Cuban
The Cuban & Merengue, Monrovia
Merengue brings Cuban food to a hidden and underrated neighborhood in Monrovia. Old Town, on Mrytle Avenue, consists of quaint local shops & restaurants with lined trees and sidewalk benches with a sm
May 2010
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Fusion
Chaya Downtown, Los Angeles
Chaya Downtown is the latest in the Chaya empire – including Chaya Brasserie Beverly Hills, Chaya Venice, and Chaya Brasserie SF. Capturing the downtown power lunch scene as well as the happy hour, Ch
Korean
Hwang Hae Do of LA’s Koreatown, Los Angeles
Not your typical Korean BBQ restaurant, Hwang Hae Do HHD specializes in boiled beef cooked in a mixed broth. Sundays were a ritual for a few of us to try different Korean restaurants. Rather than havi
Thai
Southern Thai Cuisine at Jitlada of Hollywood, Los Angeles
Jitlada specializes in southern Thai style cuisine. Arguably the best Thai restaurant in Southern California, Jitlada can also be found at some of summer Food & Wine festivals. Several LA food writers
British
Lucky Baldwin’s of Sierra Madre, Pasadena
Lucky Baldwin is an English Pub with fare found from the other side of the pond. You’ll find Bangers & Mash, Traditional Meat Pies, and Fish & Chips.
Cocktails
Allston Yacht Club, Los Feliz
But in sell honesty, Allston Yacht Club is for the yuppies of the westside, or downtown LA, or even a few miles east to silver lake.
Italian
Risotto from Colori Kitchen, Downtown Los Angeles
What is lacks in spectacular opulence that Angeleno’s are used to, it makes up with solid Italian fare. You might pay more for the ambiance and food at Drago Centro, but at Colori Kitchen makes up wit
American
Stacked Sandwiches, Unknown
The Beef Barchetta – Shaved low and slow roasted beef dipped in a chipotle-chili broth, pepper jack, fries, grilled onions, horseradish sauce, garlic-mayo, on a roll, is a fantastic sandwich. It doesn
Fusion
Bazaar, Los Angeles
In one week, my last week in Los Angeles, I was able to try some restaurants that were on my short list. On the top of this list was Bazaar. I had heard so many mixed messages from friends, bloggers,
American
Gjelina, Venice
Hank Moody, of Californication – a show on HBO, frequently hangs out at Gjelina. This super cool dark wood themed restaurant could be classified as a wine bar that also serves food. They feature wines
American
Pink's Hot Dogs, Los Angeles
Hot dogs are meant to be simple. They don’t need to be fancy and have all the crazy trimmings. That’s what sausage is for. Hot dog can have ketchup, mustard, and occasionally sauerkraut. But I guess o
American
Slaw Dogs, Pasadena
Fortunately for the San Gabriel Valley, Slaw Dogs fills the void. If you know how I feel about hot dogs, from my post about Dogtown Dogs, you’ll know that I don’t stray far from the norm.
American
Larkin's, Eagle Rock
The owner’s of Mac N Cheeza of downtown LA, also own Larkin’s in Eagle Rock. After chatting with one of the managers or owners, I learned that Larkin’s was part of their restaurant universe. Being a s
BBQ
Robin’s Woodfire BBQ of Pasadena
The Bodacious “Que” Stacker is the barbecue sandwich to end all barbecue sandwiches. With pulled pork, tri tip, and a hot link, all smothered with sauce and pepperjack cheese, you can’t possibly go wr
Taiwanese
Legacy Taipei, Taipei
Fu Hang Dou Jiang serves up Taiwanese breakfast favorites in a food court in the Shandao Temple area.
Dessert
SPOT Huashan (光點華山), Taipei
VVG Bon Bon is a quaint little afternoon tea place. It is so cute and feminine that I had no business being there.
Korean
晶華軒 Silks House, Taipei
Sundubu jjigae 순두부찌개 is not easily copied well from Korea or LA’s Koreatown. But Ari Tofu House does it well. The piping hot soup with tofu, with the shrimp or pork or beef. As on the national dishes
Taiwanese
Legacy Taipei, Taipei
Located just a 5 min walk from my old apartment in the eastside of Taipei, Jiang Jia Huang Niu Rou Mien & Yong He Dou Jiang, is the Denny’s of Taipei. Serving traditional Taiwanese comfort food 24 hou
Chinese
台北馥華商旅(松江館) Forward Hotel Taipei, Taipei
With the impeccable service, Chao Ping Ji makes you wonder if you truely belong there. With 1st class attentive service dish by dish. You won’t see dim sum carts pushed around. What you lose with trad
Korean
Gaam, Koreatown
Gaam features a great happy hour that me and my friend were able to take advantage of.
Cuban
Mambos of Glendale, Glendale
Mambos was a choice out of necessity. We were on our way to the Glendale’s Americana Street Feast. Yet, as we drove past we saw the enormity of the lines and crowds, and I quickly made an executive ve
Italian
Da Marco's Italian Fare, Shanghai
We looking for a simple restaurant in the Xujiahui area after a morning get together with my classmates. I hate to say, Da Marco’s was a choice by default, since we couldn’t find anything else nearby.
Chinese
Gu Yi Hunan Restaurant, unknown
Unlike Shanghai Uncle and Lost Heaven, Gu Yi doesn’t attempt to meld fusion elements in their traditional plates. At least, from my limited experience with Hunanese, I didn’t see it. The beef ribs wer
Japanese
Shin-Sen-Gumi Hakata Ramen - Little Tokyo, Downtown LA
The soup base at Daikokuya is quite good. But you can take it to another notch with a more kotteri – heavier soup base that has more flavor. The pork, standard in all ramen, is good and has the right
Korean
BROKEN MOUTH | Lee's Homestyle, Los Angeles
On this night we were able to sample almost everything on the menu. Here are the highlights from the meal. Korean rice cylinders, maple smoked bacon and jalapeno ponzu Chicken meat balls with magnolia
Cocktails
The Hidden Gem at the bottom of the Peninsula Hotel, Shanghai – Salon De Ning
As you walk in you get a feeling of exclusivity beginning with the host who buzzes you into the lounge. This fabulous place shouldn’t just cater to Hotel guests. . . I believe this place would do well
Chinese
My Favorite Uncle, Shanghai
With a contemporary decor and furnishings, Shanghai Uncle provides an excellent atmosphere for large groups. You’ll see large tour groups stroll in for Shanghainese feasts. The large colorful menus wi
Cocktails
Speak Low (彼楼), Shanghai
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