Andy Gavin's Blog, page 2
October 18, 2025
Petit Trois le Valley
Restaurant: Petit Trois
Location: 13705 Ventura BoulevardSherman Oaks, CA 91423. 818-989-2600
Date: July 5, 2025
Cuisine: French
Chef: Ludo Lefebvre
Rating: Really good – regular date night place
_Petit Trois, nestled in the heart of Sherman Oaks, is a culinary gem that transports diners straight to the heart of Paris with its authentic French cuisine. The brainchild of renowned chef Ludo Lefebvre, Petit Trois Le Valley is the second outpost of the original Petit Trois, and it continues the tra...
October 15, 2025
Armour Weho
Restaurant: Amour
Location: 8715 Beverly Blvd, West Hollywood, CA 90048. (424) 431-6717
Date: July 16, 2025
Cuisine: French Bistro
Rating: Tasty
_Amour in Hollywood is a cute French Bistro in a city with diminishing French options.
The courtyard is super gorgeous.
The menu at Amour features a sophisticated array of French-inspired d...
October 12, 2025
Amazing Alba
Restaurant: Alba
Location: 8451 Melrose Ave, West Hollywood, CA 90048. (424) 484-3992
Date: July 9, 2025
Cuisine: Italian
Rating: Another great New York transplant
_Alba, nestled in the heart of Beverly Hills at 8451 Melrose Ave, is a culinary gem that offers an authentic Italian dining experience. The restaurant’s concept is rooted in the traditional Italian philosophy of simplicity and quality, serving dishes that are crafted with the freshest ingredients and a profound respect for the rich c...
October 10, 2025
Kato 2025 part 2
Restaurant: Kato [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6]
Location: 777 Alameda St, Bldg 1 Ste 114, Los Angeles, CA 90021. (213) 797-5770
Date: July 3, 2025
Cuisine: Taiwanese, Seafood
Chef: Jon Yao
Rating: Awesome as usual
_Nestled in the heart of downtown Los Angeles, Kato DTLA is a culinary gem that serves up an exquisite blend of Taiwanese and seafood cuisine. The restaurant, located at 777 Alameda St, Bldg 1 Ste 114, is a testament to the innovative spirit of LA’s dining scene, offering a unique dining concept...
October 7, 2025
Happy Together
Restaurant: Happy Together
Location: 9920 Valley Blvd, El Monte, CA 91731. (626) 434-1788
Date: June 28, 2025
Cuisine: Dim Sum
Rating: Pretty meh for the SGV
_Happy Together, nestled in the heart of El Monte, inside the Holiday Inn, offers an authentic Dim Sum and Cantonese dining experience. Located at 9920 Valley Blvd, this restaurant is a haven for food enthusiasts who crave the intricate flavors and textures of traditional Chinese cuisine.
It’s a typical looking mid level Chinese place, fai...
October 5, 2025
Dimsum at Tasty Spot Cafe
Restaurant: Tasty Spot Cafe [1, 2]
Location: 855 S Baldwin Ave, Arcadia, CA 91007. (626) 662-2328
Date: June 28, 2025
Cuisine: Dim Sum, Cantonese, Noodles
Rating: Tasty! But half dim sum, half Hong Kong Cafe
_Tasty Spot got selected as the lunch place for the annual SGV Staycation. It’s a good place, but I would have preferred a more serious dim sum house or our classic spot.
Tucked away on Baldwin Avenue in Arcadia, California, the Tasty Spot Cafe is a hidden gem that serves up an array of de...
October 3, 2025
Posh Chinese – 88 Club
Restaurant: 88 Club
Location: 9737 S Santa Monica Blvd, Beverly Hills, CA 90210. (310) 968-9955
Date: May 27 & September 5, 2025
Cuisine: Chinese
Rating: Good, but “white” and is it worth the price hike from the SGV?
_Nestled in the heart of Beverly Hills, 88 Club is a new place from the celebrity chef that brought us the brief, but excellent Nightshade.
This clubby-looking restaurant, located at 9737 S Santa Monica Blvd, focuses on “authentic Chinese cuisine”, with an upscale take, serving a v...
October 1, 2025
Eating San Francisco – Rintaro
Restaurant: Rintaro
Location: 82 14th St, San Francisco, CA 94103. 415-589-7022
Date: June 25, 2025
Cuisine: Japanese, Izakaya
Chef: Sylvan Mishima Brackett
Rating: Great Izakaya
_Tucked away in the heart of San Francisco, Rintaro offers an authentic slice of Japan in the form of its Izakaya cuisine. Located at 82 14th St, this hidden gem is a culinary haven for those seeking a unique dining experience. The concept of Rintaro is deeply rooted in the traditional Japanese Izakaya style of dining,...
September 29, 2025
Chang’an Birthday
Location: 13051 Newport Ave, Tustin, CA 92780. (949) 324-5558
Date: June 21, 2025
Cuisine: Chinese
Rating: Best Chinese in the Southland
_For my “friend birthday” I made everytone drive down to Orange County to return to this awesome place.
The menu from Changan features a selection of high-quality teas, including rare varieties sourced from ancient trees, emphasizing a refined and authentic dining experience. While primarily showcasing beverages, the emphasi...
September 27, 2025
SGV Sunday – Bund 8
Restaurant: Bund8
Location: 218 S San Gabriel Blvd, San Gabriel, CA 91776
Date: May 11, 2025
Cuisine: Chinese
Rating: Very good
_Bund8 is a culinary gem nestled in the heart of Bund 8, offering an exquisite dining experience that marries traditional Chinese cuisine with contemporary flair. The restaurant’s innovative dining concept is a gastronomic journey through China’s rich culinary heritage, with a menu that showcases the diverse flavors and techniques of the country’s various regions. Each...
