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Thirsty Pig Cooking, Unknown
Thirsty Pig cooking - three different dishes. Recently I bought a Le Creuset pot and I made Mac and cheese, mapo tofu, and curry chicken. All of them tasted great! . . . .
2019
163 posts December 13 posts
Japanese
Hui Tou Xiang Noodles House, San Gabriel
Got a second chance to have curry with katsu. This time delicatessen by Osawa did not disappoint. Curry was flavorful and the katsu was ideal. The seared cod and sukiyaki was also very good as well. We also had the chicken karage, which was gobbled up quite fast. Yum yum. Glad this place is not far from home. Thanks to for introducing this place to us . . . . . .
American
Burgers Never Say Die, Los Angeles
Double Cheese Smashed Burger from Burgers Never Say Die. Pretty solid burger with an interesting crunchy texture from the thin burger patties. I like it. But the burgers seem small in portion. I should have considered ordering two. Their price seems a bit high for a single order of their “regular” burger. Their fries are just ok - but generous in portion. This place is popular from youtubers. Would I go again? Yes. Do I recommend? Yes. Would I drive this far again just for it - maybe. . . . . .
Fusion
May's Chinese Restaurant, Arcadia
Looks may be deceiving. Had a really bad meal at May’s Chinese Restaurant in Arcadia. Food was a big NG - No Good. I should have known. The ownership has changed so many times, the menu feature Taiwanese and Japanese dishes - who does that?, and the place was half empty. Ugh. I had the curry pork cutlet over an omelette rice. The curry tasted grainy and lacked flavor. The soup was also terrible. Please do not go. Please. . . . .
Dessert
Factory Tea Bar, San Gabriel
Yet another Boba Tea Shop. We were actually looking for boba ice cream bars - but they were sold out and had a one week wait for new orders. Crazy!! . . . .
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Instagram Post — December 14, 2019
Taiwanese
Boba Time, Rowland Heights
Boba drinks at Class 302. Taiwanese restaurant that offers Taiwanese comfort food with drinks and desserts. Only had drinks this time. I had the milk with brown sugar boba and egg custard. Not bad. But I will probably lay off milk in the future. Trying to go non-diary for awhile. The cups a gigantic and with cute designs. . . . . .
Korean
The United Theater On Broadway, Koreatown
Seolleongtang on a chilly December day. Not that chilly today in Southern Cal but regardless it’s still a good and hearty. Seolleongtang is a Korean beef and glass noodle soup. We had the beef brisket one and I had the galbi one. When you order yours make sure you add the salt, pepper, scallions, and rice into the bowl. Don’t forget the kimchi juice, kimchi juice. . . . . .
Taiwanese
The Alley, Los Angeles
Brown sugar deeriocra (fresh milk/fresh soy) and orange lulu earl grey with orange. The Alley is another chinese or Taiwanese imported boba tea shop. To me they are all the same. Very hard for me to tell the difference from one shop to another. . . . . .usa .la
Taiwanese
Yi Mei, Arcadia
Taiwanese breakfast at Yi Mei. Rice Ball 飯糰 with an egg. Had the egg pancake 蛋皮 and fried dumplings. Yi Mei is one of the better Taiwanese breakfast restaurants. . . . . .
Japanese
Tamaya, San Gabriel Valley
Ramen. Had the black kotteri ramen, with fatty rich broth. It had a good taste/flavor. But the texture, yes inside the soup, had a grainy mouth feel - not too pleasant. Unfortunate the inari has warm rice. I’m not a fan of warm rice in my Inari. Won’t return. . . . . .
Chinese
Baking With Ish, San Gabriel
Sichuan lunch with old friends. Finally got a chance to visit Szechuan Impression. Had the spicy boiled fish, sausage, veggies, pork belly with rice flour, mapo tofu. Crazy spicy with the Sichuan peppercorn. 花椒. Mouth numbing feel. Interesting they had a bunch of different dishes from different regions of China. Those dishes had a twist with their interpretation with Sichuan influences. I like the small cozy space, was very inviting. . . . . .
Taiwanese
Tiger Sugar, San Gabriel Valley
Tiger Sugar. Taiwanese boba or pearl milk tea. . . . . .usa .usa
November 20 posts
Bakery
Yuk Dae Jang, San Gabriel
Peanut Butter Mochi from J.J. Bakery. I was expecting peanut powder instead of peanut butter. If I am not mistaken the peanut powder is a more traditional filling and has better flavor. The peanut butter tasted a bit bland. . . . . .
Taiwanese
Hui Tou Xiang Noodles House, San Gabriel
Beef Noodle Soup at 一條龍 PP Pop. I had the Taiwanese spicy Beef Noodle Soup with pickle vegetables. Quite spicy and tasty. We also had the tan tan noodles, beef and tendon soup with vermicelli, and fried pork buns 生煎包. Interesting 一條龍 used to be the name of a restaurant on valley Blvd with the English name Dragon Mark, which was a favorite of mine a long time ago. It appears this place “borrowed” their name. . . . . .
Chinese
Duck House, Monterey Park
Beijing Roast Duck 北京烤鴨 at the Duck House. Haven’t had duck in a long time. We had the half duck with the crispy skin. They provided the thin rice paper wrappers as opposed to the thick buns (which I prefer). The duck soup was savory and flavorful. The thinly sliced translucent pork belly was perfect with the garlic sauce. The glass noodles, sesame sauce lettuce, and jelly fish was good, also. The last dish the eel over sticky rice was also a stand out. Restaurant building looked like it was an old bank. I think the Duck House has been around a long time, just never had the chance to try. I’m glad I did. . . . . .
Japanese
Donut Friend, Little Tokyo
Oyaku Don, Udon, and Saba. Suehiro is Little Tokyo’s Japanese Denny’s. Love this place. Can always good Japanese comfort dishes. They good rice dishes, ramen, and other dishes. Open Late. But parking sucks - only paid lots and barely any street parking available. . . . . . .
Mediterranean
Zankou Chicken, Pasadena
Rotisserie chicken and Tri-tip shawarma plate from Zankou Chicken. Haven’t had the beef, since we usually have the chicken. Their famed garlic sauce/paste is something that you must ask for. Make sure you ask for it!!! The tahni sauce is also really good, as is the hummus and pita. If you haven’t gone to zankou. You gotta go. . . . .
Mexican
Ave 26 Tacos, Downtown LA
Adobada Tacos at Tacos 1986 in DTLA. Also had the carne asada Vampiros. The pork adobadas reminded us of the flavors of Taiwanese braised pork 滷肉. I think adobadas would go great on a bowl of rice. Yummy. Also good to have some Topo Chico, Mexican Sparkling Water. First stop of the DTLA Taco Crawl! . . . .
Korean
Love Baked Wings, Los Angeles
Baked Chicken at Love Baked Wings on Melrose. Still with a nice crackle but without the greasy fried crust. I first had baked chicken in Seoul at Oppadak with a couple of local elementary school teachers. Loved the baked concept with the dry seasonings and especially liked the dipping sauces. Their spicy is crazy spicy! Unfortunately their lemon rub is a bit too sour. Read that the chef used to be personal chef. Would recommend and want to visit again soon. I hope they build one in Pasadena. . . . .
Mexican
Sonoratown, Downtown LA
Chorizo and Steak Tacos from Sonoratown in DTLA. Excellent tortillas and the chorizo was awesome. Wish they had a pork option. The beef chimichanga was also yummy - just enough spice. I would visit again. 2nd Stop of the Taco Crawl DTLA. Omg I am so full!!! . . . .
Mexican
Guerrilla Tacos, Downtown LA
Pork Terrine Taco and Baja Shrimp Taco from Guerrilla Tacos. Third and last stop of the Taco Crawl in DTLA. Yummy. Tasty and more messy. Good flavor and texture. Love my pork tacos. . . . .
Chinese
Woo's Crepe, Alhambra
Tianjin Jian Bing at the Sunday Alhambra Farmers Market. Woo’s Crepe makes a traditional Tianjin Jian Bing. It’s a bit different from the Jian Bing I’m used to from shanghai. They fry the egg on the outside of the crepe. They also used, what I assume, is tortilla chips instead of crisps they usually use. Sometimes they used a youtiao. They also added some sliced hotdogs, which I thought was peculiar. . . . . .
Korean
SBD BBQ, San Gabriel Valley
Galbi Jim at SBD BBQ. Seong Buk Dong from Koreantown has come to the SGV. Known as SBD Korean Bbq - they offer their traditional dishes, that made them well known, but also offering DIY kbbq. Their Galbi Jjim sauce is outstanding but it appears that the quality of beef rib could have been of high quality and more tender. We also had the spicy Galbi Jjim, cold noodles, kimchi Jeon, spicy pork, tofu soup. I really liked the kimchi jeon - the kimchi pancake. . . . .🍖
Taiwanese
Taiwanese Breakfast (想彳早餐), Taipei
Taiwanese Breakfast Burrito. 飯糰 and egg pancake. This was my daily breakfast when I lived in Taipei. Must have the fried egg. Only with the curlers 油條 was more crispy. Other than that it was good. Also had the savory soy milk, also with curlers 油條. . . . .
Taiwanese
Old Country Cafe, Alhambra
Yet another . . . Taiwanese Beef Noodle Soup, this time from Old Country Cafe 老鄉親. The broth was ok, not overly flavorful or slightly spicy as one would expect. It appeared to be cloudy, which isn’t a good thing. The soup had an already acidic taste from the pickled mustard greens, in which I would have liked to add personally - depending on my taste. The beef chucks were tender with some nice chewy tendons. But they were smaller in size compared to the other bowls, I’ve had this week. The overall taste was there but not up to par compared to others. The Taiwanese sausage didn’t have the look or taste that Sinabala had - which has the best Taiwanese Sausage around. I would still Vivi at again, but I would probably order something else. Interesting, there used to be an Old Country Cafe, also 老鄉親, on Garfield in Alhambra - which is no longer there. They said they aren’t the same owners as the old one. But it appears they almost copied everything they had, including having a few comic books for people to read. . . . .
Mexican
Birrieria San Marcos, unknown
Queso-Tacos, hard shell beef tacos with cheese. And the Quesa-birria, the beef and cheese quesadilla. Also had the beef consume dipping sauce/soup. I was in the area and I thought I should try Birrieria San Marcos. Luckily I got there before the crowd. The tacos and quesadilla was tasty and savory, but not too savory. You really don’t need additional hot sauce or onions - it was fine the way it was. The unique dipping sauce is, what I think, makes Birrieria San Marcos stand out. I glad they choose to do something others don’t do. It is tough in the LA market to stand out. Anyways, I’m glad I got to go. I would certainly go again and would recommend. . . . . .
Italian
CPK, San Gabriel Valley
Pizza at CPK. Garlic Chicken Pizza on cauliflower crust and the “Works” Pizza. This place never disappoints. Consistency and interesting. You don’t find these topping combinations typically at other places . . . .
Taiwanese
Hui Tou Xiang Noodles House, San Gabriel
More Taiwanese Beef Noodle Soup. Tonight we ventured to Sinbala for a pipping hot bowl. The noodles were slightly over cooked and too soft. The soup was nice and spicy, but not too spicy. They already added the pickled mustard greens, which I wished they didn’t. Anyways, I would order it again here but it wouldn’t be my first choice. Their Taiwanese sausage might be the best in the area. . . . .
Vietnamese
Golden Deli, San Gabriel
Lunch at Golden Deli. Pho, spring rolls, and rolls. Yummy! . . .
Italian
Sapori Di, Altadena
Pizza! Sapori Di in Altadena. They have a nice pizza oven hearth and they serve up some pretty good pizza. The crust had a nice texture and chew. I really liked it! . . . .
Taiwanese
Hui Tou Xiang Noodles House, San Gabriel
Taiwanese Beef Noodle Soup! Might still be the best in Southern California. Wifey had the pig knuckle and rice. Unfortunate the sides were not so good - sausage, tofu skin, and cucumber. The hot hearty soup had great savory spicy seasoned flavor. Great on a chilly day. . . . .
Japanese
DashiWa Ramen, Arcadia
Another Ramen Shop popped up in Arcadia. DashiWa Ramen. The broth and noodles were good. I had the black garlic tonkotsu ramen and it was pretty good. Unfortunately the chasu tasted oily and didn’t have the texture I was expecting and was cut really too thin. But at least they did the broth and noodles right. The inari unusually had warm rice - which in my book is a big No-No. And the chicken karaage was too greasy. Unfortunately, I can recommend, not will I return. But it appears that DashiWa Ramen will be fine without me, since they cater to the local lunch crowd. But if you do go, just have the their ramen, no need for their sides. . . .
October 12 posts
Fusion
With Love Market & Cafe, Downtown LA
Lunch with buds. Plan Check’s patty melt, burger, and asian salad. Yum! . . . .
Dessert
Holy Roly Ice Cream, Arcadia
Holy Roly ice cream. Peanut butter Reese’s ice cream. Interesting dessert but it takes a bit of time for each order. I think half the experience is watching them make it. Slab, spread, scrap, enjoy. . . . .
American
Original Pantry Cafe, Los Angeles
Late night meal in DTLA at the Original Pantry Cafe. Breakfast all day and night. Country fried steak and eggs with potatoes, green beans, cole slaw, and chicken noodle soup. I love this place. I like going on weekends and having breakfast at the counter. Hate the long lines. . . . .
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Little gifts from wife
Little gifts from wife. Wife went to Bordeaux and Madrid. Can’t wait to try it! . . . .
Chinese
Qin West, Arcadia
Liang Pi 凉皮, Beef Noodle Soup, and Rou Jia Mo at Qin West. I asked for mild Liang Pi and my mouth was on fire. FIRE - I say! But it was good. I must and always have to have the Rou Jia Mo 肉夾饃. . . . .
Taiwanese
Monja Taiker, Rosemead
Taiwanese dinner at Monja Taiker. The shaved ice with soft boiled peanuts and condensed milk is my favorite combination. We also had the fried red pork on rice, chicken roll on rice, Taiwanese sausage on rice, and spicy wontons. Unfortunately the rice was too sticky (too much water). Other than that, we liked everything. I think we would return. . . . . .
Japanese
Equinox Pasadena, Pasadena
Japanese Sandwiches at Pillow Talk in Pasadena. Pretty good sandwiches. I like the hot tamago egg sandwich the best. The egg salad sandwich with the hard boiled egg was also very good. Heck anything with egg I will probably like. The avocado mango sandwich was surprisingly not bad - and I don’t crave avocados. The tiramisu drink was interesting - probably won’t order it again. Other than that I like these sandwiches and would gladly return and recommend. Who cares what and all those others say if they feel Pillow Talk allegedly copied Konbi certainly didn’t invent these sandwiches, they were one of the first to copy them from Asia. . . . .
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San Gabriel Valley
. Ramen! . . . . .
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Watching my Cleveland Browns play at SF 49ers, at Levi’s Stadium
Watching my Cleveland Browns play at SF 49ers, at Levi’s Stadium. Too bad the Browns lost. Had a great time. Great seats. Awesome 49er crowd. . . . .
Cocktails
Voodoo Lounge, New Orleans
Enjoying the Saints game at the Voodoo lounge. Abita beer, cider, and a bunch of bloody Mary’s. . . . ⚜️
Thai
Summer Summer Thai
Thai dinner at Summer Summer Thai. Summer roll, crab Rangoon, corn fritters, pork steak, beef, and curry noodles. Yummy. Summer rolls make you feel less guilty. Could eat almost everyday. . . . .
Taiwanese
Simple Dinner at Sinbala, San Gabriel Valley
Simple Dinner at Sinbala. Fried pork chop on rice and pork belly on rice. Sinbala is a small popular Taiwanese Restaurant. They also have traditional Taiwanese shaved ice, where you can pick and choose your toppings. Nowadays, most shaved ice joints have pre-set combinations, often times with stuff you don’t like. . . . .
September 9 posts
Dessert
Cheesecake Factory, unknown
Cheesecake at the Cheesecake Factory. Adams’s Peanut Butter Cup Fudge Ripple Cheesecake. Had the flat bread and salad lunch and thai salad wraps. Guilty pleasures. . . . .
Cocktails
Dodger Stadium, Los Angeles
This is how you enjoy a Moscow Mule at Dodger Stadium. With Souvenir Cup - twenty five bucks. A bit pricey, but it is pretty awesome! 😎 . . . .
Mediterranean
Equinox Pasadena, Pasadena
Pasadena Greek Fest. Gyros, Souvlakia, Baklava, and chicken souvlaki. Yum. The Gyros are awesome!!! Going on all weekend 9/20-22 . . . .
American
Pink's, Los Angeles
Pink’s. If you haven’t heard of Pink’s you just gotta go. If you haven’t BEEN to Pink’s - what’s wrong with ya??? Spicy polish dog with chili and chili cheese fries with onion. What could be better at Pink’s??? . . . .
Fusion
California Pizza Kitchen, San Gabriel
Barbecue chicken pizza and jerk chicken pizza with cauliflower crust at California Pizza Kitchen. I’ve always liked this place. I remember my first visit in the early 90s at the Beverly Center location. I thought it was pretty good. Looking at there recent menu - I was wondering where their Peking Duck pizza was??? Anyways. Good place. Would return. Their bake and take promo is pretty good. Take home an I baked pizza for $5 is a good deal. . . . .
Mexican
Carnitas Nachos and Carnitas Quesadillas, second dinner/snack
Carnitas Nachos and Carnitas Quesadillas, second dinner/snack. Yum. Good food and good time, telling lies. . . . .
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Enjoying a Dodger game
Enjoying a Dodger game. Tampa Bay Rays at the Dodgers. Looking forward to see Tony Gonsolin pitch! . . . .
American
Pie 'n Burger, Pasadena
Big Ben Combo at Pie n’Burger. I don’t remember having the burger here. I think I always came for breakfast or just pie. But this time, was Burger time. It was a truly good experience. Juicy, almost to a fault. With the crisp lettuce to break up the rich cheesy double patty burger - was ideal. I know a few people would like a burger to be meat cheese and bread - no veggies. But you need the pickles, lettuce, and even the tomato to complete the whole taste and mouth feel. And I think pie n’Burger did just that. The thin diner style patty was what I just wanted. is right about the thin patty. And I also love burgers! was right! . . . .
Japanese
Hironori Craft Ramen, Pasadena
Garlicky Tonkotsu Ramen at Hironiro Craft Ramen. Nice char on the chasu pork. Rich flavorful and garlicky flavor. Spicy, too. The shoyu ramen looked good too. The fried chicken appetizer was juicy. Ate too fast. . . . . .iwamiya
August 19 posts
Taiwanese
Din Tai Fung, San Gabriel
Steam Pork Soup Dumplings at Din Tai Fung. 鼎泰豐的小籠包. Beef noodle soup 牛肉麵, vegetable dumplings 蔡包. Not a long wait if you go early. But still a wait. Shanghainese/Taiwanese Dim Sun lunch. . . . .
Fusion
Malibu Farm Restaurant & Bar, Malibu
Dinner at Malibu Farm Restaurant & Bar. Avocado Hurache, skirt steak, Salmon, Spaghetti Squash Lasagna, cauliflower pizza, and coconut carrot cake. Yummy and healthy. No guilt. . . . .
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With Love Market & Cafe, Los Angeles
Malibu Sport Fishing Pier with the iconic sign. . . . .
American
The Redwood Bar & Grill, Hollywood
Burger here and a burger there. . . . .
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Manhattan Beach Creamery, Manhattan Beach
Beach Volleyball in SoCal! AVP Manhattan Beach Open tournament. . . . .
Japanese
Blue fin tuna toro sushi, unknown
Blue fin tuna toro sushi. Spicy tuna hand roll. Avocado hand roll. gyu bowl and chicken katsu bowl. Asked for sashimi and they gave sushi. Asked for an oyaku don, they have a chicken katsu don. The toro was good but not as fatty as I would have expected. . . . . .
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Row Dtla, Downtown LA
Blues Traveler in DTLA. Summer concerts at Pershing Park. . . . .
Korean
Black Sesame Korean shaved ice and Mango shaved ice, San...
Black Sesame Korean shaved ice and Mango shaved ice. . . . .
Seafood
Holbox, Los Angeles
Kanpachi ceviche, fish taco, and octopus taco at Holbox at the Mercado, near USC. Excellent seafood. Fresh and tasty. Yummy . . .
Korean
Sul Long Tang, San Gabriel Valley
Sul Long Tang. Korean beef stew. . . .
French
Who gets a burger at French restaurant? Yup
Who gets a burger at French restaurant? Yup. I do. The grilled octopus was pretty good, too . . . .
Taiwanese
Xiao Long Bao 小籠包 XLB at Ding Tai Fung 鼎泰豐 Ate too fast
Xiao Long Bao 小籠包 XLB at Ding Tai Fung 鼎泰豐 Ate too fast. . . . .
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Instagram Post — August 14, 2019
American
Rotisserie Chicken Of California, Pasadena
Fried chicken at Crack Shack. Yum . . .
Bakery
Clark Street Bread, Hollywood
Lobster Pizza and truffle Flat Bread. Pretty good pizza . . .
Seafood
Newport Seafood Restaurant, San Gabriel
The famous lobster at Newport Seafood. . . .
American
ERB, Downtown LA
Brunch at ERB . . .
American
Sqirl, Silver Lake
Brunch at Sqirl. Long ass lines. Flimsy outdoor table and chairs. Smelly sidewalk. And crowded street parking. Thought this place was a foo-foo organic, gluten-free, vegan, bland cafe. Yet, I would recommend and return. Everything including the French toast, quiche, drinks, griddle, the rice bowl, and even the cheese was really good. Yummy! . . .
Mexican
Ave 26 Tacos, Downtown LA
The pig at Guerrilla Tacos. Amazing cod fish tacos, sweet potato taco, and beef taco. We only stopped by to check it out and share some tacos. But we were amazed by the tacos! . . .
June 8 posts
Japanese
Inko Nito, Downtown LA
Good times with old friends at Inko Nito. Great venue and location. . . .
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Instagram Post — June 17, 2019
Bakery
Olsen's Danish Village Bakery, Solvang
Stopping for some snacks at Olsen’s Danish Village Bakery is Solvang. . . .
Bakery
Bouchon Bakery, Yountville
Bouchon Bakery with the humongous macaroons, the T.K.O. the Thomas Keller Oreo, brownie, and croissant. Yum . . . 🥐
French
Bistro Jeanty, Yountville
French lunch at Bistro Jeanty. The French onion soup, cold asparagus soup, and the tomato puff pastry soup, and the boeuf bourguignon. Also saw an awesome Ford Shelby Cobra. . . . .jeanty 🍅
Bakery
Acme Bread Co, Berkeley
Our favorite bakery in Berkeley- Acme Bread Co. . . . 🥐
American
Paul Martin's American Grill, Pasadena
Brunch at Paul Martin’s American Grill. Crab cake Benedict’s, short rib hash tacos, salmon fish tacos, trio of ribs, chicken, and shrimp, brioche French toast, and some table biscuits. Pretty good. Great location and great space and roomy bar. Food was ok lah, not memorable. . . .
Japanese
Suehiro's, Little Tokyo
Oyaku-Don at Suehiro’s. One of my favorite Japanese dishes - chicken, egg, and onion over rice. Simple and hearty. Ramen was also not bad. . . .
May 24 posts
American
NoMad, Downtown LA
Dry Aged Beef Burger at the rooftop restaurant at NoMad. . . .
Italian
Eataly, Los Angeles
Affogato at Eataly. A new favorite drink (or dessert). What is it? It sounds like avocado (which is how I will remember it). The Classico is espresso with a couple of scoops of Fior Di Latte Gelato (a sweet heavy cream milk gelato, originally/mistakenly thought as just vanilla ice cream). This sort of Root Beer Float is pretty good. The gelato sweetens the espresso and makes a yummy icey coffee drink. . . . . . . . I was feeling blue with my nails today 🤪
American
Crack Shack
Deviled Eggs, fried chicken, and spicy chicken sandwiches at Crack Shack! Also had a pretty good Bloody Mary. . . .
Seafood
CUT Beverly Hills, Beverly Hills
Bowl Cut at Lawry’s and all the accoutrements. . . .
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Instagram Post — May 26, 2019
American
Fuku, New York
Fried Chick’n at Fuku at Hudson Yards. We had fried chicken, chicken fingers, slaw, fries, and chickpea mac’n cheese. I liked the fried chicken and skin. But it isn’t for everyone. . . .
Fusion
Wild Ink, unknown
Dinner at Wild Ink. Started with edamame, bacon & shrimp Sau Mai, Mapo tofu dumplings, Beef Bulgogi Puffs, and grilled octopus. For our mains we shared 3 cup chicken, grilled cabbage, and the braised beef short rib. Outstanding! . . .
American
Shake Shack, New York
Burger and Fries at Shake Shack. Had the double, mushroom burger, and combo mushroom & beef burger with a couple of orders of fries. . . .
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Hudson Yards Public Square and Gardens, New York
Stairway in a round at Hudson Yard - The Vessel. They wouldn’t let me on the elevator so I had to hike up. They wouldn’t let me DOWN the elevator 🤬😢. . . .
American
Five Guys, New York
Cheese Burger and Fries at Five Guys. . . .
American
Katz's Delicatessen, New York
Just a couple of sandwiches for dinner at Katz. A Rueben and a Pastrami. . . .
Fusion
Bāng Bar, New York
Bowls and mini Bangs at David Chang’s Bāng Bar. Eggplant and Chicken bowls and chicken and spicy pork mini bangs. . . .
Italian
Lombardi's, New York
The famous clam pizza at Lombardi’s. Also had the chicken parmesan, half white and sausage pizza, and an Italian salad. Solid pizza! . . .
Mediterranean
Halal Guys, New York
Combo Platter of chicken and beef at the Halal Guys before the sauce. White sauce is decadent and the red sauce is just a bit too spicy. Lunch on the streets of New York City. . . .
Italian
Gelso & Grand, Los Angeles
Pizza and pasta at Gelso & Grand. And hello to our new friends from LA! . . .
American
The Little Jewel of New Orleans, Los Angeles
Doubleheader at Yankee stadium watching Baltimore at New York. Check out that thick cut bacon. When is that coming to LA? . . .
Japanese
Ippudo, New York
Ramen! Ichiran In New York City. . . .
Italian
Old Town Bar, New York
Old School Italian tonight with old friends. Linguine and clams in red sauce and linguine with shrimp in pesto sauce. We started with the classic fried calamari and finished with a slice of tiramisu. . . . .restaurant
Seafood
Grand Central Oyster Bar & Restaurant, New York
Oysters and Seafood Stew at the Grand Central Oyster Bar & Restaurant. . . .
BBQ
Peter McManus Cafe, New York
Steak at Peter Luger’s. We had the rib steak and the steak for two. Yum! Glad we went! . . .
Chinese
Dong Ting Chun, San Gabriel Valley
Hunanese lunch. Spicy chicken feet and pig ear with tofu, spicy Pig stomach, and spicy sliced potatoes. Wife loves this stuff. Dong Ting Chun 洞庭春 . . . .
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Instagram Post — May 06, 2019
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Enjoying a Sunday afternoon at the park
Enjoying a Sunday afternoon at the park. Petco Park, watching the Dodgers attempt to sweep the Padres!!! . . .
Korean
Kang Ho Dong Baekjeong, San Gabriel
Korean Bbq at Kang Ho Dong Baekjeong. We had the thin sliced Brisket, beef short rib, and pork belly. I think our favorite was the thinly sliced brisket. Also had the tofu soup and lunch box. . . .
April 19 posts
Chinese
Hunan Cuisine at Hunan Chili King - spicy fish fillet, egg plant...
Hunan Cuisine at Hunan Chili King - spicy fish fillet, egg plant and green beans, salted pork, broccoli with pork skin, and fried egg with green chili. So F*&king Spicy 🌶 🥵 . . .
Multi
Patty Wagon Food Truck, Pasadena
Food Truck Feasting at the Rose Bowl. had cheese fries with bacon, pizza, pan fried dumplings, scallion pancakes - from Dina’s Dumpling truck, tostones (fried plantains), and mofongo with shredded pork from the Triple Threat Truck (Puerto Rico Cuisine). And finished it off with Cookie Monster ice cream from the Aftershock ice cream truck. I like how it was that crowded and the lines were reasonable. This is the first food truck event I’ve been to in years. Would return. Glad I brought beach and tailgating chairs to kick back on. . . .
Fusion
Wurstküche, Downtown LA
Sausage and fries for lunch at Wurstküche in the Arts District in DTLA. Yum! Duck and bacon sausage and bratwurst sausage and large fries. Fries with curry ketchup and Thai peanut sauce. I really dig the crunchy fries. I like the texture more than anything since the fries taste is a bit bland without sauce. . .
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Instagram Post — April 21, 2019
Japanese
Delicatessen by Osawa, San Gabriel
Hamburger Steak Set Meal and Soy Cod Bowl at the Delicatessen by Osawa. Pretty good. I will certainly return. Not sure if I would recommend since I don’t want it to be too crowded 😜. . .
Chinese
Qing Dao Bread Food, Monterey Park
Pan fried bread pork and cabbage dumplings, pan fried pork and leek dumplings, cabbage and jelly fish, pork cheek, pork tongue, and noodles with bean and pork sauce. Qingdao Bread Food 青島麵館 in Monterey Park in the SGV. . .
American
The Crack Shack, Pasadena
Lunch at The Crack Shack in Pasadena. Had the Coop Deville sandwich, Hot Chicken Oysters, Slaw, and Schmaltz Fries. Fries were amazing. . .
Japanese
Daikokuya Ramen, Los Angeles
Dinner with the wife at Daikokuya Ramen in Little Tokyo in DTLA. Had the spicy miso ramen, chicken egg onion rice and California Rolls. . .
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Instagram Post — April 16, 2019
Multi
Smorgasburg Los Angeles, Los Angeles
Great Sunday with the family pigging our at LA’s Smorgasburg. We had Beef Rib BBQ at Moo’s, garlic fried yucca from Sus Arepas, began ice cream sandwich from Madame Shugah, vegan Mac and Cheese from Avocado Mama, Fries from Super Frites, oysters from the Jolly Oyster, Spam Musubi from Mam Musubi. And also saw Brazilian brigadiero from Maya’s Yum! 📸: . missing
Peruvian
Dama, Los Angeles
Eating at the bar at Dama in DTLA, fashion district. Had the bread, corn, clams, prawns, empanadas, and potatoes. Washed it down with the Sierra Norte and Pina Colada. Good ambience and crowd tonight. .
Dessert
Salju Desserts, Alhambra
Shaved ice at Salju Desserts. Had the sesame and the green tee matcha. Check out the delicate ribbons of shaved ice. Wish they had the sweet soft boiled peanut topping as an option. .
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Instagram Post — April 12, 2019
Japanese
Midoh Japanese Kitchen, Rowland Heights
Lunch at Midoh Japanese Kitchen in Diamond Plaza in Rowland Heights. Pork Cutlet and Pork Loin Cutlet with Curry Rice, with a side of soup and salad. Love this simple Japanese set. Didn’t know Loin is more fatty (and luscious) than regular cutlet. .
Mexican
Tacos Ensenada, Sierra Madre
Taco Tuesday! At Sierra Madre’s Tacos Ensenada. Our regular Tuesday routine with AMC $5 Tuesday’s. .
Chinese
Chang's Garden, Arcadia
Hangzhou Cuisine at Chang’s Garden 樓外樓. The big fatty pork belly, bitter melon, a big bowl lamb stew, and rice balls. .
Korean
Genwa, Beverly Hills
Birthday Dinner at Genwa in Beverly Hills. So much food. .
Taiwanese
Arcadia County Park, Arcadia
Yummy Taiwanese lunch in Arcadia. One of my old favorites. Beef noodle soup, chicken roll, pork belly on rice, and Japanese beef and onion. The beef and onion on rice is like the Yoshi Noya beef bowl. .
Fusion
Honey's Kettle Fried Chicken, Culver City
Pad Thai, chicken curry, shrimp rolls, and vegetables at Thai BBQ. Average Thai American restaurant. Noodles were too chewy and the chicken was tough. Not sure if there was suppose to be lemongrass, which was absent. Pretty sure I won’t return. Looks like like they were solid with their fried rice - which other patrons were ordering. Also, the majority of their menu was American style single plates. . . .
March 12 posts
American
The Hudson, Santa Monica
My drink, the Boiler Maker, at the Hudson during Happy Hour. Fried cauliflower and Mac’n cheese.
Chinese
My in-laws favorite Hunan restaurant, San Gabriel
My in-laws favorite Hunan restaurant. So spicy! Pork belly, fish, chicken were good but almost tasted the same with the spicy.
Mexican
Jenny's Kitchen, Los Angeles
Satisfying breakfast at Jenny’s Kitchen. Chilaquiles with a couple of over easy eggs and pork chili verde. With potatoes. Buddy had the same thing. Cool little place that looks like time has stopped with the classic photos.
American
Big Jo's, Santa Monica
Philadelphia Hoagies at Big Jo’s. Ate too much!
Italian
Sixth+Mill Pizzeria
Dinner with friends at Sixth+Mill pizzeria. . . .
Dessert
Blackball Desserts, San Gabriel
Cold and hot desserts at Blackball Desserts. But quite pricey. $7+ for that cup of ice with only two peanut rice balls. And $7+ for the hot desserts . . .
Chinese
Hunan Mao, Los Angeles
Hunan cuisine at Hunan Mao Restaurant. My favorite Hunan Restaurant in LA. Preserved pork, eggplant and green beans, pork belly, steamed spare rib with steamed cake . . .
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Instagram Post — March 05, 2019
Vietnamese
Pho done easy, San Gabriel Valley
Pho done easy. . . I choose to have chicken curry with a French roll. I really dig the bread dipping at Golden Deli . . . . . .
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Instagram Post — March 02, 2019
Chinese
Lao Xi Noodle House, Arcadia
Northern Chinese noodles from Lao Xi’er Noodle House. One of my mom’s favorite restaurants. I wish we ordered the mini fried meatballs - totally forgot about that dish. Also saw Merrill Shindler had reviewed this place also. I’m a big fan of Merrill. This place has pretty good authentic noodles with unique knife cut noodles and mini rolled noodles. . . .
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Instagram Post — March 01, 2019
February 18 posts
Fusion
Crepes on a Tuesday, Universal City
Crepes on a Tuesday at Universal Citywalk. I was in the mood for something savory - so I got a pizza crepe. An Italian JianBing as I would call it. 意大利建兵. . . .
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Instagram Post — February 25, 2019
Beverage
Nutrivsta, Unknown
Pink Coconut Water from Nutrivsta. Better that water when you’re dehydrated! . . .
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Instagram Post — February 23, 2019
American
Cravery, San Gabriel
Might be the best corned beef sandwich I’ve ever had. Certainly the best in a long time. And I’ve had a long of sandwiches. Right in my backyard at the Santa Anita racetrack - Cravery Has a cool day watching the ponies. Cheering , , and for the exacta in race number 5. Too bad came in last. . . .
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Why do I see Hello Kitty everywhere????
Why do I see Hello Kitty everywhere???? . . .
American
Bacon Wrapped Hotdogs, Los Angeles
Bacon wrapped hotdogs outside of Staples Center, DTLA. When you walk out of that arena, nothing smells better than a bacon wrapped hot dog. . . .
American
Plate 38, Pasadena
Lunch at Plate 38. Pretty decent burger. Unexpectedly good experience . . .
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Instagram Post — February 19, 2019
Japanese
Konbi, Downtown LA
Awesome tasting Japanese Pork Katsu sandwiches from Konbi. Also had the egg omelette sandwich too. Only problem was the crust - I think in Japan, they usually cut off the crust. But Konbi leaves the crust on. Also had the canele, which is not pictured. . . .
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Instagram Post — February 14, 2019
Taiwanese
Taiwanese Gastropub 印地安, San Gabriel Valley
Taiwanese Gastropub 印地安. Yummy Taiwanese food with friends and a pitcher of amber bock. . . .
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Instagram Post — February 13, 2019
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Rowland Heights Library, Rowland Heights
All You Can Eat Korean BBQ in Rowland Heights. OMG Friday night traffic sucks. Quality was pretty good. Beef tongue, brisket, spicy pork, baby octopus, steamed egg, and tofu soup. . . . .kbbq
Dessert
Equinox Pasadena, Pasadena
Pumpkin Pie Cheesecake Ice Cream from Coolhaus Pasadena. Unfortunately, I had to share. 😩😎 . . .
Italian
Bay Cities Italian Deli & Bakery, Santa Monica
The Godmother at Bay Cities Italian Deli in Santa Monica. One of LA’s favorite sandwiches. But not mine. The bread is almost unbearably hard and rips the roof of my mouth. The meats and cheese were quite good. Make sure you order ahead or look for the premise sandwiches to save time. . . .
Fusion
Majordomo, Downtown LA
The While Plate Short Rib and kakigori shaved ice dessert at Majordomo. Yum! They say the Short rib is for 4-6 people but it was just fine for 4. 🤪 . . .
American
Pie 'n Burger, Pasadena
Truffle Fries and burgers at Umani Burger in Old Town Pasadena. We also tried the impossible vegan burger, which was pretty good. Yum! . . .
January 9 posts
Chinese
Chuan's, San Gabriel
Birthday dinner at Chuan’s. Sichuan cuisine. Father in-laws birthday. Too bad there was no Sichuan Mask show. The fish and mapo tofu was great. The noodles were good too. . . .
Korean
Young Dong Tofu, San Gabriel
Galbi and Soondubu at Young Dong Tofu. The pancake appetizer, grilled chicken, and dumpling soondubu. Spicy . . .
American
Electric Dusk Drive-In, Los Angeles
Snapshots in passing . . . . . .
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Instagram Post — January 20, 2019
Taiwanese
Taiwanese Breakfast, unknown
Taiwanese Breakfast - rice porridge with little tasty accoutrements. Makes boring porridge more yummy. Pork floss, Japanese spicy dried garlic, seaweed paste, and wheat gluten with peanuts. Don’t know why they call it pork floss - it is dried shredded pork. . . . .
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Andreas Canyons near Palm Springs
Andreas Canyons near Palm Springs. Amazing little walk/trail . . .
Taiwanese
Haleiwa Shave Ice, Arcadia
Taiwanese shaved ice - with condensed milk and soft boiled peanuts. Strange combination, but one of my secret favorite desserts. Too bad most shaved ice joints only offer preselected combinations. I like certain combinations like this one. This photograph doesn’t do justice to this yummy dessert! I can’t be the only one that likes this combination???? . . .
Chinese
Hunan Chili King, San Gabriel Valley
Hunan Chili King - one of better Hunan Restaurants in the SGV. Pork Belly and Taro, Spicy Chicken Feet, Preserved Pork and Tofu, Fish and Tofu Soup, and Stir Fried Spicy Intestine. The soup was very good, especially for a cold rainy night. . . .
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Instagram Post — January 07, 2019