Viva Elvis!
After dinner at Julian Serrano, we were off to see Viva Elvis, also in the Aria, which began it’s preview run a week and a half ago. I had absolutely no idea what to expect, but was hoping for an experience like the Beatles “Love”, which is our favorite show in town. While I won’t [...]
Julian Serrano
So, my first experience at the Aria has been Julian Serrano’s new tapas restaurant. We had tickets to see “Viva Elvis” and I thought it would be fun to get some drinks and tapas before the show. Unfortunately, we ended up having a late lunch that day, so we only had an appetite for a [...]
Big Dog’s Brewing Company
We’ve gone to Big Dog’s several times over the past few years, mainly because it’s pretty close to where we live, and we love their cheese curds! They’re simply fried cheese, and are full of fat, cholesterol, and everything else you shouldn’t consume… but it’s okay to eat them on an infrequent basis. Right?! =D [...]
Weekend trip to LA, 12/09
On a recent trip to LA to attend the LA Auto Show, I went to a few places that I hadn’t been to in awhile. The first was Santouka Ramen in the Nijiya food court in Torrance. This place is often cited as the best ramen-ya in Los Angeles (and possibly the US). I’d been [...]
Varadero Cuban Restaurant
I was thrilled to find out a Cuban restaurant opened in the NW area recently! It’s located across from the Santa Fe Station, next to the old movie theater. Not the best location, as not only is the theater closed, but most of the other stores in that mini mall are closed. The restaurant seems a [...]


