September 2024

APL BBQ Pop Up, Los Angeles

Sep 28, 2024

Barbecue from APL. Beef rib, pork ribs, pulled pork, cornbread, and stuffed pig trotter. Amazing bbq from a Hall of Famer and YETI ambassador - APL Adam Perry Lang. The boneless pig trotter was stuffed with sausage with crispy skin - was absolutely amazing. We got in line at 11:30 with doors opening at 1pm. Was told a couple of their smokers were from Franklins. Would definitely visit again and would absolutely recommend. And worth it to stand in line. We stood in line for about 1.5 hours. . . . \_bbq

The Bar At Culver Hotel, Culver City

Sep 24, 2024

Lunch at Destroyer. Interesting name for a restaurant. Even more interesting and eclectic menu, as well. Crispy chicken schnitzel, courgette and fresh cheese tart, and red gem salad. Tucked away in an industrial part of Culver’s city - Destroyer is very much an LA lunch joint Would return and try the other choices. Would also recommend. . . . .la .la

Pasta Sisters, Culver City

Sep 14, 2024

Pasta Sisters in Culver City. Pappardelle with Pesto with Burrata Cheese. Arugula salad. And Pappardelle with a Ragu sauce. The pastas and sauces were all very good. Good chew on the pasta. The table bread was not toasted but had good olive oil and balsamic vinegar. Solid meal. I'd come back to try other things. . . .

Stone pot rice with Chinese sausage at a Hong Kong style cafe in Monterey park

Sep 12, 2024

Stone pot rice with Chinese sausage at a Hong Kong style cafe in Monterey park. Brings back memories of late night meals after a night of drinking. Or when I was stumbling around in LKF, also after a night of drinking, looking for a place to eat (but settling usually with a shawarma). What’s cool about this place is the HK taxi parked right outside and the old movie posters. Was full, but had to also have the peanut butter toast. Friend had the baked rice. Yummy! . . .

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Sep 11, 2024

Smash burgers

Sep 6, 2024

Smash burgers! First time making and grilling them. Used 73/27% beef, when I should have used 80/20. This time it was just too much fat dripping out when grilling. Added garlic powder, pepper, and worcester sauce with the beef to mix. Then I salted them right when i started grilling them. Yum! Will certain try again soon! . . . cheese

Sultan Chicken, Koreatown

Sep 5, 2024

Spicy Chicken in Koreatown. Dak Galbi one of my favorite Korean dishes. Shared cast iron vessel with chunks of chicken, rice cake, and taro. They will also add fried rice to the pot, and you wait for it to get crispy. I’m not sure why this dish isn’t popular, since it is so yummy. You can only find this dish at a few places in Koreatown. I would return and I would recommend. . . .