Sidecar Doughnuts, Los Angeles
The huckleberry, for example, is sold as a “cake doughnut”. What the heck is that? If I wanted cake, I’d buy cake
Pura Vida – Malibu
I didn’t have time nor the patience to feel hungry after every poor lunch in the area
Learning Greek Through Food
A place can reveal so much about itself through eating, peeling back all the layers to find out what will be unveiled
Pita Bu – Malibu
A popular place for the area, I join its army of supporters
Aviator Nation Dreamland
If you love music, this is a pretty cool concept with a very retro feel
Malibu Seafood
Grab and go, or grab and sit down on a rackety wooden bench
Ergon Bakehouse – Athens
I caught sight of another table’s order arriving and immediately thought, I’ve chosen the wrong thing
Introducing Wine On La Reine Gourmande
Think of this as your own curated private cellar to admire and constantly return to
Tendergreens, El Segundo
For decent food, don’t look for the highest ranking three star Michelin restaurant in the city
Delarosa, San Francisco
It’s like saving your stomach with a special elixir that makes all the starvation and gloom disappear
Flour + Water Pizzeria, San Francisco
I am more than happy for someone else to make a fully fledged gluten pizza for me to scoff all to myself!
Emmer Pizza, Hong Kong
A well made pizza, done properly, still wins.
Peking Duck At Man Wah
Here’s hoping they read this and take immediate action, because I have just declared an emergency.
The Upper Room at Duddell’s
I started to wonder just how crazy the world had become, and what exactly she was complaining about. I’m not sure she knew either.
Culinary Christmas
You won’t want to eat another chicken in any restaurant or at home. You are quite literally screwed on that front.
Howdy’s Malibu
They simply didn’t look as beautiful as the tacos at Pitta Bu. There, you have more skill; the herbs are greener and brighter, fresher and more appealing to the eye.
Fresh Greek Langoustine
It is always better to undercook langoustine rather than sabotaging it with a too high heat.
Apollo Beach Club, Porto Heli
This is for people in the know, who appreciate privacy and a certain level of exclusivity yet wanting a laid-back approach.
Amphitheatre Dinner
This is a place to create celebrations, unique occasions in your life that you remember in years to come.
Caputo Fioreglut
Have I been living under a rock? How come I had never come across this product before!
Breakfast At Le Francais
What a sad world it would be without the humble baguette.
La Reine Gourmande is a professionally trained chef, former dancer, and lifelong food obsessive with a deep passion for haute cuisine and global gastronomy. She has dined her way through the world’s top restaurants while honing her culinary skills at L’École Ferrandi in Paris and the Ashburton Cookery School in the UK. Blending her love for food and fashion, she offers a unique perspective on what to eat — and what to wear — on your next culinary adventure.
