Jodi Jackson’s Hollywood

Santa Anita Racetrack has so much history; it is a glamorous place in itself. To add brunch to the racetrack is a novel idea, but one that should never be missed. Almost like going to the Kentucky Derby, but Southern California style. Ladies bringing their finery out of their closets and the array of colorful hats was astounding. Then leave it to the gents to add their wonderful special Angeleno style; with their pastel linen suits and festive bow ties. The fashion was all the rage as well as the food. Did I say food, some of the most luxurious brunch items were for the taking, as well as nice brunch type libations. All in all a lovely day at the races, where losing or winning money is all in a day’s work!

They chose the middle grass area to have the event, you had to get there by walking through a very long tunnel, but the location made you feel like you were behind the scenes. Growing up with my Grandfather in Santa Anita and Hollywood Park, I have many fond memories of both racetracks always in a special box in the turf club, never in the middle grassy area. I always wondered what was out there in that land of mystery, the middle ground beyond where the ponies run their race, now I know. There are places to bet, grand stands, and food booths that are all part of the racetrack. Our section was past all of that, but very nice none the less. They set up the tents around the perimeter and believe me you got your exercise. They did not have many covered areas and it was hot and humid, so maybe next year they can work on that. There was a lovely array of breakfast items with unique ways to blend breakfast and lunch.

Here are the restaurants that were there:

10e Restaurant, Abigaile Restaurant, Auntie Em’s Kitchen, Beachwood Café, BierBeisl Imbiss, The Blue Owl Santa Barbara, Cassell’s Hamburgers, Chago Ahogadas, Gohan by Johnny Lee, Cindy’s Eagle Rock Restaurant, Du-par’s, Flores + Sons, Fred 62, Go Get Em Tiger, Goldie’s, Jones Coffee Roasters, Little Doms, McConnell’s Fine Ice Creams, Myke’s Café, Nickel Diner, Olive & Thyme, Poppy + Rose, Poppy Cake Baking Co., Semi Sweet Bakery, Sonny’s Hideaway, Status Kuo, Sticky Rice, Superba Food + Bread, Sweet Butter Kitchen.

Sponsors:

Stella Artois, Beam Suntory, Dark Horse Wines, Deep Eddy Vodka, Diabolo, Dry Sparking, First Air Shot Therapy, 20 Geffen Playhouse, Hard Frescos, Hornitos, Hustler Hollywood, Infuse Vodka, Jenis Ice Creams, Keurig. Knob Creek, Socal Etsy Guild, Tarte Yogurt, Magbooth, Middlebar, Los Angeles Bicycle Attorney.

I have to say that my favorite, very creative food item was from a place in Santa Barbara, called The Blue Owl. They took a biscuit with eggs and floated it in their very own wonderful clam chowder. When you first got to the event they gave you a mug to take home with their logo on it, so of course I asked for more chowder in my mug, it was that good! Gohan by Johnny Lee made a great chicken and rice ensemble that rocked my taste buds. Fred 62 did a very yummy slider type sandwich with sausage and egg that was just out of this world, Cassell’s did a remarkable hash browns that had a great sauce on top, and Myke’s Cafe did their very famous Red Velvet pancaked with their cream cheese frosting. There were other fantastic brunch items, just too many to write about. This was a great concept and it was also very well executed.

There was also some nice brunch beverages, of course the Bloody Mary is always going to be my go to drink at Sunday Brunch. I really enjoyed the day and was very appreciative of my job and how I am able to experience such glorious food events in lovely Socal!!!

LA Weekly’s
Brunch at the Races
Sunday, October 18, 2015
11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Santa Anita Park
285 W Huntington Dr.
Arcadia, CA 91007

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What more could you ask for? A perfect Southern California Day in Beverly Hills on top of a boutique hotel and being treated to loads of gifts for The 2015 Emmy Awards. DPA gift suite did not disappoint, with all it’s elegance and glamour there were lots of unusual gifts to be had.

They have it so organized, upon entrance you are put into a small holding area until your guide is ready to take you through, every perfect detail is covered. As you wind your way around the rooftop many fantastic people and products greet you. Thank God for air conditioning; it was another one of our hot September days in Los Angeles but the inside offered a nice cool reprieve as well as beautiful panoramic views from the rooftop which added to the overall ambiance.

Here are all of the vendors represented:

Gavee Gold, 24 K purified liquid Gold skincare (https://gaveegold.com/), Cinq Etoiles a new collection by NY Arido jewelry, (http://www.aridojewelry.com/), M. Andrews Sartorial luxury collection and its custom made leather shoes (http://sartorialluxury.com/), Bow and Arrow 78, tee shirts with images of Bruce Lee, R System, Zimbabwe’s menswear Line Xipixi, India’s couture gown designer Sai Suman, Petsmood, a new line of accessories and furniture for animals, Judy B Swim, Barebumz bikinis, Underground Culture, NDS LA and celebrity hairstylist Shann Christen and his BioMethod line, Milena’s Boutique, SquareHue, Truly Yours Parfums, Lyft, Pacific Beach peanut butter, Faucet Face, Victory Career College, Truth in hand, and Marchon eyewear. Also Luxe Hotel Rodeo Drive, High Brew Coffee, The Berry Company, Icebox water, Kneady bakery, Cake Eater bakery, and Amara Coffee. There were also two great charitable organizations: Lupus LA and the Wolf connection, where howling was abundant amongst the celebrities that were doing interviews for them.

I also must mention this great new deli Carvery Kitchen, “The Art of Deli.” carverykitchen.com. They provided some delectable salads and lovely hand carved sandwiches, I need to go to their Santa Monica location and do an official tasting cause the food was so good.

I was gifted a lot of hair products from R System and Shann Christen, which are always welcomed because of my very large mane. I was also gifted a bigger booty bikini bathing suit from Barebumz Bikini’s that I love! I tried the line of skin products from Gavee Gold and was very impressed. The owner’s story alone of surviving Stage IV Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma was just the most heart warming, uplifting, heroic story. Tiffany Andersen is a force of nature, and her creating Gavee Gold for the heath conscious was in itself an amazing feat. Her undying dedication to never give up when faced with the most severe adversities, and her energy was so contagious; I get teared up just thinking about Tiffany.

There were some celebrities when I was there, but most showed up earlier hours. I saw Kevin Sorbo who brought his adorable daughter, Octavia, as well as Dalton Gray of American Horror Stories. You can check out DPA Facebook page to see who all attended, they get all of the A-listers!

I love the camaraderie with the vendors, the celebrities and the media. We all have just one thing in mind, to enjoy the day! DPA makes sure that our time at their suite is very memorable, and truly makes me know how fortunate I am to be in this glorious business!!

I am always very pleased to be invited to Natalie’s wonderful gift suite, and find that every time I attend it enriches my life in ways I did not know were even possible, thanks Natalie!

DPA
https://www.facebook.com/DPAGROUP
Luxe Hotel
Luxe Rodeo Drive Hotel. 360 North Rodeo Drive. Beverly Hills.

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Owner Rafael Andrade set his sites really high and took a calculated risk when he opened Myke’s Café, in an area that was once blighted. But it paid off big time and now people are flocking from all over Los Angeles to taste all of the goodness that Myke’s Café has to offer.

Pacoima is not what you would call Restaurant Row, and the existing eateries are just neighborhood spots that cater to a predominately Latin crowd. Myke’s café has really put Pacoima on the map. Why, because the food is just plain great! Owner Rafael Andrade has so many interesting takes on things, and would never settle on mediocrity. He takes an everyday pancake recipe and makes it something to write home about, or in this case, write to everyone about! Rafael’s passion for all food is such that he try’s new little tuck away restaurants all over Los Angeles at least 3 times a week. When I asked him if he does this as inspiration for Mykes’ Café he says, “maybe I just find something new for a sauce, but that’s about it.”

Myke’s Cafe is going on 3 years now and has been featured on many major Los Angeles TV shows, like Good Day LA, and KTLA 5’s Burrow’s Bites where Chris Burrow’s has become a huge fan and has done quite a few telecasts for his segment. The Huffington Post Online has done a feature and of course now, the crowning jewel, Jodi Jackson’s Hollywood!

The day I was there all kinds of people from different walks of life were enjoying their meal. There are locals as well as people who travel quite a distance to get their very favorite breakfast.

My server Araceli Nieves is from the neighboring city of San Fernando, but visits Pacoima regularly due to her who Grandma living close by. She claims that the crime rate has decreased in the past few years and the once notorious projects across they way are now a safe family living facility. Also, the city is in the midst’s of a beautification project.

Anyway, back to the food and here’s What I tried:

Pancakes:

Berrylemonicious – Raspberries in buttermilk pancakes topped with lemon curd. Wow, I am hooked; the raspberries pop in your mouth coupled with the lemon curd on top makes for many delicious bites. All pancakes are made fresh and dusted with powdered sugar.

Notre Dame Killer-Southern red velvet pancakes made with cinnamon, topped with cocoa powder and cream cheese frosting. This is such an ingenious concept, really. It just lingers in your palate and lets you know that few pancakes are in this class.

French Toast:

Cinnamon with cream cheese topping. I can only describe this as a cinnamon sticky bun with icing on the top, it just taste the same, and is spectacular.

Omelets:

Feta, bacon, tomatoes and chipotle mayo. You could never imagine all of these ingredients in one omelet; especially the chipotle mayonnaise drizzled on the top. One of my all time favorite omelets ever.

Mexican Food:

Huaraches – Handmade oval tortilla with beans, tomatoes, sour cream, onion, lettuce, cheese, grilled chicken. The tortilla is thick and the grilled chicken is tender and flavorful, a true winner.

Tacos – Handmade tortillas with cilantro, onions Asada. This is a soft shell taco, but they do it such justice, it is perfectly seasoned.

Hamburgers:

No Joke – Hamburger patty, pastrami, egg, Swiss cheese, mustard, mayo, lettuce, pickle “Big Brother Fire Dept. Style” with Thousand Island dressing and hash browns. This is so much more then a burger, it has many elements that you would never put together in-between a bun, but it really works.

Mole Burger with Mole, mayo, lettuce, crispy Monterey and cheddar cheese, pico de gallo, and avocado. The Mole sauce oozes out of the bun onto your lap or hopefully napkin. The combination of all of the toppings is really delightful.

Beverages:

Aguas Frescas – Horchata, pineapple and fruita, this is a very sweet drink, but has just the right amount of fruit as well, on a hot day this drink will give you lots of joyous refreshment.

Coffee Bar:

Hot Mexican Coffee, with cinnamon. It has such a nicely rounded consistency adds with the cinnamon and it will blow your hair back. By the way, they only use Intelligentsia Coffee.

Flavored Iced Vanilla Latte, nice refreshing creamy flavors, guaranteed to make you happy.

Upon entering, the interior surfaces feature lots of local artists and as you move further in, there is a lovely dining area with pink walls and pink banquets. The other side of the restaurant is painted olive green with nice little arches. Also, there is a coffee bar and a big flat screen TV featuring sports. Don’t forget to check out the unbelievable graffiti art on the outside walls, also created by local artists.

I think the secret to this place is in the back story. Rafael’s parents were in the food business for 40 years so it was pretty much in his blood. At 18 he started to bake, and cook, and enjoyed making his own concoctions. He says he took a chance on the area after people told him it was bad, so in other words…someone told him he couldn’t!

Rafael would like to open up another place soon. His food is unique and different and no one else is doing his ingenious snicker burger. I met Rafael at The LA Weekly Burgers and Beer event, and he was serving his very famous Snicker Burger. He has told me that when he saw people trying the snicker burger they would immediately text their friends to come by and try it. Literally he melts a mini snicker bar on a hamburger with some other amazing ingredients, and that’s his masterpiece.

Rafael like’s to be active in local events not only to get the brand out there but because at heart he’s a community guy through and through. They participate in; Made in America, 626 Night Market just to name a few. One of his charitable offerings is if your in the local high or elementary school and you have perfect attendance you can come to Myke’s Café and get a free order of pancakes. Also he’s involved in lots of charities with the local Fire & Police Dept. In fact, there is a mural at the LAPD Foothill Division and Rafael’s face is on the inside door. He says some of those past inmates have frequented his restaurant and recognize him from that mural.

On the weekends Myke’s Café has up to an hour wait, so come early, but only until 3pm everyday, which is when they close and enjoy all of the bounty that is Myke’s Café.

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Myke’s Cafe
13171 Van Nuys Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 91331
(818) 890-4815
http://mykescafe.com/

There are so many up and coming burger joints that it is hard to figure out who has the best burgers. I have to be honest, Hache LA beats every one and for very little money. Okay, here’s the deal, most of these upstarts’ burger type restaurants are expensive, Hache LA will give you a very fresh, mouth watering burger at a great price, which puts them way ahead of all the competition.

They are really keeping it simple which means; no distractions no ridiculous toppings and no trendy gimmicks, just really high quality burgers at affordable prices…straight forward enough for you? Oh, and all this with great service built in!

When I say these delicious burgers are inexpensive all you have to do is look around. With this new burger boom, other establishments are selling hamburgers for $12.00 and up. Hache is only around $5.95. Also, you can get a package deal of lemonade fries and a burger for only $9.70! (Wow, I actually had to go back and check the menu to see if these prices were right:-) You get a lot of bang for your buck here. Their motto is; for everyone to enjoy themselves, and the experience, at what the owners call their “New Age” Burger stand.

How did this all start for me? Well, I met Jimmy Su at the LA Weekly Burgers and Beer event at the L.A. Coliseum. One bite and I was hooked! So I asked Jimmy if I could come in and do a proper tasting. To my delight he said yes and during my meal came more good news. They are planning on opening 6 more places!

Hache is located in a fun Silver Lake neighborhood, which provides lots of foot traffic from, artist types, entertainment folks and Dodger fans. They are also branching out and have recently done chamber mixers as well as providing the food for Rooftop Film Club in Hollywood.

The day after my tasting I went to a grand opening party for the Rooftop Film Club and was able to do a mini interview with Mick. He is a very personable guy, and you can tell that he just oozes passion for this very creative burger brand.

The place has a very rustic vibe, complete with lots of exposed wood; there are 60 seats, all situated in an out door patio with plenty of shade which makes for a very comfortable, casual dining experience.

Here’s what I tried:

Triple Cooked fries with russet potatoes, and garlic mayonnaise. The potatoes are cooked 3 different times in a fryer, and the garlic mayo is exactly how it sounds. The outside is crispy and firm, but moist and delicate on the inside, wow!

Burgers:

The Karma Burger: with karma sauce, American cheese, and an egg on top. The sauce looks like thousand island but is not sweet, and the egg on top is luscious gold.

The Habanero: with 4 chiles, queso fresco, garlic mayo. This burger is spicy but the combination of flavors will leave you with a craving long after you eat it. And I know, Habanero is usually killer hot but this is totally palatable; it’s subtle without loosing any of its bite. For all of my spicy food fans, this burger is a must!

The Swiss Onion: with Gruyere cheese, cooked onion, mayo and mustard. I love any kind of melted cheese sandwich and this one hits the spot.

The Mediterranean: with homemade veggie patty, feta cheese, spicy hummus and roasted peppers. For the vegetarian this is a great option.

The Roaring Forties: with blue cheese, portobello mushroom, horseradish and caramelized onions. I have to say this burger was my favorite; I just loved the way the mushroom infused its earthy flavors into this creation.

They use quality Angus sirloin beef and is hand ground on site. One thing you immediately notice is the lack of the typical burger smell like you’re used to. Instead, good Angus beef being cooked has an aroma that makes your mouth water. In addition, they make their own honey mustard and garlic mayo, which are both equally fantastic.

Dessert:

Custard:

Banana Fosters

Cookie Butter

Both of these were delicious, just save room, it’s totally worth it!

Drinks:

Purple Palmer, with hibiscus, cranberry and lime. This was my favorite, really nice tangy goodness.

Mojito Ice Tea, with lime, mint, green tea, and sugar. A great drink for anyone who likes ice tea.

The Famous, with strawberry ice tea. This is a very good choice for a hot day.

Beers and Wine:

Allagash White, this one was my favorite, nice and light and goes down perfect with the burger.

Boont AmberAle, honey tones, but for me too dark.

Downtown Brown, this beer is good for someone who likes really rich smooth dark beer.

Pinot Noir, this wine is a great accompaniment to the meaty goodness, and mushroom flavors in the Roaring 40’s burger.

Sangria, I liked this with the Swiss onion burger, it adds all of the right notes.

Champagne, loved it with the custard desserts.

At Hache LA they use sustainable metal trays and all of their paper products are compostable. Their burger accompaniments are always done with the freshest produce, and they also have a gluten free option.

Being active members of the community, charity is something they participate in having done an event for the Hollywood Sunset Free Clinic for Diabetes. Also, their patio is available for private events and is perfect for any occasion; most recently they had a baby shower take place there. Their future plans include adding a roof to the back area so they’re able to continue serving during LA’s non-existent rainy season.

Hache means to mince, and they have a meat grinder right there in plain sight as a testament to how fresh their burgers are. Noticeably absent on the premises are a Microwave and freezer as there is no saving or heating, everything is made fresh to order. They are set up for Pick up, but not delivery yet. As of this writing, they have had 17,000 views on Yelp, so people are getting the message about how good their burgers are…so get down there as soon as possible!!!

Hache LA
3319 W. Sunset Blvd
Los Angeles, CA
(323) 928-2963

http://hachela.com/

A balmy summer night in Los Angeles, drinking expensive wine at LA’s premiere five star hotel The Sofitel, what could be better? Stars of Pinot 2015, hosted by WineLA will delight you with 60 of the world’s top producers pouring over 240 Pinot Noir wines! With the best of the best wineries in California, Oregon and Washington State, and some from all over the world, I have a very tough life.

Pinot Noir has come a long way. I remember when I worked at Valley of The Moon Winery in Sonoma County back in the late 80’s and you could not give Pinot Noir away. We actually had a forever sale bin of Pinot that the winery was always trying to give away. After the movie Sideways wine lovers all over could not get enough Pinot and that really changed the game. Throughout the film, Miles the main character speaks fondly of the red wine, varietal Pinot Noir while denigrating Merlot. Following the film’s U.S. release in October 2004, Merlot sales dropped 2% while Pinot Noir sales increased 16% in the Western United States. A 2009 study by Sonoma State University. found that Sideways slowed the growth in Merlot sales volume and caused its price to fall, but the film’s main effect on the wine industry was a rise in the sales volume and price of Pinot Noir, and in overall wine consumption.

Pinot is a hard grape to grow and is now right up there with the Best Cabernets Sauvignon around. It is a wine that takes some time to get to know. The gal that I went with to this tasting said, “Oh I really don’t like Pinot Noir’s, I hope there I some thing else that they are pouring.” After her very first taste she said, “Wow this is not what I remember drinking a Pinot, this wine is amazing”. That is because there are so many different levels of taste in a Pinot Noir wine, from very light and berry, to jammy and syrupy. It’s a whole new wine tasting experience, and one that I truly love. You also know that Pinots have gone up many notches by their prices, they can be priced like a good Cabernet, but completely worth the money. The best part about this event is that a lot of the wine makers were there pouring their wines, which doesn’t happen that often at these big wine tastings, so that was an added bonus. You get to discuss at length the varietal and their newest products, I love that! Also there was a Pinot Noir panel discussion, and tasting, a delicious Buffet, and the VIP folks got a gift bag packed with fabulous items to take home. They had some nice tray passed food and a station that had a variety of delicious tacos, and an assortment of breads, cheeses and chocolate. If you were in the market for a trip the silent auction would have been right up your alley. They also had some really great wine packages to bid on. I saw a gentleman walk away as the winner of a huge wine box, filled with 8 wines from the same winery. Also, all guests attending were able to take home a stunning Schott Zwiesel Pinot Noir wine glass.

Winemakers Attending:
Greg La Follett – Alquimista, Brian Talley – Talley Wines, Ernst Storm – Storm Santa Barbara, Hannes Storm – Storm South Africa, Charles Hendricks – Hope & Grace, Tom Mortimer – Le Cadeau, Moze Cowper – Temerity Vineyard, Michael Mooney – Mooney Family, Robert Kugler – AVE Winery, Marc Dumont – Domaine Belleville, Alex Crangle – Balo, Joel Aiken – Aiken, Jennifer Halleck – Halleck, Chris Williams – Brooks, David Rossi – Fulcrum, John Fones – Cellars 33, Elliott Dolin – Dolin Estate, Brian Mast – Waits-Mast Family Cellars.

Wineries Attending:
Casa Marin – Chile, Angela Estate Winery – Oregon, Temerity Vineyard – Santa Rita Hills, MacMurray Estate – Sonoma, Mooney Family – Santa Lucia Highlands, Tolosa – San Luis Obispo,
Anderson Oaks – Sonoma Coast, AVE Winery – Paso Robles, Domaine Belleville – France, Ca’Momi – Napa Valley, Sonoma – Loeb – Sonoma, Le Cadeau – Oregon, Balo – Anderson Valley, Aiken – Napa Valley, Halleck – Russian River, Landmark – Sonoma Valley, Alexana Winery – Oregon, Donelan – Sonoma County, Davis Bynum – Russian River, Balletto – Russian River, The Calling – Russian River, Viszlay Vineyards – Russian River, Summerland- Central Coast, Mansfield-Dunne- Santa Lucia, Hope & Grace- Napa Valley, Windward Vineyard – Paso Robles, Derby Wine – Paso Robles,Felten Cellars – Paso Robles, The Missing Leg – Paso Robles,
Wasted Youth – Paso Robles, Fort Ross – Sonoma Coast, Fog Crest- Russian River, Trichardt – Napa Valley, Frank Family – Napa Valley, Alquimista – by Greg La Follette, Foxen – Santa Barbara, LaFond & SB Winery – Santa Barbara, Belle Glos – Saint Lucia Highlands, Talley Vineyards – Arroyo Grande, Flowers – Sonoma Coast, Storm – South Africa, Storm – Santa Barbara, Brooks – Oregon, Waits-Mast Family Cellars – Mendocino,
Cellars 33 – Sonoma Coast, Fulcrum Wines – Petaluma Gap,Blair Wines – Arroyo Seco, Dolin Estate- Malibu, Adelaida Cellars – Paso Robles, Westerly Wines – Santa Barbara, Bernardus – Carmel, Aberrant – Oregon, Consilience – Santa Barbara, Caraccioli – Santa Lucia, Matetic – Chile, Terrapura – Chile, Ayres – Oregon.

This was the best of the best as far as wine tasting goes, all under one roof. The wine makers and the representatives from each winery were having a ball, carrying on fun conversation about the wine and other cool wine related topics. Moze Cowper from Temerity Vineyard said to me this wine will change your life and he was right, one of the best Pinot’s I tasted all evening!! There were a few favorites I have to say, I always love what The Frank Family wines bring to the table, very elegant, fruit forward wines. I have been to their winery near Calistoga in Napa Valley so I know what kind of top-notch wines they produce. Also Ca’Momi is one of my favorites having written and visited their lovely restaurant in Oxbow Public Market, in Napa and doing a great review last year, their Pinot was remarkable. Viszlay was big surprise; their red blend hit all the right notes for me. Revana’s Pinot was very delightful, and hearing Dr. Revana’s story was equally fascinating. Mooney Family provided me with a new appreciation, their 2013 Pinot Noir – Boekenoogen Vineyard, was bright and sunny, and completely drinkable.

The charity involved in this event is one my favorites, T.J. Martell Foundation, which benefits Leukemia, Cancer, and AIDS Research. The Events sponsors were; LA Brea bakery, Truffle G Gateau, and Los Angeles Magazine. Make this event part of your yearly education on what’s new and exciting in the Pinot world, and tell your friends, everyone needs to attend and be reinvigorated about what a great Pinot can do for you!

http://www.winela.com/starsofpinot

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This was a very fun way to spend Saturday afternoon in Los Angeles! A great way to get around in this part of town is to take The Expo Line, which I caught at the La Brea stop near the 10 freeway. It lets you off at The Rose Garden, The Natural History Museum, The Shuttle Endeavor and The LA Memorial Coliseum. So it’s really convenient. You can just leave your car in the Expo Line lot and hop on board. The LA Burgers and Beer is housed in the LA Memorial Coliseum, which just recently held the Special Olympics and was a televised event for both the opening and closing ceremonies. The reason why I mention this is because they had to make this old but iconic venue look great and it was looking pretty good this past Saturday.

There were so many restaurants represented and each one had a completely different take on a not so traditional burger. Some sliders, some parts of bigger burgers, some in-between, but all grilled right there in full view. The featured beers were a perfect blending of flavors as I am not a big beer drinker but partial to lighter beers, not wanting that bitter taste of hops and barley. But the ones I tried were served icy cold and paired terrifically with the burgers.

Here are the Beers and Other Beverages Served:

Lagunitas Brewing Company, Sudwerk Brewing Company, Alosta Brewing, Angel City Brewery, Beachwood BBQ & Brewing, Boomtown Brewery, Bravery Brewing, The Dudes’ Brewing Company, Eagle Rock Brewery, El Segundo Brewing Co., Golden Road LA, Kinetic Brewing Co., King Harbor Brewing Co., Ladyface Ale Companie, MacLeod Ale, Phantom Carriage, Strand Brewing, Wolf Creek Brewing Co., Ace Cider, Anchor Brewing, Belching Beaver Brewery, Bottle Logic, Cabotella, Crabbie Lemonade, Drakes Brewing, Fireman’s BrewFirestone Walker Brewing Company, Humboldt Brewing Co., I & I Brewing , Kona Brewing Company, Kronenbourg 1664 Blanc,The Lagunitas Brewing Company, Mumford Brewing, Ninkasi Brewing, Ommegang Brewery, Sudwerk Brewing Co., and Telegraph Brewing Co.

Here are the restaurants represented:

Venice Whaler, Wood Spoon LA, Abigaile, Animal Restaurant, Bacaro LA, Badmaash LA, Barrel And Ashes, Belcampo Meat Co., Bouchon Bistro Beverly Hills, Cassell’s Hamburgers, Escala K-Town,
Grill ‘em All Burgs, HACHÉ LA, Hamburguesas Puntas Cabras, Hawkins House of Burgers, Little Dom’s, Local Table, Mariscos el Cristalazo, Meat District Co., Messhall Kitchen, Myke’s Café, Mrs. Fish, Perch LA, Pie ‘N Burger, Pinks Hollywood, Plan Check, Pono Burger, Rush Street, Salts Cure, Seoul Sausage Co., Simmzy’s, The Churchil, The Counter Burger, The Hudson LA, The Hungry Cat, The Independence Tavern, The Pikey LA, The Rockefeller, Salters 5050, The Triple, Vasa Burgers.

My top 5 favorite burgers were:

Animal – you had to wait in a very long line but the marble pumpernickel rye bread was huge.

Bouchon – the bun was a small sesame seed and the burger was really juicy.

Mariscos el Cristalazo – was a shrimp burger, which for me rocked my world immensely.

The Counter – Korean BBQ Steak Burger – was just what the doctor ordered. It was rich in Kimchi type of accompaniments, with a super great crunch.

Best of the day goes to, you know who you are. Mykes!!! He actually put a mini melted snicker bar is each burger. So amazingly different, wow, wow, wow!

Really great music as well under a tent near the huge arch opening. There were many bands and some how they all managed to fit the mood of the day, laid back and easy breezy.

So what more could you want from a casual day of new dining experiences. Everyone was on there best behavior, no weird inebriated people that I could see. Everyone enjoying a nice cool summer day, with a great afternoon breeze, and in such a historic venue. I would highly recommend going to this very fun event. I know I will be there next year with bells on, big congrats Burgers and Beer, and of course LA Weekly for putting on a very creative food lovers event.

LA Weekly
Burgers & Beer
Saturday, August 8, 2015
3:00 pm – 7:00 pm
VIP Hour begins at 2pm
21+ event
The Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum
3911 S Figueroa St.
Los Angeles, CA 90037

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I was having dinner at my favorite sushi bar in West Hollywood, and a lovely couple sat down the bar a seat away from me. We began to talk and they told me about their restaurant right next door and I of course told them about my blog. Having only been open for a month, they were enthusiastic for me to come in and do a tasting soon. Boy was I glad I met them!!

My tasting was very refreshing and new, everything at Huckleberry Place is good super healthy honest food, and all items are gluten free. For those who have to adhere to this dietary necessity this is a great find in West Hollywood.

The interior is just remarkable because you don’t get the full vibe from the outside. The front doors have a very large HP on the handles, which really sets the tone. Everything is hand made by owner Janik Roskovani right down to the light fixtures. Janik has built and designed commercial and residential properties for over 20 years; all of the restaurant’s tables, chairs and cabinets are meticulously crafted by him. I especially loved the galvanized plumbing pipe light fixtures, as well as the very traditional chandelier. The ceiling has a very industrial look, with exposed air-conditioned ducts, as well as fire sprinklers and piping. The bar area sign says it all “Love, Laugh, Relax”. They have chalkboards for all of their menu items, which are all so clever. Everything here is state of the art design.

Wife and partner Naomi Roskovani has worked in restaurants since the age of 16. Her hands on experience, allows her to bridge the gap between the kitchen and the customer, making certain that every detail is met. Chef Melanie Russell and Naomi Roskovani created the restaurant’s menu where each item is created with the finest ingredients from all over the world as her standards are very high. With the first bite and the last, you can feel the power of her food. This is because Melanie ensures that every plate achieves that exclusive, cuisine-defining balance between healthy and great taste.

Here’s what I tried:

They start you off with reverse osmosis water, which is so delightful.

Breakfast:

Sweet Potato Hash with Brussels, apple wood smoked bacon, and sunny side up eggs. The sweetness of the sweet potato’s and the smoky bacon flavor is not to be missed. The egg yokes ooze with glorious creamy texture and a deep almost orange color, it just works so well with the vegetables.

Coconut Pancakes, topped with fresh seasonal fruits and coconut flakes, Meyer lemon curd. Well I am just saying these are truly the best sweet breakfast you’re ever going to eat. I am not a big fan of pancakes or French toast, they really need to be just plain old desserts and that’s it. The lemon curd adds to this overall epic breakfast item, run as fast as you can to try it!!

Open Face Sammies:

Salmon and Apple Toast, served on Ciabatta, with smoked salmon, roasted apple, horseradish cream cheese spread, and dill. A very delicate blend of ingredients that make for a marvelous lunch item.

Sammies:

Chicken With Roasted Garlic, on Ciabatta, with tomato, arugula, aged cheddar. The garlic adds a very subtle element, which works nicely with the chicken, another true winner.

Salads:

Spinach, Brussels sprouts with apple, goat cheese, raw almonds, dried cranberries, and cider vinaigrette. Just what the doctor ordered, an inventive spinach salad with the very popular super food Brussels sprouts. Plus the almonds, cheese and cranberries make this salad very memorable.

SuperFood Smoothies:

Huckleberries, with Goji berries, maca powder, mixed berries, chia, and almond milk. This smoothie goes down real smooth and is just wonderful.

Fresh Juices:

Happy Huck, with carrot, apple, ginger, and kale. The combination of juices is nice and light, as well as very good for you.

Power “C’ Huck, with orange, lemon, ginger, and mint. This is a power packed blend, a bit on the tangy side, but if you’re in need of a lot of C vitamins order this juice.

Dessert:

Chocolate Mud Pie, so rich and velvety smooth, you would think it was not a healthy choice, but this pie is gluten free and vegan as well.

Lemon Cake, I have a very soft spot for anything lemon, I just love it. This cake did not disappoint, especially the iced glazing. (All of Huckleberry’s desserts are gluten free and vegan!)

The backdrop is all about Huckleberry their beloved dog, which passed away in 2014. This dog was really loved, and you can feel his spirit in everything here. Huck was a rescue from Ace of Hearts in Los Angeles in 2008 and was a very social dog. Everywhere he went he would make friends. When Janik would take him out to cafes Huck would go make the rounds to groups of people and give love to everyone he encountered. Janik always used to say he would open a cafe just for Huck someday and he kept his word by creating Huckleberry’s Place. Huck would be very proud at how canine friendly his restaurant is as they have a mini menu for dogs. And this is freshly prepared food made with love for your dog!!

Huckleberry’s Place is a health-conscious restaurant specializing in gourmet cuisine where you relax and listen to old school soul R&B while enjoying their delectable goodies. They manage to touch the mind, body and soul with their attention to detail, and amazingly great food. It is an over all great vibe due in no small part to all the staff being super friendly.

Huckleberry Place
8730 Santa Monica Blvd
Unit D
West Hollywood, CA 90069
http://www.huckleberrysplace.com

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I have lived in West Hollywood now for 24 years, and have loved every bit of my life in this colorful community. When a restaurant opens that is new to the neighborhood it could go either way. Some new businesses try to please this great diverse community, while others do their own thing and don’t make any excuses for what it is they are trying to sell. It is very refreshing to find a delicious, authentic, new restaurant that offers good quality food at very affordable prices. Make no bones; George’s Greek Grill is not trying to prove anything to this very popular WeHo neighborhood. Keeping freshness and flavor, as well as using products from America is what George’s Greek Grill is all about. They have three other restaurants in other areas across Los Angeles, and are just serving up fresh, healthy Greek Cuisine, and in my opinion it’s a great addition to Boys Town (otherwise known as Santa Monica Blvd. in West Hollywood)!

New owner, Kamyar Ajcachi, understands how to reinvent an already existing business. George’s Greek Grill has been around for a while, with the original one located in Long Beach. Kamyar bought the other locations downtown and decided to make these restaurants more successful, since they were pretty much floundering. Kamyar is only 28 years old, so his vision is to bring great quality food at affordable prices. He has revamped the menus and the interiors to make each restaurant a more desirable place to eat lunch or dinner. The three restaurants downtown get most of their business at lunchtime from all of the surrounding offices. There is also a very thriving catering business thanks to my friend Larry Hatfield, catering director, who was the one who invited me to try this delectable Greek food; his focus is on corporate catering. Larry says, “At George’s Greek Grill you get the best bang for your buck!” Larry is a veteran in the restaurant business, having worked at many high-end establishments in Los Angeles, and other tourist cities like Hawaii. George’s Greek Grill’s other secret weapon is Roberto, who is the kitchen manager. He preps, cooks and adds a little spin on the traditional Greek recipes, by adding a bit of his own Latin influences.

There are so many great choices on their menu. Whether you’re a meat eater or vegan, or if you’re just stopping in for one of their fresh squeezed juice drinks, you have come to the right place!

Here’s what I tried:

Mezze:

Calamari, fried to perfection, served with lemon sauce, very thick flaky breading. Lots of legs, more legs than rings and a very large portion, also the dipping sauce was very flavorful.

Sautéed Spinach, sautéed in garlic and spices, served with tzatziki, big kick with red pepper flakes and very large lemon flavor.

Spanakopita, mini triangles made with filo dough, spinach, feta cheese, and spices, served with tzatziki. Nice crust, very good balance between the spinach and cheese.

Falafel, garbanzo beans with fresh herbs, onions, garlic and spices shaped into vegetarian patties, served with tahini. This is a nice large portion, he falafel are green on the inside from herbs, which isn’t like your typical falafel. They are delicious and filling, and not greasy.

Soupa:

Avgolemono, forget about mom’s Jewish chicken soup, try the Greek style instead! This soup has a little more flavor, with a little more zest, and a little more power. The ingredients combined with the zesty lemon will make you want this soup over traditional chicken soup any day.

Lentil soup, 100% vegan: big chunks of carrots, and onions. Served piping hot with a nice tomato and lemon juice base, packed with protein. Best for a rainy day, truly fantastic!

Pita Chips with Dips:

I can’t say enough about these pita chips. They managed to keep them crispy, well seasoned and not greasy. Super rich and flavorful, these chips have got to be one of my favorite things.

Cilantro Jalapeno Hummus, hummus with lime, salt, olive oil, cilantro and jalapeno. You don’t really taste the jalapeño; you taste more of the sweetness of the cilantro. It’s beautiful green color adds to the experience. I loved this dip!!

Traditional Hummus, garbanzo beans, sesame paste, olive oil and lemon juice. I have never had traditional hummus this good. It must be the sesame taste but either way it was amazing, seems like it was made with really fresh ingredients with no after taste.

Sandwiches:

Gyro, a combination of shaved beef and lamb served with tzatziki. A very big wrap, with all the traditional ingredients. The perfectly shaved beef and lamb makes this gyro pop in your mouth. You could split this sandwich with one person and order another side it’s that big!

Kabobs:

Chicken Kabob, kabob style grilled chicken breast in lemon juice, extra virgin olive oil and spices, served with really nice herbed rice. Big large chunks of chicken with huge flavor.

Angus Beef Kabob, again served with herbed rice. Great seasoning and big chunks of flavorful beef.

Koobideh, kabob style Angus ground beef and chicken seasoned with onions and spices. This was by far one of my favorite dishes. Both the beef and the chicken are succulent and very yummy. The sausage seasonings are delicious and makes for a very hearty filling lunch. Definitely a secret seasoning because I couldn’t mimic this in my own kitchen. Served on a bed of white Basmati rice sprinkled with pink rice on top. A true feast for your eyes and stomach.

Fresh Salmon Kabob, kabob style grilled salmon marinated in lemon juice, extra virgin olive oil, garlic and dill. The freshest salmon, so good it melts in your mouth. The grilled flavor of the salmon with the vegetables will keep you coming back for more.

Salads:

Traditional Greek, fresh mixed greens, tomatoes, onions, kalamata olives, cucumbers, imported feta cheese, bell peppers and homemade Greek vinaigrette. This is a huge salad served in a beautiful bowl with a lovely presentation. All the ingredients you expect with an amazing Greek vinaigrette. A nice, light option for any day.

Sweets:

Cinnamon Sugar Pita Chips with Nutella. This is a simple and delicious dessert. They use the great pita chips in a sweet way instead of savory. Sprinkled with just the right amount of cinnamon sugar.

Gourmet Baklava, super sticky, super flaky, lots of cinnamon all wrapped up into one perfect satisfying dessert.

Detox Juices:

Far East ~ Slim Master, with Tumeric root, agave, lemon, ginger root, distilled water and cayenne. This is a very healing juice; Turmeric is used for arthritis, heartburn, stomach pain, loss of appetite, and headaches. The cayenne really helps with digestion. Certainly has some kick to it, but you can taste the refreshing ingredients immediately.

The Smooth Operator, with orange, fresh aloe, chia seeds. Such a soothing satisfying drink with amazing fresh ingredients, that is great for your body. The aloe is good for weight loss, digestion, and immune function.

Energy Boost Immunity:

Easy Green, with kale, cucumber, lemon, apple and ginger. This drink is great in several ways. The fresh ingredients all blend very nicely and are a great for any time of day. It’s great for your immune system, digestion, as well as giving you lots of energy

Beer:

George’s Greek Grill has some pretty exotic choices for Greek Beers, which I have never tried. I tasted the Mytho, Keo and Alfa. Each one had it’s own unique flavor, none of them too weird to try. Greek beer is really great in that the nuances are very pure of hops and grains, but with an obvious different terrain. This makes your taste bids dance. Each beer that I tried was delicious and very thirst quenching.

George’s typical clientele are a young, upscale professional gay crowd, as well as tourists. The very ambitious Nicholas Delgrossa is the general manager of this West Hollywood restaurant; he treated me like an absolute queen!

The music is very high-energy dance music, perfect for this area. Their interior boasts a great mural of a seascape somewhere in the Greek Islands. From the minute you walk in the door, you are transported to an exciting land, filled with delicious food and a lively atmosphere. So who needs to spend all of that money on a flight to Greece when you can get everything you would want right here in West Hollywood?

There is some competition in Los Angeles with other Greek cuisine, Papa Cristos Taverna, Aliki’s Greek Taverna, Le Petit Greek, Ulysses Voyage, Daphnes, and Sofi Restaurant. George’s model is quite different from the rest. It is fast food in that you are ordering from the counter, but a server brings the food out to you. My server, Candy, was as fun as she is smart. She added an extra nuance to my dining experience. The good news is that there is no Greek food in the immediate area.

I would highly recommend this very fresh and healthy Mediterranean style cuisine; this is Greek food at it’s absolute best! A really fun activity to do on Friday and Saturday evenings on Santa Monica Blvd, there is a free shuttle bus called the Pick Up. http://www.weho.org/business/weho-pickup. Hop on, take a nice stroll, and wind up at George’s Greek Grill for some delicious fare and take in all of the sights of West Hollywood. You will be very happy you did!

George’s Greek Grill

8807 Santa Monica Blvd.
West Hollywood CA, 90069

(310) 360-0222

http://www.georgesgreekgrillwesthollywood.com/

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How could you go wrong with Music by Green Day and the passionate lyrics by Billy Joe Armstrong, a book by Armstrong and Michael Mayer? Old or young, this music has something very memorable. Whether it’s the catchy opening number “America Idiot”, or the patriotic “21 Guns”, or the lonesome ballad “Wake Me Up When September Ends”, and the other hit songs, “Boulevard of Broken Dreams,” and “Holiday”. Every song will make you think and smile. American Idiot was a critical smash on Broadway, as well as a successful tour in London. American Idiot tells the story of three lifelong friends who are forced to choose between their dreams and the safety of suburbia. American Idiot is a vibrant, colorful, fiery ride into today’s youth. This is punk-rock opera at its best.

The show burst onto Broadway in 2010, rocking the St. James Theatre for more than a year. In The New York Times, Charles Isherwood wrote “Rage and love, those consuming emotions felt with a particularly acute pang in youth, all but burn up the stage… thrillingly raucous and gorgeously wrought.”

With the success of American Idiot, Green Day has proven their ability to mature as a band over time, without losing sight of where they started. This ability to challenge themselves while preserving their authentic voice has earned them their well-deserved reputation as one of the great rock bands of our time, as evidenced by their induction this year into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland, Ohio.

The production is very creative. There is a two-story type scaffolding set, with a movable cage. It is on wheels and the cast turns it on its side and spins it around with great ease. 12 flat screen TV’s add to the messages within each song. There is mostly singing, except for the main characters diary entrees dates, and some dialog. The genius of Billy Joe Armstrong is very apparent, in each note; all of Green Day’s hits resonate in this amazing musical. I was not fortunate enough to have seen this on Broadway so I have nothing to compare this show to. What I did see was a lot of hard working local young actors, doing their thing. There is memorable singing, fantastic dancing, and heartfelt acting, all of the ingredients that you would need to make this version a successful show. I am now truly a fan.

The set is part red, white and blue, part pop art, and part punk. Lots of 45 records on one wall, as a well as psychedelic posters; The Ramones, and The Misfits. Everything representing what American Idiot stands for, but in a very subtle way. Part Garage band, but with sex drugs and rock n roll ever present. The use of multimedia is at its best. The swinging doors on the upper level allow for very interesting set changes. Images of Bush and Iraq, with wounded soldiers, juxtapose the themes of misspent youth with hard-core war.

The costumes aren’t really costumes, instead what you see on young hipsters in Hollywood. With safety pinned torn jeans, rock band logo’s on t-shirts, grunge and punk were never so well represented. Even down to “Whatsernames” heart shaped grenade logo tattoo on her thigh.

The very talented cast is lead by Jess Ford who plays the tormented Johnny, and was very reminiscent of Billy Joe’s voice, but with his own angst. Cast Members: Chris Kerrigan, Will – Wesley Moran, Heather – Jackee Bianchi, Whatsername – Renee Cohen, Extraordinary Girl – Cassandra Nuss, St. Jimmy – Andrew Diego, Joshua/Johnny Understudy – Blair Grotbeck, Chase/Will Understudy – Kevin Corsini, Heather Understudy – Lauren Tyni, Leslie/Whatsername Understudy – Brittany Rodin, Extraordinary Girl Understudy – Nohely Quiroz, Miguel/St. Jimmy Understudy |- Tony Cellucci, Gerard – Alex Allen, Alysha – Sandra Diana Cantu, Theo – Everjohn Feliciano, Anna – Angeline Mirenda, Margaret – Lilian Manasala, Declan – Johnny Ortiz, Ben Michael Restaino, Michelle – Marni Stone, Libby Dekontee Tucrkile, Andrew – Ty West, Brian – Anthony D. Willis. The cast comes out into the audience but there is no real audience participation but you can tell that each cast member has his or her own individual gifts.

The creative team is really doing their job. Under the direction of Marco Gomez, American Idiot is a non-stop action thrill adventure; you are riveted to your chairs with each new move. Musical Director, Chris Raymond delivers nuances of these wonderful songs and equally fantastic singers. There is nice harmonizing with a 5-piece band leading the way. Choreographer, Angela Todard gives this show a modern day rebellious spin of past shows like West Side Story, Grease, and Rocky Horror Picture Show. Steps that are edgy, blue collar, with robotic hip-hop. Angela makes it all look very easy, as well as the dancers really being on their marks.

The DOMA design team brings back set designer John Iacovelli, lighting and projection designer Jean-Yves Tessier, sound designer Julie Ferrin, costume designer Michael Mullen, makeup designer Jessica Kuhns and props designer Hallie Baran. The production manager/assistant director is Gabrieal Griego, the stage manager is Laura Forst, and Marco Gomez, Dolf Ramos and Chris Raymond produce. This production is sponsored in part by AOLifestyle.com.

A while back I saw the show “Nine” at The Met Theater, they managed to pull off one heck of a show, with their creative team executing outstanding vision. I think The Doma Theater Company has a really good handle of what live theater should be. They take these big Broadway productions and assembly them into a smaller space with much success. I don’t think I have ever seen a bad review.

Green Day’s American Idiot was just extended, with added performances through August 2, 2015. There is really nothing left to say except, run don’t walk and get whatever tickets are left, this is Los Angeles theater at it’s best!

Green Day’s American Idiot, The Musical
The MET Theater – Doma Theater Company
1089 N. Oxford Ave, Los Angeles.
http://www.domatheatre.com/

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Mark Baird is the ambitious owner of Longshot Coffee. Longshot’s location is just so perfect; it is housed inside of West Hollywood’s library building, right down the hall from the city’s auditorium where the City’s chamber meetings are held. The library is a 32,000 square foot building designed by architects, Steve Johnson and Jim Favaro, which opened back in 2011. Across the street are the Blue, Green and Red buildings of the Pacific Design Center, which is West Hollywood’s Design mecca! So, Mark has pretty much built in a loyal clientele in WeHo.

Mark’s quaint café has no kitchen, but that doesn’t stop Mark from serving up some very yummy dishes and treats. Much of what Mark serves is bought from other vendors; he only has a small plug-in oven and Panini press. Nevertheless, the food he serves is gourmet, and no matter how it is prepared or by who, it is all a great find!

Here’s what I tried:

Coffees:

Cappuccino, nicely made with a delicate heart on top. Mark roasts his own coffee, so you know you are getting a great cup of coffee in any of his coffee drinks.

Macchiato, a little more robust than your typical macchiato, but it goes down nice and easy.

Chai Tea Latte, the perfect amount of cinnamon makes this drink one to remember.

Savory Bites:

Quiche with bacon and potatoes, the crust is very thick and hearty, and the egg mixture is extremely creamy. Harkens me back to San Francisco days at great coffee houses that served homemade quiche. Mark pairs it with a nice salad of arugula, pine nuts, Asiago cheese and homemade lemon-garlic vinaigrette dressing.

Quiche with roasted bell peppers and spinach. A nice thick crust, again, with some very tasty ingredients. What an amazing combinations of flavors! Both of the quiches are worth trying.

Ciabatta with bacon, egg and cheese, the egg yolk comes out oozing over the crispy bread and bacon. The bread is truly the best part, crunchy and hot, a really great start to anyone’s day.

Croissant Panini with ham and cheese, the cheese is melted and the whole sandwich is warm and delightful. It is simple and direct, but it absolutely aims to please.

Desserts:

Peanut Butter Cup, it’s the same concept of a Reese’s, same idea but light-years ahead.

Alfajores, also known as dulce de leche sandwich cookies, are traditional shortbread cookies with a dulce de leche filling, popular in Spain and throughout Latin America. This sweet treat is guaranteed to put a smile on your face.

Monte Carlo, shortbread sandwiched with raspberry crème filling; a sweet twist on a typically savory-style sandwich. I am telling you, if I was only 20 pounds thinner and could afford to eat this everyday I would, it’s just that good!

Mark loves the smaller footprint style of a no-kitchen establishment, and wants to open a few more of these style cafés. His idea is to have one in Los Angeles with a full kitchen to service his other smaller cafés.

Mark plans on opening 3 or 4 more of these unique little cafés in the upcoming year. His model is “quick grab-and-go gourmet food to go.” This idea is somewhat European, however Mark is from Sydney, Austrian. He is someone I would consider a very keen entrepreneur. He feels that most coffee houses are for pretentious hipsters, and are too overpriced. At some of the unnamed Melrose neighborhood establishments, a cappuccino is upwards of $5.00. At Longshot, however, most coffee drinks are only $3.00. Mark is keeping his promise and you still can get a really great coffee drink for a price that won’t burn a hole in your pocket. Mark does what he feels makes sense, and he has hit the nail on the head with Longshot Coffee.

It’s about time that this location has something unique to offer. Its last business was too sparse and really did not appeal to the neighborhood vibe. Mark Baird has really gone out of his way to make this tight-knit community feel good about a new business like Longshot. It is truly worth the trip, no matter what. Go check out some new books at the library, or walk across the street and see what the PDC has to offer. Then stop in for a good cup of Joe or a sweet treat and take in the new surroundings at Longshot Coffee, you’ll be glad you did!

Longshot Coffee
625 N San Vicente Blvd
West Hollywood, CA
(310) 734-7742
http://www.longshotcoffee.com/

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