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+72%	La Frite Sherman Oaks French
	May 02, 2008 - On Ventura Boulevard in Sherman Oaks, La Frite occupies a blessedly quiet and relatively large space, but the dining...  full post by Foodie Universe's Restaurant Reviews
+81%	Boneyard Bistro Sherman Oaks Barbecue and American
	April 07, 2008 - I decided to pay a visit to Boneyard Bistro for two reasons: their extensive beer list and the promise of sweet...  full post by Foodie Universe's Restaurant Reviews
+75%	Patina Downtown French and American
	March 21, 2008 - When I was invited to Patina by a PR firm representing Ian Gresik, Patina's pastry chef, I couldn't have been happier...  full post by Foodie Universe's Restaurant Reviews
	Sprinkles Cupcakes Beverly Hills Bakery
	March 14, 2008 - I have to admit, I'm not a fan of the cupcake craze. I can't believe it's not over yet. I just think it's all rather...  full post by Foodie Universe's Restaurant Reviews
	Sushi Roku Santa Monica Sushi and Japanese
	February 22, 2008 - I've been to Sushi Roku, a small chain with locations in Santa Monica, Pasadena, West Hollywood, and Las Vegas, more...  full post by Foodie Universe's Restaurant Reviews
+54%	Pizza Land North Hollywood Pizza
	February 12, 2008 - I know, I know. You can't believe I would actually eat at a restaurant called Valley's Pizza Land. The name says it...  full post by Foodie Universe's Restaurant Reviews
+60%	Jaipur Cuisine of India West Los Angeles Indian
	February 02, 2008 - Though I have eaten at Jaipur many times, I have only had their food delivered (a much simpler option, given their...  full post by Foodie Universe's Restaurant Reviews
+60%	Darya Restaurant Santa Monica West Los Angeles
	January 09, 2008 - From the outside, you'd never think Darya was anything special. It sits on a slightly seedy-looking stretch of Santa...  full post by Foodie Universe's Restaurant Reviews
+79%	Pecorino Brentwood Italian
	December 17, 2007 - Pecorino, a hard-to-spot restaurant in Brentwood’s Little Italy, serves traditional rustic Italian fare plus a few...  full post by Foodie Universe's Restaurant Reviews
+63%	Gladstone's 4 Fish Santa Monica Seafood, American and Soups
	December 10, 2007 - I only went to Gladstone's because I dragged my family out to Malibu to visit Cholada Thai and it was closed (they're...  full post by Foodie Universe's Restaurant Reviews
+58%	La Pergola Sherman Oaks Italian
	December 04, 2007 - I chose La Pergola because Zagat recommended it and I needed a place with "normal" food to take my parents to. The...  full post by Foodie Universe's Restaurant Reviews
+75%	Il Moro West Los Angeles Italian
	November 13, 2007 - Being invited to try Il Moro's Fall Harvest menu was a unique opportunity for me in that I have never previously had...  full post by Foodie Universe's Restaurant Reviews
+81%	Cafe Bizou Sherman Oaks French and California
	November 06, 2007 - Despite having eaten at over 200 restaurants in Los Angeles, when my parents come to town, I have a hard time...  full post by Foodie Universe's Restaurant Reviews
	Cafe Orient Chatsworth Chinese
	September 20, 2007 - When you're in the Northridge/Chatsworth area, there aren't a lot of unique dining options--almost every restaurant...  full post by Foodie Universe's Restaurant Reviews
	Rincon Salvadoreno Van Nuys
	August 26, 2007 - After eating at a few hundred restaurants, almost 200 of which I've taken the time to write about, I've learned that...  full post by Foodie Universe's Restaurant Reviews
	Java Groove Coffee Van Nuys Coffee
	August 19, 2007 - Java Groove is a relatively new coffee shop and cafe in Van Nuys about a four block walk from the Van Nuys Courthouse...  full post by Foodie Universe's Restaurant Reviews
+65%	Gio Cucina Napoletana Encino Italian
	August 19, 2007 - Many Valley restaurants are crowded and noisy on Friday nights. If you'd rather celebrate the end of the work week...  full post by Foodie Universe's Restaurant Reviews
	Golden Crown Wok Palace Sherman Oaks
	July 01, 2007 - Ignore what I've said in the past--Golden Crown is my new favorite restaurant for Chinese delivery in the Valley...  full post by Foodie Universe's Restaurant Reviews
	Friedel Caribbean Cuisine Studio City Caribbean
	May 18, 2007 - In the mood for a lazy dinner, but something different from the usual pizza or Chinese delivery, I ordered Freidel...  full post by Foodie Universe's Restaurant Reviews
+80%	Meditrina Cafe Venice California
	May 12, 2007 - Recently, I was invited by the owners to try Meditrina, a new, family-owned cafe at the somewhat neglected end of...  full post by Foodie Universe's Restaurant Reviews
+85%	Las Fuentes Mexican Food Reseda Mexican
	May 11, 2007 - Burrito Las Fuentes gets a lot of raves, plus it's located in the Valley, so I went in with high hopes for some tasty...  full post by Foodie Universe's Restaurant Reviews
	Cravings West Hollywood Mediterranean, Italian and Turkish
	March 12, 2007 - Unlike Lucques, Nobu, and Melisse, Cravings is not a restaurant name that gets thrown around in the press and amongst...  full post by Foodie Universe's Restaurant Reviews
	El Super Taco West Los Angeles Tacos
	February 16, 2007 - El Super Taco occupies the former Mama Voula's space on Santa Monica Blvd. at Brockton. Unfortunately, the peaceful...  full post by Foodie Universe's Restaurant Reviews
+63%	Hong Kong 88 Chinese Cuisine Van Nuys Chinese
	January 17, 2007 - I initially dismissed Hong Kong 88 since they serve sushi in addition to Chinese food and are willing to deliver...  full post by Foodie Universe's Restaurant Reviews
+76%	Woodlands Chatsworth Indian, Chinese and Vegetarian
	January 09, 2007 - Puri, idly, chile veg gravy, khadi bhindi curry, and more Woodlands is a southern Indian vegetarian restaurant with...  full post by Foodie Universe's Restaurant Reviews
+56%	Mi Ranchito Salvadoreno Van Nuys
	January 02, 2007 - Mi Ranchito Salvadoreno is one of those restaurants where if you walk through the door, they'll assume you speak...  full post by Foodie Universe's Restaurant Reviews
+66%	Indo Cafe Culver City Indonesian and Asian
	December 14, 2006 - Have you ever tried Indonesian food? Indonesian restaurants can be hard to come by, especially on the Westside, but...  full post by Foodie Universe's Restaurant Reviews
+55%	Anajak Thai Cuisine Sherman Oaks Thai
	December 13, 2006 - I recently was invited to Anajak Thai in Sherman Oaks for their 25th anniversary celebration. To honor the occassion...  full post by Foodie Universe's Restaurant Reviews
+75%	Tacos Por Favor Santa Monica Tacos and Mexican
	December 11, 2006 - You plunge your hand into the paper bag and fumble amidst the tortilla chips for your foil packet prize. The metal...  full post by Foodie Universe's Restaurant Reviews
+73%	Cube West Hollywood
	November 17, 2006 - Cube is part gourmet shop and part restaurant. In addition to an extensive cheese collection, they also sell all...  full post by Foodie Universe's Restaurant Reviews
	Punch Grill Santa Monica American
	November 14, 2006 - This review is a little different from my others in that I was invited to try Punch Grill by their PR firm and they...  full post by Foodie Universe's Restaurant Reviews
	Boba & Tonic Northridge
	November 07, 2006 - Ah, suburbia. Nothing but a bunch of big boxes to shop and eat at, and nothing better for a teenager to do than hang...  full post by Foodie Universe's Restaurant Reviews
+70%	Artisan Cheese Gallery Studio City American
	November 02, 2006 - Going to a cheese store for the first time can be intimidating, but getting over your trepidation is worth the effort...  full post by Foodie Universe's Restaurant Reviews
+74%	Boule Mid-City West Bakery
	October 27, 2006 - Boule is an upscale bakery, chocolatier, and gelateria with an unassuming, even drab brown exterior that gives way to...  full post by Foodie Universe's Restaurant Reviews
	Fina Estampa Authentic Peruvian Restaurant Chatsworth Latin American and Chinese
	October 24, 2006 - I'd never had Peruvian food before, though I think that eating all of the cuisines of Latin and South America really...  full post by Foodie Universe's Restaurant Reviews
+78%	Angeli Caffe Mid-City West Italian and Pizza
	October 23, 2006 - Since I'm a longtime fan of KCRW's Good Food , hosted by Evan Kleiman, I had long been dying to check out her...  full post by Foodie Universe's Restaurant Reviews
+53%	Bamboo Village Chinese Sherman Oaks Chinese
	October 10, 2006 - Though I can recognize that the deep fried, gooey-sweet orange chicken I unabashedly adore is probably a far cry from...  full post by Foodie Universe's Restaurant Reviews
+76%	Mama Voula West Los Angeles Greek
	October 03, 2006 - Disclaimer: I just learned that Mama Voula's recently closed! Darn! Despite being a hole-in-the-wall-in-a-strip-mall...  full post by Foodie Universe's Restaurant Reviews
+56%	Tommy's Original World Famous Hamburgers Van Nuys
	October 01, 2006 - Tommy's is a chain, yes, but if you haven't lived in southern California for a while, it's probably not familiar to...  full post by Foodie Universe's Restaurant Reviews
+52%	La Nueva Fogata Van Nuys Mexican
	September 29, 2006 - For my latest adventure in takeout, I tried La Fogata in Van Nuys. The reason we opted for takeout is that the...  full post by Foodie Universe's Restaurant Reviews
+58%	Pinkberry West Hollywood Desserts/Ice Cream
	September 26, 2006 - That's right, I caved. I'm normally not one to be a sucker for a trend, but I had to know how something as dull as...  full post by Foodie Universe's Restaurant Reviews
+64%	Sak's Teriyaki Westwood Japanese
	September 23, 2006 - As far as teriyaki places go, the only thing that stands out about Sak's is the design of the restaurant: you enter...  full post by Foodie Universe's Restaurant Reviews
+67%	Pho 999 Van Nuys Vietnamese
	September 14, 2006 - Pho 999 is your prototypical strip mall Vietnamese restaurant. The decor can only be described as garish, but the...  full post by Foodie Universe's Restaurant Reviews
+73%	Beard Papa's West Los Angeles Bakery and Japanese
	September 07, 2006 - It's impossible to not notice Beard Papa's Sawtelle location at night. Its bright lights, colorful walls, and...  full post by Foodie Universe's Restaurant Reviews
	El Pedregal Mexican Grill Van Nuys
	September 04, 2006 - Update: This restaurant is closed. El Pedregal is a new Mexican restaurant in Van Nuys that has the shiny look of a...  full post by Foodie Universe's Restaurant Reviews
+56%	Organic To Go Mid-City West Fast Food
	August 25, 2006 - This review is a little different from my others in that I was invited to try Organic To Go by their PR firm and they...  full post by Foodie Universe's Restaurant Reviews
	Mezbann Indian Cuisine Pasadena
	August 21, 2006 - You're in Pasadena and you can't stand the thought of waiting for two hours until the Cheesecake Factory's plastic...  full post by Foodie Universe's Restaurant Reviews
	Taqueria Emanuel Van Nuys Mexican
	August 19, 2006 - Taqueria Emanuel is currently my favorite taco shop. Not only is the food delicious and cheap (tacos are just $1, and...  full post by Foodie Universe's Restaurant Reviews
	Champagne French Bakery & Cafe West Los Angeles French
	August 15, 2006 - I've never had much interest in trying Champagne--I've always had an attachment to Panera, so on the rare occasion...  full post by Foodie Universe's Restaurant Reviews
+60%	Mi Casita Salvadorena Van Nuys Latin American
	August 04, 2006 - Salvadoran food is not very familiar to me--I've only had it one other time, at La Curva in east LA. At La Curva, I...  full post by Foodie Universe's Restaurant Reviews
	Donuts & Delites Van Nuys Donuts
	August 01, 2006 - Donuts and Delites sells the best donuts I have ever eaten. While their ordinary donuts are nothing to get excited...  full post by Foodie Universe's Restaurant Reviews
+54%	Rosalind's Mid-City West African and Ethiopian/Eritrean
	July 27, 2006 - Rosalind's interior Rosalind's is unquestionably my favorite restaurant in Little Ethiopia, the stretch of Fairfax...  full post by Foodie Universe's Restaurant Reviews
+62%	Señor Fred Sherman Oaks Mexican and Vegetarian
	July 07, 2006 - Should you be afraid to eat Mexican food at a Zagat-rated place named Senor Fred? It depends on what you're looking...  full post by Foodie Universe's Restaurant Reviews
	El Taco Llama Van Nuys Tacos and Mexican
	July 05, 2006 - I haven't eaten a taco in eight years. I'm not kidding. On the plus side, the last taco I ate was actually in Mexico...  full post by Foodie Universe's Restaurant Reviews
	Library Alehouse Santa Monica American
	April 28, 2005 - Eating at the bar was my first challenge in my first food blog community activity . And a challenge it was, given...  full post by Foodie Universe's Restaurant Reviews
+68%	Canal Club Venice International, Asian and California
	April 28, 2005 - My other bar food experience this month was at Canal Club. I hadn't been since July 2004, so I was eager to try the...  full post by Foodie Universe's Restaurant Reviews
+62%	Ambala Dhaba Westwood Indian
	April 11, 2005 - In spite of thinking that it was impossible to do better than Annapurna , which I had the joy of trying last weekend...  full post by Foodie Universe's Restaurant Reviews
	Gaam Korea Town
	April 06, 2005 - If you can find this place, you're bound to love it. It's located on the second story of a plaza in Koreatown. You...  full post by Foodie Universe's Restaurant Reviews
+61%	Annapurna Cuisine Culver City Indian
	April 04, 2005 - On my first visit, after just one bite, I was ready to proclaim this restaurant to be the best Indian food in LA. I...  full post by Foodie Universe's Restaurant Reviews
	Cacao Coffee House West Los Angeles Coffee
	April 01, 2005 - What is the difference between a coffee house and a coffee shop ? Allow me to enlighten you. A coffee shop, as its...  full post by Foodie Universe's Restaurant Reviews
	Jin Patisserie Venice English and Bakery
	March 23, 2005 - Tucked away behind a fence on the most well-traveled portion of Abbot Kinney, you may walk by this pastry shop ten...  full post by Foodie Universe's Restaurant Reviews
+61%	Renee's Courtyard Cafe Santa Monica International and American
	March 23, 2005 - Off the beaten bar path in terms of both location and decor, Renee's is a regulars bar with a nice courtyard...  full post by Foodie Universe's Restaurant Reviews
	Todai Mid-City West Japanese, Korean and Sushi
	March 23, 2005 - A visit to Todai is quite distressing if you are a sushi lover--but if you're a sushi lover, you probably know better...  full post by Foodie Universe's Restaurant Reviews
	Bhan Kanom Thai Hollywood Thai
	March 23, 2005 - Pancakes with coconut custard Bhan Kanom Thai is a bakery and snack shop serving a variety of fresh, authentic Thai...  full post by Foodie Universe's Restaurant Reviews
+79%	Palms Thai Hollywood Thai and Asian
	March 23, 2005 - Palms Restaurant is home to the famous Thai Elvis . Frankly, I think he's a pain. I just want to eat my yummy...  full post by Foodie Universe's Restaurant Reviews
+68%	Typhoon Santa Monica Asian, Seafood and Thai
	March 18, 2005 - Don't be fooled by this restaurant's location at the Santa Monica Airport. The interior is sleek and the food high...  full post by Foodie Universe's Restaurant Reviews
+59%	Noma Santa Monica Japanese
	March 07, 2005 - Noma is a friendly neighborhood sushi place without any Los Angeles pretentiousness. It is clearly popular without...  full post by Foodie Universe's Restaurant Reviews
	Upper House Tea Shop West Los Angeles
	February 25, 2005 - Upper House , on Sawtelle in the two-story shopping center near the corner of Olympic, is hands-down the best place...  full post by Foodie Universe's Restaurant Reviews
+50%	Infuzion Cafe Santa Monica
	February 25, 2005 - The worst boba I've had in Los Angeles can be found at Infuzion Cafe at 3rd and Wilshire (just off the Promenade...  full post by Foodie Universe's Restaurant Reviews
+64%	Ngoma Mid-Wilshire African
	February 10, 2005 - Ngoma is a pan-African restaurant that serves specialties from all over the continent and discourages the use of...  full post by Foodie Universe's Restaurant Reviews