EdiBOL? IncrediBOL stomachache
As far as selling points go, “edible” ranks pretty low on the meter. It’s the answer you sarcastically give when asked whether some questionable dish of dubious origin is any […]
Blue C Sushi, Hollywood
Revolving sushi bars are a lot of fun. You sit at a bar with a conveyor belt which is constantly bringing you sushi and treats. In Australia, this […]
Howdy pilgrim: Starbucks turkey and stuffing panini
When November rolls around, I am surprised by how little thought I’ve given to three distinct issues: Oh shit, I need to think about presents; Bing Crosby; and stuffing. Retailers […]
PETTY CASH TAQUERIA, TACOS WITH A SIDE OF BOUGIE
Cauliflower nachos. Do I have your atencion? The increasingly bougie Santa Fe Ave has one more reason to feel superior: Petty Cash Taqueria opened a couple of months ago next […]
BOO CHIPS AND BUTTERSCOTCH BEER, SCARY GOOD
Happy Halloween, here’s a spooky combination for yo’ ass: gluten free Flying Cauldron Butterscotch “beer” Cream Soda and Boo Chips (brought to you by Tony’s Fine Foods—”Hey Tony, are your Boo Chips gluten […]
BAD BOYS NEED LOVE, TOO – VEGGIE GRILL
Veggie Grill is a perennial favorite among the Lululemon set, and they’ve perfected the seemingly guilt-free answer to all of those nagging questions of sustainability and ethics: the fake meat (or, […]
El Atacor Taqueria (…number 11)
Stu: Just judging from the mural of a shark attacking a mermaid, I knew this place was special. Thu: I discovered that El Atacor means “the attacker” which feels apropos in […]
Quick Bites: Green Roast Beef at Little Flower, Pasadena, CA
A good roast beef is one of my favorite cold sandwiches. Usually accompanied by sharp cheddar and/or horseradish mayo for some kick, it is a sandwich staple that is easy […]
“Pancakes As You Like Them” – Original Pancake House, Redondo Beach
If you’re cruising down South Pacific Coast Highway in Redondo Beach, keep an eye out for Original Pancake House. This gem is hard to miss – the restaurant looks like […]
Mike’s Hockey Burger: Boyle Heights, Vernon
Update 5/24/16: looks like Mike’s is closed? There’s a fence erected all around the restaurant. I work in one of the least picturesque areas of Los Angeles, near Vernon. This is […]
National Pizza Day: Pitfire, Downtown
If you live in Los Angeles and love a good old fashioned wood-fired pizza pie, chances are you’ve visited a Pitfire establishment once or twice. This unique pizza chain stands out […]
National Pizza Day: TOWN, Highland Park
You could spend the whole day exploring York Blvd in Highland Park. The three-block radius surrounding Town Pizza is a great representation of the forward-thinking/backward-striving hipster ethos – arts and […]
Prelude To National Pizza Day: Pizza Studio, Downtown
February 9th is America’s “National Pizza Day”, a great excuse to eat more pizza – that perfect American example of convenience. Whether you’re a kid pestering your mom to order […]
Pho’s Brooding Cousin – Quang Hy, Westminster, CA (Little Saigon)
There are some things worth going out of your way for, and, for me, authentic Vietnamese food is one of them. Westminster is one of the places where you can find […]
How Sweet It Is: Cafe Dulce, Little Tokyo
Like many people, I’ve developed a habit for Starbucks – you could even call it a mild addiction. I’ll probably never give it up, I enjoy their awesome rewards program […]
Go With the Flo’s: Cars Land, Disneyland, Anaheim
Nearly everything that Pixar touches turns to gold. When Cars Land opened in Disneyland’s California Adventure, the atmosphere matched the original films’ vibe so closely that as you strolled to […]
Free Food On My Birthday, Because I’m Worth It
As a child, I never celebrated my birthday – it was against my religion. Celebrating your birthday was considered bad form; giving yourself undeserved recognition for having survived another year on […]
All Night Long: California Donuts, Koreatown
As a San Francisco “transplant”, there are several things about SF life that I miss dearly: the awesome Victorian buildings and sense of history in every neighborhood; the way you […]
The Dream of the Foodies is Alive In Portland, OR
My first visit to Portland, and I spent 2 days just eating my way across town. It is truly the land of milk and honey, but instead of milk there’s […]
The Habit Burger Limited French Onion Charburger
On one of my frequent trips to The Habit for their Tempura-Fried Green Beans, I noticed that they’d just launched their version of a “French Onion” cheeseburger. Ooh la la […]
