Saturday, June 21


Flavors of Westwood: Local favorites serve up bold flavors and strong coffee

Napa Valley Grille: Bold flavors and personal flair As Taylor Boudreaux and Chad Cancelosi clink their glasses together for a midday toast, a waiter passing by laughs, hailing them as “The Kings of Westwood.” Both Executive Chef Boudreaux and General Manager Cancelosi said they believe Napa Valley Grille is one of Westwood’s more high-end dining venues, as it commonly plays host to star-studded film premiere parties and business dinners. Read more...


Mixology: Beer cocktails

Celebrating a special occasion by dining in Westwood can be exciting – especially when you’re ordering your first drink. But even if there’s a limited menu, alcohol is a cuisine riddled with flavors that can be complex and confusing. Read more...

Photo: The Black Velvet is a beer cocktail made out of Guiness and Champagne or cider that can easily be concocted at home in both alcoholic or non-alcoholic versions.



Mixology: Margaritas

With Brew Co.’s closure on Sept. 10, bar options in Westwood have been readily slimmed down. Finding a new watering hole means new bartenders, new drinks and new food to go with it. Read more...

Photo: House margarita from Frida’s, formerly known as Casa Azul.


Flavors of Westwood: Mon Amour Cafe brings sweet options to the Village

Mickey Fathi always wanted his own restaurant, so when a location opened up in Westwood, he bought it without a second thought or a concrete plan. Read more...

Photo: Mickey Fathi, the owner of Mon Amour Cafe, which opened in February, offers customers a variety of sweet crepes and macaroons, from the classic strawberry Nutella crepe to Fathi’s personal favorite: the s’mores crepe.


Flavors of Westwood: fundamental LA mixes cozy and contemporary

Whiffs of roasted cauliflower, fresh basil and pumpkin spice fill the dimly lit room as a warm buzz of conversation flows around the cozy yet modern nook on Westwood Boulevard. Read more...

Photo: Co-founders and UC Berkeley graduates Woogene Lee and Jeff Faust opened their restaurant, fundamental LA, in 2011. The restaurant offers wholesome foods featuring fresh herbs and vegetables, which are often hand picked from local farmers markets.



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