For Mico Tequila co-founder Subir Singh, his brand has been decades in the making By Andy Vasoyan The Singh family emigrated from Fiji in the early eighties, and Subir’s father, Ajendra “AJ” Singh, found himself living in Los Angeles with $1500 to his name. As Subir tells it, after working his way up as a […]
Homemade Falafel on lettuce “boats” with lemon-tahini sauce
Recipe by ALEJANDRA SCHRADER Alejandra Schrader’s culinary career began after becoming a top finalist and fan-favorite on FOX’s MasterChef with Gordon Ramsay. For recipes and more visit alejandraschrader.com. Alejandra lives in Playa Vista. Yield: 10-12 falafels, 5-6 lettuce “boats” Ingredients Falafel ½ medium brown onion 3-4 medium cloves of garlic ⅔ cup (packed) wild arugula—substitute: […]
Delicata Squash Gnocchi
Recipe by ALEJANDRA SCHRADER Alejandra Schrader’s culinary career began after becoming a top finalist and fan-favorite on FOX’s MasterChef with Gordon Ramsay. For recipes and more visit alejandraschrader.com. Alejandra lives in Playa Vista. Ingredients 1 delicata squash, seeded, cooked, peeled (about 1 3/4 cup of cubed squash) 1/2 cup gluten free flour + 3 tbsp […]
A Fresh Take on Fresh Fish
Baja Catch & Grill brings Mexican seafood fusion to Playa Vista Story by Lawrence Yee | Photos by Zsusi Steiner When restauranteur Gaby Maalouf wanted to branch out from his eponymous Mediterranean restaurants, he knew exactly what cuisine he wanted to tackle next. “I’ve always been a fan of Baja-style seafood,” Maalouf explained. “Baja-style seafood” […]
Pho served up by a labor of love
Westchester’s Most Valuable Playa creates the popular soup with no MSG Story By Kellie Chudzinski | Photos by MVP Inside Most Valuable Playa diners will find an open 15-seat stone bar, plenty of tables and a room filled with natural light. Tucked on a menu varied with Taiwanese-inspired shareable dishes are two different pho soups. […]
A Higher Level of Perfection
Sweet Fish’s new chef balances Japanese tradition with California creativity By Angela Matano Sweet Fish Sushi Bar & Restaurant has been serving delicious Japanese cuisine and a delightful array of sakes for about ten years with admirable consistency. The space manages to be both casual and fun, punctuated throughout with fire engine red chairs. But […]
5 Fabulous Lunches Under $15
From a healthy falafel bowl to a nostalgic Frito pie, you’ll love these modestly priced meals in Playa Vista’ By Angela Matano Lunch can be a lot of things: rushed, cheap, non-existent, or a slapped-together PB&J from home. Sometimes, though, something better is called for — something nutritious, filling and delicious. Whether you are looking […]
Food & Fun at the Bluffs
Dance, drink and eat at the Conference Room, Playa Vista’s newest spot for ‘restau-tainment’ Story By Lawrence Yee | Photos by Jake Ahles When Peter Georges — whose HASH and Rodini Park have become gastro go-tos in Playa Vista — was planning his third restaurant in the area, he didn’t have to look far. His newest […]
HomeState Goes West
Briana Valdez recalls the comfort food from her childhood to create the best Tex-Mex restaurant around Story By Lawrence Yee | Photos by Zsuzsi Steiner When self-proclaimed “Tex-pat” Briana Valdez moved from her native Texas to California, she never imagined she’d open a restaurant, let alone three. “I’m a terrible cook but I love food,” the […]
Old World Flavor Goes Fast-Casual
Rodini Park Greek Kitchen lets you build your own wrap, bowl or salad for about ten bucks Story by Jessica Koslow | Photos by Courtnay Robbins Some people, under the tutelage of a parent or grandparent, open a restaurant because cooking is in their DNA. Or, a master chef might’ve inspired them in the kitchen during […]