All FJM Food Articles

Food Journal Magazine steps inside Casaléna, the radiant new Italian concept on Ventura Blvd in Woodland Hills built around "Lena," a fictional spirit who crafts houses of light. We sampled spicy bluefin tuna crispy rice, truffle pizza, sweet corn agnolotti, and a showstopping whole branzino, then sat down with owner Chloe Makhani, who welcomed us like family.

Tucked inside a strip mall on Ventura Boulevard in Encino, Pasta Bar is a Michelin-starred restaurant celebrated for its innovative tasting menu, seamlessly blending contemporary American cuisine with rich Italian influences. The stylishly modern space sets the stage for an intimate, chef-driven experience where the menu pushes well beyond the borders of traditional Italian cooking, think handmade pastas built around hyper-local, seasonal ingredients and unexpected flavor com

Bianca Sicilian Trattoria is Downtown LA’s gateway to Sicily, serving bold Mediterranean flavors with a modern edge. From fresh seafood to house-made pastas and rustic coastal specialties, every dish feels both authentic and elevated. It’s a must-visit spot for anyone craving true Sicilian cooking in the heart of the city.

Picture this: a sunlit afternoon spent lounging in the lush gardens of Rancho Los Cerritos, jazz melodies floating through the air, a glass of natural wine in hand, and Provençal flavors dancing across your palate. Sounds dreamy? That’s exactly what’s on the menu at The Rancho!