Mac Daddy burger from Tipsy Cow is the big cheese

I dont normally blog about a restaurant twice, but here's the thing. I gave the Tipsy Cow (in Sherman Oaks) the honor of having the best burger in the city. And then, as it were, I just had the Mac Daddy burger because I was dining with the one person who would appreciate mac n …

Nomura Sushi

As odd as it sounds, finally living on the coast, I was intimidated to finally try fresh sushi. As you can imagine, living inland means the sushi is as good as it can be from frozen fish. I knew once I tried fresh sushi it would change the game for me and for that reason …

Pita Kitchen

Talk about a hidden gem. Pita Kitchen is located around the corner from Crave Cafe on Van Nuys Blvd (Sherman Oaks). I would have missed the damn thing if it werent for that oh so familiar smell of Shawarma blowing out the door. I was told about Pita Kitchen since I moved here and I …

Marmalade Cafe

I really love the Marmalade Cafe in Sherman Oaks on Ventura. There are kind of two very unique parts to the restaurant that normally wouldnt go together but for some reason it just works. To your right - the first thing you notice upon entering the fairly small venue - is the prominent bar housing …

Crave Cafe

I have read a bunch of articles about what happens to people when they move to LA. You know? Things like 'you'll miss the seasons' or 'you'll learn to order Kale with everything'... but nobody told me I would soon learn to accept lineups at places that are absolutely worth it. When I first moved …

Mulberry Street Pizzaria

Foldable pizza? Nuff said. ... You know what I'm talking about? Piping hot pizza with the cheese threatening to fall off so you fold the slice, and gently ease the corner of the slice into your mouth, one piping hot nibble at a time. I think that might be the epitome of #foodporn. Not much to …

On the Thirty

Bold statement alert: On the Thirty may be my favourite place in Sherman Oaks so far! There. I said it and now I feel better. I got it out there. From the outside On the Thirty seems like the kind of place you need to dress up for. In fact, my casual strolls along Ventura …

Anajak Thai

Unfortunately my first Thai experience in the city was not a very good one. Anajak Thai lacks everything about authentic Thai food. Even the most common dish - pad thai - didn't taste right. Not much I can say about this place other than I think it gets a lot of traffic due to its …

Panzanella Ristorante

I'm not sure that if I ask a local where to go for Italian food that they would point me to Panzanella Ristorante but it is rather quaint and unassuming. I am going to say right off the bat that I don't particularly like that their front entrance is in an alley, but it is …

Tipple and Brine

Tipple and Brine is a really cool place. It's dark inside, no tv's airing sports games, no blaring music. But the crowd inside is there to have a good time. I would recommend sitting at the bar. My first time going I was sat at a two-top and a gentlemen, taking notice to my bar …