“Noodletown” is a show I write & co-host all about Food, Culture & Neighborhood in Asian Neighborhoods throughout the United States. On our 7th episode, my co-host Jim Park & I visit Koreatown, Los Angeles. This is our most informative and best episode to date. We arrive conveniently via Metro Station stop at Western & Wilshire. …
As a native to Southern California and a devoted foodie, I am always on the hunt for quality tasting food and new restaurants to explore. It seems to be an ongoing journey as there are so many neighborhoods within Los Angeles containing a diversity of culinary gems. Turnover rates on restaurants/bars are high as well …
This past Saturday, 100 Yoga studios from around the World participated in Room to Read’s “Global Yoga Day”, raising money for Girl’s Scholarships in India (costs 250$/year to support a girl). Our LA Chapter secured 2 studios within a block from each other in Santa Monica. I truly felt that Karmic Vibration from the …
Imagine a day this Summer where individuals from all over the world come together. Quiet their minds. Send all their Positive Energy to one cause. A cause which encourages Girl’s Education & Gender Equality. Feel that Karmic vibration. Let’s do it. Dear fellow Yogi, Studio Owner, Friends, Family, my respected Global community, This past weekend …
I make an effort to try a new restaurant at least once a month. Bäco Mercat has been a lasting classic in the Old Bank District of Downtown Los Angeles. It’s a Spanish style cuisine in a hipstery, cozy, 1920s feel which is a Foodie’s Heaven. The food quality has kept up even after all the years the …
Where does one go to find the best Chinese Food in Southern California? Perhaps even in the US? It is arguably in the area I grew up in: the San Gabriel Valley! You can forget about China Town in Downtown Los Angeles as most Chinese people find the food greasy and un-authentic. To find the most …
I’m sitting here in “Tehrangeles” watching the newest reality show, “Shahs of Sunset”. Westwood is the home of UCLA & the largest Persian population outside of Iran. How convenient as I nibble on ‘Sangak’ (a wheat-sourdough flat bread known to be Iran’s national bread) dipped in ‘Maast-o Moussir’ (yogurt with shallots) and Ghormeh Sabzi. My …
I was one of the few people born and raised in Los Angeles County, California. In an area where many would call the “real Chinatown” or “Little Taiwan”: Hacienda Heights. I spent my college years outside of LA in Riverside where I found great surprising joy in the ‘simple life’. The years after college was …
Paddle Boarding in Marina del Rey Stand-Up Paddle Boarding aka “SUP” has become a very popular trend these days, though it originated back to the 1960’s from beach boys in Waikiki, Hawaii. SUP is a less demanding sport than surfing, fit for all ages and body types. All that’s required is a paddle board, very …
Food Trucks have always been around. From the early days of ice cream trucks floating around town, to the 25 cent Lemonade stand situated out by elementary school children to Hot dog stands. In the recent past 2 decades, there has been Food trucks among construction sites for city workers to grab a quick bite …
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