Food Fig-uring out the wine list By Merv Hecht on March 1, 2013 Chef Ray Garcia (L) and winemaker Joshua Klapper of La Fenetre vineyards collaborated on... Read more →
Food Gourmet grub in a rustic, romantic setting By Merv Hecht on February 22, 2013 On rare occasions I am invited to dine at a restaurant that I think I already know and am... Read more →
Food Thirsty? Take a shot at Bamboo By Merv Hecht on February 8, 2013 With plenty of seating, high-ceilings and views of the Pacific Ocean, Bamboo Izakaya is... Read more →
Food Farm fresh the Japanese way By Merv Hecht on January 25, 2013 A Kaiseki plate at Shunji Japanese Cuisine, which replaced Mr. Cecil's California Ribs... Read more →
Food Pasta, not wine, is best at Bestia By Merv Hecht on January 4, 2013 As I’ve said many times, with so many good restaurants on the Westside, who would want... Read more →
Food Once is never enough By Merv Hecht on December 14, 2012 The Wikipedia definition of a bistro — “a small restaurant serving moderately-priced... Read more →
Food Something new to sink your teeth into By Merv Hecht on November 30, 2012 There are so many new restaurants opening that I can’t keep up with them. Of course,... Read more →
Food Feeling blue about Blue Plate Taco By Merv Hecht on November 16, 2012 We all love the Blue Plate Oysterette, and we expected something equally as nice from the... Read more →
Food Giant food court in the heart of London By Merv Hecht on November 2, 2012 We go to London once or twice a year for the theater. We certainly don’t go for the... Read more →
Food Sweet meets West By Merv Hecht on October 19, 2012 There are now so many wonderful restaurants in Santa Monica, Pacific Palisades and Malibu... Read more →
