Checking out my friends band at the iconic Troubador in West Hollywood. My friends daughter is a talented bass player. Nice solo and great show. I like watching live music at small venues - best way t
The Arnold Palmer at The Old Spaghetti Factory. Remember the Hollywood location back in the day? Now the closet one is in Duarte. This Italian American is a friend’s favorite. I didn’t realize how pop
Texas BBQ at Slab. Had brisket, of course, pulled pork, pork ribs, collard greens, Mac and cheese and corn bread. Too bad we didn’t come on the weekends for beef ribs. The the pulled pork and pork spa
Sliders at Bitez Burger in Sierra Madre. Baked burger Pattie’s and fries. Not fried and not grilled. From what I remember, Pinks in Hollywood is the only other place I remember that also bakes their f
Night+Market. Thai food in Hollywood. My first time here. I had heard about this place and had always wanted to try. Had the famous spicy chicken sandwich that was featured on YouTube. Also had the wa
Early lunch/brunch at L’antica in Hollywood. Breakfast pizza, margherita pizza, and Pappardelle Genovese pasta. Enjoyed all the dishes. Too bad they didn’t have bloody marys. . . . . . .
Birthday lunch with some buds at APL in Hollywood. Texas Smokin’ BBQ. Beef brisket. Also had Cornish game hen, pulled pork, pork rib,, creamed corn, and coleslaw. Way too much for lunch. But well wort
Friday donuts with the team! Trejo’s donuts. . . . . . .mx
Snackin’ and Feastin’ at the Tom Yum Spicy Fried Chicken skin was amazing (yes I shouldn’t use amazing, but it was). also had the spicy Chicken sando with the bolo bun (HK Bolo (pineapple) bun) from a
Wonderful breakfast joint Had the Eggs Florentine which was healthy and good Valet parking available, but there is some street parking, if you can find it On 3rd street, with other great little restau
Du-Par’s has been serving food with fresh ingredients since 1938 Had the famous Monte Cristo Sandwich Open 24 hours Part of LA’s famous Farmer’s Market 6 other locations
Gotta have the Pastrami . . . What else do you order at a Jewish Deli? The place isn’t cheap, but arguably worth it, at a late hour As a non Jew, I think the food is pretty good, but I am not an exper
First California location with crazy hype and long ass lines Might just be better than In-N-Out Burger has great flavor and taste, unique from In-N-Out Like the Crinkle Cut Fries Big fan of the Roadsi
Great Happy Hour Mac and Cheese, all versions, is nice and cheesy and gooey Nice semi-outdoor patio in the back. Small, cozy, and airy Heard it has a pretty good brunch menu Valet parking available, b
Papilles Bistrohttp://www.papillesla.com/ 6221 Franklin Ave Los Angeles, CA 90028 323 871-2026 5:30–10:30PM
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
I wish I wasn’t hyped up about the fried chicken. Otherwise, it would have been a good lunch. But here I was, expecting mouth-watering and show-stopping fried chicken. Their menu features many souther
Long over due, I realize I haven’t made a new post about my food adventures lately . . .I apologize. I have been busy with some other stuff lately. But I want to especially talk about this place – Asi
The recently opened lounge, Rockwell, is in Los Feliz area of Los Angeles, which is becoming more eclectic and cool. Hidden in the back of a restaurant with no sign, you wouldn’t know that there was a
With a restaurant name like Animal, there’s almost a sense of arrogance about what you think you do well – which is anything non-seafood or vegetable related. Man is instinctively carnivorous, making
California Chicken Cafe is my favorite chicken place. I’ve been a loyal fan and have been going to the Melrose location for over 10 years. Situated near Highland and on Melrose, California Chicken Caf
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
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