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Photo: FLLewis / Media City G -- First Street entrance to Wood Ranch BBQ & Grill in Burbank May 23, 2016

Burbank Wood Ranch restaurant opens today

By Fronnie Lewis on Monday, June 13, 2016

Burbank Wood Ranch restaurant opens today. They’re firing up the grill at this much-anticipated eatery in Downtown Burbank for dinner. It’s located at 110 North 1st Street — the old Elephant Bar site. “As a Burbank native, I am excited to return home and bring our award-winning dining experience to this community,”said General Manager Michael Gallagher in a news release. “We look forward to meeting our neighbors and being a part of many summer barbeques to come.” Wood Ranch BBQ & Grill is known for its high-quality smoked and grilled dishes.... Read More →

Tags: Burbank, Food Groove, Media City, restaurants, Wood Ranch BBQ & Grill

Photo: (l-r) Food Blogger Gwenna Hunter and Chef Chloe at opening of new vegan restaurant in Silver Lake May 31, 2016 -- photo courtesy Gwenna Hunter

Food Groove: New vegan restaurant opens in Silver Lake

By Guest Blogger on Monday, June 6, 2016

I went to “by CHLOE.” vegan restaurant in Silver Lake because of Chef Chloe. She is a vegan celebrity who is known for her amazing vegan recipes and dishes at her New York City restaurant “by CHLOE.” For months, there’s been a lot buzz about this chain coming to the Southland. I wanted to be one of the first vegans to check it out and give my feedback! So, I was there for the grand opening last Tuesday, May 31, when the doors opened at 11 a.m. The restaurant is... Read More →

Tags: Food Groove, guest blogger, Silver Lake, Whole Foods market

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National Donut Day Friday June 3, 2016

By Fronnie Lewis on Friday, June 3, 2016

Not only is it Friday, but also it’s National Donut Day. The celebration of the sweet treat goes back to World War I and II when the Salvation Army offered free donuts to our troops. The soldiers returned home longing for the donuts they had during wartime and that sparked a new industry. No matter how you spell it, Donut or Doughnut, Americans love them. Some places are offering a free donut with a purchase, however, at Krispy Kreme you get a freebie of your choice... Read More →

Tags: Burbank, donuts, Food Groove, holidays, Krispy Kreme, National Donut Day

Photo: FLLewis / Media City G -- First Street entrance to Wood Ranch BBQ & Grill in Burbank May 23, 2016

Burbank Wood Ranch restaurant opening June 13

By Fronnie Lewis on Tuesday, May 24, 2016

The long-awaited opening of the Burbank Wood Ranch BBQ & Grill is just a few weeks away. The extensive remodel of the old Elephant Bar Restaurant at 110 North First Street is nearly complete. The restaurant is set to open Monday June 13, according to the Wood Ranch website. Since the renovation project kicked off late last year, many changes have occurred at the restaurant including a new roof and new exterior including two entrances. One on North First Street and the second on East Orange Grove Avenue. In... Read More →

Tags: Burbank, Food Groove, restaurants, Wood Ranch BBQ & Grill

Candy and pizza in demand on Halloween

By Fronnie Lewis on Friday, October 30, 2015

Millions of pint-sized ghosts, goblins, fantasy characters, and wicked little impostors are getting ready to hit the streets for Halloween. They’ll be on the prowl tomorrow night for candy of course, but reportedly will kick off or end their evening with pizza. Domino’s, the giant super fast pizza maker and delivery service, is gearing up to dish up a lot pies on October 31st. “Halloween is one of the five busiest nights of the year for Domino’s pizza delivery in the U.S.,” said Jenny Fouracre, Domino’s spokeswoman,... Read More →

Tags: Burbank, Domino's, Food Groove, Halloween, holidays, pizza

Photo: FLLewis / Media City G -- Crowds gathered at the Pink's tent for free hotdogs at Toluca Lake Open House December 5, 2014

Pink’s hands out free hot dogs during Toluca Lake holiday event

By Fronnie Lewis on Saturday, December 6, 2014

A lot of holiday cheer and great food at the festive Toluca Lake Holiday Open House , “Let There Be Light,” last night. Pink’s free hot dogs was one of the major attractions. Hundreds lined up for the famous dogs. Pink’s main location is at La Brea and Melrose Avenues in Hollywood, where they have been selling their prized hot dogs since 1939. Lately, the family run company has branched out to other locations as well as into the catering business. The Pink’s tent began serving free... Read More →

Tags: events, Food Groove, holidays, hot dogs, Pink's, Toluca Lake

Photo: FLLewis / Media City G -- Dog Haus opens with long lines for free hot dogs at 3817 West Olive Avenue Burbank November 22, 2014

Dog Haus opens in Burbank with free hot dogs!

By Fronnie Lewis on Monday, November 24, 2014

There’s a new fast food joint in Burbank. It opened last Saturday with long lines and free hot dogs all day long! It’s another one of those new trendy fast-casual eateries with a lot of healthy ingredients and variety of choices. The Dog Haus offers up “gourmet hot dogs, sausages, burgers, and one-of-a-kind creations,” according to a news release. In 2010, the first Dog Haus opened in Pasadena. There are now three company-owned locations and several franchises. The company touts its 100% all-beef skinless Haus Dogs, Haus Sausages, and 100% natural... Read More →

Tags: Burbank, Dog Haus, food giveaway, Food Groove, Media City

Krispy Kreme giving away donuts on National Donut Day!

Happy National Donut Day! Some shops offering freebies

By Fronnie Lewis on Friday, June 6, 2014

It’s National Donut or Doughnut Day! A day to indulge in the yummy treat with the hole in the middle. Krispy Kreme is going all out by offering free donuts all day long. I spoke by phone with Darlene at the Krispy Kreme in the Empire Center , 1521 North Victory Place, in Burbank at around 3 :30 p.m. today. She said the lines were moving pretty fast and the wait is only about “10 minutes.” She says the freebie is limited to one per person. Gee, who... Read More →

Tags: donuts, Food Groove, holidays, National Donut Day

Photo: FLLewis/Media City G -- Asian Box preview party 116 East Palm Avenue Burbank May 30, 2014

Two new restaurants opening in Burbank today

By Fronnie Lewis on Monday, June 2, 2014

Two new restaurants opening in Downtown Burbank today. Both are part of the growing trend in fast casual dining. Asian Box 116 East Palm Avenue, across from the AMC Theaters, held a ribbon-cutting ceremony and preview party last Friday, May 30. Burbank Vice-Mayor, Bob Frutos, was on hand to lead the ribbon-cutting event. Among the locals who dropped by to sample food and drink, Burbank Mom blogger, Jessica Cribbs and her three kids. The restaurant features Asian cuisine, which it describes as freshly made “tasty and... Read More →

Tags: Burbank, Food Groove, Media City, restaurants

Photo: FLLewis/Media City G -- Lunch crowd inside the Pizza Studio at Hollywood Way and Magnolia Boulevard in Burbank May 9, 2014

Pizza Studio open for business in Burbank

By Fronnie Lewis on Friday, May 9, 2014

The Pizza Studio is open for business in Burbank. Earlier in the week, the fast food restaurant announced its arrival at 3619 West Magnolia Boulevard by giving away free pizza! The pizza joint officially opened its doors yesterday in Magnolia Park, in the old Quiznos location, across the street from Porto’s Bakery and Cafe. Today, I dropped by around noon. There were friendly staffers in front and behind the counter. Customers were either in line or chowing down on pizza at the tables. I asked one... Read More →

Tags: Burbank, Food Groove, pizza, restaurants

Photo: FLlewis/Media City G -- Big Mama's and Papas Pizzeria 321 East Alameda Avenue Burbank May 1, 2014

Review: Good eats at Big Mama’s and Papa’s Pizzeria in Burbank

By Fronnie Lewis on Sunday, May 4, 2014

To my surprise, we got some pretty good eats at Big Mama’s and Papa’s Pizzeria in Burbank. It’s hard to live up to the hype from the 2014 Academy Awards pizza delivery stunt and all that attention from the Ellen Degeneres Show. Nevertheless, we left this pizza joint full and satisfied after a quick-lunch last week. However, it almost did not happen. I saw a help wanted sign for a cook on the door and just about turned around to head somewhere else. If... Read More →

Tags: Big Mama's and Papa's Pizzeria, Burbank, Food Groove, restaurants, reviews

Photo: FLLewis/Media City G -- Canyon Grille at DeBelle Golf Course 1500 East Walnut Avenue Burbank April 6, 2014

Review: The Canyon Grille better than former Clubhouse Grill

By Fronnie Lewis on Friday, April 11, 2014

The big reopening bash for the Canyon Grille restaurant at the DeBell Golf Club on East Walnut in Burbank is this evening. The Canyon Grille has been open only a few months and is already a vast improvement over its predecessor, the very marginal Clubhouse Grill. The Canyon Grille has the potential to be a notable eatery in the Media City, but there are still some bumps and rough spots that need attention. Last Sunday, my husband and I had lunch at the C-G. The prices are reasonable... Read More →

Tags: Burbank, DeBell Golf Club, Food Groove, Media City, restaurants, reviews

Photo: FLLewis/Media City G -- Saraya Thai Cuisine 1439 West Olive Avenue, Burbank May 16, 2013

A Strong View: Saraya best Thai food in Burbank

By Janet Strong on Tuesday, June 25, 2013

SARAYA THAI CUISINE 1439 West Olive Ave. Burbank, CA. 91506 (818) 846-1244 Saraya Thai Cuisine is a nice place to dine anytime. This little Thai café offers a variety of delicious entrees as well as appetizers and deserts. It is small, clean and comfortable. The drinking water they serve to customers here is fresh and tasteful. Many restaurants, when you ask for water, and it is served– after one sip and you know you don’t want another drink of it. The prices at Saraya are reasonable and run from : $6.95... Read More →

Tags: A Strong View, B-town, Burbank, Burbank news, Food Groove, guest bloggers, Media City, restaurants, reviews

Photo: FLLewis/Media City Groove -- Customers waited outside for tables on Thanksgiving at the Burbank restaurant, the Tallyrand November 25, 2010

Guest blogger: A review of the Tallyrand in Burbank

By Janet Strong on Friday, February 15, 2013

TALLYRAND RESTAURANT 1700 West Olive Avenue, Burbank, Ca. 91506 (818) 846-9904 Hungry? If you are looking for a good family Restaurant and haven’t already experienced the Tallyrand you are in for a treat. Recently, I had the pleasure of eating here and it wasn‘t the first time I have lunched here. The food is always delightful, fresh and delicious. The family owned Restaurant has been in business for approximately fifty-four years.The owners, Al Thomas an his wife Delores, have created a wonderful family dining venture for everyone, seniors adore them... Read More →

Tags: B-town, Burbank, fod, Food Groove, guest bloggers, Janet Strong, Media City, restaurants

Photo:FLLewis/Media City G -- Debell Golf Club 1500 East Walnut Avenue, Burbank 91501

Lunch at DeBell Clubhouse Grill gets thumbs down review

By Fronnie Lewis on Monday, July 9, 2012

I joined friends for lunch on the patio of the Clubhouse Grill at the DeBell Golf Club in Burbank yesterday, and it was a big disappointment. The views of the hillsides and golf greens were terrific, but the food and the service were totally sub par. First, our table was dirty and we had to ask the waitress to clean it off. She gave it a quick wipe — leaving behind food stuck to the table surface. After we ordered, it took 20 minutes or so for our food to... Read More →

Tags: B-town, Burbank, DeBell Golf Club, food, Food Groove, golf course, Media City, restaurants

Photo: FLLewis/Media City G -- Manager Jose Lopez (center) helped out behind the counter during the pre-opening at Frank's Restaurant in Burbank June 14, 2012

Landmark Burbank restaurant re-opens

By Fronnie Lewis on Thursday, June 14, 2012

A Burbank landmark, Frank’s Coffee Shop and Restaurant, 916 West Olive Avenue, is back in business, after falling on hard times and having to close its doors several weeks ago. Today during the pre-opening, manager and former owner, Jose Lopez, and his staff were serving customers just like old times at Frank’s. One customer, chowing down on a hot turkey sandwich, told me the food was even” better than before!” Frank’s first opened its doors back in the 1950s. It quickly gained a reputation as a friendly neighborhood eatery with... Read More →

Tags: B-town, Burbank, Food Groove, Media City, restaurants

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Guest Blogger: The tomato debate

By Guest Blogger on Sunday, July 24, 2011

Is a tomato a fruit or vegetable? This was a question that was on a test I took in elementary school. Regardless of its correct label, everyone knows that tomatoes are good for you. Times magazine listed tomatoes as one of the 10 foods that prevent cancer. There are many different ways to prepare tomatoes to eat. I however, simply enjoy cutting up slices of tomatoes to eat raw while dipping them in sugar. I have two different tomato stories to tell you. Tomatoes were first... Read More →

Tags: city life, food, Food Groove, guest bloggers, Jean Youn

Bravo’s “Top Chefs” dish for the astronauts & NASA’s “Fly Your Face in Space” offer

By Fronnie Lewis on Friday, September 3, 2010

NASA challenged the pros on the reality show “Top Chef” to come up with a tasty dish that could be freeze-dried and sent into space for the astronauts to enjoy. The popular Bravo TV show “Cheftestants” for this seventh season took up the challenge in the Wednesday, September first episode. Angelo Sosa won the cook-off with his ginger lacquered short ribs with pea puree, pickled mushrooms and horseradish crème fraiche. In a news feature on the NASA website, officials explained why they consider food a top priority in the space program: “Crew... Read More →

Tags: cable, contests, cooking, Food Groove, Internet, reality television, space program, space shuttle, websites

Celebrity Chef Rachael Ray blogs on White House program

By Fronnie Lewis on Monday, June 14, 2010

Photo: Chuck Kennedy/White House — Hundreds of chefs from around the country gathered on the south lawn of the White House for a “Let’s Move” event on June 4, 2010 First Lady Michelle Obama’s “Let’s Move” program has expanded to include hundreds of chefs from communities all across the nation. Chefs from 37 states assembled at the White House on Friday, June 4, 2010 to support “Chefs Move to Schools” phase of the first lady’s program. “Let’s Move” is aimed at fighting childhood obesity. The chefs will... Read More →

Tags: blogs, celebrities, food, Food Groove, Internet, Michelle Obama, Photo gallery, White House

BBQ on Labor Day weekend

By Fronnie Lewis on Saturday, August 30, 2008

Handy Market cooks grilling to the max at a recent July BBQ. The grill team will be smoking in the parking lot of the Handy Market on West Magnolia Boulevard in Burbank today. The market has been open for business more than 35 years. Also, Handy Market has won the Burbank Leader Readers’ Choice Award for the best grocery store 12 years straight. Every Saturday, the market’s custom grill is fired up and laid out with turkey drumsticks, chicken sections, ribs, corn, sausages, and of course, the store specialty tri-tip. This is a major BBQ... Read More →

Tags: Burbank, Food Groove

Bargain prices at popular Burbank submarine sandwich shop

By Fronnie Lewis on Saturday, July 5, 2008

The American flags were out at this neighborhood eatery during the long 4th of July weekend. Many local businesses closed up shop during the long holiday weekend: not Giamela’s in Burbank. When I asked the owner, Edward Giamela, if he ever takes off. “We’re never closed.” He declared with a straight face and then smiled. “That’s a lie. We’re closed four days: Easter, Christmas, Thanksgiving, and New Year’s.” Giamela continue to laugh and joke as he worked making sandwiches behind the counter with three male employees on the... Read More →

Tags: Burbank, Food Groove