It’s no secret that I love food. More than mere sustenance, food is one of the greatest pleasures of life. Or rather, it can be. And dang it! It should be! But I digress… As a food lover,…
“Top Round” in Los Angeles
Recently, Mister and I made a bee-line for Top Round, a new L.A. restaurant. The reason I was in such a danged tizzy about getting there was the promise of St. Louis style frozen custard. For those…
Chili John’s
I’ve mentioned Chili John’s before, as it’s my go-to chili joint. When it’s cold or rainy out, it seems to be everyone’s go-to. Yes, the Black Keys are fans. When I’m there, I feel…
Boulder’s Oak at fourteenth
I spent only one night in Boulder, Colorado before returning home to L.A. a week ago. And I didn’t waste my evening there at some rag-tag, take-out joint. I dined, people. At Oak at fourteenth, in downtown Boulder.…
Mizuna in Denver, Colorado
Last weekend, while in Denver, Colorado, I feasted at a restaurant called Mizuna. That joint was beautiful, intimate and I would go back there in a heartbeat. I’m gonna tell you right now – I had…
Raffi’s Place
When I wrote about the shuttering of yet another book store, I referenced my search for a restaurant. That restaurant is Raffi’s Place. Many years ago, a friend introduced Mister and me to Raffi’s Place, located in…
The Smoke House
It’s been around since 1946. Clooney named his production company after it. Meat is served. And Mister and I walked there the other night. We drank. We ate. We drank a little more. Then we walked…