Japanese
Kagaya, Little Tokyo
Shabu Shabu at Kagaya. Wagyu Beef set course at arguably the best Shabu Shabu restaurant in LA. Glad to have had it before the owner retires. But I understand the new owners are taking over right after. . . . . .
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Cajun
Beignets, Unknown
Beignets. Similar to the ones from Cafe Du Monde. Their fluffy donut desserts that go great with coffee or by itself. . . . . .
American
The Derby, Arcadia
Prime Rib at the Derby. The Derby is the oldest and arguably the best restaurant in Arcadia. Used to be owned by George Woolf, who also rode the famous race horse - Seabiscuit. The derby was originally located on the corner of Foothill and Santa Anita. Along with the prime rib, we had cheese bread, creamed spinach, potatoes romanoff, calamari, and crab cake. We couldn’t finish our desserts. This year, the Derby is celebrating their 100th year. . . . . . .
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Enjoying a day at the park, Anaheim
Enjoying a day at the park. Watching a preseason game at Angel Stadium - Dodgers vs the Angels. Good times. . . . . .
BBQ
Wholly Smokes, La Palma
Smoked meats at Wholly Smokes. Brisket, pork ribs, Tri tip, and a bunch of sides. I liked the Cajun rice, fatty beef, and the spicy bbq sauce. Cool venue with a large draft beer selection. Friendly owners and nice neighborhood vibe. . . . . . .
BBQ
Santa Anita BBQ Championship at the Santa Anita Racetrack in Arcadia
Santa Anita BBQ Championship at the Santa Anita Racetrack in Arcadia. Got to try a bunch of different bbq including, Pulled Pork Nachos, BBQ chicken, BBQ pork tenderloin, BBQ pulled pork tacos, BBQ pork ribs, BBQ beef tri tips and more. Yummy. KCBS - Kansas City Barbeque Soceity was on hand to judge 30+ BBQ entrants. You could see their trailers parked outside cooking and smoking. Also, I got to meet a BBQ legend - Harry Soo! Luckily we got there early to avoid the crowds and long lines. . . . . . . . .
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Iced Latte at Fika Coffee — Apr 2022
A clear plastic cup of iced latte with espresso poured over pink-tinted milk, labeled Fika Coffee, on a wood cafe table.
BBQ
Slabs Barbecue, Pasadena
APL Barbecue. Adam Perry Lang, BBQ Hall of Famer, in my neck of the woods! APL, a YETI brand ambassador, has a new barbecue joint featuring smoked Beef Ribs! Though there’s no brisket, I feel beef ribs is the holy grail of smoking. It’s unfortunate that Moo’s craft and Slab rarely serve beef rib, I’m glad APL has them. It’s strange that Angelenos haven’t realized how good beef ribs are. Anyways. Check out the big beef rib, the pork rib sandwich, cornbread, and the sides. . . . . . . .
American
Shakey's Pizza, San Gabriel
Do you remember having fundraisers at Shakey’s? Or do you remember having the yummy and unique Mojo Potatoes. Or have you had the Shakey’s lunch buffet? Tonight was having that itch scratched, when it didn’t need to, but wanted to. Tonight was about reliving college and little league days of fundraisers. And it was having pizza, chicken, and most of all - the mojo potatoes. . . . . . .
American
Row Dtla, Downtown LA
Steak at the Palm in DTLA. The tomahawk ribeye and a bunch of sides. Started off with a nice bottle of wine. Solid steakhouse that came from NYC. . . . . .
Italian
The Old Spaghetti Factory, Hollywood
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 popular it was, even on a weekday late lunch time. . . . . .
American
Poppy & Rose, Downtown LA
Brunch at Poppy & Rose. Benedict’s - avocado and fried chicken. And of course a Bloody Mary. Rooftop outdoor dining patio on top of a parking structure at DTLA’a flower district. Make sure you make reservations for weekend seating. Unfortunately the biscuits were a bit too tough for me. I’d still return and recommend. Make sure you park on top of the roof of the parking structure. OpenTable reservations. . . . . .