2008 February | Dig Lounge

LA Tap Project

29. February 2008

During World Water Week (March 16 to 22, 2008), the Tap Project are asking restaurants all over Los Angeles to encourage their guests to donate $1 for tap water that they would normally enjoy for free. The Tap Project does not ask the restaurants to donate any of their earnings, and it costs nothing for [...]

WineStyles - South Pasadena

25. February 2008

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While exploring South Pasadena via the Gold Line over the weekend I stumbled upon a wine store/bar called Winestyles. Winestyles is a new wine store chain, with an interesting concept. Instead of setting up shop and lining up the zins, cabs and blancs side by side, they organize their stores by the style of wine; [...]

Dong Il Jang - Koreatown

23. February 2008

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There are literally hundreds of choices for Korean BBQ in k-town. Some I would imagine are much better choices and may be more non-Korean friendly than others. There are the charcoal grills at Tahoe Galbi, the loud party all-you-can-eat atmosphere at Manna, the swanky ChoSun Galbee or the divey Soot Bull Jeep. But one of [...]

A Day at the Races - Santa Anita

20. February 2008

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What’s better than a day at the races? Santa Anita Race Track provides 6 hours of entertainment for just a few dollars, majestic views of the San Gabriel Mountain range, fresh air, beer, fresh carved deli sandwiches, beautiful million dollar horses and of course 5 foot tall jockeys. You don’t have to know horses and [...]

Riordan’s Tavern - Downtown Los Angeles

15. February 2008

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I am a fan of Richard Riordan. I’ve been going to the Pantry since I was a kid. I even campaigned for him back in 1993, walking door to door, telling people to go out and vote and even went to the Mayor’s Ball the night of the election. I think he did a marvelous [...]

Seven Grand - Downtown Los Angeles

14. February 2008

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Seven Grand, I love you. Especially today. Your delicious Manhattan Rye is divine. Your Big Mac, with muddled blackberries and Makers Mark is the perfect cocktail. You’re pool tables, your jukebox. I love you! Seven Grand 515 W. 7th St., 2nd Fl (between Grand and Olive) Downtown LA (213) 817-5321 Sat-Sun 7pm-2am Mon-Fri 5pm-2am addthis_url = 'http%3A%2F%2Fwww.diglounge.net%2Ffood%2Fseven-grand-downtown-los-angeles%2F'; [...]

Sketches Of Nothing By A Complete Nobody

13. February 2008

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Three years in the making, Sketches Of Nothing By A Complete Nobody is a autobio-documentary of sorts shot, directed, written and edited by a self proclaimed career homeless bum in the streets of Los Angeles. He goes by the name of Bumdog and what else can I say other than he’s got his own MySpace [...]

Fund Raiser for Fallen Officer Randal Simmons

12. February 2008

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I’m gonna get me some chicken fries… From the E-Police Newsletter: On Wed., Feb. 13, 2008, the Burger King at 700 W. Cesar Chavez Ave. in Los Angeles will donate 100 percent of its sales from 6 a.m. to midnight to the Simmons family, courtesy of Ralph and Larry Cimmarusti, who own more than 50 Burger [...]

Earlez Grill - Crenshaw

12. February 2008

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I’ve been driving past Jack’s Chili Factory for nearly two years. It was almost always empty, and closed most of the time. Then all of the sudden it was packed and a sign went up just below Jack’s sign… Earlez Grille. I was intrigued. So I finally stopped today and I share this new found [...]

Best Fish Taco in Ensenada - Los Feliz

10. February 2008

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It may get the award for the longest restaurant name ever. It will definitely get the award for the best fish taco ever. At least, the best fish taco north of the border. Best Fish Taco in Ensenada’s tacos are large and juicy, lightly breaded and deep fried. The fish is flavorful, but without that [...]