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Ask Mar: Best BBQ in Los Angeles

Top Lists 19 May 2012 Mar Yvette

Now that Memorial Day weekend has come and gone, the official season for outdoor grilling and cold beer swilling has arrived. And of course, you think outdoor eating, you think barbecue. So it was only a matter of time before someone emailed me for a few BBQ recommendations. Read on for a few of my personal 'cue favorites.

Ask Mar: Weekend Getaways

Top Lists 20 Dec 2011 Mar Yvette

As someone who’s always out and about, I’m always asked to name my favorite restaurants, the hottest new place to get a drink or some secret spot to impress a visiting guest. Hence, the “Ask Mar” series where I share these Q&A’s with the rest of you. It's been a while since I've posted one of these, but I thought today's query was a pretty good one. A colleague contacted me looking for local getaway ideas that don't require a plane ticket. Here’s what I had to say …

The Misfit's fried chicken - Photo by Mar Yvette

Ask Mar: Gluten-Free Santa Monica

Top Lists 8 Sep 2011 Mar Yvette

As someone who’s always out and about, I’m constantly asked to name my favorite restaurants, the hottest new place to get a drink or some secret spot to impress a visiting guest. Hence, the "Ask Mar" series where I share these Q&A's with the rest of ya'll to hopefully help you out, too. Today I had a colleague contact me, looking for gluten-free restaurants near the Santa Monica Pier. Here's what I had to say ...

Ask Mar: Where to Eat in Whittier

Top Lists 27 Aug 2011 Mar Yvette

As someone who's always out and about, I’m constantly asked to name my favorite restaurants, the hottest of-the-moment spot or what places an out-of-town friend should not miss. I was recently asked about where to eat in Whittier, a city that's somewhat familiar to me since many of my family members live there. Below are a few of my expanded answers.

Malibu Wines birthday fun - Photo by Mar Yvette

Ask Mar: LA Birthday Restaurants

Top Lists 7 Aug 2011 Mar Yvette

Hi Mar, How are you? I hope you are having a wonderful day :-) My husband's bday is tomorrow and I am desperate to find a fun, nice (not too expensive, think mozzarella pizzeria) place to host a dinner for 10-12 people. I know you are the Restaurant QUEEN and am hoping you can point me in the right direction. HELP!

Stella Rossa's burrata & grapes - Photo by Mar Yvette

Ask Mar: Best Santa Monica Eats

Top Lists 3 Aug 2011 Mar Yvette

As an official food & fun expert (don't you love that?), I'm always asked to name my favorite restaurant, the hottest of-the-moment spot or what places an out-of-town friend should not miss. So I figured why not post some of these emails, tweets and Facebook messages with my answers. Hence, the new Marpop series, "Ask Mar."