Little Damage Ice Cream: Like, so #Goth
Over the past couple of months, I’ve learned a lot about my color. No, I’m not talking about my aura (that’s more of a puce), I’m talking about the pure […]
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Oh My Poki – Little Tokyo
Poke bowls are so mainstream now it’s ridiculous. Maybe it’s just me, but I didn’t even know about poke until maybe two summers ago when several shops popped up in LA. […]
A NEW YORKER’S GUIDE TO EGGSLUT
Our good friend, Emma Louise Huibregtse, is an avid eater and she might be the most adventurous chewer we know. Here she details what makes Eggslut so special, and how its decidedly “West Coast” […]
Life Changing Magic of Poke Bowls: Ohana Poke Co.
I cleaned out my backpack this morning. This was something that I don’t think ever done before. I’ve been lugging this thing around for years; it’s been getting heavier and […]
Downtown’s Pizza Italia, Casa De Pizza
We’ve noticed a weird coincidence lately. On occasion, we’ll revisit a favorite haunt on a whim, either to satisfying a nagging craving or out of dumb curiosity. Sadly, a now […]
The Bell Tolls For Subway
Today was one of those days when my cravings just weren’t lining up with my local eateries’ availability. It was a hot Sunday, and people were just not having it […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Wrap Music: The Hummus Republic, Downtown
Mediterranean cuisine has had a really rough couple of years in downtown LA. A couple of my favorites (like “Flames”) have disappeared, leaving only the consistently average “City Grill” to sling fast falafel […]
True Street-Style Taco Life In The Arts District
Over the past year, I’ve gone from “disgusted” with the street taco scene to “rarely disgusted” with the sight of people slurping taco juice off of a greasy corn tortilla […]
The Reigning Queen Of Street Tacos: La Reyna, Arts District
I’m not a huge fan of the street taco lifestyle. I cringe every time I see groups of street peeps huddled around a street cart, squeezing street limes delicately on their tacos […]
You Say Goodbye, I Say Hello: Aloha Cafe, Little Tokyo
Tucked away in Little Tokyo’s Honda Plaza – between the immensely popular Sushi Gen and the cake slinging cronut connoisseurs, Frances Bakery – lies Aloha Cafe, which specializes in island-style […]
Taco Tuesday: La Lola Loca Truck for Breakfast
I skate past Stumptown Coffee on Santa Fe & 7th on my way to work every morning, careening around dozens of breeds of different dogs in the process (whispering, “Sorry!”). […]
Clearance Room Adventures: Belly Of The Beast Edition
I’m not a superstitious man, but every once in a while I will find myself assigning significance to little everyday things. Maybe I’m bored and I just want to make […]
House Of Pain: Le Pain Quotidien, Downtown
Are you in le mood for a little Euro outdoor cafe action this week? If you’re gonna be Downtown, you should check out the very Belgian Le Pain Quotidien, and do what […]
Catering To Hungry Apartment Hunters: AVA Little Tokyo
Smack-dab in the center of a neighborhood swelling with amazing food, Little Tokyo’s AVA living space was completed recently and is available for prospective apartment hunters to tour their dazzling and modern floor […]
Clearance Room Adventures: Marukai Market Sushi Rolls
Below the Curry House in “Li’l Tokes” is a friendly neighborhood market with a claustrophobic layout, a hundred rules (no rollerblading in the store; “absolutely no photography”), and a hundred awesome […]
Refried Chicken Fest: Liliya China Bistro, Downtown
My Chinese Fried Chicken Tour has taken my taste buds on a wild ride. From foggy nights in San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park at San Tung, to the historic Foo […]
Two Men Chew 