http://thelek.com/blog Dating, Food and Lekking in LA Thu, 29 Jul 2010 19:43:46 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en [gallery link="file"] On the touristy little strip of Washington Street just before the pier has a new wine bar for those who are looking for something a little more subdued than The Whaler or Cabo Cantina. It’s a unique concept for a wine bar and perfect for the economy; 7 whites, 7 ... http://thelek.com/blog/dating-in-la/bin-73/ I used to frequently complain about the quality of “genuine” restaurants in Los Angeles. In the past couple of years things have markedly changed. Particularly on the Westside and Downtown. I was re-miss at the sudden closing of A.K. but, not for long. A dream team from Portland picked up ... http://thelek.com/blog/dining-out-in-la/tasting-ktichen-abott-kinney/ [caption id="" align="alignleft" width="320" caption="Library Alehouse"][/caption] The Library Alehouse on Main Street in Santa Monica is an institution of sorts. Sure, you’ve all been there but, there are a few things you didn’t know about the Alehouse. This is not your average Alehouse. If I dare say, I’d call it a ... http://thelek.com/blog/dining-out-in-la/the-library-alehouse-not-your-avereage-alehouse/ [caption id="attachment_971" align="alignleft" width="250" caption="Canele"][/caption] For years now, my chief complaint with Los Angeles restaurants is lack of character and prices. Hollywood manages to wrap its slippery hands around the dining scene more often than need be around here. I got my “chops” in San Francisco, where, every neighborhood is littered ... http://thelek.com/blog/dating-in-la/canele-a-neighborhood-gem/ [caption id="attachment_930" align="alignright" width="300" caption="Flake, Venice"][/caption] When I first moved to Venice, in the uber chic NoRo (North of Rose) area, my only coffee option was Ground Works. I love Groundwork Coffee and all but, it was 2 blocks too far for my IMMEDIATE need of coffee in the morning! I ... http://thelek.com/blog/dining-out-in-la/flake-venice-its-not-just-for-breakfast/