I'm from Italy and it was a fantastic experience! The pasta was incredible -- in my opinion, the…read morepasta menu is the absolute highlight. It was freshly made (you could definitely tell!) and served in great portions. The Fettuccine alla Nerano were amazing, with incredible flavor and texture. Back in Italy, pasta with clams is my favorite dish, so I was super excited to order it since it's not easy to find in the US. It was done just right -- really great! The seafood was fresh and high quality. The only minor detail is that the clams were fresh and local, likely Pacific clams, which have a less intense, briny flavor compared to the Mediterranean vongole veraci that give off that rich sea aroma. But hey, we're in Los Angeles, so you naturally adapt to local ingredients. The Caprese appetizer was good, though I wished the portion had been a bit larger. Dessert was delicious, especially the zuppa inglese gelato -- the flavor took me straight back to Italy! Exceptional staff, too: I was pregnant and needed a shaded or air-conditioned spot, and the hostess went out of her way to find a table that suited my needs. The waiter who served us was equally wonderful! We left full and super happy. Thank you!

An amazing time! Tomaurea was an exceptional host. Pizza was also amazing !I really enjoyed the…read moreservice and he was very on top of it.

We have been coming here for mochi since I can remember…read more My son's favorites are the chocolate , Dodgers , and the little rainbow bites . There are so many traditional and modern choices and flavors. Yes there's also fun Japanese candies as well! Everyone is so nice and welcoming. We love the mochi here!

Fugetsu-Do is one of the oldest institutions for mochi and Japanese confectionaries, and you'd best…read morecome visit for some treats to experience tradition! I don't think there is necessarily any single flavor that is a must-try (though I haven't tried a lot), so you could be best just choosing flavors that naturally appeal to you. I also don't have a tier list because there's somewhat of a language barrier and a lack of description when perusing their selection. You're best pointing to something that looks cute and just hoping for the best. Also, since there's usually a line to order, you feel bad when you're holding up people. Luckily, I think most of their mochis taste good due to their delicate mochi exterior and well-balanced bean paste fillings. They even have some that are filled with chocolate or other things, and some topped or mixed with fresh fruit. I generally hate red bean desserts, but I don't mind these because the paste is super smooth. The paste is maybe a tad sweeter than I'd hope for, but perfect for the average taster. Parking is pretty annoying since this area is popular. Fresh mochi really will not keep well, and are very prone to degradation, so they will only last a couple days after purchase. Honestly, this type of dessert is not exactly a thing that you'd crave for, but more of a cute, quirky enjoyment that we should continue to support just to keep it in circulation.

We loved the SERVICE most of all! The FOOD hit the spot as far as comfort food. So many yummy stuff…read moreto choose from!

Delicious food, not too salty. Good service. Complimentary popcorn chicken was a nice perk!read more

Valeria's is AWESOME! I was coming to Chile Secos, but it was closed during the Covid-19 slump…read more Valeria's had even more choices of mole pastes, and they were priced lower. I got 7 lbs of different mole pastes for $6 each. Outstanding! They also have beans, dried chiles, rice, spices and some limited groceries. Friendly staff too! Last night, I fixed a pound of Mole con Ajonjoly Telolopan with a quart of chicken broth and some fresh blue corn tortillas to make enmoladas. Incredibly flavorful - a smidge spicy for my family, but I loved the deep flavor with some heat.

I don't do much cooking, but my friends Michael K. and Gino G. do. I accompanied Mike on a grocery…read moretrip to Grand Central Market when he was home for Thanksgiving. Gino had sent him with a shopping list of Mexican ingredients that are hard to find in Seattle, and Mike found most of them right here, at Valeria's Groceries. Valeria's is a vendor in the thick of the market, where you can buy spices, chilis, beans, moles, and a whole lot more, at what struck me as very reasonable prices. Most of the products were displayed in big bulk cases, clearly labeled for easy browsing. The man working the grocery was friendly, helpful, and efficient. He got Mike what he needed and bagged it up for him right away. I love Mexican food and fantasize about making moles at home now and then, but like, my lunch today was a soup that came out of a pantry bag and a frozen Tupperware of brown rice that my mom gave me in early 2018. If I ever get motivated, though, I know I can find what I need at Valeria's.

The wife dined here without me but was kind enough to bring me a couple of large slices of the…read moreBURRATA PROSCIUTTO PIZZA. It was a tad salty for my taste but still delicious regardless. I added a bit of shredded mozzarella and EVOO just to cater a bit more to my palate. It was a very nice tasting slice. Very good presentation and taste. RATING = A

We had a great experience at Bottega Louie DTLA. The food was delicious, beautifully presented, and…read morefull of flavor. The service was friendly and attentive, and the ambiance was beautiful, lively, and elegant. Unfortunately, the chocolate soufflé was very dry and had almost no flavor, so we ended up not eating it. Everything else was enjoyable, but the dessert was definitely disappointing.

Excellent food and experience! The staff was super nice and we felt like it was a true hidden gem…read more They knew it was my friend's birthday so made a special effort to wish her a happy birthday and include a candle on top of one of the pastries. The food is really good and the tea choices are excellent. The mocktail was a nice add to help refresh ourselves on a hot day. Overall a nice place to celebrate any special occasion or gather with friends. The parking lot next to the hotel is super easy to park at. All day parking around $10, self park.

The DTLA Proper Hotel is beautifully designed by Kelly Wearstler, a former athletic faciliity…read more Although I've done several staycations here, tea at Dahlia remained on my bucket list of experiences, since it's only offered on weekends. I finally was able to check it off, thanks to a hotel offer with a dining credit. Dahlia is the gorgeous petite space behind the larger ground floor restaurant space now called Cabrillo (formerly Caldo Verde). Dahlia opened as a bespoke cocktail lounge, then began to offer tea. Now it's just tea. There are five 2-tops and two 4-top tables. All food and beverage venues at the Proper used to be under the auspices of famed chef Suzanne Goin and her business partner/sommelier Caroline Styne. They are no longer affiliated with the Proper, but many of their dishes/contributions remain. The last named vestige of them is on the tea menu, "Suzanne's Deviled-Egg Sandwich". The tea menu has several options: Classic, with a seasonal mocktail, or with different champagnes. I opted for the Classic experience, because the mocktail had mocha, not my fave. Server Lluvia was clearly a Dahlia veteran; she offered a tea-smelling of all the teas that interested me as well as crowd favourites. I ultimately chose one of these faves, Mad Hatter's Tea Party, which had passionfruit and vanilla. I declined milk/cream, but did get lemon. There were rock sugar sticks on the table. It seems the selection of tea sandwiches and sweet treats changes every so often, although the vanilla bean scone, dried currant scone, Devonshire cream and apricot orange jam seem like constants. The sandwich selection at my visit were: cucumber, crab/creme fraiche, beet hummus on pita, smoked salmon and Suzanne's deviled egg. All were delish, the beet, crab and deviled egg especially. The sweet treats were: orange fig butter cookie, spiced apple brown butter crumble, cranberry frangipane hand pie, chocolate mocha macaron, pumpkin madeleine, plus the 2 scones. All were excellent. There were no leftovers. A bit pricey, but a relaxing and lovely experience. The room was not crowded when I visited, adding to the calmness of my visit.

Visited once for lunch and once for dinner and both experiences were incredible…read more Baguette with cultured butter and chicken liver: 5 stars Chicken milanese: 5 stars Mushroom dip: 4.5 stars

Such a great spot!…read more My husband and I stopped by Henrietta for lunch the other day, and everything was fantastic! For starters, we sat outside on the patio. It was such a beautiful day, and the ambiance was lovely. For food, my husband had The Shredder sandwich, I had The Mushroom Dip sandwich, and we shared the Henrietta Potatoes. Both sandwiches were great, but the real highlight was the potatoes. Wow! Probably the best potatoes I've ever had! The waiter told us they are steamed, double fried, baked, and then topped with garlic aioli and cheese. You have to try them! We also shared a chocolate chip cookie for dessert, which was buttery and awesome. The only bad part is that they only sell their chocolate tart during dinner. We will definitely be back!

My grill cheese was delicious and only $8! Nice ambiance and perfect for dinner before a show at…read moreThe Bellwether.

The food here is the most repulsive stuff I've ever put in my mouth and that's saying a lot. The…read morechicken wings were like if you didn't thaw out a turkey leg, and threw it in an air fryer and wished for the best. No seasoning, wet and almost raw on the inside and the skin is rubber. The sauce that comes with it, Is like when you experiment with mixing condiments as a child and accidentally make vomit sauce. The pizza is frozen pizza, and not even the good stuff (couldn't even spring for digiorno?) whoever approved this food wants you guys to fail. Or just don't serve food, maybe just snacks- pretzels and popcorn, maybe a hot dog (if you can manage not to colossally mess that up too?)

Amazing experience. My wife and I decided to celebrate our 3rd wedding anniversary at Sampa. Peter…read moreand his staff were super gracious and friendly hosts for the evening. The food was incredible too. The duck and crab rice blew us away. They take a lot of pride in their craft cocktails which also stole the show. Ube clarified drink was 1 of a kind. 10/10 must try!

It's modern Filipino food with portions that are on the smaller side but still didn't leave me…read morehungry afterwards . Started with a mocktail for me. This place is pretty dark they did have these little lamps on the table. Ube horchata was delicious, not too sweet. Love that the clove and vanilla did not over power the ube. Wish it had less ice but this way I will order another. Well played! Of course I ordered another. Ordered the Crab fat rice and the uni kaluga caviar served on sky flakes crackers, fun presentation even if the caviar just slid off right when it was brought to us. It was good l, I'm glad I tried this place.

The Dubai Chocolate Crepe with strawberries from Ariana's Crepes is my ultimate weekend treat and…read morefull-blown addiction. El Gato Night Market is packed with amazing food, drinks, and adorable vendors, but Ariana's always steals the show for me. The staff are super sweet, quick, and you can taste the love in every bite. The crepe is warm and perfectly balanced -- the rich chocolate and pistachio cream blend together perfectly with that crunchy kataifi, while the strawberries add a fresh, juicy touch. They're only open Thursday through Sunday, which makes the wait feel like part of the ritual -- and totally worth it every single time. If you're headed to El Gato, do yourself a favor and make sure to stop by Ariana's Crepes!

Amidst the backdrop of everything happening in LA this past month, I doom scrolled - a lot…read more Thankfully, my compulsion led to new culinary discoveries. Last night was the first, of what I hope will be, many more trips to this market, god willing. Food - 5/5. Bold flavors sure to smack your palate upside its head. Birria grilled cheese sandwich. El Azteca Huarache sandwich. Nothing but flames . Beverage - 5/5. Jugo de maracuya. Refreshing. Mouth watering. Thirst quenching. I'll be back to try the other flavors. Service - 5/5. Visited 3 booths and it was all smiles. Ambiance - 5/5. Community. Families. Authentic. No pretension, no attitude. Overall - 5/5. Can't wait to return.