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One of the finest American food critics” according to chef Gordon Ramsay.
One of the most feared food critics” also by chef Gordon Ramsay
The Anna Wintour of Gastronomy” France-Amérique Journal in “50 French people who are influential in America
“It’s probably just about the tastiest surname in all the land.” NBC
An expert in her field” Bloomberg TV and USA TODAY

LATEST ARTICLES:
Madonna, The Celebration Tour, Inglewood, CA (March 7th 2024)
Chef Evan Funke of the Vanity Fair Party, Oscars 2024
A Chef with a Grand Future | SoN’ Restaurant, Bordeaux, France
The Best Craft Cocktails for Valentine’s Day
Sushi at Home | Kakkoi Sushi, Los Angeles, CA
Love at First Sight | Amour Restaurant, West Hollywood, CA
Premier Grand Dinner in the Vineyards | Restaurant Lalique, Sauternais, France
Dine in the Vines at Latitud 32 | El Cielo Winery, Valle de Guadalupe, Baja California, Mexico
When East Meets South | Lou’Mar at Nerano, Beverly Hills, CA
Dine like a King & a Queen | Jean Imbert au Plaza Athénée, Paris
The Red City Must-go Restaurant Al Fassia Aguedal | Marrakech, Morocco
Thank You, Chef James Trees & Team | Esther’s Kitchen, Las Vegas, NV
Most Likely the Best Pasta Ever | Nerano Beverly Hills, CA
El Celler | Montsonís, Catalonia, Spain
Christopher’s at the Wrigley Mansion by chef Christopher Gross | Phoenix, AZ
Gabriel Kreuther | New York. Read why the restaurant earned GAYOT’s highest rating.

RESTAURANT REVIEWS

A

ADKT | Los Angeles, CA (October 2023)
Al Fassia Aguedal Restaurant | Marrakech, Morocco (May 2023)
Allē Lounge on 66 | Resorts World Las Vegas, (August 2022)
Amour Restaurant | West Hollywood, CA (February 2024)
Angelina’s Pizzeria Napoletana | Irvine, CA
Angelini Osteria | Los Angeles, CA (April 2021)
Ardor | The West Hollywood EDITION, West Hollywood, CA

B

Baja Cantina | Marina del Rey, CA
The Bazaar by José Andrés | SLS Hotel at Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, CA
The Bazaar by José Andrés with Joshua Whigham | SLS Hotel at Beverly Hills, LA, CA (January 2012)
Beachside Restaurant & Bar, Chef Irene Verceles | Jamaica Bay Inn, Marina del Rey, CA (September 2023)
Beachside Restaurant & Bar, Chef Victor Morales | Jamaica Bay Inn, Marina del Rey, LA, CA (August 2021)
Bianca | Culver City, CA (October 2020)
Blue Streak | Loews Santa Monica Beach Hotel, Santa Monica, CA (October 2021)
Bicyclette Bistro | Los Angeles, CA (November 2021)

C

Cafe del Rey | Marina del Rey, CA
Calabra | Proper Hotel, Santa Monica, CA (March 2022)
Caldo Verde, Chef Suzanne Goin | Downtown L.A. Proper Hotel, CA (November 2022)
Campton Place Restaurant | Taj Campton Place, San Francisco, CA
The Capital Grille: The Generous Pour (July 2023)
Carversteak by chef Daniel Ontiveros | Resorts World Las Vegas, NV (August 2022)
Chicas Tacos, Mexican Casual Food | Culver City, CA (May 2021)
Christopher’s at the Wrigley Mansion by chef Christopher Gross } Phoenix, AZ (October 2022)
Cork Dork | Westlake Village, CA (February 2022)
Culina Modern Italian, Chef Victor Casanova | Four Seasons Hotel Los Angeles at Beverly Hills, CA (May 2010)
Culina Modern Italian, Chef Mette Williams | Four Seasons Hotel Los Angeles at Beverly Hills, CA (March 2013)
Culina Ristorante + Caffè | Four Seasons Hotel Los Angeles at Beverly Hills, CA (August 2023)
Culina Ristorante + Caffè: Four Hands for a Special Dinner (November 2023)

D

Datz Restaurant | Tampa, FL
Della Terra | Hollywood, CA (September 2020)
Do-Rite Donuts & Coffee | Chicago, IL (February 2012)
Drago Restaurant | Santa Monica, CA (January 2012)
Drago Centro | Los Angeles, CA

E

Eden-Roc Grill | Hôtel du Cap-Eden-Roc, Cap d’Antibes, France
El Celler | Montsonís, Catalonia, Spain (July 2022)
Élephante | Santa Monica, CA (October 2022)
Ember & Rye | Aviara Golf Club, Park Hyatt Aviara Resort, Carlsbad, CA
Espelette Beverly Hills | Waldorf Astoria, CA (August 2023)
Esther’s Kitchen by Chef James Trees | Las Vegas, NV

F

Le Fabuleux Destin | Beaulieu-sur-Mer, France
Faith & Flower | Los Angeles, CA
Fia Steak by Chef Brendan Collins | Santa Monica (November 2022)
Fellow | Westwood, Los Angeles, CA (September 2021)
Frida Mexican Cuisine | Beverly Hills, CA
Funke LA at the 2024 Vanity Fair Oscars Party | Beverly Hills, CA (March 2024)

G

Gabriel Kreuther Restaurant | New York, NY (November 2022)
Gucci Osteria da Massimo Bottura | Beverly Hills, CA
Guy Savoy Restaurant | Caesars Palace, Las Vegas, NV
Guy Savoy Restaurant “Mignardises” | Caesars Palace, Las Vegas, NV

H

Haute Mess | Los Angeles, CA
Heroic Deli & Wine Bar | Santa Monica, CA
Heroic Italian “Best Burger” | Santa Monica, CA
Heroic Italian “Lobster Extravaganza” | Santa Monica, CA
Heroic Italian “Always In The Quest For The Best” | Santa Monica, CA
Hinoki & the Bird | Los Angeles, CA
Hotel Bel-Air: “Nancy Reagan Chopped Salad” is back | Bel Air, CA

I

I|O Rooftop | The Godfrey Hotel Hollywood (April 2022)
Industriel | Los Angeles, CA

J

Javier | Los Angeles, CA
Jean-Georges at the Waldorf Astoria | Beverly Hills, CA (April 2021)
Jean-Georges Beverly Hills: Sip & Savor Dinner Series (November 2022)
Jean-Georges Beverly Hills: Sip & Savor Dinner Series (December 2022)
Jean Imbert au Plaza Athénée, Paris (October 2023)
Joël Robuchon Restaurant | MGM Grand, Las Vegas, NV
JOEY | Manhattan Beach, CA

K

Kakkoi Sushi | Los Angeles, CA (February 2024)
Katana | West Hollywood, CA (May 2023)
Katsuya Brentwood | Los Angeles, CA
Katsuya L.A. Live, Summer Tasting Menu | Downtown Los Angeles, CA (August 2022)
Knife Pleat | Costa Mesa, CA
Kustaa Cheese & Wine Gourmet Market | Culver City, CA (March 2022)

L

La Boucherie | Intercontinental Los Angeles Downtown, CA (December 2022)
La Condesa by Chef Indra Carrillo Perea | Paris (December 2022)
La Table de Saint Roux, Château Saint-Roux | Provence, France (May 2022)
Latitud 32 | El Cielo Winery, Valle de Guadalupe, Baja California, Mexico (April 2023)
Lawry’s The Prime Rib | Beverly Hills, CA
La Piazza | The Grove, Los Angeles, CA
Lakeside | Wynn Las Vegas, NV (February 2012)
Lemon Grove Hollywood by chef Marcel Vigneron at The Aster | Hollywood, CA (October 2022)
The London West Hollywood Chocolate Afternoon Tea, CA (August 2023)
L’Orangerie Closed After Twenty-Three Years | Los Angeles, CA (December 2006)
Lou’Mar at Nerano, | Beverly Hills, CA (December 2023)
Lumière Restaurant, Fairmont Century Plaza | Los Angeles CA (June 2023)

M

Mama Lion | Los Angeles, CA
margot | Culver City, CA
The Marine Room | La Jolla, CA (November 2022)
Maestro | Pasadena, CA
Marino Ristorante | Los Angeles, CA
Mazali by Chef Matthieu Révol | Paris, France (November 2022)
Meet Restaurant | Culver City, CA
Mercato di Vetro | West Hollywood, CA
Michael’s | Santa Monica, CA (May 2009)
Michel Richard’s Central | Caesars Palace, Las Vegas, NV (January 2012)
Milo & Olive | Santa Monica, CA (January 2012)
Mon Ami | Santa Monica, CA (June 2023)
Mr. T by chef Tsuyoshi Miyazaki | Los Angeles, CA (November 2022)

N

Nerano Beverly Hills, CA (March 2023)
Nobu Matsuhisa | Caesars Palace, Las Vegas, NV

O

O’ by Claude Le Tohic | San Francisco, CA
Ocean Prime | Beverly Hills, CA
Olivetta | West Hollywood, CA
ONE65 Bistro & Grill | San Francisco, CA
One Pico Brunch | Shutters on the Beach, Santa Monica, CA
One Pico Outdoor Patio | Shutters on the Beach, Santa Monica, CA
Ospero | Pendry Hotel, West Hollywood, CA
The Outdoors Coffee | West Hollywood, CA

P

Paul Sorvino: A Tribute to Love by his Wife Dee Dee
Petit Ermitage | West Hollywood, CA (August 2022)
Petrossian Opening Party | West Hollywood, CA (May 2009)
Petrossian at Tiffany | South Coast Plaza, Costa Mesa, CA (November 2022)
PI L.A. | Los Angeles, CA (May 2022)
Picca Restaurant | Los Angeles, CA
Porta Via | Calabasas, CA
Proudly Serving | Redondo Beach Pier, CA (June 2023)

Q

Qué Padre | Pacific Palisades, LA, CA (April 2022)

R

The Raymond 1886 (review) | Pasadena, CA
The Raymond 1886 (photo gallery) | Pasadena, CA
Restaurant Lalique Château Lafaurie-Peyraguey | Bommes, France
The Rooftop by JG (review) | Waldorf Astoria, Beverly Hills, CA (July 2020)
The Rooftop by JG (photo gallery) | Waldorf Astoria, Beverly Hills, CA (July 2020)
Rosaliné | West Hollywood, CA

S

7 Mile Kitchen | Sheraton Carlsbad Resort & Spa, CA (February 2023)
Shizen | JW Marriott Las Vegas Resort, Spa & Golf, Las Vegas, NV (February 2012)
Short Order | Los Angeles, CA
Shutters on the Beach, “PT Experience” | Santa Monica, CA
Sirocco | Luxe Hotel Sunset Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA
SoN’ Restaurant | Bordeaux, France (March 2024)
Sugar Palm Ocean Avenue | Viceroy, Santa Monica, CA (March 2022)
Summer with Ludo & Gilles | Montage Hotel, Beverly Hills, CA

T

TATEL } Beverly Hills, CA (March 2023)
Terra, Saturday Brunch | Century City Los Angeles, CA
Terra e Mare Ristorante | Studio City, CA
Terrazza | Hotel Casa del Mar, Santa Monica, CA (April 2021)
Tesse (review) | West Hollywood, CA
Tesse “Weekend brunch” | West Hollywood, CA
Tiato “Molecular Extravaganza by Chef Ryan Carson” | Santa Monica, CA
Towne Food & Drink | Los Angeles, CA

U

Umbrella Swim Club Sixty Beverly Hills, CA (August 2022)
Umami Burger x Cindy Crawford Collaboration

V

VERSE LA | Toluca Lake, LA, CA (November 2021)

W

Wally’s Las Vegas | Resorts World Las Vegas, NV (August 2022)
Whist | Viceroy, Santa Monica, CA (January 2012)
Wolfgang Puck at Hotel Bel-Air | Los Angeles, CA

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Buzz Aldrin | Astronaut (August 2012)
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Kobe Bryant, Los Angeles Lakers (January 2020)
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Maestro Plácido Domingo (May 2013)
Thomas John: The 2013 Oscars Winner Predictions (February 2013)
Thomas John | Psychic / Medium (December 2012)
Space Shuttle Endeavour Last Voyage (September 2012)
Zsa Zsa Gabor & Prince Frederic von Anhalt 26th Wedding Anniversary Party (August 2012)
Randy Jackson at Hotel Bel Air | Los Angeles, CA (February 2012)
Lee Baca | County of Los Angeles Sheriff (July 2012)
Charlotte Ross at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles Butterfly Gala (January 2012)
Chef Thomas Keller | Bocuse d’Or USA Foundation (December 2011)
Halle Berry, Women in Film & Champagne (February 2011)
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Music

Indochine Central Tour en IMAX | France (November 2022)
Indochine Fête ses 40 Ans au Stade de France | Paris, France (May 2022)
Indochine Nouvel Album Singles Collection (2001-2021) | Paris, France (August 2020)
Johnny Hallyday in Concert in Los Angeles (April 2012)
Hélène Ségara, Concert “Parmi La Foule” | Cambrai, France (March 2013)
Une Soirée Toujours Parfaite avec Hélène Ségara (September 2012)
Garou | The Voice France (April 2013)
Les Enfoirés 2013, Le Concert | Palais Omnisports Paris Bercy (January 2013)
Steven Vanhauwaert | Pianist (December 2013)
In Support of the Santa Monica Symphony Orchestra (October 2013)
Adam Vadel | Artist Musician (May 2013)
“Play Me, I’m Yours” (April 2012)