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An Ode to 8oz

8. August 2008

What’s more perfect than on 08-08-08 than an Ode to Govind Armstrong’s new 8oz Burger Bar? As early reports came in, service and food were a little shaky, but if my trip last night was any indication, they seem to be ironing out the kinks quite nicely. And, so it goes, my 8oz rendition of [...]

Animal - Fairfax District

18. June 2008

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Can I have some pork, with a side of pork, and can you sprinkle some pork in there too? Animal, the new restaurant from former Food Network hosts Jon Shook and Vinny Dotolo, has finally opened. Its daily changing menu of seasonal dishes is a meat lover’s paradise, especially if you like pork. We [...]

Providence - Mid Wilshire

16. June 2008

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Providence is one of those epic meals that you will never forget, a perfect birthday meal. Everything about this place is pure dining ecstasy. Subtle, decorative hints of the ocean put you in the mood for the menu which is primarily of the sea. From tasteful artwork of seascapes, abstract shells bunched in corners along [...]

La Fonda - Mid-City

8. March 2008

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La Fonda was closing, then was rumored to be moving to the Eastern Building in Downtown, but then new details arose shortly before v-day that in fact it would stay in it’s original location with new owners. There’s a new chef, new menu, and, of course, the mariachis have remained. Is it worth checking out? [...]

Indulge Cafe - Mid City

1. February 2008

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Way back in the mid 90’s there was an unassuming burger joint on the corner of Fairfax and Pico called Mo’ Better Meatty Meat Burger. Originally called Meatty Meat Burger. Rumor has it, it was damaged during the ‘91 LA riots and re-opened as Mo’ Better. Although I haven’t confirmed if this is true or [...]

Tamales at Larchmont Farmers Market

2. January 2008

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The Larchmont Village Farmer’s Market is a wonderful thing. It’s a great way to spend a couple of hours on a Sunday afternoon sampling the fresh organic fruit and cheeses, tasting olive oils, noshing on fresh hummus or eating crepes. There is is the roast chicken dude with rows of whole roasted chicken, spinning over [...]

Busbys - Miracle Mile

3. December 2007

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Busbys on Wilshire I needed a place to watch football last week thanks to Time Warner not carrying the NFL network. So I settled on Busbys (east). I had never been there before and have been meaning to check it out. After the door guy gave me a look up and down, I was approved for [...]

La Bodeguita de Pico - Mid City

19. October 2007

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I finally got down to La Bodeguita de Pico a new(ish) Cuban spot on Pico in the Miracle Mile area. The place was pretty empty, but I think it was a week night, with no live show planned for the night. But it was a great chance to just enjoy the food. I’m not very [...]

Red Pearl Kitchen Reviewed

23. March 2007

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Stopped by the Red Pearl Kitchen the other night. I’m very happy that I finally checked this place out. I’ve never heard any word of mouth about the place and now I wonder how that’s even possible. This place has a great vibe and great decor. Amber colored glass, ornately decorated, gave you a peek [...]

Burger Thursday at Larchmont Grill

16. March 2007

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I went by Larchmont Grill for the first time last night. I wanted to try their special burger night, so this was a great night to check it out. I loved the feeling I got of the place as soon as I walked in. It sort of reminded me of going to someone’s dinner party [...]