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Standard Station in El Segundo [RESTAURANT REVIEW]

0 Richard Foss / February 16, 2012 7:23 am

El Segundo’s Standard Station serves noteworthy sides and tavern standards
Car culture in America has spawned some symbols that are inexplicable to people who regard vehicles unsentimentally.

Halibut Corner in Redondo Beach [RESTAURANT REVIEW]

0 Richard Foss / January 26, 2012 8:05 am

Boardwalk Hideaway
Fusion cooking has become such a part of the American mainstream that we don’t even hesitate at the idea of a Korean short rib burrito.

Gambrinus [RESTAURANT REVIEW]

0 Richard Foss / July 1, 2010 9:34 am

Gambrinus opened with a very limited menu and service that was amiable but frequently uncomprehending. The restaurant changed hands about six months ago, and both the selection and the service have changed for the better. The Galickis family all speak fluent English and seem to enjoy explaining Baltic dishes to customers whose knowledge of this cuisine is small to nonexistent, and their preparations of traditional recipes are the best I’ve found in Los Angeles.

Bistro Miyoda & Sushi Ichiriki [RESTAURANT REVIEW]

1 Richard Foss / June 30, 2010 10:31 am

When you’re a fan of a restaurant that you think has their food and service just perfect, it’s disheartening to drive by and see a banner announcing a change of name and a new menu.

Paul Martin’s American Bistro [RESTAURANT REVIEW]

0 Richard Foss / March 26, 2009 8:48 pm

The first person who told me about Paul Martin’s American Bistro started by saying something puzzling.

Dragonfly Thai [RESTAURANT REVIEW]

0 Richard Foss / July 1, 2008 9:25 am

Not all of these exotic cuisines are represented on the Peninsula, but there are a few gems within reach. Among them is Dragonfly Thai, a relatively new restaurant on the north side of the Peninsula Center. They’ve only been open for a few months, but they set standards for authenticity and flavor that will be hard to beat. This is a bit surprising because owner Emily Tjakra featured the cuisine of Indonesia, her home country, rather than Thailand at her previous restaurants, the Banyan and Chakra.

The Chicken Shack [RESTAURANT REVIEW]

0 Richard Foss / July 1, 2008 9:06 am

This Chicken Shack is decidedly upscale, the lighting modern and muted, the paintings on the wall moody and romantic. As for deep-frying, they obviously do have a fryer, because they serve French fries, but the chicken here is cooked on a rotisserie. It’s still home cooking, but home was in Peru, and this fast food has a touch of South American elegance.

Hoka Hoka Sushi & Sake [RESTAURANT REVIEW]

0 Richard Foss / June 30, 2008 9:30 am

I really enjoy traditional sushi, and I really hate describing it.

HT Grill [RESTAURANT REVIEW]

0 Richard Foss / July 1, 2007 9:46 am

HT Grill moved from venerable but cramped digs across the street and gave the place a startling renovation. Gone are the white walls that covered the old brickwork, the plastered ceilings and divided rooms, in favor of expanses of stonework and open beams. The once quiet room is buzzing with life, and the bar hops even on weeknights. It’s a whole new scene, albeit one with a pedigree; the menu not only has items that were popular in the old HT Grill location across the street, but favorites resurrected from the cookbooks of the Velvet Turtle.

Annapurna Gardens [RESTAURANT REVIEW]

0 Richard Foss / June 30, 2007 9:04 am

For many years I’ve enjoyed trips to Little Bombay, the area in north Orange County that boasts a huge South Asian community.

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