If life takes you down south (aka Atlanta — one of the BEST cities in the U.S.), you MUST make a rezzy at one of my FAV restaurants: The Optimist. The food isn’t the only fresh thing at this seafood meets southern charm food hall; the scene, crowd and vibe are too…

Until you can make it there in person, take a virtual trip: https://eatdrinkdishrepeat.com/get-out-of-town/atlanta/atlanta-x-the-optimist/

Want the best cheese plate you’ve ever tasted? You won’t find that here. But you CAN buy some awesome wine and cheese to go or grab some fairly good apps in a pretty setting…

Full dish here: https://eatdrinkdishrepeat.com/dinner/santa-monica/esters/

We finally made it to Andrew Kirschner’s (Tar & Roses) new jaunt SMYC (Santa Monica Yacht Club) and we’re honestly still trying to figure out how we feel about the place. So many ups and downs in one meal. Read about our night and decide for yourself whether you want to give it a shot.

Dish here: https://eatdrinkdishrepeat.com/portfolio/smyc/

Just because the Summer is ending doesn’t mean your trips to the beach should. The next time you find yourself in Play Del Rey, do us all a favor and check out The Tripel. Weather it’s brunch, dinner, snacks or just drinks you’re craving, they’re guaranteed to have everything to fit your heart’s desires at a taste even Jonathan Gold approves of.

Full dish here: https://eatdrinkdishrepeat.com/dinner/the-tripel/

Wednesday night EDDR was invited to a special preview of the LA Times’ The Taste: Sunday Brunch & BBQ event at the LA Times Test Kitchen in DTLA.  An intimate gathering in a historic building with wine, bites, chefs and other food enthusiasts… I mean, they had us at rosé, but who doesn’t love some extra sides (ok now we’re thinking fries and/or bacon, but moving on…).

We got a sneak peek into some of the restaurants and drinks that will be featured and let us just say:  this is a food event NOT to be missed!!!  You have been officially invited by your girls, A²…

The Basics:

WHAT:  Los Angeles Times: The Taste

WHEN:  September 4^th-6^th (Labor Day weekend- so you have Monday to recover)

WHERE:  Paramount Pictures Studios backlot

WHO:  Curtis, Ludo, Roy Choi & The Man, The Myth, The (restaurant review) Legend Johnathon Gold; just to name a few…

***For a full schedule of events and ticket prices click here:  http://events.latimes.com/taste/

AND because we got yo back (duh), here is an exclusive promo code for 10% off the Sunday Brunch & BBQ event (with that $10 bucks saved you can get a juice in AM and cleanse from the unlimited food & booze you will have consumed):  LATBrunchtastic

We always knew we were VIP; glad the rest of the LA food scene is catching on!

You’re welcome, as always,

A²

 

 

If there’s a chance you’ll find yourself in Santa Monica around dinner time in the near future, make a rezzie at Cassia now. Whether you’re on a date, with your family, or with some coworkers, you’ll definitely look like you know what’s up.

Full dish here: https://eatdrinkdishrepeat.com/dinner/cassia/

Because I can ‘t find the right words to do Lobster Rumble 2015 justice, just do yourself a favor and check out the post & pics and get yourself a ticket to next year’s already…

Full recap here: https://eatdrinkdishrepeat.com/events/tasting-table-lobster-rumble/

Now that Bon Appétit Magazine has named Petit Trois the #3 Restaurant in America, we thought it was necessary to dish about one of our long time faves. We’ll let the post speak for itself but in one sentence: GET YOUR ASS TO PETIT TROIS NOW…and if Ludo’s there, give me a call too.

Full dish: https://eatdrinkdishrepeat.com/dinner/hollywood/petit-trois/

If you asked me last week if I was a Burgers & Beer kinda girl, my answer would have been a strong hell NO. But after LA Weekly’s first ever Burgers & Beer fest this past weekend, to say my feelings have changed would be an understatement.

Full dish & pic recap here: https://eatdrinkdishrepeat.com/events/la-weekly-burgers-beer/