Eat in Beverly Hills: Sprinkles Ice Cream

Salty Caramel (left) and Pistachio ice cream

I've wanted to try Sprinkles Ice Cream since they opened in 2012. When I was in LA last month, I finally visited their Beverly Hills location, which is right next door to their cupcake shop and accompanying cupcake ATM.

Unfortunately, it did not meet my expectations. I tried the Red Velvet ice cream, which was lacking in flavor. It was basically vanilla to my taste buds. With the flavor I was most looking forward to having nixed, I tried and settled on the Salty Caramel. (And it was salty.) It was way too heavy, when compared to the gourmet ice cream in which I'm familiar. Sprinkles has the price tag of gourmet ice cream and the taste of the traditional stuff you'll find at a chain. Before visiting, I wanted to try a red velvet cone or one of their other ice cream favorites. These are all super overpriced and, considering my disappointment with the ice cream, I'm glad I opted out and saved my money instead.

The silver linings: they have short lines, especially compared with their cupcake shop, and the ice cream is pretty photogenic.

If anyone has had a positive experience at Sprinkles Ice Cream, let me know what you tried and maybe I'll give them a second chance. Maybe.

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Sprinkles Ice Cream

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9631 S. Santa Monica Blvd., Beverly Hills, CA 90210
Open: Sunday - Wednesday 12pm - 11pm, Thursday - Saturday 12pm - 12am

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Eat in Beverly Hills: Momed

Duck "Shawarma" made with oven-dried tomatoes, fig, and garlic aioli, served with house pickles and Momo chips


Fig & Arugula Pide Flatbread with caramelized onions, halloumi cheese, and dukkah

 

I ended my Thanksgiving break in Los Angeles dining with an old friend at Momed in Beverly Hills. Short for "modern Mediterranean," this casual restaurant takes a new spin on traditional Mediterranean dishes like shawarma. 

We started with the Fig & Arugula Pide Flatbread. It was freshly prepared and very fluffy, similar to just-baked naan. In addition to fig and arugula, the pide was topped with caramelized onions, halloumi cheese, and dukkah. The flavors complemented each other perfectly. This was truly a treat.

We both ordered the Duck "Shawarma," which came with house pickles and Momo chips. Their shawarma is one of the lightest I've tried. You can tell that all of the ingredients in it are deliberately picked and freshly prepared. The pickled vegetables are slightly tangy. The potato chips are made in-house and are very crisp. 

I would definitely recommend trying Momed if you're looking for Mediterranean food that leaves you feeling clean, yet satisfied. They also serve what looks like amazing Shakshuka for breakfast and brunch.

Momed

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233 S. Beverly Dr., Beverly Hills, CA 90212

Open: Monday - Thursday 11 - 9:30, Friday 11 - 10, Saturday 10 - 10, Sunday 10 - 9:30

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The Bicycle Profiles: Tami

Remember that series I started in Berkeley back in October featuring stylish cyclists? Well, it's back... and just in time for National Bike Month! In the next few weeks, I hope to share a few cyclists from Los Angeles with you lovely readers. (Yes, people actually do ride bikes in the car mecca that is L.A.) Use this series as an inspiration to start riding a bike for everyday use and as a guide to bike-friendly dressing. Without further ado, let's continue the series with Tami.

What’s your name, occupation, and place of residence?

Tami, web product manager, Santa Monica

Describe your relationship with your bike. 

I love my Silver Fox, as I call her. We share a need for speed. I love riding around Santa Monica on our 30+ miles of bike lanes and the beach path to the South Bay.

When did you start riding? 

When I was a kid, but I bought my first bike as an adult five years ago when I moved to Santa Monica to enjoy the city better.

Why do you ride? 

To get exercise and spend time with friends outdoors. I also love beating the traffic with my man-powered vehicle.

These photos were taken at Roxbury Park in Beverly Hills.

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