New eats in our neighboring neighborhood!

First, our favorite pastrami-centric neighbor The Oinkster got an Italian sibling with Maximiliano, the latest from Chef Andre Guerrero, and we've long been meaning to stop in and try the classics everyone's been raving about, e.g. Margarita and Spumoni.  Then the owners of Eagle Rock's very own Mia Sushi gave ol' Marty's a makeover to open Cafe Lobos, another Highland Park hotspot offering all kinds of tasty comfort food.  Macaroni and cheese bar?  Yes, please.  And now as of yesterday, The Eastsider reports that the restaurant formerly known as Timbo's will soon reopen as Garvanza's Comida Por La Vida come December, a locally-owned eatery that plans to serve "Latin eclectic mix of foods from all regions."  So if you're still dining under the misconception that you need to drive to the westside, think again.  (And fyi: if you need us, we'll be in Highland Park.)

What's Cooking for the 2011 Holiday Season!

The holidays are upon us again, and that means Wildwood works twice as hard to make this busy time of year go as smoothly as possible for you.  After all, we do a lot more than build ovens.  We're here to host your holiday gatherings, offer unique gift ideas and stocking stuffers, and breathe new life into your classic holiday meals.  Check out our holiday newsletter for more information on how Wildwood can heat up your holiday this year.

Wildwood is having a SALE!

This doesn't happen very often, but Wildwood is offering a pre-holiday sale on our most popular items: 20% off our precast ovens and fireplaces.    These kits are a cinch to assemble, and they're designed to be easily customizable to fit your style and needs.  Order by December 1st, 2011 to receive this sizzling discount and make a hearth in your home.  Call us at 323.255.6578 for more details!

Santa Monica gets a new soul.

Eater reported yesterday that Chef Andrew Kirschner will open his new restaurant, Tar & Roses, in Santa Monica by early December, and we're particularly excited by the following details: "we're told that the 'soul' of the restaurant is its wood-burning oven.  Kirschner plans to burn a slew of different woods (almond, apple, olive, oak, walnut) to impart flavor on food, and every day the menu will list the daily choice of wood."  Wildwood can't wait to taste the results.  Kudos, Kirschner!

Marco Island gets a taste of Brazil!

When the chefs at the Hilton Hotel in Marco Island, Florida found themselves longing for the BBQ of Brazil, they recruited our very own Chef Michael Gerard to design them this beauty: a 19-skewer, no-smoke BBQ that uses infrared burners in place of charcoal.  As the meat cooks, succulent juices collect in a water bath that runs along the bottom, creating a delicious steam and allowing for easy clean-up.  We're guessing a couple of beachfront BBQs are in order.

Wildwood on Meetup!

Wildwood feels like a proud papa, as we've recently signed up to sponsor local foodie groups on Meetup.  If you haven't yet gotten on that proverbial bandwagon, now's the time.  Sign up and let us support your group in order to receive 15% off any one of our cooking classes.  And a shout-out to Foodie Connection, the first group hungry enough to accept our sizzling offer.

Check out our new site for classes & events!

We over here at Wildwood are thrilled to announce the launch of our new site for classes and events!  Be sure to bookmark our calendar so you can stay in tune with the many delights we've got roasting in the oven---from classes in ultimate pizza to celebrity chef dinners to community game nights.  Come taste the magic of our urban hearth in what might just be the best kept secret on the eastside of Los Angeles!