Jessica Holmes

4 days ago | ktla.com | Jessica Holmes

It’s a family-friendly pizza joint where Dodger fans can enjoy the game while eating some great food. LaSorted’s is just about a mile away from Dodger Stadium. When you’re welcomed into the eatery, you’ll see that it’s so much more than just a pizza spot. “For me to create a place that’s truly about what I think, L.A. embodies is what this is about,” explained owner Tommy Brockert.

4 days ago | ktla.com | Jessica Holmes

It’s one of the most anticipated restaurant openings of the year. Marea has been in New York for 15 years and has gained quite a reputation. Its recent opening in Beverly Hills is already drawing a star-studded crowd. “I think one of the wonderful things here is we see so many of the same guests as they see in New York. It’s just really special to be able to cultivate that experience for people no matter what coast they’re on,” Co-chef de cuisine Travis Passerotti explained.

2 months ago | ktla.com | Jessica Holmes

Mamie in West Hollywood invited us inside to get a closer look at their paninis. Owner Mikael Choukroun has worked in the restaurant industry for several years but decided to switch gears following the pandemic. “After COVID, I got burned out of the fine dining world,” he explained. “I worked my way around, did a lot of helping (people) open their own stores.”Things clicked when he stumbled upon a location in West Hollywood on the 7000 block of Santa Monica Boulevard.

2 months ago | ktla.com | Jessica Holmes

Simi Valley’s Cork & Batter Roadhouse is an accumulation of Chef Jimmy Weathersbee’s San Gabriel upbringing. “My dad has nine brothers and two sisters. So all of my uncles, all the time, would be barbecuing,” the executive chef and pitmaster explained. Everyone stole a little bit from this one, little bit from this one. And, you know, of course, my two aunties would pass down the sides that my grandmother used to make.

2 months ago | ktla.com | Jessica Holmes

Jessica and her adorable son Levi are taking a break from baking their own bread to make a very exciting salad. “I’ve seen all these recipes about crispy rice and I’ve become obsessed,” Jessica explained. However, the texture can be tricky on the teeth. “You almost broke my teeth with crispy rice,” Levi joked to his mom. Regardless, Jessica said she’s become “addicted to crispy rice,” and used it to make a salad with Levi’s help. “This is really, really good!” Levi exclaimed with his mouth full.