A Night Out at Estate Restaurant + Bar
Last Tuesday night, our team got to have a “treat yourself” moment and gathered at Estate Restaurant + Bar for specialty drinks and yummy food. Located in the bustling streets of Santa Monica, Estate is unique in that it specializes in farm-to-table Asian fusion cuisine. This globally inspired menu by Chef Hisashi Yoshiara left us drooling at the table and
Here’s Looking At You: Redefining Tomorrow’s Cuisine
Nestled on the corner of 6th and S Oxford Ave in Koreatown you can find Here’s Looking At You. Located in the center of all the action of Los Angeles, this space feels like home immediately upon walking through its doors. The restaurant, owned by Jonathan Whitener and Lien Ta, is all about originality and individuality all while celebrating global
Elenita: Freedom from the Known
We often hear people say “so, why did you move to LA?” Jordan Dil, from Calgary, Canada decided he needed a change in the industry as well as scenery. Prior to this move, Jordan used to work in the field of engineering for oil and gas but decided that he wanted to pursue an MBA at UCLA. While he was
Dishes We Tried at Here’s Looking At You
Paseo De La Fama Photo courtesy of Lauren Lamothe Yes, Here’s Looking At You also gets its hype from their intricate, diverse, and eclectic cocktail menu. The bartenders work tirelessly to research, create, and prepare these exclusive drinks. We are certainly here for the spicy, more smoky cocktails and this one hits it out of the park. With Anaheim & Serrano-Infused Pura
Cookie & Cake: 24-Carat Baked Goods of LA
Photo courtesy of Cookie & Cake When Seymone Khaleghi graduated from George Washington University with a double major in political science and psychology, the next step logically was to pursue a master's in clinical psychology at Pepperdine in California. That road took quite a bit of a turn; she enrolled in four different masters programs at USC but found that in
5 Restaurants Delivering Everything You Need Right Now
It’s no surprise that the restaurant industry has shifted dramatically in the past few months, and Angelinos have been left desperately missing our trendy brunch spots, rooftop bars, courtyard cafes, and neighborhood favorites. While restaurants have started reopening since May 29th, some people might not yet feel comfortable dining out with the rest of the city. Luckily, many restaurants were quick
Coronavirus & The Effect on Hospitality
Photo courtesy of Riad We’re still waiting for the “wakeup! It’s not real!” but as of right now, that doesn’t seem to be happening. Everyone has taken a hit, whether you’re in marketing, finance, hospitality, or engineering. Living in a period of uncertainty and uneasiness, it is especially difficult to obtain some sort of normalcy. Now it has become even harder
Our Favorite Restaurants Open Now
Due to the current state of the world, many restaurants have been closed for months. However, now, many are opening up with updated policies for the safety of their customers. Below, is a list of our favorite restaurants that are open all over the LA area! Malibu Farm Restaurant (Malibu) Photo courtesy of Malibu Pier The Malibu Farm Restaurant is located on the
Order In Before Watching These Shows
Since being quarantined we’ve had lots of time to catch up on popular shows and movies, and maybe even rewatch some old favorites. Some of my favorite series right now happen to be about food, so while we can’t travel the world eating at various street markets, top-rated restaurants, or sidewalk cafes, we can watch other people do it! There’s
How Companies are Changing the Delivery Game
Photos credited below COVID-19 has caused a major shift in the way we live, which undoubtedly includes the way we dine. Many hospitality groups have put their upcoming hotels, bars, and restaurant openings on hold and have shifted to a new business model: ghost kitchen. The team at SBE is no stranger to opening new restaurants (with popular hot spots like