Eggs rule at this breakfast hot spot in Long Beach EggBred takes a longtime favorite and turns it into something so much better than it’s ever been before, says restaurant critic Merrill Shindler.
Hot dogs and hamburgers are legendary at this LA restaurant By Merrill Shindler May 12, 2025 at 12:23 p.m. New York inspired classics are a specialty at Earle’s on Crenshaw, says food critic Merrill...
Rose Parade 2025: These 22 Pasadena restaurants are near all the New Year’s Day action By Merrill Shindler December 31, 2024 at 11:54 a.m. Going to the parade or the Rose Bowl Game? There are several great places to...
Italian food in Long Beach is practically perfect at this restaurant By Merrill Shindler January 11, 2024 at 4:22 p.m. From the cuisine to the décor and more, Marlena gets nearly everything right, says food...
Travel: Go wild for Walla Walla, Washington By David Cohen June 8, 2023 at 12:09 p.m. Here are the best places to wine and dine at this Evergreen State getaway.
Review: Yakiya delivers on its omakase promise to steak lovers By Todd Harmonson March 30, 2023 at 11:50 a.m. The Japanese barbecue prix fixe restaurant in Hacienda Heights delights repeatedly with a marathon of...
Restaurant critic Brad A. Johnson says farewell By Brad A Johnson September 6, 2022 at 4:22 p.m. Critic Brad A. Johnson says this is not an easy job to give up, but...
These are the 20 best pizzerias in Orange County in 2022 By Brad Johnson September 7, 2022 at 2:58 p.m. Critic Brad A. Johnson says there’s just no excuse for eating mediocre pizza when all...
Short order: This is the hottest restaurant in OC’S Little Saigon right now By Brad Johnson September 1, 2022 at 11:06 a.m. Critic Brad A. Johnson says you’ll probably have to stand in line, even at 3...
Best thing I ate: This chile relleno in San Clemente is worth the wait By Brad Johnson September 1, 2022 at 11:30 p.m. Critic Brad A. Johnson says this new Mexican restaurant is very, very slow, but the...