The Grill on the Alley, with a location in the Westlake Promenade - you know, the restaurant with the wall of fire out front - is celebrating its 30th anniversary this year. The original location opened in 1984 in Beverly Hills, and now there are Grill restaurants here in … [Read more...]
Raya at the Ritz-Carltzon, Laguna Niguel
View from our table. If you need me, I'll be right here. At least in my imagination. Perhaps the most delicious thing I have ever eaten in my entire life was served to me this spring at Raya. I am only 42 years old, and for most of my life I consumed bland, processed American … [Read more...]
Celebrate Mother’s Day at Mr. Chow at Malibu Country Mart
I'm a big fan of Malibu Country Mart. The only time I ever go there is when I am meeting someone from Santa Monica or other parts on the West side, or people who also love to go to the Malibu Country Mart. It's such a lovely, breezy place, and the drive there along Las Virgenes … [Read more...]
Breakfast For Kids at the Hard Rock Cafe Saturday April 26
New Year’s Resolution: If It Must Be Fast Food, Make It Veggie Grill
Our family was delighted when Veggie Grill opened up a location right here in Westlake Village. Specifically, my 6-year-old son Brady was delighted. You see, he believes that Veggie Grill makes the world's best macaroni and cheese, his favorite food. He will not hear it if you … [Read more...]

