The sandwich, proper, gets its very own national day of celebration, but for no reason other than why not? this morning we are honoring the breakfast sandwich. Constructed as something either portable or knife-and-fork-able, with a myriad of adaptations from bread to spread, and, quite literally, everything in between, the breakfast sandwich can be part of your routine (like that low-fat, turkey bacon Starbucks drive-through version for the commuter's a.m. crisis) or an indulgent treat (anything with a croissant, perhaps). We salute you, breakfast sandwich. Rise and shine! more ›

Have you had breakfast yet today? This Guac & Cheese omelet croissantwich might tempt or inspire you to hit up Porto's Bakery in either Burbank or Glendale to check it out. Known for their tantalizing pastries, as well as savory sandwiches, this popular bakery seems to have it going on at breakfast time, too. more ›

Last Friday evening the three courtyards of Union Station exploded with a bounty of exciting tastes, both familiar and exotic. As usual, we sought out Chef John Rivera Sedlar first. He had gone wild with his tortillas florales, taking them to the bring of intensity by pressing capers and olives into the tortillas and slathering them with a cumin yogurt dressing. Are we to expect a Middle Eastern and Latin fusion restaurant next? more ›

I fell in love with Porto's Bakery long before I ever actually visited one of their Glendale or Burbank bakeries -- they've always been our go-to place for catered meals at work. It only took one bite of one of their famous potato balls to convince me that this was a place I HAD to visit. more ›