FoodBar Xuntos: A Taste of Spain in the Heart of Santa Monica
You do not need a passport or a plane ticket to escape to Spain (although that would be nice!). Instead, head to Santa Monica's Bar...
28 July, 2026
The Habit Burger & Grill Launches Habit & Co. with Chef Jet Tila’s Korean Street Food Menu
For more than 50 years, The Habit Burger & Grill has been known for one thing: fresh, made-to-order chargrilled burgers. While those burgers remain at...
21 July, 2026
Grab a Burger, Support Children’s Hospital Los Angeles: Habit Burger’s One-Night Fundraiser on July 16
As someone who grew up in a Dodgers family, any excuse to combine baseball, good food, and giving back is one I can get behind....
14 July, 2026
Please The Palate July 2026 Newsletter
I can’t believe another year has passed, but I’m ready to turn the page. 2025 was a challenging year on many levels. With continued shifts...
07 July, 2026
Wine for Sushi: The Vision Behind Xander Soren Wines
Many people assume that sushi automatically calls for sake. But wine can be just as compelling at the table. In fact, many white wines and...
05 May, 2026
Please The Palate April 2026 Newsletter
I can’t believe another year has passed, but I’m ready to turn the page. 2025 was a challenging year on many levels. With continued shifts...
07 April, 2026
A Dodgers-Inspired Night at Habit Burger in Echo Park
Last week, just in time for the start of the Dodgers' opening season, I was invited to The Habit Burger & Grill in Echo Park...
31 March, 2026
Emporium Thai Market Makes a Thai-Fecta on Sawtelle
Long known for its Japanese roots, additional cuisines (Vietnamese, Korean, Chinese, Mexican, Phillipin0) have opened restaurants on Sawtelle. And now, on the north end of...
03 March, 2026
Please The Palate January 2026 Newsletter
I can’t believe another year has passed, but I’m ready to turn the page. 2025 was a challenging year on many levels. With continued shifts...
05 January, 2026
Beneath the Forest Floor: White Truffle Hunting in Piemonte and Umbria
For years, truffle hunting lived high on my travel bucket list. I imagined the misty forests, eager dogs, and the buried treasures of Italy's culinary...
18 November, 2025