniversary celebration

On January 28, 2012 from 12 PM – 4 PM, celebrate Noble Ale Works in Anaheim, CA for their one year anniversary at the brewery with tastings of the entire lineup including Nobility, Knight Changer Imperial Stout, Alpha Cupa (barrel aged red) and the rest. $25 pre-sale price, $30 at the door, gets you a […]

The Dish

Golden State: The Burger

When you want The Burger, you go to Golden State on Fairfax in Los Angeles. Harris Ranch beef, Fiscalini Farms cheddar, glazed applewood smoke bacon, arugula, aioli and ketchup cooked to your preference. Because there are many burgers, but none of them are The Burger.

Food

Chef Greg Stillman of Ra Pour: a culinary sponge

Graduate of CIA, veteran of French Laundry and long time Patina chef, chef Greg Stillman has been around the culinary scene. Everywhere he goes, even on vacations, he brings back something to put in his culinary tool belt. We’re not talking just about inspiration or technique, it’s whole dishes and concepts for Chef. We sat […]