For many years, Los Angeles has always been ripped to shreds for its poor pizza culture. While I was writing this post, I came across a 2013 article from Vice.com, where the author relentlessly bashed the pizza scene in LA. He wrote: “All pizza in Los Angeles sucks. ... The post Pizza Ananda — Meet Founder Brandon Stanciell — (Pop-up – LA) appeared first on Mariana In LA ..read more

Admittedly, when I first heard about Quarter Sheets during the pandemic, it didn’t fall on my radar. Contrary to what many people have been saying for years, LA is one of the best pizza cities in the US, so a pizza pop-up joint was nothing revolutionary. ... The post I Finally Tried Quarter Sheets — LA’s Cult Following Pizza (Echo Park) appeared first on Mariana In LA ..read more

The first time I went to Joshua Tree was in the summer of 2016. I was visiting Palm Springs and spent one night there. Right before the sunset, instead of strolling around Downtown Palm Springs, I decided to go to Joshua Tree National Park on a whim. Once ... The post Life in Joshua Tree, CA – As Told by Its Residents — Things to Do, Restaurants & Businesses appeared first on Mariana In LA ..read more

Hailey Bieber has built quite an empire. She has proven her entrepreneurial chops with Rhode Skincare, she’s a fashion/beauty trendsetter, and her Strawberry Glaze Skin smoothie reigns supreme at Erewhon. According to Erewhon’s Executive Vice President, Tony Antoci, it’s estimated that 40,000 Strawberry Glaze Skin smoothies are sold ... The post I tried the Hailey Bieber’s Erewhon Strawberry Glaze Soft Serve Sundae — Is It Worth It? appeared first on Mariana In LA ..read more

Many food pop-ups that emerged during the pandemic have fallen into four categories: they no longer do them, they opened their brick-and-mortar, they transitioned into other business ventures, or maybe they do it once in a blue moon.  Today, I want to talk about ... The post One Hot Minute — Peruvian & Chinese Cuisine in LA (Pop-Up) appeared first on Mariana In LA ..read more

If you’re someone who loves Mexican food, Los Angeles is a city where you’ll feel like a kid in a candy store: driving down a wide boulevard at night, you’ll see taco stands lit up by strings of lights and endless food trucks with LED signs that read, ... The post A Guide to the Most Famous Tacos in LA appeared first on Mariana In LA ..read more

Following the success of Felix and Mother Wolf, Chef Evan Funke opened Funke in May 2023 in the highly coveted 90210 zip code. The restaurant opening was so highly anticipated that it drew a 1,500-person waitlist. Just like Mother Wolf ... The post Funke — A Luxurious Culinary Experience in Beverly Hills appeared first on Mariana In LA ..read more

Imagine a place where you could order menu items from your favorite restaurants and coffee shops. Located inside the Madhappy clothing store on Melrose Avenue, Pantry is a one-stop shop that offers ready-made foods and drinks from five beloved LA ... The post Pantry — A Cafe Inside the Madhappy Clothing Store in West Hollywood appeared first on Mariana In LA ..read more

The first time I came across Fluffy McCloud’s on my Instagram feed, I had so many questions. Is it a bar? Well… kind of. It’s an ice cream shop, but not just any ice cream shop.  As soon as I found it, ... The post Fluffy McCloud’s — A Retro Ice Cream Shop in Echo Park appeared first on Mariana In LA ..read more

I’m so excited to talk about Leora, a hidden cafe nestled among the offices of the massive corporation, United Talent Agency on Civic Drive.  If you’re not familiar, United Talent Agency (UTA) is an entertainment agency that ... The post Leora — A Hidden Cafe in Beverly Hills appeared first on Mariana In LA ..read more