The Ultimate LA Food & Travel Guide

Los Angeles is a great place to host family reunions. It is a fun city and it has easy access to beaches, hiking spots, and wine tasting! If you need family reunion location ideas in LA and the surrounding areas, we’ve got you covered. Keep reading for our list of insanely fun family reunion ideas…

Whether you are eating a traditional dish at a family gathering or you are trying something new in a country you’ve never been to before, there is always one common thread. Food brings people together.   It celebrates culture and tradition. It lets chefs “play with their food” and get crazy creative when coming up…

We’re all checking our lists twice and three times and somehow there’s  STILL someone to buy for! 2021 is no different. Did you realize you  need to pick something up for someone last minute? You’re in luck!   There are tons of unique gift ideas that foodies near and far will enjoy.  These items were selected…

Coming out of the pandemic, and adjusting to normal life as everyone gets vaccinated is an ongoing process. The current COVID situation is still highly uncertain, and there is varying levels of risk highly dependent on location and infection rate in different locations.  That said, the human need for connection and in-person activities remains unchanged….

Los Angeles is undoubtedly the entertainment capital of the world, and one of America’s most iconic cities. The attractions and range of things to do are endless, and the climate is one of the most favorable in the world, with the city experiencing pleasant, sunny weather over 300 days of the year.  An ideal destination…

                                           13 Virtual Holiday Party Ideas Your Team Will Love Tis the Season to be Virtual! If you’re wondering how you can spruce up your company, team or group’s Virtual Holiday Party this year, Sidewalk’s…

Published by Josh Hirsch on Feb 21, 2020 When you or someone that you know turns thirty, it is a pretty noteworthy moment! Most people really feel their thirtieth birthday in one way or another. You might be thinking to yourself “my god, I’m thirty”! While this is surely a correct assessment unless someone really…

Published by Josh Hirsch. Los Angeles is a beast of a city – a busy, sprawling urban center with dozens of neighborhoods and thousands of restaurants, bars, nightclubs, shops, and sites to see. Navigating Los Angeles is difficult enough as a native, but tourists can easily find themselves lost in the City of Angels. With…

Published by Josh Hirsch. We are heading to Downtown LA! The neighborhood is vibrant with historic architecture, fantastic food finds, museums, and countless hours of entertainment. DTLA has blossomed in recent decades, and today it’s one of the most popular walkable and metro friendly destinations for native Californians and tourists. Downtown LA is full of…

  The main reason to organize team building activities in Los Angeles is to socialize and get to know your co-workers better. These activities are also very motivational and help bring people out of their shells. By planning the right team building activity, you can practice many essential skills such as problem-solving, conflict resolution, planning,…

Team building activities are meant to motivate people to work together, to enhance their strengths, and to tackle any of their weaknesses. They encourage collaboration instead of competition and encourage synergy, which is the reason why we see many corporate firms engaging their employees in team building activities nowadays.  These activities facilitate effective communication between…

It’s a proven fact that regularly scheduled, out-of-office activities can boost effectiveness, productivity, satisfaction and success among co-workers. Why not test out your collaborative problem-solving skills in a low-stakes environment? Luckily, we’ve created this free, comprehensive guide of the best team building activities in the Greater L.A. Area. Bring out the fun, friendly and competitive…

Looking for unique things to do in LA? Los Angeles is a magnet for seekers of fame and fortune. It also happens to attract thousands of visitors each year — visitors hoping for a glimpse at one of their favorite celebrities. You could spend your entire trip hanging out with other tourists. Or, you could…

Top 10 Team Building Activities in LA That Don’t Suck! We’re back! And here to help you find and book an enticing team building activity, once again – although this time, in Los Angeles. To save you time researching, we’re providing you with a list of unbiased options. It’s been proven that regularly scheduled, outside…

Welcome to the Sidewalk Food Tours of Los Angeles Blog! Stay tuned for tasty updates!

Our walking food tours in the neighborhoods of Wicker Park and River North are designed to teach you about the history, culture and architecture of the Windy City, as well as keep your belly full of the local fare. We eat delectable foods from six unique food establishments that tell a story about the neighborhood. We visit ethnic eateries, mom-and-pop shops and restaurants from some of the best chefs in Chicago. Our food tours are about 2 miles in length and we walk at a nice leisurely pace, all the while “noshing” on Chicago staples like deep-dish pizza and hotdogs, as well as gourmet soups from award-winning celebrity chef Rick Bayless. Join us on a walking tour, as our professional sightseeing food tour guides tell fun and interesting stories and point our architectural flourishes not found in your typical guide book. Our goal at Sidewalk…