Wednesday, September 2

Restaurant review: Kitanoya Souffle dishes up decadent, fluffy Japanese desserts worth the splurge

This post was updated Aug. 9 at 1:22 p.m. Kitanoya Souffle is bringing Japan’s famous fluffy pancakes to Westwood. The newest addition to the sweet treat scene, Kitanoya Souffle is a Japanese specialty dessert shop located on 954 Gayley Ave. Read more...

Photo: A small gift box from Kitanoya Souffle is pictured holding the mango pomelo, black sesame and fresh strawberry souffles. The Japanese specialty dessert shop opened recently in Westwood on 954 Gayley Avenue. (Courtesy of Emily Berkowitz)



Video game preview: Colorful worlds and cozy adventures await in these new summer releases

Summer vacations are always a blast, but this year’s video game lineup proves that there are also plenty of adventures awaiting at home. From exploring Paris and tending to a magical bakery to restoring idyllic farming villages and fighting predatory salmon, this summer’s releases offer charm, nostalgia and action. Read more...

Photo: (Ella Han / Daily Bruin Staff)




Restaurant review: Worth the wait? Raising Cane’s Westwood location packs flavor into every dollar

This post was updated July 19 at 7:51 p.m. For three years, Bruins walked past construction barriers. Now, they’re walking out with Box Combos. As of Monday, Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers, located on the corner of Broxton Avenue and Weyburn Avenue, is open for business. Read more...

Photo: The Raising Cane’s name and logo are displayed across the top of the new Westwood location’s exterior. The fast-food chain is known for its chicken fingers, Texas toast and crinkle-cut fries. (Chenrui Zhang/Daily Bruin staff)


FoodieLand dishes out diverse foods, serves up a variety of vendors at the Rose Bowl

This post was updated July 12 at 10:47 p.m. A food-centered festival brought thousands of people to the Rose Bowl from July 3-5 to try diverse cuisines. Read more...

Photo: FoodieLand attendees hold three orders of Cheese Wheel Pasta. The event took place at Pasadena’s Rose Bowl from July 3-5 and included over 250 vendors, showcasing diverse food offerings. (Courtesy of FoodieLand LLC)