Notes From a Napkin...Meet Me!

 

Welcome to Notes From a Napkin Los Angeles 

Welcome to Notes From a Napkin, my honest, sometimes funny, always sarcastic blog!

If you’ve ever left a restaurant wondering whether the chef forgot the salt, the server forgot your order, or the universe simply forgot you exist, then you’ve come to the right place.

I’m Karen,a Los Angeles–based restaurant critic who believes that life is too short for bad bread baskets and wilted garnishes. My reviews are honest, usually a little sarcastic, and always delivered with a sense of humor—because sometimes the only way to get through a disappointing $28 salad is by laughing about it later.

Joining me on this culinary safari is my husband, affectionately (and accurately) nicknamed Mr. Picky-Eater. He has the palate of a suspicious toddler and the skepticism of a man who still doesn’t trust sushi, which makes him an excellent barometer for the "Would normal people actually like this?" scale.

You’ll also meet a rotating cast of friends, each with their own flavorful pseudonym:

• The Human Garbage Disposal – will eat anything, anytime, anywhere.

• The Carb Queen – pasta is her love language.

• Spicy McSpiceface – if it doesn’t make her sweat, she’s not interested.

• And a few others who wander into the story, forks in hand, ready to pass judgment.

Expect sharp opinions, questionable metaphors, unsolicited advice on what not to order, and maybe the occasional glowing review (yes, miracles do happen in LA).

So pull up a chair, order something you won’t regret later, and let’s eat our way through Los Angeles—one overpriced appetizer at a time.