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Opened by Quinn and Karen Hatfield, the duo behind Hatfield’s on Melrose Avenue, this is a prime brunch spot, coffee meet-up, and more.
The Sycamore Kitchen
143 South La Brea Avenue
Los Angeles, Ca
323-939-0151
In the aftermath of one of the most devastating natural disasters to hit New York City, Hurricane Sandy, the city’s nightlife and social scene was highly impacted. As the entire downtown region of NYC suffered without power from Sunday to … Continue reading
After the underwhelming number pulled on the Hotel Bel Air last year, and the removal of the BH Hotel tennis courts the year before that, we aren’t terribly optimistic about ideas coming from the Dorchester camp. The New York Times … Continue reading
What has 1500 degree ovens, cougars, dried ice seafood towers and a newly opened penthouse? Mastro’s new 3rd floor is all the rage. Whilst at Vignette last night, we conferred with some friends who were there for dinner and got … Continue reading
Just like the prodigal son, it returns. After what felt like one minute of driving by and seeing construction trucks and workers …. Spago 3.0 arrivé! (2.0 would be the move from Sunset to Canon). Bouchon will have to say … Continue reading
Nobu in Malibu was always a scene but since they relocated to a gigantic beach front dojo, it’s next level. This is the place where you will never get a table but you can go to the bar and wait, … Continue reading
There aren’t many Angelenos who haven’t spent a birthday or two at Dar Maghreb growing up in L.A. If Ed Debevic’s or Benihana were getting old, this was the solution. Now shuttered, this super fave L.A. landmark will always hearken rings of bells and … Continue reading
Spotted: Giuliana Rancic, Pam Kohl from 3 Arts Entertainment, Loree Rodkin, Andrea Bernholtz of Brand Aid, Inc., Nikki Reed, fashion personalities Clare Mukherjee and Lindsay Albanese, fashion bloggers Sydne Summer, Kristen Turner, Kelly Lee and more, Vogue (and birthday girl) Jessica Kantor, fashion … Continue reading
Our L.A. native radar recently turned to this Highland Park native who graduated Princeton and grew up in a thick restaurant family — who today has opened Yxta downtown and Mercado in Santa Monica. Meet Jesse Gomez, 3rd generation angeleno, and … Continue reading
We’re not the kind to freak over happy hour, except when they’re chic. Such as The Little Door’s new drink menu which was recently invented as of July 14th. Now you can chill in the gazeboed patio not just to … Continue reading
Spago closed last night with a bang, having offered all of the special ‘Spago classics’ (wiener schnitzel, etc.) for the last few weeks up until last night. On the heels of its 30th anniversary, Spago will close July 9th for a complete … Continue reading
DUPLEX—LOS ANGELES’S NEWEST KITCHEN, BAR, AND EVENTS DESTINATION—OPENS ITS DOORS TODAY Located along bustling West 3rd Street, Duplex takes inspiration from its residential roots both in name and design, offering a neighborhood-centric eatery that feels like home (LOS ANGELES, CA; July … Continue reading
The knives are out as L.A.’s hottest steakhouses compete for the appetites of the industry’s biggest dealmakers. A recent The Hollywood article caught our eye by Friend of the Truffle Degen Penner who did a little MUCH NEEDED break down on … Continue reading
It’s been awhile, n’est pas? Well the Hotel Bel Air can finally be considered back up and running now that they have officially begun their traditional tea service since their re-opening. Below is the preliminary menu; which is still be … Continue reading
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The best thing about going in to Caulfield’s is Laurie (the owner) chases you out with caramel at the end of your meal. Made in house, the caramel is always kept in a basket at the front entrance underneath a … Continue reading
As of this morning, Il Covo debuts it’s new menu (available for your perusal on their website today) which adds new small plate and appetizer creations such as crostini and antipasti designed to attract the pre- and post- dinner sets, as well as the lighter diner. The menu … Continue reading
Hier Soir … Arianne Phillips and Jeremy Scott hosted a book launch for Rose Apodaca‘s Fred Hayman bio that coincided with the official opening night at Caulfield’s (as in Holden) in The Thompson which has replaced Bond St – and is … Continue reading
Crumbs (now listed on the NASDAQ as CRMB) will ring the NASDAQ Stock Market opening bell tomorrow morning and to celebrate will offer a free signature size cupcake to the first 50 customers at all Crumbs 36 locations nationwide to … Continue reading
A year ago this time, all eyes were on Larry King as the world wondered who would become his heir apparent at CNN. Although Piers Morgan took over the time slot interviewing celebrities and world figures, Larry’s mounting friendship at … Continue reading
As you know if you’ve been reading the Truffle, soft openings are the E tickets of restaurants and clubs in L.A. … Rosé (formerly Mark’s) is now open next to Nobu on La Cienega, after a small soft opening this … Continue reading
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