Mexican
Breakfast Club, Mammoth
this is my first post, as recent dining experiences have been less than fruitful. we headed up to mammoth for a weekend of boarding. on the way back we stopped at a popular breakfast joint called brea
January 2009
20 posts
Colombian
Mundo Cafe & Restaurant, New York
What a nice little restaurant.
American
Nickel Diner, Downtown LA
Nickel Diner opened on Main Street in Downtown Los Angeles last August. What used to be a hole-in-the-wall secret has now exploded with crowds and lines out the door since it was named Los Angeles Mag
Chinese
Savoy Kitchen, Alhambra
I’ve had Hainan Chicken in the US, Taiwan, China, Hong Kong, and Macau. I can tell you honesty, that the Best Hainan Chicken is from this little hole-in-the-wall in Alhambra – Savoy Kitchen. It’s funn
Italian
Great Hole in the Wall, San Clemente
Sorry but the picture just does not do the sandwich any justice. Just went surfing at Trestles and by buddy Truc tells me about this killer meatball sandwich place in South O.C. We roll up to this lit
American
Best Pastrami in the World, Los Angeles
This is the place where Meg Ryan had the famous scene in When Harry Met Sally. Among other things, this place has a pretty good Pastrami and Corned Beef Sandwich. It is also New York’s oldest deli. No
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Cocktail of the Week – Jack and Coke
I usually drink Jack & Coke’s when I am at a bar or club with friends. When it is crowded and your want to get buzzed fast – this is my drink of choice. The Jack & Coke is easy to make and very hard t
Korean
Honey Pig, Koreatown
I’ve been asked to write a little about this place. So, here it goes. . .
Japanese
Shin-Sen-Gumi Hakata Ramen - Little Tokyo, Little Tokyo
The Tenshin Ramen at Koraku Ramen in Little Tokyo is not the best dish, nor is the tastiest dish. . . it is just my favorite. I have a secret craving for eggs. . .any type of eggs. Anyways. . .This is
Japanese
定食8, Taipei
I hardly write things in English, other than work related stuff. Since my uncle\, Thirsty Pig, invited me to post some restaurants in Taiwan, I tried my best to write something here for the restaurant
Cocktails
Cocktail of the Week – Gin and Tonic
Tanqueray Rangpur Gin, Hendrick’s, Bombay Sapphire are, in my opinion, the best Gins. I do not and cannot drink Gin straight. Nor do I like Gin Martini’s. I only like my Gin’s with Tonic. I guess I ne
Mexican
Tacos Baja, East Los Angeles
Ok, so a lot of place make fish tacos…some chains and even a place on Hillhurst called something like “World’s Best Tacos” but the best fish taco place is in East L.A called Tacos Baja. The crazy thin
Chinese
Magic Dumplings, Arcadia
Steamed Pork Dumplings known as Shaio Long Bao or Xiao Long Bao is perfected at this mini-mall restaurant in Arcadia. This gem, Din Tai Fung, has the world’s best steamed dumplings. . . bar none. I’ve
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New Thirsty Pig Logo
I want to thank sochon for designing the new Thirsty Pig Logo. I think its great. I know others have told me that they all like it
Japanese
Daichan, Studio City
Daichan has one of the few things in this world I would eat everyday. Their poke bowls are hearty, yet healthy. With the combination of the salad components with the fish and rice make this meal compl
Fusion
The Korean Taco Truck! – Kogi BBQ, Los Angeles
Right outside my friend’s birthday, Kogi had stationed itself right outside on the sidewalk. We were lucky to have them nearby. I only wish they didn’t have to leave so early and wished they would hav
Korean
The Drunken Cure, Los Angeles
I actually like this place. Understandably, Mr. Steve knows that there are better places in Seoul than in Los Angeles. But for what we have here, I’ll take Jinju, after a heavy round of drinking. Jinj
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Cocktail of the Week – White Russian
With a rocks glass. \ 5.0 cl 5 parts Vodka \ 2.0 cl 2 parts Coffee liqueur or Kahlúa \ 3.0 cl 3 parts Fresh cream or Half & Half or Milk
Korean
Efficient Korean BBQ, Los Angeles
DGM is a no nonsense Korean BBQ. With stools and small round tables with grills. They really pack this place with people and tables. Their meat is fresh and sliced thinly. The grills cook fast. Though
Seafood
The Hungry Cat, Beverly Hills
The burger here at the Hungry Cat, known as the Pug Burger, is not a big burger. It’s quite small, in fact. But it is one of the better tasting burgers around. I realize most of these Hollywood, Bever