Celebrating a special occasion by dining in Westwood can be exciting – especially when you’re ordering your first drink. But even if there’s a limited menu, alcohol is a cuisine riddled with flavors that can be complex and confusing. Read more...
Photo: The Black Velvet is a beer cocktail made out of Guiness and Champagne or cider that can easily be concocted at home in both alcoholic or non-alcoholic versions.
With the seasons constantly changing and the pressures of living on a college student budget, it’s hard to keep up with all the latest trends in fashion. Read more...
With Brew Co.’s closure on Sept. 10, bar options in Westwood have been readily slimmed down. Finding a new watering hole means new bartenders, new drinks and new food to go with it. Read more...
Photo: House margarita from Frida’s, formerly known as Casa Azul.
Mickey Fathi always wanted his own restaurant, so when a location opened up in Westwood, he bought it without a second thought or a concrete plan. Read more...
Photo: Mickey Fathi, the owner of Mon Amour Cafe, which opened in February, offers customers a variety of sweet crepes and macaroons, from the classic strawberry Nutella crepe to Fathi’s personal favorite: the s’mores crepe.
Whiffs of roasted cauliflower, fresh basil and pumpkin spice fill the dimly lit room as a warm buzz of conversation flows around the cozy yet modern nook on Westwood Boulevard. Read more...
Photo: Co-founders and UC Berkeley graduates Woogene Lee and Jeff Faust opened their restaurant, fundamental LA, in 2011. The restaurant offers wholesome foods featuring fresh herbs and vegetables, which are often hand picked from local farmers markets.
A year and a half ago, Nathan Mosher, currently a first-year bioengineering student, was interning in a high school surgical program and working toward the goal of one day becoming a professional surgeon. Read more...
Photo: First-year bioengineering student Nathan Mosher performed his stand-up comedy last week for On-Campus Housing Council’s Bruin Laughs!
When she first moved into her apartment, Sandy Bui took time out of her college routine to cook fresh meals. Now over a year after graduating, Bui is still cooking with college life in mind. Read more...
Photo: UCLA alumna Sandy Bui manages “Full-thyme Student,” a blog featuring recipes for college students like “How to Do Thanksgiving in College.”
