2016

Chicken Pho — Dec 2016

Dec 30, 2016

A bowl of chicken pho with rice noodles, shredded chicken, sliced onion, and cilantro in clear broth.

Fried Egg and Avocado Sandwich — Dec 2016

Dec 28, 2016

A sandwich on a roll filled with fried egg, avocado slices, and cilantro on a patio table with a green-strawed drink.

Magnolia Market Sign in Waco — Dec 2016

Dec 24, 2016

A black-and-white circular Magnolia Market + Garden Waco TX logo painted on a white brick wall.

Milo Sausage Biscuit and Egg — Dec 2016

Dec 23, 2016

A biscuit sandwich with sausage and scrambled egg in a paper boat with fries, held in front of the Milo food truck.

Smoked Brisket with White Bread — Dec 2016

Dec 19, 2016

A thick slice of smoked beef brisket with a pink smoke ring and bark, served on butcher paper with white sandwich bread.

Spun Ice Cream Scoop — Dec 2016

Dec 16, 2016

A scoop of tan-colored gelato in a paper cup with a wooden spoon, beside a teal Spun ice cream card.

Pimento Cheese with Crackers — Dec 2016

Dec 15, 2016

A scoop of pimento cheese spread topped with chopped chives, served with crispy crackers on a white plate.

Valentina's Tex Mex BBQ Food Truck — Dec 2016

Dec 13, 2016

A black and silver BBQ trailer labeled Valentina's with menu boards, a customer ordering at the window under cloudy skies.

BBQ Brisket and Ribs Tray with Sides — Dec 2016

Dec 3, 2016

A barbecue tray of sliced brisket and ribs with potato salad, coleslaw, creamed corn, mac and cheese and green beans.

Sliced Smoked Brisket on a Cutting Board — Dec 2016

Dec 2, 2016

A halved slab of peppery-crusted smoked brisket showing a pink smoke ring, resting on a wooden board beside a knife.

In-N-Out Cheeseburger — Nov 2016

Nov 11, 2016

A held In-N-Out cheeseburger with melted cheese, beef patty, lettuce and tomato, with fries and a second burger behind.

Bloody Mary with Celery and Lime — Oct 2016

Oct 30, 2016

A tall spice-rimmed Bloody Mary cocktail over ice garnished with celery stalks, pickled vegetables, lime and lemon.

Cumin Lamb Skewers — Oct 2016

Oct 18, 2016

Several metal skewers of grilled lamb cubes coated in cumin and chili spice, resting on a white oval plate.

Carne Asada Taco with Salsa Verde — Oct 2016

Oct 15, 2016

A single corn tortilla taco filled with chopped grilled beef, topped with onion, cilantro and green tomatillo salsa.

Hainan Chicken Rice with Three Sauces — Oct 2016

Oct 12, 2016

A plate of poached chicken and white rice served with a divided dish of ginger sauce, chili sauce and dark soy.

Plate of Steamed Shell-On Shrimp — Oct 2016

Oct 9, 2016

A white oval dish piled with steamed shell-on shrimp garnished with a bit of green onion.

Smorgasburg Los Angeles, Los Angeles

Oct 8, 2016

Lots and lots of food vendors Get crowded, but there is sufficient parking Try to go in the late afternoon, with the risk of vendors running out Finally got to try the Ramen Burger Belly & Snout had a

Side Chick, Arcadia

Oct 6, 2016

Johnny Lee’s Hainan Chicken now in a permanent location Solid Effort and is getting better. May eventually dethrone Savoy. I like the roast chicken better than the poached one Good location in Arcadia

Crème Caramel with Two Sauces — Oct 2016

Oct 5, 2016

A torched crème caramel custard on a powdered-sugar-dusted plate, drizzled with red fruit coulis and vanilla cream.

Lee's Homestyle, Chinatown

Oct 4, 2016

Popup for Hainan Chicken Rice in Chinatown Small portions, I could finish 1.5, but I’m a big dude Got the fried egg, fried in chicken fat. Couldn’t tell the difference with or without chicken fat. But

Cold Noodles in Chili Oil — Oct 2016

Oct 4, 2016

A white bowl of thin cold noodles in red chili oil sauce, topped with sliced green onion and a single radish slice.

Yangji Gamjatang, Koreatown

Oct 3, 2016

Hearty Seollongtang Beef Noodle Soup is one of my favorites at Yangji Gamjatang Gamjatang is a Korean Pork Soup with potatoes and noodles which one of their specialities Open 24 hours, great for late

Shrimp Shumai in a Bamboo Steamer — Oct 2016

Oct 2, 2016

Steamed open-topped shumai dumplings filled with chopped shrimp, served in a round bamboo steamer basket.

Hot Dogs with Onions and Mustard — Oct 2016

Oct 1, 2016

Two grilled hot dogs in buns topped with chopped onions and yellow mustard, with a vendor in the background.

Green Sauce Enchiladas with Rice and Beans — Sep 2016

Sep 28, 2016

A plate of enchiladas suizas in green tomatillo sauce topped with sour cream and avocado, with Mexican rice and refried beans.

大味鰻, Shanghai

Sep 28, 2016

Specialize in Nagoya style eel rice in a wooden bowl Bar seating on the first floor is good for couples, but the 2nd floor is better for groups Same owner as Jianguo 328 Nagoya style eel rice is inter

Gus’s BBQ, Pasadena

Sep 26, 2016

Unbelievable boneless fried chicken Don’t forget the moist cornbread Don’t order the brisket – it’s kind of dry Make reservations, even on weekdays Oldest BBQ restaurant in LA

Carne Asada Plate with Rice and Salsa — Sep 2016

Sep 23, 2016

A talavera plate of grilled carne asada topped with onion, served with Mexican rice, salsa, lime and avocado.

Yakiniku Condiments in Small Bowls — Sep 2016

Sep 21, 2016

Three small dishes of grilled-meat condiments holding chopped green onion, chili paste with grated garlic, and yuzu kosho.

Mo-Mo-Paradise, Rowland Heights

Sep 21, 2016

Yelp Listinghttps://www.yelp.com/biz/mo-mo-paradise-rowland-heights-2

Slice of Beef Lifted from Hot Pot — Sep 2016

Sep 20, 2016

Chopsticks holding a thin slice of cooked beef above a spicy hot pot, with rice and broth in the background.

Split Hot Pot with Clear and Spicy Broths — Sep 2016

Sep 19, 2016

A divided metal hot pot holding a pale clear broth on one side and a red chili-and-spice mala broth on the other.

Bibimbap with Fried Egg in a Stone Bowl — Sep 2016

Sep 18, 2016

A Korean bibimbap bowl with a sunny fried egg, bean sprouts, carrots, cucumber, greens, beef and shredded seaweed.

Young Dong Tofu, San Gabriel

Sep 18, 2016

Yelp Listinghttps://www.yelp.com/biz/young-dong-tofu-san-gabriel-san-gabriel?osq=tofu

Fried Chicken with Gravy and Vegetables — Sep 2016

Sep 16, 2016

A plate of crispy fried chicken over mashed potatoes with brown gravy and a side of mixed peas, corn and carrots.

Hunan Mao Restaurant, Sgv

Sep 15, 2016

spicy as Hunan cuisine can be must order the 粉蒸肉 Steamed Pork with Rice Powder limited parking in the back lots of spicy dishes, but also some good non-spicy ones Famous Hunan spicy fish head 剁椒蒸魚頭

Chuan's, Temple City

Sep 12, 2016

Call ahead to make sure you see the famous Mask Show Sichuan cuisine is hit or miss depending on the day you go The Dan Dan noodles are solid & a must order to share Parking is a pain with a couple of

Chicken Ramen in Clear Broth — Sep 2016

Sep 11, 2016

A bowl of ramen in light clear broth topped with sliced white onion, green onion, chrysanthemum greens and chicken.

Pile of Hand-Cut Salted Fries — Sep 2016

Sep 10, 2016

A close-up heap of crispy golden hand-cut french fries dusted with coarse salt on parchment paper.

SinBaLa, Arcadia

Sep 10, 2016

Great Taiwanese Food Underrated Chicken Rice Known for Taiwanese Sausage, you can even buy the Sausage Packaged to go Chicken Roll – not so great Don’t forget the Taiwanese Shaved Ice desserts

Sausage with Whole-Grain Mustard and Fries — Sep 2016

Sep 8, 2016

A close-up of a sausage in a bun topped with a dollop of whole-grain mustard, with hand-cut fries in the background.

Braised Pork Rice Bowl with Tea Egg — Sep 2016

Sep 6, 2016

A bowl of rice topped with shredded braised pork, a soy-stewed egg, pickled radish, cilantro and a chunk of fried tofu.

Laulau Plate with Rice and Tomato Lomi — Sep 2016

Sep 4, 2016

A Hawaiian spread of laulau wrapped in taro leaves, kalua pork, beef, white rice, lomi tomato salad and white poi.

Wonton Soup — Aug 2016

Aug 31, 2016

A white bowl of clear broth filled with pork wontons and scattered with chopped green onion.

Tea Rose Garden, Pasadena

Aug 29, 2016

for girls best for afternoon tea a nice outdoor area would have been nice sandwiches tea

Boiling Point, Arcadia

Aug 28, 2016

Individual Taiwanese Hot Pot with a multitude of hot pot soup bases Popular with the Chinese and Asian crowds First started in Southern California is Hacienda Heights, then has expanded to Seattle, Ca

Modern Indonesian Food Truck at Night — Aug 2016

Aug 26, 2016

A purple and red food truck labeled Modern Indonesian Cuisine with chalkboard menus, lit up and open at night.

Scallion Sesame Pancake Wedges — Aug 2016

Aug 24, 2016

A basket of crispy golden sesame-crusted scallion pancakes cut into wedges, layered with green onion filling.

Cheese Dak-Galbi in a Hot Pan — Aug 2016

Aug 20, 2016

A sizzling pan of spicy Korean dak-galbi with cabbage, rice cakes and a heap of melting shredded mozzarella cheese on top.

Machaca and Egg Breakfast Burrito — Aug 2016

Aug 19, 2016

A breakfast burrito cut open to show shredded beef machaca, scrambled egg, and melted cheese, with a salsa packet on a red table.

Club Sandwich on Wheat at High Tea — Aug 2016

Aug 16, 2016

A stacked turkey and ham club sandwich on wheat bread with lettuce, tomato, and sprouts, with red grapes and a tiered tea stand behind.

Beef Pho with Herb Plate — Aug 2016

Aug 14, 2016

A bowl of beef pho with sliced brisket, onion, and scallion, served with a plate of Thai basil and bean sprouts and chili sauce.

Thrifty Ice Cream Scoop — Aug 2016

Aug 13, 2016

A pink and yellow Thrifty Old Fashioned Ice Cream cup of pale ice cream with two white spoons, held at the counter.

Shaved Ice with Grass Jelly and Peanuts — Aug 2016

Aug 11, 2016

A tall mound of shaved ice drizzled with syrup, served with grass jelly and boiled peanuts on the side in a white dish.

Xiao Long Bao Soup Dumplings — Aug 2016

Aug 8, 2016

A bamboo steamer of pleated soup dumplings on a dark table with a dish of dark dipping sauce and ginger in the foreground.

Strawberry Ice Cream at Moo Cream — Aug 2016

Aug 7, 2016

A cup of pink strawberry-swirled ice cream held up in front of a Moo Creamery chalkboard flavor menu.

Sichuan Eggplant in Chili Sauce — Aug 2016

Aug 6, 2016

A wooden bowl of braised eggplant with red and green chilies in a savory sauce, with a spoon, among other dishes.

Sausage Rice Plate with Cabbage and Corn — Aug 2016

Aug 5, 2016

A plate of white rice topped with sliced sausage, alongside scrambled egg, stir-fried cabbage, and buttered corn with peas.

Chicken Sandwich at Dodger Stadium — Jul 2016

Jul 27, 2016

A hand holds a grilled chicken sandwich with slaw overlooking the field and crowd at Dodger Stadium during a game.

Downtown Los Angeles Skyline — Jul 2016

Jul 26, 2016

A painterly-filtered view of the downtown Los Angeles skyline with high-rise towers against a teal sky.

Opus One 2012 Napa Valley Red Wine — Jul 2016

Jul 24, 2016

A bottle of 2012 Opus One Napa Valley red wine showing its label, beside a glass of wine on a dim table.

Black Leather Armchair — Jul 2016

Jul 23, 2016

A low black leather lounge armchair with curved arms on slim wooden legs, in a showroom with a woven rug.

Matcha Shaved Ice with Red Bean and Mochi — Jul 2016

Jul 19, 2016

A bowl of green matcha shaved ice topped with red beans, mochi balls, and condensed milk, with two orange spoons.

Sichuan Chili Chicken with Cilantro — Jul 2016

Jul 15, 2016

A platter of stir-fried chicken pieces in chili sauce with dried red chilies and fresh cilantro.

Shoestring Fries with Aioli and Ketchup — Jul 2016

Jul 14, 2016

A wire basket of thin shoestring fries with herbs, served with ketchup and two cups of aioli on a marble table.

Roast Pork Sandwich with Red Sauce — Jul 2016

Jul 13, 2016

A roll piled with sliced roast pork and a red tomato sauce, served in a paper-lined basket.

Creamy Tomato Pasta with Parsley — Jul 2016

Jul 12, 2016

A plate of linguine in a creamy tomato sauce with diced tomato, topped with a parsley sprig, at a set dining table.

Scoop of Blue-Speckled Ice Cream — Jul 2016

Jul 11, 2016

A scoop of pale ice cream flecked with blue specks in a white cup with a blue spoon.

Mr. Baguette Banh Mi with Fried Egg — Jul 2016

Jul 10, 2016

A Vietnamese banh mi sandwich on a baguette filled with ham, fried egg, and pickled carrot, on Mr. Baguette paper from Monterey Park.

Grilled Chicken Salad with Goat Cheese — Jul 2016

Jul 6, 2016

A bowl of mixed greens topped with sliced grilled chicken, avocado, crumbled goat cheese, and pine nuts with a side of dressing.

Colorado Street Bridge at Sunset — Jul 2016

Jul 4, 2016

A view along the arched concrete Colorado Street Bridge with its iron railing, framed against a pink and orange sunset sky.

Belly & Snout Adobo Sandwich — Jul 2016

Jul 3, 2016

A hand holding a pork sandwich on a sesame bun topped with sour cream, jalapeno, and scallions below a Belly & Snout banner.

Persian Koobideh Kebab with Saffron Rice — Jun 2016

Jun 26, 2016

A grilled beef koobideh kebab and chicken kebab plated with saffron basmati rice, a grilled tomato, and a roasted green chili.

Fried Pork Chop Rice with Braised Egg — Jun 2016

Jun 25, 2016

A plate of Taiwanese fried pork chop over white rice with a soy-braised egg and cabbage, with a cup of tea.

Tacos with Lettuce and Pico de Gallo — Jun 2016

Jun 24, 2016

Two tacos in corn tortillas topped with shredded lettuce, diced tomato pico de gallo, and sour cream on a white plate.

Sichuan Boiled Fish in Chili Oil — Jun 2016

Jun 17, 2016

Slices of fish in a bowl of red chili oil broth topped with dried chilies and green scallion stems.

Sichuan Chili Fried Chicken — Jun 2016

Jun 16, 2016

Crispy fried chicken pieces buried in a mound of dried red chilies and sesame seeds, a Sichuan-style dry-fried dish.

Hanging Edison Bulb Lights — Jun 2016

Jun 13, 2016

A row of vintage Edison filament bulbs hanging at staggered heights from cords in a dim, industrial interior.

Cuban Sandwich with Pickles and Fries — Jun 2016

Jun 10, 2016

A pressed Cuban sandwich with ham, cheese, and pickles on a wooden board, served with pickle chips and a side of fries.

Noodles with Scallion Oil — Jun 2016

Jun 9, 2016

A bowl of thin noodles in a dark soy-based sauce topped with crispy fried scallions.

Steamed Pork Buns — Jun 2016

Jun 4, 2016

Two steamed buns on a black plate, one split open to reveal a juicy seasoned pork and scallion filling.

Burger on Pretzel Bun with Pickles — Jun 2016

Jun 3, 2016

A burger on a pretzel bun with tomato, pickle, red onion and mixed greens, held outdoors over a paper tray.

Pastrami Sandwich on Rye with Coleslaw — Jun 2016

Jun 2, 2016

A deli sandwich stacked with pastrami and coleslaw on rye bread, with a side of macaroni salad.

Cheeseburger on Brioche with Fries — Jun 2016

Jun 1, 2016

A medium-rare cheeseburger with melted cheese and special sauce on a brioche bun, served with fries and pickles.

Grilled Korean Short Ribs — May 2016

May 29, 2016

Charred grilled Korean-style short ribs arranged on a printed serving board.

Spaghetti and Meatballs — May 2016

May 28, 2016

A plate of spaghetti in tomato sauce with large meatballs and grated cheese on top.

Chopped Chicken Salad — May 2016

May 27, 2016

A mound of chopped iceberg salad with shredded chicken, slivered almonds and sesame seeds on a white plate.

Canter's Deli Interior and Stained-Glass Ceiling — May 2016

May 26, 2016

The interior of Canter's deli showing its signature script sign and colorful stained-glass autumn-leaf ceiling.

Corned Beef and Roast Beef Sandwiches — May 2016

May 25, 2016

Halved deli sandwiches piled with corned beef and sliced roast beef on rye, wrapped in paper on a tray.

Raw Beef and Vegetable Kebab Skewers — May 2016

May 22, 2016

Skewers of raw seasoned beef, mushrooms, tomato and green bell pepper on foil in a backyard.

Braised Pork Belly with Squid — May 2016

May 21, 2016

A sizzling clay pot of braised pork belly cubes and squid in a glossy brown sauce with scallions.

Roast Pork and Char Siu over Rice — May 2016

May 20, 2016

A plate of crispy roast pork and char siu over white rice with sauteed greens and a side of dark sauce.

Double Cheeseburger with Lettuce and Tomato — May 2016

May 19, 2016

A double cheeseburger with melted cheese, lettuce, tomato and spread in paper on a red tray.

Grilled Meat Rice Bowl with Salsas — May 2016

May 18, 2016

A bowl of rice topped with charred grilled meat, green and red salsas, a fried egg, cilantro and pickled onion.

Cheeseburger with Caramelized Onions — May 2016

May 17, 2016

A close-up of a cheeseburger on a soft bun with melted cheese and caramelized onions in paper wrap.

Cheese and Fruit Board — May 2016

May 15, 2016

A wooden board with cheeses, red grapes, figs, blackberries, crackers, olives and jams.

Roast Pork and Fried Chicken Plate — May 2016

May 14, 2016

A split image of a plate with rice, black beans, onions, shredded roast pork, fried chicken and plantains.

Cookies and Cream Shaved Snow — May 2016

May 13, 2016

A cup of shaved milk snow topped with crushed chocolate cookie crumbs and condensed milk, with a blue spoon.

Tuna Melt Sandwich — May 2016

May 12, 2016

A grilled tuna melt on thick toasted bread with melted cheese and a tomato slice on a gray plate.

Braised Pork Belly Rice Bowl — May 2016

May 9, 2016

A black bowl of rice topped with diced braised pork belly, a braised egg, cilantro and pickled greens.

Scallion Pancake with Pickled Greens — May 2016

May 8, 2016

A crispy pan-fried scallion pancake topped with a mound of chopped pickled greens on a clay plate.

Daikokuya, Dtla

Feb 16, 2016

Daikokuya has the best ramen in Downtown Los Angeles. You’ll see crowds waiting for a table or a stool.

Spicy Hot Pot Broth — Jan 2016

Jan 15, 2016

A metal hot pot of simmering red spicy broth with leafy greens on an induction burner.

Tuna and Salmon Nigiri Sushi — Jan 2016

Jan 10, 2016

Close-up of tuna and salmon nigiri sushi on rice with pickled ginger, served on a dark plate.

Pot Pie with Puff Pastry Lid — Jan 2016

Jan 8, 2016

An individual pot pie with a golden puff-pastry top set over a creamy bean-flecked stew in a white ramekin.

Pepperoni and Sausage Pizza — Jan 2016

Jan 7, 2016

A close-up of a thin-crust pizza topped with pepperoni, sausage crumbles and melted cheese.

Tonkotsu Ramen with Pork Belly — Jan 2016

Jan 6, 2016

A black bowl of pork-bone broth ramen topped with sliced pork belly, scallions, bean sprouts and chili paste.