Mogo’s Mongolian Barbecue Sherman Oaks, CA

As their menus states, you get to make your own barbecue at Mogo’s Mongolian Barbecue, located at 4454 Van Nuys Blvd. #K Sherman Oaks, CA 91403. Going to Mogo’s is an interesting experience, as it is with any Mongolian barbecue restaurant because you have full control of your meal - maybe a little too much control, as I will explain later. Mogo’s is open 7 days a week for dinner, and Monday through Saturday for lunch. There is tons of parking, as it is part of a large shopping center, and is really close to the Van Nuys Blvd exit off of the 101 freeway. In addition to the... [Read more of this review]

Maxim Restaurant West Hollywood, CA

Maxim Restaurant, an upscale Russian joint, can be visited at 531 North Fairfax Avenue West Hollywood, CA 90036, and you can reach them via telephone at 323-653-7820. Maxim Restaurant has valet parking available; street parking is doable, but not all that easy, plus you can’t show off your fresh whip out front. The restaurant has undergone new ownership in the past few months, as it was formally known as Palm Terrace. It is setup for parties over-the-weekend, with three price plans per person - $70, $90 and $110 - and regular dining throughout the week. If you are looking to dress up,... [Read more of this review]

Il Teramisu: Sherman Oaks CA

Situated comfortably on the corner of Ventura Blvd and Woodman, of the two times I have been to Il Teramisu I can honestly say that it’s my favorite restaurant in Los Angeles. An Italian resto run by father and son team Ivo & Peter Kastelan and you can tell that they have put a lot of time, care and love into this restaurant. From the food to the service, it’s absolutely charming. Romantic? Yes, but without any pretension or huge hole in your bank account. I am confident that a dining experience there under any circumstances would be excellent. My first visit was a surprise... [Read more of this review]

Saddle Ranch Chop House - West Hollywood, CA

Saddle Ranch is located at 8371 W Sunset Blvd West Hollywood, CA*. Saddle Ranch is about four minutes away from ONE Sunset, on the Sunset strip, but unlike ONE Sunset, Saddle Ranch has a clear-cut idea of what they want to do. Saddle Ranch is a restaurant first and foremost, but they also have a bar where you can sit at, or just order from for your table. They have valet parking, which is only $3.50, which I recommend because expecting to find street parking will leave you stressed and confused. They have a really cool Western-themed decor outside and in, with a mechanical bull inside, and... [Read more of this review]

De Nachtwacht - Amsterdam, Netherlands

Recently I was in Amsterdam for work, and I had dinner at this steakhouse called De Nachtwacht.  De Nachtwacht means “The Nightwatch” in English, and the restaurant is located at Thorbeckeplein 2, Amsterdam, Netherlands.  It was a little tough to find, at first, only because the guy at the conceirge desk called it “The Nightwatch” even though this is what was on the building: De Nachtwacht - Amsterdam, Netherlands Of course, as I am taking this picture, some weird homeless woman comes over and asks me if I have some change so she can spend a night in a hotel.  Actually,... [Read more of this review]

ONE Sunset: West Hollywood, CA

ONE Sunset is a restaurant & lounge located at 8730 Sunset Blvd West Hollywood, CA 90069. Being that it is on Sunset, street parking is a joke, so expect to pay the $9 valet charge, or walk a mile. We arrived pretty early, to avoid any potential of not getting in. It was around 10:30 p.m. when we got there, and the place was still in “restaurant” mode at that time (this will be explained later). You walk in and what you see is what you get. It is essentially just one really large room, with tons of tables, and two bar areas. ONE Sunset - Who am I? What am I? The bar areas could... [Read more of this review]