Bree Crocetti - Food Columnist
Bree Crocetti, Food Columnist. Having grown up in Culver City, Bree Crocetti has witnessed and
chronicled Culver City's food scene and seen it transformed from plebian
ice cream to upscale gelato, from over-sauced Italian fare to delicate
ravioli with brown butter and sage. She's now excited to say she is
from Culver City where new hip restaurants and bars have been packed
from opening day. While the Westside is her main stomping ground, she has been known to forage east of La Cienega to explore food and drink of
all varieties, from offal to the perfect pizza to a tasting of rare
wines. She is a founding member of the wine club, 'The National Health
and Wellness Society,' established with friends to learn more about the
world's wines, and of course, to drink them. Bree is a graduate of The
New School of Cooking in Culver City. When not photographing, eating,
and drinking around town, she can be seen trekking through Rome in
search of the perfect plate of Cacio e Pepe or burning it all off in
local 5K races. Bree Crocetti is a private chef and food blogger.
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Not Quite FarewellBy Bree Crocetti @ 8:00 AM September 04, 2008Editor’s Note: With regret, we report that Bree Crocetti, our prized restaurant critic, no longer will be able to contribute weekly reviews under the banner “Real Food for Thought” because of an accelerated work schedule. Ms. Crocetti tells us that she will write on an occasional basis, as her busy life allows. In the meantime, as she would say read |
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Time Out from DiningBy Bree Crocetti @ 1:00 AM August 28, 2008Editor’s Note: Just because one of the truly gifted food mavens on the Westside, our columnist, is ailing today, there is no need to miss her extraordinary insights into the dining emporiums of Los Angeles. As Ms. Crocetti herself says each Thursday: read |
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Special Playtime Setting Elevated What Was an OK MealBy Bree Crocetti @ 9:00 AM August 21, 2008I think I have a junk food hangover. Beignets and coffee for breakfast, churro for mid-morning snack, corn dog and soda for lunch… Yes, I was at Disneyland.read |
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LA Vegan, Exactly What a Funky Mar Vista Neighborhood NeedsBy Bree Crocetti @ 10:00 AM August 14, 2008In Mar Vista, right across the street from Casa Sanchez, in a neighborhood of taquerias, lawn mower shops and bail bondsmen, is this little gem called LA Vegan. read |
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Externally Beautiful, Anisette Brasserie Is No Place for a Leisurely MealBy Bree Crocetti @ 7:00 AM August 07, 2008When a friend generously offered to take me to lunch, I quickly chose the new and highly anticipated Anisette Brasserie. Anisette Brasserie is really a stunning restaurant. High, tin-tiled ceilings, tile floors, long bar with oysters and spirits on display, it is beautiful, and enjoyable to look at. read |