Portos Bakery and Cafe || Los Angeles, CA

If you are in the LA area, you must visit Portos. They have every kind of pastry you can imagine, impeccable bakery counter service from servers who memorize your order and the most amazing coconut macaroons on the planet:crunchy browned sugar on the outside and soft and chewy inside!

You can find then in Glendale, Burbank and Downey. Be prepared for a wait. I have never visited Portos at any time during the day where there were no lines. But the lines move fast. Tip: You can order menu items at the bakery counter so choose that line if it's shorter.

Alibi Korean BBQ || Los Angeles

Last night we were in LA for the Billabong Design for Humanity Event. We headed over to Alibi for some refreshment and a light dinner. Alibi is an over 21 establishment.

You order at the bar and can choose to sit at the bar or relax in the small lounge area. It has a great modern minimalist vibe. I recommend wearing street clothes, casual is best. Alibi is the test kitchen for the popular Kogi Food Truck.

I enjoyed the Pacman Quesadilla which included all 3 meets, 3 salsas, onions, cheese and slaw. But you really can't go wrong with anything these guys create! The Cuban Mistress Cocktails was refreshing as was the Patch Block Chardonnay. A great place for a relaxing evening. 

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