Andy Gavin's Blog, page 3
September 25, 2025
Gucci Birthday
Restaurant: Gucci Osteria [1, 2]
Location: 347 N Rodeo Dr, Beverly Hills, CA 90210. (424) 600-7490
Date: June 11, 2025
Cuisine: Modern Italian
Chef: Massimo Bottura
Rating: Amazing — and foamy!
_At the heart of Beverly Hills, Gucci Osteria da Massimo Bottura offers an exquisite dining experience that marries Italian culinary tradition with a dash of Hollywood glamour. This Michelin-starred restaurant, an extension of the iconic fashion house Gucci, is a testament to the brand’s commitment to lu...
September 23, 2025
Does this make you Squirm?
Restaurant: Hwal A Kwang Jang
Location: 730 S Western Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90005
Date: May 30, 2025
Cuisine: Korean
Rating: Old school
_Hwal A Kwang Jang, nestled in the heart of Los Angeles, is a culinary gem that offers an authentic Korean dining experience. The restaurant’s concept is centered around traditional Korean barbecue, where diners can grill their own selection of high-quality meats right at their table. This interactive dining experience is not only a feast for the palate but also...
September 21, 2025
Mega Masuyoshi
Restaurant: Masuyoshi
Location: Tokyo
Date: May 28, 2025
Cuisine: Japanese
Rating: Amazing
_Joe found this amazing new Omakase bar in Tokyo.
At Sushi Masuyoshi in Culver City, the dining experience is a journey into the heart of traditional Japanese cuisine. The restaurant, helmed by the eponymous Masuyoshi, is a testament to the art of sushi making, offering a dining concept that is as much about the experience as it is about the food. The omakase-style menu, meaning ‘I’ll leave it up to you’...
September 19, 2025
Sichuan Impression Reboot
Restaurant: Sichuan Impression
Location: 18700 E Gale Ave, City of Industry, CA 91748. (626) 839-7899
Date: May 24, 2025
Cuisine: Sichuan
Rating: Great
_This location was 19 Town, which was the same group’s more modern Sichuan. I guess that concept didn’t pan out so it has rebooted into another branch of Sichuan Impression. Sadly for us, but good for them, this branch is considerably better than our West LA one. This was probably the best SI meal I’ve had yet — and I love them all.
Sichuan Imp...
September 17, 2025
OoToro 2025
Restaurant: Ootoro Sushi 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12]
Location: 1569 S. Fairway Dr. #126 B Walnut, CA 91789. 909-598-8299
Date: May 17, 2025
Cuisine: Japanese Fine Dining, Sushi, Sashimi
Rating: Great, but not the best meal we’ve had here
_Ootoro Sushi, nestled in the heart of Hacienda Heights, California, is a culinary gem that offers an exquisite Japanese fine dining experience. The restaurant, located at 1569 S. Fairway Dr. #126 B Walnut, CA 91789, is renowned for its exceptional s...
September 15, 2025
Krazy for Ki
Restaurant: Restaurant Ki
Location: 111 San Pedro St Ste B, Los Angeles, CA 90012. (213) 786-3154
Date: May 15, 2025
Cuisine: Korean
Chef: Ki Kim
Rating: Amazing
_Restaurant Ki, nestled in the heart of Downtown Los Angeles, is a culinary gem that offers an immersive dining experience steeped in the rich traditions of Korean cuisine. The restaurant’s concept is a harmonious blend of modernity and tradition, where the authenticity of Korean flavors meets the sophistication of contemporary culinar...
September 13, 2025
Yummy Yamamoto
Restaurant: Sushi Yamamoto [1, 2]
Location: 218 N Rodeo Dr, Beverly Hills, CA 90210. *unknown*
Date: May 9, 2025
Cuisine: Sushi
Rating: Awesome sushi
_Sushi Yamamoto quietly opened in 2023 in the former space of the legendary Urasawa, stepping into a spot renowned for its exclusivity and sushi craftsmanship . Under the guidance of chef Yusuke Yamamoto, who brings experience from iconic kitchens like Matsuhisa in Beverly Hills and Nobu in Tokyo, the restaurant offers a refined, minimalist omak...
September 11, 2025
Dunsmoor Drive
Restaurant: Dunsmoor
Location: 4220 Eagle Rock Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90065
Date: February 19, 2025
Cuisine: American
Rating: Rich and tasty
_Erick and I hard a lot about this place so trekked all the way out east.
Dunsmoor is a standout American-heritage restaurant tucked into Glassell Park on Eagle Rock Boulevard in Los Angeles. Helmed by Chef Brian Dunsmoor, the venue is an intimate, rustic space powered entirely by wood fire, with glowing embers and two fiery hearths that anchor its Souther...
September 9, 2025
Calming Camelia
Restaurant: Camelia
Location: 1850 Industrial St, Los Angeles, CA 90021. *unknown*
Date: February 5, 2025
Cuisine: French Japanese
Rating: Excellent and interesting
_Only a month out from the fires I met Erick and friends out for dinner. I didn’t have my camera so had to borrow his photos.
Camelia is in the DTLA arts district. So many good restaurants, so annoying to get to.
Bathed in warm lighting, the restaurant’s carefully curated blend of rustic charm and modern simplicity creates an i...
September 7, 2025
Providence Chef’s Table 2025
Restaurant: Providence [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9]
Location: 5955 Melrose Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90038. (323) 460-4170
Date: May 1, 2025
Cuisine: Seafood
Rating: One of the best in town
_I usually make it to Providence about once a year, and so we return with the Foodie Club for another Chef’s table dinner in the little back room.
The warm glow of the illuminated spirits shelf casts a welcoming atmosphere over the sleek, modern bar, where sophisticated conversations blend seamlessly with the cl...
