tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-39073831980847278472024-03-05T02:14:07.711-08:00the roaming bellyon my way to another fine meal. holla.bagnatichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14021086137497871703noreply@blogger.comBlogger388125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3907383198084727847.post-55059916448153599052013-12-29T03:04:00.000-08:002013-12-29T03:09:57.156-08:00the spice table, the last connection<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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missed connection ads are usually written in this manner:<br />
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"i
saw you standing there in the bread aisle at ralphs looking smoking hot
in a short leopard print skirt. we made eye contact several times as my
hand hovered over the wonderbread. call me maybe?"<br />
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in
about 2 days, after december 31st to be exact, another missed connection
ad will probably be sent out, but this time, dedicated to bryant ng's
eatery, <b>the spice table</b>. i can imagine it sounding a bit like this:<br />
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"i
kept running across you at little tokyo. your sexy interior and your
old fashion brick exterior really intrigued me. i sat down for a bite,
but now you're leaving? where ya going? tell me baby?"<br />
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oh those feisty southeast asian bites, best paired with beer since the offerings leans a bit salty and a tad spicy. <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">sambal fried potatoes ($8)</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">beef rendang ($19)</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">the spice table cheeseburger ($13)</td></tr>
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final
dinner service at the spice table will be december 31st and for $75 per
person, you can indulge in a final ayce meal of sorts from 8pm to
12:30am. if you can't catch them on new year's eve because of some
popping plans you've already made, perhaps drop by within the day or two
before this particular dining experience becomes a missed
connection for you.<br />
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<span style="color: red;">Spice Table</span><br />
<span style="color: red;"><span itemprop="streetAddress">114 S Central Ave</span><br /><span itemprop="addressLocality">Los Angeles</span>, <span itemprop="addressRegion">CA</span> <span itemprop="postalCode">90012</span></span><br />
<span style="color: red;"><span itemprop="postalCode"><span id="bizPhone" itemprop="telephone">(213) 620-1840</span></span></span><br />
<span itemprop="postalCode"><span id="bizPhone" itemprop="telephone"><a href="http://www.thespicetable.com/">http://www.thespicetable.com/ </a></span></span><br />
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<span itemprop="postalCode"><span id="bizPhone" itemprop="telephone">price: $$</span></span><br />
<span itemprop="postalCode"><span id="bizPhone" itemprop="telephone">verdict: tasty, try it</span><span id="bizPhone" itemprop="telephone">! </span></span>bagnatichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14021086137497871703noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3907383198084727847.post-79828265010237928382013-11-07T12:21:00.000-08:002013-11-07T12:28:41.055-08:00nozomi knows sushi<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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if you want a dead fish dangled in front of your face like a flaccid penis, i suggest you come to nozomi in torrance where the fish is fresh and the sushi chef is feisty.<br />
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do make reservations at the sushi bar, ask for yasu san, and be prepared for a nice raw omakase journey where soy sauce is totally unnecessary. say whut??<br />
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one of the best bites of the night, the koshodai, also known as sweetlips. crispy in texture and dusted lightly with sea salt. i could have eaten this FOREVER. </div>
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the phallic looking geoduck, once thinly sliced is quite sweet and crispy.</div>
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ika with uni aka sea urchin riding piggy back on squid. look at how the uni is hanging on for dear life. delicious.</div>
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then you jump right into a bowl of silky steamed egg with bits of shrimp and shiitake mushrooms buried in it. kind of like a treasure hunt except it's in a bowl and you don't have to dig too deep.</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">yellowback seabream with sesame sauce</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">pike mackerel</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">spanish mackerel</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">baby amberjack</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">blue fin tuna</td></tr>
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my hubs is not a fan of uni (i know right?? weirdo. kidding. just means more for me). i dropped both in my mouf like a boss.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">uni</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">toro</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">scottish salmon with sea kelp</td></tr>
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not normally a fan of ikura because i ate some rank ones in the past, but these were entirely yummy. little sea pearls indeed.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">ikura aka salmon eggs</td></tr>
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the last bite was anago and a sweetened tamago. i learned a sweeten tamago signified the end of the meal. what a yummy way to say "pay the check and get out!" <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">anago and tamago aka salt-water eel and japanese omelette</td></tr>
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yasu san told us to come back once a month since the seasonal fish are always changing. i totally would except for this catch...my wallet has been empty as of late. <br />
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<span style="color: red;">Nozomi</span><br />
<span style="color: red;">1757 W Carson St. </span><br />
<span style="color: red;">Torrance, CA 90501</span> <br />
<span style="color: red;">(310) 320-5511</span><br />
<a href="http://www.sushinozomi.com/">http://www.sushinozomi.com</a><br />
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price: $$$<br />
verdict omg, i love it! bagnatichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14021086137497871703noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3907383198084727847.post-4271054279041623582013-06-13T17:42:00.000-07:002013-06-13T18:03:01.756-07:00hog it up at black hogg<div style="text-align: center;">
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don't let the innocent facade fool ya. black hogg in silverlake is capable of serving you a gazillion calories at one sitting. open wide, loosen your belt, prepare to gorge, it's a good thing.<br />
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in preparation for the fat-a-thon, do get yourself some <span style="font-weight: bold;">darjeeling republic of tea</span> ($4). the tea is fragrant and lacks sweetness which won't add too many calories to your gut busting meal there...i think.</div>
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or a <b>ginger beer</b> ($4), another non alcoholic option for those who want to order beer without the requisite buzz...but why? :( </div>
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the <b>uni toast</b> ($8) was tasty though the delicate flavors of this dear sweet uni competed mightly with the scallions. a uni purist enamored with the delicate sea flavors of this creature may find that it lacked an uni presence, but since i will order anything uni, then i had to try it. what? uni on a hobo's shoe? sure, one order please.</div>
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the <b>spicy chicken liver toast</b> ($8) with a chicken skin cracklin' on its cap. or how about raise the chicken cracklin' sail because this little liver toast ship is about to sail into yo' mouth! yes, i was really thinking that. i really did. </div>
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the infamous <b>popcorn bacon</b> ($8) were little fatty pork nuggets encased in a crust with a side of maple crema for your dipping pleasure. you will either clap your hands or clutch your heart after you take your first bite.<br />
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<b>roasted bone marrow</b> with corn tortillas ($10). never had marrow wrapped in a tortilla, but why not? </div>
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the <b>lamb burger</b> ($17) was juicy. the fries were perfectly thin and crunchy. match made in heaven? definitely. a fat angel totally made this one happen.</div>
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the meal ended with a carby <b>bread pudding</b> ($8). sticky and decadent. <br />
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overall, black hogg is a nice addition to silverlake. they reopened with a wine and beer menu which makes a whole lotta good when you're fisting fried things left and right. corkage is $19, but if you eat there tuesday-thursday, wines bought from silver lake wine means no corkage fees! so don't forget to have that silver lake wine sticker on your bottle and pop some of that popcorn bacon in yo mouf.<br />
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<span style="color: red;">Black Hogg</span><br />
<span style="color: red;">2852 W. Sunset Blvd.</span><br />
<span style="color: red;">Los Angeles, CA 90026 </span><br />
<span style="color: red;"><span id="bizPhone" itemprop="telephone">(323) 953-2820</span></span><br />
<a href="http://blackhogg.com/"><span id="bizPhone" itemprop="telephone">blackhogg.com</span></a><br />
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<span id="bizPhone" itemprop="telephone">price: $$</span><br />
<span id="bizPhone" itemprop="telephone">verdict: tasty, try it! </span>bagnatichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14021086137497871703noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3907383198084727847.post-7999288866809678512013-06-01T11:39:00.000-07:002013-06-02T19:14:06.680-07:00no tacos for pops, just silverlake ramenmy dad has some busted old teeth but the funny thing is he likes his occasional hard shell taco and would walk down the block to a little family owned mexican restaurant in the same strip mall as silversun liquor store to buy his occasional taco crunch. my dad did it for years and the restaurant was there for years. ahhh, memories.<br />
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about a year or so ago, i had to break it to him that his go-to hard taco place was no more. it is now replaced with silverlake ramen. they serve eatables like THESE which do not resemble a hard taco AT ALL. sorry pops.<br />
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<b>crispy rice with spicy tuna</b> ($4.50). it was a good way to start the meal says the spicy tuna whoreasaurus.<br />
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<b>spicy tuna bowl</b> (which came with the combo meal but otherwise would be $4.50/$7.50 depending on the size). filling it was, though the bowl was rice heavy. i skipped much of the rice when i witnessed my flappy underarms jiggle as i reached for my glass of water.<br />
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a blossoming side salad offering you the only greens of the night, that is, if ruffiage is important to you and all. it's not? what?! are you like a constipated cave man?<br />
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<b>tonkotsu ramen</b> ($8.50) with the most custardy broth in the world. if i was to use a straw to suck up the broth (which i won't but if you do i won't judge) i don't think it would even go through. the sucker is thick and per their personal description of the broth, "<i>our ramen broth soup is boiled for 16 hours for richness and taste</i>." i wouldn't say i was a fan of the broth, but it was definitely full of flavor.<br />
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so those are a few things you can eat at silverlake ramen. sorry no more hard taco shell tacos for pops, though his younger daughter did offer him a taco bell run. i hope he says no. <br />
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<span style="color: red;">Silverlake Ramen</span><br />
<span style="color: red;"><span itemprop="streetAddress">2927 W Sunset Blvd</span></span><br />
<span style="color: red;"><span itemprop="addressLocality">Los Angeles</span>, <span itemprop="addressRegion">CA</span> <span itemprop="postalCode">90026</span></span><br />
<span itemprop="postalCode"><a href="http://silverlakeramen.com/">http://silverlakeramen.com/</a></span><br />
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<span itemprop="postalCode">verdict: it's aight </span>bagnatichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14021086137497871703noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3907383198084727847.post-75179106598410513862013-01-17T23:38:00.003-08:002013-01-18T00:11:39.829-08:00the hart and the hunter and three pounds later<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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my dogs like to chase squirrels. their mother (me), like to eat AT sqirl. <b>sqirl kitchen</b> that is. it's just a hop, skip, and a jump away from where i live and <a href="http://theroamingbelly.blogspot.com/2009/10/jessica-is-iron-chef.html#comment-form">jessica koslow</a>, owner and jammin' jam maker makes some darn good food...and it doesn't suck that <a href="http://la.eater.com/archives/2012/10/02/gb_coffee_pops_up_at_sqirl_starting_thursday.php#more">G & B coffee</a> is there as well. nope.<br />
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space is limited so we went early and snagged a little spot to the side. although it was cold, a nice hot cup of <b>latte</b> ($4.50) made us feel real toasty inside.<br />
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he also got the <b>chicken, vegetable, and rice soup</b> ($7) which was soul warming and hearty. not a bad way to combat l.a. cold weather...and yes, i'm freezing at 53 degrees.<br />
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i ordered the <b>B4 santa rosa plum chutney, baserri sheeps cheese, with an egg</b> ($8). OMG. if you enjoy savory sweet flavors, you should really get this. i would totally order this again, and again, and again.... *sigh*<br />
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and of course, i had to bring home a jar of freshly made wild blueberries and tarragon jam ($12). nothing like a little sweetness to slather on some boring toast when you're home. <br />
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great job jessica! i've been a fan of your food since your guest appearance at canele. much congratulations to your successes!<br />
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<span style="color: red;">Sqirl Kitchen</span><br />
<span style="color: red;">720 North Virgil Ave #4 </span><br />
<span style="color: red;">Los Angeles 90029<br />
(213)-394-6526</span><br />
<a href="http://sqirlla.com/">sqirlla.com</a><br />
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price: $$<br />
verdict: tasty, try it!bagnatichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14021086137497871703noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3907383198084727847.post-62544864355927205262012-08-06T23:08:00.002-07:002012-08-06T23:14:06.859-07:00heywood melts my cheesy heart<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFj1ng0cEGE5buyc1zGvHJlrBfghemg9TyE5vnGbnDSUtc-rbdzhG3o8ceDqwWC04YfvfSfHG6kQKX7EWWic0jREQ-KqjHCQQfhabEC57Dz_H0Cp6xbw7v7R_34xZxffwMSQjGfS5scYdP/s1600/heywoodsign.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 276px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFj1ng0cEGE5buyc1zGvHJlrBfghemg9TyE5vnGbnDSUtc-rbdzhG3o8ceDqwWC04YfvfSfHG6kQKX7EWWic0jREQ-KqjHCQQfhabEC57Dz_H0Cp6xbw7v7R_34xZxffwMSQjGfS5scYdP/s400/heywoodsign.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5773732452842034082" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;">if you worship melty cow excretions between two slices of carbs, then let me point you towards a temple built for grilled cheese sandwich worshipping in silverlake....say "hey" to <span style="font-weight: bold;">heywood</span> peeps. although relatively new to the neighborhood, it is a delightfully cheesy addition to the silverlake food scene and caters wonderfully to cheese lovers, vegans, and those with gluten free diets.<br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;">each grilled cheese sandwich order comes with a side salad and a small container of their house spiced tomato soup which is creamy, crunchy, and superbly dippable. they should really consider selling the soup by a cup or bowl. totally tasty.<br /><br />the first sandwich we consumed was <span style="font-weight: bold;">the heywood</span> ($11) which consisted of 2 year aged english cheddar, carmelized onion confit spread, and sourdough bread. it was deliciously buttery, had explosive flavors and a beautiful crunch. i really loved dipping the sandwich into the tomato soup. </div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgd3BJfw7-SehJ4K9L7bBd6odIffa2jAayz1-P8uXzFPemc2mOHZ7bLl3sUbtKstkOdLyfRnw18-d6031UGPTV4ixd2e0HNBgVmo19X1rjuTWR3WjIBkEo6CKI7CVg3rPRp4L8LYeOmkG6v/s1600/heywoodhey.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgd3BJfw7-SehJ4K9L7bBd6odIffa2jAayz1-P8uXzFPemc2mOHZ7bLl3sUbtKstkOdLyfRnw18-d6031UGPTV4ixd2e0HNBgVmo19X1rjuTWR3WjIBkEo6CKI7CVg3rPRp4L8LYeOmkG6v/s400/heywoodhey.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5773731953835567170" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;">but dear lord, the <span style="font-weight: bold;">bon appetite brie</span> ($11) will make you weak in the knees. this sandwich has triple creme french brie, cinnamon infused raisin bread, organic fig jam, and is topped with raspberry sugar crystals. it is definitely on the sweeter side, but is fragrant as heck and the brie cheese addition makes it a luscious bite. this is a definite must order if you love brie and sweeter flavors.<br /></div></div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1mrky5Nwq5Xh88BL3E7aVNAsktID1Q_gfZUz6PsYhlOTdFE534tFgEja8oVxZe-brJ3ETf_0auKyzKbyhEDSStF_NROSfs1r_RbK4LQxlYagOg_0ASsrE4DUXVOxz5RBx0pb1wXcBMp8b/s1600/heywoodBrie.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1mrky5Nwq5Xh88BL3E7aVNAsktID1Q_gfZUz6PsYhlOTdFE534tFgEja8oVxZe-brJ3ETf_0auKyzKbyhEDSStF_NROSfs1r_RbK4LQxlYagOg_0ASsrE4DUXVOxz5RBx0pb1wXcBMp8b/s400/heywoodBrie.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5773732265742921586" border="0" /></a><br /></div><br />i'm looking forward to more pilgrimages to this grilled cheese temple. and since it has really late hours particularly on fridays and saturdays, i can worship there till the cows come home.<br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Heywood</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">A Grilled Cheese Shoppe</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">3337 1/2 W Sunset Blvd</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);"> Los Angeles, CA 90026</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);"> (323) 667-1522</span><br /><a href="http://www.heywoodgrilledcheese.com/">heywoodgrilledcheese.com</a><br /><br />price: $$<br />verdict: omg, i love it!bagnatichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14021086137497871703noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3907383198084727847.post-15323664722136828682012-07-10T01:11:00.007-07:002012-07-10T12:50:25.598-07:00Ración in pasadena for some sweet lovin'dating can be an exhilarating experience for some and just plain awkward for others. i mean seriously, trying to decode the signs given by the opposite sex and their level of interest in you without a manual can be difficult...unless you're one of those panty droppers of course and dating is as simple to you as breathing fresh air.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg904KFdNM0SrDOECvm6L00XY3uutJfUdPcnJW34TTcBQKcmq6OuydBMp5YuaJiiXQihqlym8S3IiMg1KQpxXbJFh6v-i4gSucMKN2OOydZrdbwhjOIzJIghIgejf2JS1psDV5wHpu2vIhA/s1600/1820090629095630Matingsilverbackgorillas.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 254px; height: 193px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg904KFdNM0SrDOECvm6L00XY3uutJfUdPcnJW34TTcBQKcmq6OuydBMp5YuaJiiXQihqlym8S3IiMg1KQpxXbJFh6v-i4gSucMKN2OOydZrdbwhjOIzJIghIgejf2JS1psDV5wHpu2vIhA/s400/1820090629095630Matingsilverbackgorillas.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5763390418801877602" border="0" /></a></div><br />but if you're anything like 99% of the population, dating brings about butterflies and lots of questions. will we hit it off? what should i wear? too much or not enough boobage? and if you're the dude, you definitely want to conceal that beer gut and manscape a little just in case you get lucky. with all the questions and worries swirling around your noggin as you get ready for your date, here's one worry you can eliminate if you schedule your date at <span style="font-weight: bold;">Ración</span> in pasadena...the eats are solid and the ambiance is sexy. there. go make reservations now.<br /><br />their basque inspired menu is divided into four sections: pintxos (served on bread), manos (bar snacks), tenedor (tapas), and cuchillo (larger entrees). everything is shareable of course and when you're on a date, it is best to share and let's face it, you're trying to create an intimate moment here over a tiny table sans ripping off each other's clothes.<br /><br />to set the mood for your date, don't forget the libations. the sangria had a nice sweetness to it but won't get you buzzed at all so if you want liquid courage, order something else.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgc31c3qCtB3VLY0WqXboCWokNpCrwE3Zuk1WChpdCB0hhD5KAaw2-EfXF3l_PecagKp1cLB1EXvE4E23JohEhWYjLCcJUTpgckxQ9OjhYRAfpLsU_3L4MEdjB0H9Vo7qMUg006NIFsBGnw/s1600/sangriaRA.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 257px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgc31c3qCtB3VLY0WqXboCWokNpCrwE3Zuk1WChpdCB0hhD5KAaw2-EfXF3l_PecagKp1cLB1EXvE4E23JohEhWYjLCcJUTpgckxQ9OjhYRAfpLsU_3L4MEdjB0H9Vo7qMUg006NIFsBGnw/s400/sangriaRA.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5763444640642844834" border="0" /></a></div><br />the meal started out with a complimentary <span style="font-weight: bold;">amuse bouche</span>. shhhh...it kinda tasted like crispy wanton skins to me :0<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBPB6DaIHUGtfos5V3vtWWTcgYY2mCSgzpsr3-9dIUhQeefjOih_h18Q382fstLryJt7pt90bSZ83iXFtxXcvBDox_8uP9g99x5Q895-rzyQLqPztZhaJXydx42553NKXuOSWFEeSENNUs/s1600/amuseRA.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBPB6DaIHUGtfos5V3vtWWTcgYY2mCSgzpsr3-9dIUhQeefjOih_h18Q382fstLryJt7pt90bSZ83iXFtxXcvBDox_8uP9g99x5Q895-rzyQLqPztZhaJXydx42553NKXuOSWFEeSENNUs/s400/amuseRA.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5763430950132659266" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">house-made bread</span> with dots of raisins. a perfect platform to swipe up juices from various plates coming your way.<br /></div></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuzPMgW5LF3PaNJdcBH1ksh1b2jK6YOnVOQgA5HQaiDwx5k4YquUNX2l7dUAmayoikVpNRbrdXPqPZ46WUgA8CgZBjzBW1V2CSeeCYXbIHDb9NaM5C6_EM1UTgIV9wmgg5bqCsyCVwtvJk/s1600/breadRA.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; 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width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqRTfEP6fbcwrbenHYs7UvCLidiBzhb2tMfPf_CJ43lsePOYfkgFVcSY0OmOJ3_vaQAqO7r7-t4quQizVyElHRuYlFiVqWTQWeaMm6G5ru4iaaFOTjSKJNd7YtSxYmkWQ0BDxoKy46y29b/s400/marshmellowsRA.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5763462511524540274" border="0" /></a><br /></div><br />so there you have it. zone in on a potential date, make reservations at Ración, eat lots, drink lots, and have yourself a jolly good time. dating can sometimes be awkward and uncomfortable but if you find the right match...boy is it worth it. and if you're a great husband who's planning out a date for his lovely wife to celebrate a special occasion, i suggest Ración for dinner and then a short walk over to tiffany & co....which reminds me i have to send the link to this blog post to my darling husband. :P<br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Ración</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">119 W. Green Street</span> <span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);"><br />Pasadena, CA 91105</span> <span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);"><br />(626) 396-3090</span><br /><a href="http://racionrestaurant.com/">http://racionrestaurant.com/</a><br /><br />price: $$$<br />verdict: tasty, try it!bagnatichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14021086137497871703noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3907383198084727847.post-20537686010356666052012-06-11T22:52:00.005-07:002012-06-11T23:14:40.983-07:00go KINGS go!<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEij5hDJ6BThgGjn8gLyn9ylaFpbWnFe8F7FjpL5PB4zcFmWuwFVyHDNOHJbF6LB5IQ9y16nFjZ_0uM4BmWDkDB0K43wStxcAOGeRy6FCuTQfdXAF8Fp8N2_JHtR3yqyDJ7-hCuH-jDaQOh3/s1600/146192104_std.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEij5hDJ6BThgGjn8gLyn9ylaFpbWnFe8F7FjpL5PB4zcFmWuwFVyHDNOHJbF6LB5IQ9y16nFjZ_0uM4BmWDkDB0K43wStxcAOGeRy6FCuTQfdXAF8Fp8N2_JHtR3yqyDJ7-hCuH-jDaQOh3/s400/146192104_std.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5753024967780877554" border="0" /></a><br /></div><br />major CONGRATULATIONS to the L.A. Kings!! Such a great achievement for the organization and the win was a long time coming. if anyone ever says hard work and perseverance is overrated, then do show them this picture of dustin brown hoisting up the stanley cup!<br /><br />#8 seed knocking off #1,2,3 and then winning it all at home....the word PROUD hardly describes the feelings welling up inside me. thank you l.a. kings for an epic season! AND thank you for making my huge kings fan hubby so darn happy.... we're already looking forward to the next season boys as DEFENDING CHAMPS! :Pbagnatichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14021086137497871703noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3907383198084727847.post-23618311698812604002012-05-09T22:00:00.009-07:002012-05-09T22:29:04.459-07:00dragon beard candy 龍鬚糖 cuz i like my candy wispyi love awkward translations of things. especially the asian ones into english...or how about this one?! not asian, but still awkward, right??<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJPWIFdTNF6LaCS0RzVYhwpCsuFOsH2waTGV61Y9r1UsPjQh0ztZl4YbNWXG2wgt1DWDobzx-oz07Qyw40zPECEh2uNwVOx297UsP-Szi8TxWlwZBSn5r2n-pWj_QT961nn6Y2mV45cMxC/s1600/bad_translation_soup.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 348px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJPWIFdTNF6LaCS0RzVYhwpCsuFOsH2waTGV61Y9r1UsPjQh0ztZl4YbNWXG2wgt1DWDobzx-oz07Qyw40zPECEh2uNwVOx297UsP-Szi8TxWlwZBSn5r2n-pWj_QT961nn6Y2mV45cMxC/s400/bad_translation_soup.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5740388172512518482" border="0" /></a></div><br />it's a real disservice to the original language because the wording probably sounded pretty rad before its massacre into english (literally). take this <span style="font-weight: bold;">龍鬚糖 (lóng xū táng) </span>or dragon beard/whisker candy. in chinese, the wording connotes images of strong, majestic dragons with long flowy beards....in candy form. so purty, so delicate. but in english, you just think, wtf?? candy whiskers?! candy beards?! what is this edible hair follicle that you speak of? can it even be tasty?<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgW5cyY4jVbw7PFsxKijGavnTi_YhY935jND-GhTHxCmqp2Xa2uB7Is_u7qvQ25Q5FWSqSGPninkKZRDIErCHFUGdWrOQYpqQYwmAJ2W_VpHfqjOKGeEvCR1ci0RRa6B4EmK8zDTWGMKkCx/s1600/Chinese-Dragon-Green-17-large.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 270px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgW5cyY4jVbw7PFsxKijGavnTi_YhY935jND-GhTHxCmqp2Xa2uB7Is_u7qvQ25Q5FWSqSGPninkKZRDIErCHFUGdWrOQYpqQYwmAJ2W_VpHfqjOKGeEvCR1ci0RRa6B4EmK8zDTWGMKkCx/s400/Chinese-Dragon-Green-17-large.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5740395200139024370" border="0" /></a><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><div style="text-align: left;">when i saw <a href="https://twitter.com/#%21/e_dythe">edythe's</a> tweet about dragon whiskers/ beard candy at the hawaii supermarket in the sgv, i got so excited that i almost peed in my pants. my last taste of this unique chinese candy was about 20+ years ago and never once did i run across it again till now.<br /><br />not only is this a tasty concoction, it is also steeped in ancient chinese traditions, a confection served only to the chinese emperor and his court back in the days. the fine hair-like strands are created by constant pulling, stretching, folding of a sugary "dough" made of maltose, sugar, corn syrup, or in this case, honey. i liken it to savory hand pulled noodles, but of course this is a more delicate, sweet version. normally, the strands harden after a day, but the addition of honey keeps this candy soft.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRYHj09tUW77T4HERSvUaTtatRwYg3Sfsy50BhowfYIvoKc1O-5YtAzJkUyygfNT2_6P9Dz8RCP15hYjLFbzamDmw9SB4SC9N6Df0ziCi1ZFIyzLiL98d4KxdFNarvRw6HX4vtZYBTCmcW/s1600/signage.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRYHj09tUW77T4HERSvUaTtatRwYg3Sfsy50BhowfYIvoKc1O-5YtAzJkUyygfNT2_6P9Dz8RCP15hYjLFbzamDmw9SB4SC9N6Df0ziCi1ZFIyzLiL98d4KxdFNarvRw6HX4vtZYBTCmcW/s400/signage.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5737792114102573106" border="0" /></a></div></div></div><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">alex goh</span> practiced the art of dragon beard/whiskers candy making for over 20+ years. he might even look familiar to you if went to that night market fiasco in pasadena not too long ago.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJsawE8uyVFXVGu8nFl7yUJ3MDNNlfIdLgjf2_LGTqg67HDa4GsgGJvBnMMVHlqCfC0oqmw6TWlECb4yE-mPGaFf-JkyIVaVW1hOWdtL_BXVn3DLERvc8X2eARhcYLVujiJS3uQLCPaHC6/s1600/alexgoh.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 266px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJsawE8uyVFXVGu8nFl7yUJ3MDNNlfIdLgjf2_LGTqg67HDa4GsgGJvBnMMVHlqCfC0oqmw6TWlECb4yE-mPGaFf-JkyIVaVW1hOWdtL_BXVn3DLERvc8X2eARhcYLVujiJS3uQLCPaHC6/s400/alexgoh.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5737789201525811410" border="0" /></a><br /><br />stretching.<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEWkLHRVCLQljQcUUdJxrvdXeD6dEvBJtQzD0lFY74LRsTgeQy-uFe7vqHXjJuqByey6i9DR6qTwyTyxiOBDD94qx5nB25VuqwVL74fPFLmUQp59uW6RwdZtYJy_3ife438viAjYq2IkCi/s1600/dbcpart1.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; 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width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6nIKp2C5Ao3AXoVq0ijUraccrjoOApmMUxZpWQEh0OPkBzKQQfZC_g_FNkUVmFRgIKBsh346xHYa_lmeyseWN70fo4r5V25MYOQxGkuWeKgLQgu1HHRGKYfXUPdRcmOMdjmqgXLk1xt3r/s400/dbcpart3.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5737787529748621282" border="0" /></a><br /><br />the strands double up in minutes.<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUsDVl_x8PPyAkKgv2tqxA8G84cfO0ZJj17kBcYegT3ALX_ZATWype22CKTEjzhyphenhyphenN23w3zZaCYtk8hPpm9kEM330B4Gz-m-Sm0OpHivzHb39C68_c4gcQJ6-RdXYI9W7rrZZL3ZP_nYfdN/s1600/dbccurtain1st.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUsDVl_x8PPyAkKgv2tqxA8G84cfO0ZJj17kBcYegT3ALX_ZATWype22CKTEjzhyphenhyphenN23w3zZaCYtk8hPpm9kEM330B4Gz-m-Sm0OpHivzHb39C68_c4gcQJ6-RdXYI9W7rrZZL3ZP_nYfdN/s400/dbccurtain1st.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5737787429927116834" border="0" /></a><br /><br />a sweet beard indeed.<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeA32HJ3Fk8-ZxcUSGoXiFd1VukdpC652Q2jxaNn7hzPuXUVbg-LmULCnyuYSK8FhhaeFXfc1pFzvjYX-7hdTeM9pjUDn9YrLI7gaE-9tu6xvsTkXHct-fwnoZ0ynr7faP3gMCNNA8JQ2u/s1600/dwccurtain.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeA32HJ3Fk8-ZxcUSGoXiFd1VukdpC652Q2jxaNn7hzPuXUVbg-LmULCnyuYSK8FhhaeFXfc1pFzvjYX-7hdTeM9pjUDn9YrLI7gaE-9tu6xvsTkXHct-fwnoZ0ynr7faP3gMCNNA8JQ2u/s400/dwccurtain.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5737787238708755138" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;">then he pulled off sections of the dragon beard and filled each piece with loose chopped peanuts, sesame seeds, and/or toasted coconut.<br /></div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPkC4QZanRK-90G6mPJhfV2tBWkVY1aOfdz9r4Xcpr8tZbAj4SFCHN9cDagfiei3MQaDh4sLfAq8RvfRbqX6ZpvFVDHdVGgnY60C6vCC5NMFi1MIgsgdqCoVVFZP2QZTbglrA8yNU_Quez/s1600/dbcsection.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPkC4QZanRK-90G6mPJhfV2tBWkVY1aOfdz9r4Xcpr8tZbAj4SFCHN9cDagfiei3MQaDh4sLfAq8RvfRbqX6ZpvFVDHdVGgnY60C6vCC5NMFi1MIgsgdqCoVVFZP2QZTbglrA8yNU_Quez/s400/dbcsection.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5737787092968653890" border="0" /></a><br /><br />he carefully folds the "beard" over its peanut innards.<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUWEKcQPipvJ3mnTGrxgjvHdVhMI41iwKUxTXxt6jCB_v-TJj762k1Xn0lwT2s_CV8jblYtv66gT0S6uiGqcTHREHFoQxrBNUwkqAD7dmtoWXlCf5fdp_b5Tmq1z7cI2HViQzZ0qbNVftn/s1600/dbcpeanuts.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUWEKcQPipvJ3mnTGrxgjvHdVhMI41iwKUxTXxt6jCB_v-TJj762k1Xn0lwT2s_CV8jblYtv66gT0S6uiGqcTHREHFoQxrBNUwkqAD7dmtoWXlCf5fdp_b5Tmq1z7cI2HViQzZ0qbNVftn/s400/dbcpeanuts.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5737786915176541810" border="0" /></a><br /><br />a sweet, silky looking cocoon is the result of all that labor!<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4dsuSxC6oDIDtMQvPFc-KJjNWh4qML-nHjqj0Gcq6WlK6yX8PtZNgQzMt81gwGg8gcXD65AXnIbqZXJxip2zEhALOxySe_kIy_uQkMtZXnp61V3uvlk6l9ZPAUBhDFUJrAUGYKQgqK-0A/s1600/dbchand.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 266px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4dsuSxC6oDIDtMQvPFc-KJjNWh4qML-nHjqj0Gcq6WlK6yX8PtZNgQzMt81gwGg8gcXD65AXnIbqZXJxip2zEhALOxySe_kIy_uQkMtZXnp61V3uvlk6l9ZPAUBhDFUJrAUGYKQgqK-0A/s400/dbchand.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5737786814717561858" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;">for $5, you get a box of 8. although they are on the "smaller" side and not as sweet as i remembered, i do appreciate rediscovering them again. it is just a unique candy with an interesting history and totally worth a try especially due to its rarity. if you want your fix of some sweet hair follicles, alex is at the hawaii supermarket in san gabriel during the weekends. thanks again edythe for the lead!<br /></div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvf4UQYTbNuheWpDfznjGdF8LmiVp8DMfdeGpZE_0kBnvD-S2MKGaThHw__xm-xGfH-m3q55KL3RYIh7904QLrYw2thXwVdQxiEEHQOLp6ey-DT2Az5gMNofKMPNrJ1y5BjVrV7PtiMcOY/s1600/dbctray.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvf4UQYTbNuheWpDfznjGdF8LmiVp8DMfdeGpZE_0kBnvD-S2MKGaThHw__xm-xGfH-m3q55KL3RYIh7904QLrYw2thXwVdQxiEEHQOLp6ey-DT2Az5gMNofKMPNrJ1y5BjVrV7PtiMcOY/s400/dbctray.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5737786666323305778" border="0" /></a><br /></div><br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Alex Goh</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Dragon Whiskers Candy</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">(919) 597-9325</span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Hawaii Supermarket</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">120 E. Valley Blvd.</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">San Gabriel, CA 91776</span><br /> <span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);" id="bizPhone" class="tel">(626) 307-0062</span><br /><br />price: $<br />verdict: tasty, try it!bagnatichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14021086137497871703noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3907383198084727847.post-9929059334811948102012-04-12T01:20:00.000-07:002012-04-12T01:21:09.017-07:00the jeremy lin of taiwanese breakfasts at huge tree pastrymy obsessions take many odd forms. sometimes they are material, sometimes it's a thought, and lately it's been about jeremy lin, during and after LINsanity. although he is currently not playing and is recovering from knee surgery, I DON'T CARE. i am still LINsane in the membrane and i eagerly await his return. first off, let's give this brotha a big hand for being a bone fide asian american basketball player in the nba. woot! he was a breath of fresh air in a sport that i deemed as a <span style="font-weight: bold;">N</span>othing <span style="font-weight: bold;">B</span>ut <span style="font-weight: bold;">A</span>ssholes league. come on, how many baby momma collecting, racial slurring, overpaid, egotistical thug mugs do i want to watch? zilch, that's what. if i'm going to root for anyone, it will be a player with integrity and modesty just like lin who is just 100% awesome and fun to watch.<br /><br />in fact, you might say jeremy lin is to the nba as a fan tuan is to taiwanese breakfasts. omg, the <span style="font-weight: bold;">fan tuan</span>.....<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgt3zmJXh0ZAs-FfxfGT8z0TrQayxaLb8tRTxDxs4VLfdYbCbBBTScAWB1sM2jNx12w4C3fSHGz-rks5Jh-Kr9KhVMddgm2iTmzEf0yH47ZaHafX6E_PnC7SyTft4yS0CXip119j5FnZuwu/s1600/fantuan.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgt3zmJXh0ZAs-FfxfGT8z0TrQayxaLb8tRTxDxs4VLfdYbCbBBTScAWB1sM2jNx12w4C3fSHGz-rks5Jh-Kr9KhVMddgm2iTmzEf0yH47ZaHafX6E_PnC7SyTft4yS0CXip119j5FnZuwu/s400/fantuan.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5729270858820818402" border="0" /></a><br /></div><br />can i count the ways that i adore thee? perhaps it's the sticky rice, the crunchy youtiao (chinese cruller) hidden inside, or the slightly sweet yet savory flavors from the pork floss (not the kind of floss for your teeth yo), or possibly the pickled veggies...but something, SOMETHING about this combo just dribbles pure flavor across my tongue leaving me clamoring for more....and at <span style="font-weight: bold;">huge tree pastry</span> in monterey park, there's a lot more. for a mere <span style="font-weight: bold;">$2.75</span>, you too, can taste the jeremy lin of taiwanese breakfasts (that sounded dirty).<br /><br />or perhaps you'd prefer <span style="font-weight: bold;">black sticky rice fan tuan</span> for $3. if you've never had black sticky rice before, it is UNBELIEVABLE. sweet and chewy, but unfortunately, not suitable for those with dentures. consider you toothless people, warned.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi31LyZNAun0cKnTFWfiPkWiv6_7JJFr84b6jW2Zb12e6syJxa7V-mhYzSIaKs5-xr6HKtCFabjDzlYgA0W-TPBH-t0WPgg-ghyOq8eR7brW3XvGs6lrIX8MS2aFaIkppqADZ3EbQLTEKNz/s1600/blackstickyricehtp.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 285px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi31LyZNAun0cKnTFWfiPkWiv6_7JJFr84b6jW2Zb12e6syJxa7V-mhYzSIaKs5-xr6HKtCFabjDzlYgA0W-TPBH-t0WPgg-ghyOq8eR7brW3XvGs6lrIX8MS2aFaIkppqADZ3EbQLTEKNz/s400/blackstickyricehtp.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5730003209938762114" border="0" /></a></div><br />and by all means, do order their <span style="font-weight: bold;">cold soy bean milk</span> ($2.25) to wash down all that sticky rice. the hint of sweetness in this styrofoam cup is a must order for me when the weather heats up.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRno6U9mOh-XeGznNoOez3_gbPhHQ2kyD92piqNxNbGO03EAd6gwh93oj33p1n7x5fQ3wf0yXUdB7GrvvH8GJF-x00sWKmnk5HWBifD9J_TbeTE06ZWDGCZ04jK5khd_kbKDML0EBVedoM/s1600/soymilk.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 294px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRno6U9mOh-XeGznNoOez3_gbPhHQ2kyD92piqNxNbGO03EAd6gwh93oj33p1n7x5fQ3wf0yXUdB7GrvvH8GJF-x00sWKmnk5HWBifD9J_TbeTE06ZWDGCZ04jK5khd_kbKDML0EBVedoM/s400/soymilk.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5730005667396483186" border="0" /></a><br /></div><br />or perhaps you prefer the <span style="font-weight: bold;">salty hot version</span> of the soy bean milk with floating pieces of youtiao? personally, since i prefer the youtiao to be crispy, dunking it into hot soy bean milk and making it a soggy mess was not a slam dunk for me.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSCdsDsSLWY58DReEi6t4iNEYxvTi_K9EyTpab2um4U0rIbcgywSk8YfGBELwY_yj_NIyljC3hIiHdyQF1MlTk3kalt0amCYual6GilEgfX5OCHrnwQOCAM2lXKR7VjK_wd8YExg7cxJiW/s1600/saltysoy.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSCdsDsSLWY58DReEi6t4iNEYxvTi_K9EyTpab2um4U0rIbcgywSk8YfGBELwY_yj_NIyljC3hIiHdyQF1MlTk3kalt0amCYual6GilEgfX5OCHrnwQOCAM2lXKR7VjK_wd8YExg7cxJiW/s400/saltysoy.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5730023035834522882" border="0" /></a><br /></div><br />did you say beef? no, i think i did. here's a <span style="font-weight: bold;">baked wheat cake</span> <span style="font-weight: bold;">with beef and pickled mustard</span> ($3.25). it's slightly dry, but that's why you douse your thirst with that soy bean milk yo.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKZnYxC222VGMG9ROuC-LHs6BgP6iqVp_8bt3hyphenhyphenEjsWM8J7xqghHye46gjGomGxh1jxbW2QSVkH8EkBgTzmv57ujufqhzLIcyoxcGLTDotDIWigRr7ygPPpD_EsLrzSScA5IpO0Ah_fzJu/s1600/bakedwheat.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKZnYxC222VGMG9ROuC-LHs6BgP6iqVp_8bt3hyphenhyphenEjsWM8J7xqghHye46gjGomGxh1jxbW2QSVkH8EkBgTzmv57ujufqhzLIcyoxcGLTDotDIWigRr7ygPPpD_EsLrzSScA5IpO0Ah_fzJu/s400/bakedwheat.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5730027507754466642" border="0" /></a><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;">the <span style="font-weight: bold;">bun with pork and pickled mustard</span> was a hearty bite for breakfast. a tad salty, but AGAIN, nothing that a cold cup of soy bean milk won't cure.<br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPFdsf1_uMxewg0ySTMKd41hify2-OlzyBgthaqDpX1EaM1e16n5s8BtchdDbAVNimMfpcNPVbiPtjuIT_i5DKe9GS1pYI-BCYgwMdqLGhllN_m6n1YuDXK1QFpU-R63y70BGERwL0ocw3/s1600/bun.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPFdsf1_uMxewg0ySTMKd41hify2-OlzyBgthaqDpX1EaM1e16n5s8BtchdDbAVNimMfpcNPVbiPtjuIT_i5DKe9GS1pYI-BCYgwMdqLGhllN_m6n1YuDXK1QFpU-R63y70BGERwL0ocw3/s400/bun.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5730032304358930610" border="0" /></a><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;">another taiwanese breakfast starter of note is this <span style="font-weight: bold;">green onion pancake with egg</span> ($2.95) and should be ordered hand in hand with the fan tuan...a slam dunk combo in my book.<br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBcjdoJzoL5uXLDms-kfkw9XKQc18-rWoM_E_Deoh3F93JiwOmgqX0cOTOUgjdH8ptRy479UI5tSqMULNbwlAwf5wDsG1A1wsceD4VXcrlxkbQAmrEqrLNx07O7zaVpX9iZehCgoApf3Ri/s1600/egggreenonion.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBcjdoJzoL5uXLDms-kfkw9XKQc18-rWoM_E_Deoh3F93JiwOmgqX0cOTOUgjdH8ptRy479UI5tSqMULNbwlAwf5wDsG1A1wsceD4VXcrlxkbQAmrEqrLNx07O7zaVpX9iZehCgoApf3Ri/s400/egggreenonion.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5730413007462231970" border="0" /></a><br /></div><br />so basically, while i wait for jeremy lin to recover from his knee surgery, i'm going to eat copious amounts of fan tuans and drink gallons of cold soy bean milk at huge tree pastry because as i wait for one obsession to reappear, i'll have to feed my appetite by consuming another.<br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Huge Tree Pastry</span> <span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);"><br />423 N. Atlantic Blvd.</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Ste 106</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Monterey Park, CA 91754</span> <span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);" id="bizPhone" class="tel"><br />(626) 458-8689</span><br /><br />price: $<br />verdict: tasty, try it!<br />*cash only*bagnatichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14021086137497871703noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3907383198084727847.post-88214335444060742542012-02-28T22:10:00.007-08:002012-03-14T21:53:32.489-07:00L & E Oyster Bar for a non doggy related silverlake experience<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRHN7KvWHFRKwhQwOPnVlDNgtbSgpEPcCNa6e0Ima_k7ozPDeQX3EXUopQMtXsVwLSFyiAkTuteR9J_KguSfvlsR9xQgNbNCFOCM9AvdhTQgFaIsDUSaFEoHnWs4pQVU2MXTErrtYQXquD/s1600/lemenu.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRHN7KvWHFRKwhQwOPnVlDNgtbSgpEPcCNa6e0Ima_k7ozPDeQX3EXUopQMtXsVwLSFyiAkTuteR9J_KguSfvlsR9xQgNbNCFOCM9AvdhTQgFaIsDUSaFEoHnWs4pQVU2MXTErrtYQXquD/s400/lemenu.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5713684255690129970" border="0" /></a><br /></div><br />you don't have to be a four legged pooch or a skinny jean wearing hipster to enjoy the stroll down silverlake blvd towards the dog park. in my opinion, the neighborhood around the reservoir and the poochy playground is THE gem of silverlake. come on, what isn't there to love about doggy friendly facilities, a meadow for kite flying and picnic enthusiasts, a basketball court for the next up and coming jeremy lin, and just an overall chillaxing environment for walkers, runners, and people watchers alike. BUT if you catch your belly grumbling as you strut your stuff in the area, then you may find yourself wrestling with limited dining choices. let's see, there's lamill, reservoir, leela thai restaurant, and if you're desperate, 7-eleven for their hot dogs and a slurpee. not a lot to choose from unless you want to drive out of bounds that is.<br /><br />however, dustin lancaster and matt kaner of bar covell recently gave the neighborhood a 5th option, <span style="font-weight: bold;">L & E Oyster Bar</span>, an oyster haven for those of you who like it raw....and in a shell....and on ice. methinks not a bad choice following your 7-11 slurpee appetizer.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1I3pOhq00Qd3EkeYRmArPXbVzNMqa-MBe6PjtouEn3xP-S3BDV-3Lne_tCRyi00LNW87Ce4XBegr3aGzqgpj4v1ZiGalTXfCGJhaTq71CSg6vU68rkPH9wP3nIHWrMQ4pmHJtCF9L1vBP/s1600/lewine.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 266px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1I3pOhq00Qd3EkeYRmArPXbVzNMqa-MBe6PjtouEn3xP-S3BDV-3Lne_tCRyi00LNW87Ce4XBegr3aGzqgpj4v1ZiGalTXfCGJhaTq71CSg6vU68rkPH9wP3nIHWrMQ4pmHJtCF9L1vBP/s400/lewine.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5713684195927723442" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;">they have a nice wine and beer menu which covers the basics so unless you're looking for very specific libations, i'm sure you can find something tasty to sip on while you're there. i settled on the <span style="font-weight: bold;">lambrusco</span> ($11) which had sweet, fruity notes with a slight fizz to the tongue while my sister settled for a glass of cold <span style="font-weight: bold;">abita</span> ($6).<br /><br /></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTHpLC4zpfecr0nUhxWHcixxCb5AtWS7QRmuM9btdnEGBXQbBMuDNLYnHIkG5XjZDTwYg1QzNiYDPmUVmaTqjPLawGoTML0Gj7NVN11ewmO98_D4Ir08g7V0U1CuE4J12qix89DWQqnxZM/s1600/lehushpuppies.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTHpLC4zpfecr0nUhxWHcixxCb5AtWS7QRmuM9btdnEGBXQbBMuDNLYnHIkG5XjZDTwYg1QzNiYDPmUVmaTqjPLawGoTML0Gj7NVN11ewmO98_D4Ir08g7V0U1CuE4J12qix89DWQqnxZM/s400/lehushpuppies.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5713684140341117666" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;">the meal started with complimentary sweetened <span style="font-weight: bold;">hush puppies</span> with whole corn kernels nestled inside.<br /></div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCuzXJZKQf6vsdy6dzOWrd-bTX3Z1g2Gvfp_zKqqNfdeKFxqTg_NrJpxUUbaNeYpeet88AVFFekeOZ8nCTIFNXwB3e5VKgm-w0VZE39hdv7WnfTIgM6Bl2CIjGtryWgdMlNtoZ8M9v1Xy7/s1600/leoysters.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCuzXJZKQf6vsdy6dzOWrd-bTX3Z1g2Gvfp_zKqqNfdeKFxqTg_NrJpxUUbaNeYpeet88AVFFekeOZ8nCTIFNXwB3e5VKgm-w0VZE39hdv7WnfTIgM6Bl2CIjGtryWgdMlNtoZ8M9v1Xy7/s400/leoysters.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5713684053889587186" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;">then we moved on to the <span style="font-weight: bold;">daily dozen</span> ($28) which is a must order when you're here. you get 3 types of oysters at 4 oysters each for a total of 12. if you were a third grader, i would explain, 3 groups of 4 oysters equals 12. 3 x 4= 12 but divided by 2 big mouths equals zero. you get my point yah? the oyster selection varies daily and that night, our daily three were the <span style="font-weight: bold;">kumiai</span> ($2/per), <span style="font-weight: bold;">shigoku</span> ($3/per), and my favorite, the <span style="font-weight: bold;">marin miyagi</span> ($2.50/per) which was nice and meaty. the oysters were served with cocktail sauce, "vinegar," and horseradish shavings. man they were good!<br /></div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8ew3xudzaZtZmVprldN4sfsakHTqn1IE6FKAx6KoAZ_NV1qu5lGrvdjrPwAayNYobi0i_cNSCCz1QjEqmUL2ng2Ku0dvwdT0iw2l-MaqwwfL9AhRAuBJNO9eoeOsXL8e8zzcTUOSC-dst/s1600/lerockerfeller.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 266px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8ew3xudzaZtZmVprldN4sfsakHTqn1IE6FKAx6KoAZ_NV1qu5lGrvdjrPwAayNYobi0i_cNSCCz1QjEqmUL2ng2Ku0dvwdT0iw2l-MaqwwfL9AhRAuBJNO9eoeOsXL8e8zzcTUOSC-dst/s400/lerockerfeller.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5713684001550366450" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;">we also ordered grilled oysters, the <span style="font-weight: bold;">rockefeller</span> ($12), which was hefty in flavors. the ricard, bloomsdale spinach, lemon zest, and cream weighed down the oyster, but was still fetching in taste. obviously, if you're an oyster purist, you may want to stay away from these oyster renditions which does a great job in masking its oystery essence.<br /></div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPj5_VzvqDJ0Az-1dKn1N9j3yjsjlN2mR9xFHvH_2qlmrZbzN9vcIwnxM2V5i3T54t8SMx7IMptDz0GgI-BzMgx3uZxZ_9-DICUYa0sp4cB-1bdWNDgfvVf73BY7skih5aUj-1vdCpLole/s1600/lecrawfish.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPj5_VzvqDJ0Az-1dKn1N9j3yjsjlN2mR9xFHvH_2qlmrZbzN9vcIwnxM2V5i3T54t8SMx7IMptDz0GgI-BzMgx3uZxZ_9-DICUYa0sp4cB-1bdWNDgfvVf73BY7skih5aUj-1vdCpLole/s400/lecrawfish.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5713683902465374498" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;">the <span style="font-weight: bold;">cajun crawfish pie</span> ($15) with itty bitty bits of crawfish tail was pretty to look at but awfully sweet and not at all spicy. i definitely wouldn't order this again and i highly suggest that you don't either unless you enjoy living regrettable moments.<br /></div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvo5pjFGT8kBSUSbOa32SF9s0hy6y56iy8e9xFsVOEshLtf5RuwUc3j1RvG8ds8uLBd94cddxhpa1iuX4oMK5oN4sYnBDx6hkwEhmYQIBxhXE0S4HG6oiIAu0N8fCTNE7lVQvouUz7F8MO/s1600/lefries.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvo5pjFGT8kBSUSbOa32SF9s0hy6y56iy8e9xFsVOEshLtf5RuwUc3j1RvG8ds8uLBd94cddxhpa1iuX4oMK5oN4sYnBDx6hkwEhmYQIBxhXE0S4HG6oiIAu0N8fCTNE7lVQvouUz7F8MO/s400/lefries.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5713683793602489826" border="0" /></a><br /></div><br />the <span style="font-weight: bold;">fries with aioli </span>($6) was yummy, as all fries are meant to be. thin, crispy, with slivers of fried garlic nestled in a tuberous mound makes it great nibbling fodder for all nibblers.<br /><br />overall, my oyster eating experience at L & E was positive. i think the oysters are absolutely fresh and tasty and i will most certainly come back for more. i do, however, think they need to step up their dinner menu so they can offer their patrons a more complete dining experience unless sucking down oysters is all you need to eat for dinner. due to the limited space, they are also over eager with turning tables which may or may not bother you especially if you're trying to woo a lady and need a few more minutes to hit a homerun. anyways, come here and have a glass of wine and order the daily dozen and then head off to dinner somewhere else...that would be my game plan.<br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">L & E Oyster Bar</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">1637 Silver Lake Blvd</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Los Angeles, CA 90026</span><br /> <span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);" id="bizPhone" class="tel">(323) 660-2255</span><br /><a href="http://www.leoysterbar.com/">http://www.leoysterbar.com/</a><br /><br />price: $$$<br />verdict: tasty, try it!bagnatichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14021086137497871703noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3907383198084727847.post-90386785340580127432012-02-21T23:33:00.002-08:002012-02-26T23:42:40.545-08:00eating at fat spoon with a fork<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQw9cY_RwGIBCo6l_tJNhSCQ1wU7Au_TXaTAtlf-mrDK6M5vkx5Wemit-hK5mxHhyphenhyphen99i6a74uTp_dRxwh0oqQMCCQdOWmYiDPZloGfatx8lJcBujuRaXlOsEPFTQRFJNUc4AvXGsJ5T29E/s1600/fspic.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQw9cY_RwGIBCo6l_tJNhSCQ1wU7Au_TXaTAtlf-mrDK6M5vkx5Wemit-hK5mxHhyphenhyphen99i6a74uTp_dRxwh0oqQMCCQdOWmYiDPZloGfatx8lJcBujuRaXlOsEPFTQRFJNUc4AvXGsJ5T29E/s400/fspic.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5711834397427037298" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;">if you walk down 1st street in little tokyo in search of eats, it is obvious that the bell of the ball is daikokuya. just check out the throng of people huddled around the perimeter waiting for their name to be called just so they can slurp down a bowl of hot ramen. although daikokuya is absolutely worthy of waiting till the end of time, sometimes hunger dictates you to eat sooner rather than later so enter rebound option #1, FAT SPOON which is located RIGHT NEXT DOOR.<br /><br />fat spoon is a curious little establishment headed by michael cardenas (<a href="http://theroamingbelly.blogspot.com/2011/01/lazy-ox-canteen-for-not-so-lazy-oxen-in.html">lazy ox canteen</a>), chef hiro fujita, and company. before entering their quaint little shop, i definitely had high expectations and really wanted this rebound to work out. we enthusiastically ordered four dishes for our noshing pleasure to be shared amongst a company of three.<br /></div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRgaq7oJCjYc0ARyFp_6pVlqkmCS8wI0OlvGWeDBEkU2gvilNH19OAOvbF7V8nL4lhXq4P_gaYRC-PU6WEojW7wMslRFDzRU56nAZgYnegAJHsjCU0xijjtIxQASB6bmaVNDqHKhKwltTx/s1600/fsrisotto.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRgaq7oJCjYc0ARyFp_6pVlqkmCS8wI0OlvGWeDBEkU2gvilNH19OAOvbF7V8nL4lhXq4P_gaYRC-PU6WEojW7wMslRFDzRU56nAZgYnegAJHsjCU0xijjtIxQASB6bmaVNDqHKhKwltTx/s400/fsrisotto.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5711833625578966434" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;">since i am such a sucka for risotto, the <span style="font-weight: bold;">seafood tomato risotto</span> ($12) was a must order for me. unfortunately, i was greeted with mushy textures and bland flavors. if there was ever an urge to offend the kitchen by asking for salt, this would be the time to do so. skip.<br /></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiB-nWSpFqpmFnQaFr5ELgooXWI-KUBshxLPqbfAyHcsqIfwyNAWO89Cr8_l9WBFJ_Z97oc59K8YK3j4xCVln_ac3OMeUQET8VG4xaEwrw94UWFxji-j7jfagYnJgWkjACShQicB_HP4mBl/s1600/fsuni.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 277px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiB-nWSpFqpmFnQaFr5ELgooXWI-KUBshxLPqbfAyHcsqIfwyNAWO89Cr8_l9WBFJ_Z97oc59K8YK3j4xCVln_ac3OMeUQET8VG4xaEwrw94UWFxji-j7jfagYnJgWkjACShQicB_HP4mBl/s400/fsuni.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5711833410908186626" border="0" /></a><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;">the <span style="font-weight: bold;">uni with mushroom pasta</span> ($14) was underwhelming as well. again, the pasta was bland and would benefit from seasoning whereas the uni was too delicate in this particular dish to exert its presence which makes me question their inclusion. i definitely need to search for a more impressive uni pasta dish in l.a.!<br /></div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdjk7QM-CDXCUQDi1uZmvC-VIiWF2LkYU_JBYZeoimZ9VDou8J3Nz1Rwv3JSVf1xld46CHJN_JiSQMgir8P-Guiiz1xN7BJTh3e4hig0QOWNOdrmUnstpL6yEXrMGbVsx6XOnCKb1bIYc9/s1600/fscurry.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdjk7QM-CDXCUQDi1uZmvC-VIiWF2LkYU_JBYZeoimZ9VDou8J3Nz1Rwv3JSVf1xld46CHJN_JiSQMgir8P-Guiiz1xN7BJTh3e4hig0QOWNOdrmUnstpL6yEXrMGbVsx6XOnCKb1bIYc9/s400/fscurry.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5711833282644523778" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;">i was also underwhelmed by the <span style="font-weight: bold;">pork cutlet curry</span> ($10) which had a curiously strange texture that bordered on being slightly rubbery. the curry was also mild and one noted which is a complete departure from the usual complex flavors of japanese curry. absolutely disappointing.<br /></div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-UM3wYh-vpB9lHDrj3Y6yptgBShPGQn-3ZrsLQjrK5rhHNF1uai9BOXTC0pnGE7BC-ZN7WSpV-xv6Eqh0UHK3erHheqVUNfQQCatZWs9LVcUqP_USLmXrw-LsMfJjEaeFe5K2ZBnBMdWK/s1600/fssmelt.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-UM3wYh-vpB9lHDrj3Y6yptgBShPGQn-3ZrsLQjrK5rhHNF1uai9BOXTC0pnGE7BC-ZN7WSpV-xv6Eqh0UHK3erHheqVUNfQQCatZWs9LVcUqP_USLmXrw-LsMfJjEaeFe5K2ZBnBMdWK/s400/fssmelt.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5711833532968497426" border="0" /></a></div><br />alas, we did hit upon ONE dish that night that was surprisingly tasty, the<span style="font-weight: bold;"> tarako pasta</span> ($10). the salted cod roe added bursts of briny flavors to the pasta which melded quite nicely with the creamy sauce. the creamy sauce was so addictively tasty that my sister spooned the sauce onto her portion of the drab uni pasta. this dish was the first one at our table to be polished off and i would definitely order again.<br /><br />overall, fat spoon did not shine. in my opinion, their lackluster flavors do not present any threat to daikokuya, the hottest chick on 1st street. although i've been told that their mini corn dogs and uni croquettes are to die for, i do not know if those fried items and the tarako pasta can seduce me back to its doors given the vast eating options we have available to us in our city.<br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Fat Spoon</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">329 E. 1st St.</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Los Angeles, CA 90012</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);" id="bizPhone" class="tel">(213) 621-7890</span><br /><a href="http://fatspoonfood.com/">http://fatspoonfood.com</a><br /><br />price: $$<br />verdict: it's aightbagnatichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14021086137497871703noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3907383198084727847.post-31772299097489261382012-02-07T22:32:00.000-08:002012-02-09T00:54:48.756-08:00mad love for mexicali taco!<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6JYs_OAt_S1fxK3NVpSsnQJ7OCLCbhPEFDcWtHtNVgrQpE6RBn9BXz4oBqPt0_xTjr13ooVJ3GiF3Ocm22WDgbDyqDpfJTSwetpDcCsOHaacd3bEOWN0L_wYhKsFZuftMsOuKaOV5w4IX/s1600/mtlot.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6JYs_OAt_S1fxK3NVpSsnQJ7OCLCbhPEFDcWtHtNVgrQpE6RBn9BXz4oBqPt0_xTjr13ooVJ3GiF3Ocm22WDgbDyqDpfJTSwetpDcCsOHaacd3bEOWN0L_wYhKsFZuftMsOuKaOV5w4IX/s400/mtlot.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5706659314807624226" border="0" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">(esdras ochoa and javier fregoso, the mexicali duo)<br /></div><br />people say you never forget your first love and i counter with my belly and say, you never forget your first taste of <span style="font-weight: bold;">mexicali taco</span> either. in my case, my first <span style="font-style: italic;">vampiro</span> made me swoon so hard that the first bite i took many moons ago sowed a seed of crave that only mexicali taco eats can fulfill. trust. though i miss their humble beginnings in an empty parking lot on first and beaudry in downtown with the downtown skyline as the backdrop, it became obvious that their fans, including this roaming belly, would follow them wherever they went. and follow we did to baja night and daily dose until they became unnervingly quiet and not quite as accessible. what happened, i wondered.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlNCVLKGt795Z4qYrDVNK6x5aG1-byfeyT8n3l40MTlNT_k4J_c7WlaP8CRBBqzS6qCtEvcatClGH61V-7nD3Lwl1cDRRUGqyiE0mS00IiXRKihTKnAx9Kplr6IiGO1z3OURykqr6P0tIs/s1600/mtlot2.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlNCVLKGt795Z4qYrDVNK6x5aG1-byfeyT8n3l40MTlNT_k4J_c7WlaP8CRBBqzS6qCtEvcatClGH61V-7nD3Lwl1cDRRUGqyiE0mS00IiXRKihTKnAx9Kplr6IiGO1z3OURykqr6P0tIs/s400/mtlot2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5706659170328502578" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;">then they began tweeting messages about opening a storefront late last year which made their fans buzz with excitement. a permanent home?! after much anticipation and a long hiatus (long to me anyways), they had their soft opening tonight at their new digs on figueroa near chinatown and i'm so.freaking.excited. i am literally a hop, skip, and jump away and i can FINALLY get my vampiro fix whenever.i.want. it's been way too long baby and this belly is HONGRY.<br /></div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4WvZLzZiKJ-g0cPEaHa7TdoAB7N5c98IyfeOlRmDK9eeATfK1Bpi9lBufA-fZmZHwpogxdndI4ibsUUJqrwAXdp8P2dxfEW2eRcG6EaqrtXambfCY2c45-xyKLK3zgfBN_d9sJZDPrW5q/s1600/mtstorefront.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 217px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4WvZLzZiKJ-g0cPEaHa7TdoAB7N5c98IyfeOlRmDK9eeATfK1Bpi9lBufA-fZmZHwpogxdndI4ibsUUJqrwAXdp8P2dxfEW2eRcG6EaqrtXambfCY2c45-xyKLK3zgfBN_d9sJZDPrW5q/s400/mtstorefront.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5706660367593433026" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhb8CISFx1D0bY24z2D1XV05KmjAMgslsbBDR_Hyx7yBFcXyQ3QQng_L_y1dcqmUjH0b09fndVPn1cWxHTZoCEoTP7nc3JHwFR3gXhhzo1D_quxgJOiZoWXAaMhS8gnidkW2TVhWqbzgVBa/s1600/mthorchata.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhb8CISFx1D0bY24z2D1XV05KmjAMgslsbBDR_Hyx7yBFcXyQ3QQng_L_y1dcqmUjH0b09fndVPn1cWxHTZoCEoTP7nc3JHwFR3gXhhzo1D_quxgJOiZoWXAaMhS8gnidkW2TVhWqbzgVBa/s400/mthorchata.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5706657008323481330" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;">homemade <span style="font-weight: bold;">horchata</span>. forget the cup, let me just stick an extra long straw into this barrel! delectable, delicious and craveable too with just enough sweetness. methinks the perfect drink for my mexicali meal.<br /></div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_7BlHxr7e1GiMmZ9R67On5yXhF0gKyoC-H-rOmoug2FsDo9jXA1aZaskvHbBMebcMXuXsCmS6MkiZTpZIMn597G9mceqKj8wpNeCGR_N0Ty5J61BZzvrcBx0EJwgz8YiB-9KgOfrzFmjZ/s1600/mtcoke.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 165px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_7BlHxr7e1GiMmZ9R67On5yXhF0gKyoC-H-rOmoug2FsDo9jXA1aZaskvHbBMebcMXuXsCmS6MkiZTpZIMn597G9mceqKj8wpNeCGR_N0Ty5J61BZzvrcBx0EJwgz8YiB-9KgOfrzFmjZ/s400/mtcoke.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5706656862104243938" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">imported authentic medio litro <span style="font-weight: bold;">coca-cola</span> ($2.75).<br /></div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjclcGbPZIRAWcKvyf4mePs-bzHbSJ4b42tIiOTxsChyphenhyphent3iWDBp_5j_XnPyCNK1o62YsHTPwa0fVaWImNE9Y9GNwsjeDl3SeIVFkv5lqJBC1hV2-EEUsjYBUsRfBxTapVis2yi3stP4ZvsP/s1600/mtcondiments.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjclcGbPZIRAWcKvyf4mePs-bzHbSJ4b42tIiOTxsChyphenhyphent3iWDBp_5j_XnPyCNK1o62YsHTPwa0fVaWImNE9Y9GNwsjeDl3SeIVFkv5lqJBC1hV2-EEUsjYBUsRfBxTapVis2yi3stP4ZvsP/s400/mtcondiments.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5706654521931551586" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;">their condiment bar. hands down, my favorite has got to be the little strands of limey red onions and their guacamole sauce. talk about uplifting the meal to another savory level with strategically placed condiments.<br /></div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhk8y2LYP2jJrplYpfLRIKwFD2-tvSG11AGvhMJTM5Po1jrkZqEuUCDDDCoeEj8e4uPFO39cdgUBwkGrq_YfCLR2bcwLyzfjbTsdhXZ-KUI9Aax_uT5oBqjsCUCMDTKIJRbDLl5RYmXQwaT/s1600/mtcachetadaegg.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhk8y2LYP2jJrplYpfLRIKwFD2-tvSG11AGvhMJTM5Po1jrkZqEuUCDDDCoeEj8e4uPFO39cdgUBwkGrq_YfCLR2bcwLyzfjbTsdhXZ-KUI9Aax_uT5oBqjsCUCMDTKIJRbDLl5RYmXQwaT/s400/mtcachetadaegg.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5706654416805602146" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">a cachetada with a fried egg on top. who would have thunk?!<br /></div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglfCPMIwBnGg7sdzyiGp3NVK-NY1mr79BtqkmKyrE1usQqxOLDvjHa36ccvmOYoob2AKvz3TM3i1cxGyRTLEyIVhoW3q7ZB6BpiSxmIUyMbpUkYw9KCJ3ZgHXD-faLqQkyvVNVMvLQQqbk/s1600/mtcachetada2.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglfCPMIwBnGg7sdzyiGp3NVK-NY1mr79BtqkmKyrE1usQqxOLDvjHa36ccvmOYoob2AKvz3TM3i1cxGyRTLEyIVhoW3q7ZB6BpiSxmIUyMbpUkYw9KCJ3ZgHXD-faLqQkyvVNVMvLQQqbk/s400/mtcachetada2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5706654314815527874" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">cachetada</span> ($3) with a choice of carne asada, chicken, chorizo, or vegetarian options. think of a tostada piled high with meat then topped with mexican cheese and a savory aioli chipotle sauce. YUMZ.<br /></div></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyvj7w5ZBdt-thblHanTnQh4Xjlq9cvhauKqhV2Jyk_TCLJ-uQjeN9KPafn7s9sfImizs4t9ewI51Qrt0aZQDqnGER4HjE2_OrTg2lorqe-W-5glLRzwkTxDdkkO6OgU57o1BAUY-7_kqe/s1600/mtcachetada.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyvj7w5ZBdt-thblHanTnQh4Xjlq9cvhauKqhV2Jyk_TCLJ-uQjeN9KPafn7s9sfImizs4t9ewI51Qrt0aZQDqnGER4HjE2_OrTg2lorqe-W-5glLRzwkTxDdkkO6OgU57o1BAUY-7_kqe/s400/mtcachetada.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5706651323371061986" border="0" /></a><br />(cachetada)<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgCkc6vWEkXh-kKJQk7o3I-EdJEAusxiOvlbY-BzyGMGxA5DQLguG8tvIpMG3soAg3N1l46VOeFZHgQp0sDvf6vPr4-AHFC9hYYb7x-OEuR15jEJ441Tpbwk7DN-bJg5ku6gwsQw-dOjDt/s1600/mtzuperman.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgCkc6vWEkXh-kKJQk7o3I-EdJEAusxiOvlbY-BzyGMGxA5DQLguG8tvIpMG3soAg3N1l46VOeFZHgQp0sDvf6vPr4-AHFC9hYYb7x-OEuR15jEJ441Tpbwk7DN-bJg5ku6gwsQw-dOjDt/s400/mtzuperman.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5706653033054818402" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;">the <span style="font-weight: bold;">zuperman</span> ($4.75) has three kinds of meats sandwiched between two tortillas. again, flavorful and intense the mexicali taco way.<br /></div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHbWmKoYaRjyngUFAdYOHvHOGi195FFnwRWfnCVB3OzBtupXGjXHHvWGE0dNxjkAQiaD21kp5FoF1gXMAHjhXN3u3FlUwqU5hw9pYaRXmVLpgr8FfYxUqsTWTh3C8IIZS_0LXO1EVm-Ju0/s1600/mtnachos.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHbWmKoYaRjyngUFAdYOHvHOGi195FFnwRWfnCVB3OzBtupXGjXHHvWGE0dNxjkAQiaD21kp5FoF1gXMAHjhXN3u3FlUwqU5hw9pYaRXmVLpgr8FfYxUqsTWTh3C8IIZS_0LXO1EVm-Ju0/s400/mtnachos.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5706649924510395586" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">nachos</span> ($6) packed with crispy chips, meat, cheeses, and salsa de rajas. definitely not your every day run of the mill nachos. these nachos demand your full attention and your big mouth.<br /></div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJv4gJJZuju8ZULekAXmmIuy-2NQg8y5n8KA_aygZ05FYkAeHPst6jQEant9mscxaUPf-iqTmkcrbWBrCa8srakGRWPJZYtW85xqmheeWfX0_ocmOEiEJdFmDJDvPE5fP73IM5y4SggyRP/s1600/mtvampiro.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJv4gJJZuju8ZULekAXmmIuy-2NQg8y5n8KA_aygZ05FYkAeHPst6jQEant9mscxaUPf-iqTmkcrbWBrCa8srakGRWPJZYtW85xqmheeWfX0_ocmOEiEJdFmDJDvPE5fP73IM5y4SggyRP/s400/mtvampiro.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5706652478541436562" border="0" /></a></div><br />and the vampiro. sigh. the lovely <span style="font-weight: bold;">vampiro</span> ($3.75) with the garlic sauce. the bite that i took tonight reminded me of the bite i took back in july when i was huddled on their plastic chair in the parking lot. garlicky, meaty, and 100% lovely. it was like reuniting with an old friend again and i sure missed my friend a lot.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfy8ySeHQoav-idiEO3QfDYdN9g3Iq0jteqttfJNOh21hCrD_0S3886l-SnOVb_VvHmHqbEhzfLh7pQ4xw5lTHlbnc21lfwX3BG6GHT86IV-mDiqAMdRAoA-1cs2x60KduhyphenhyphengsyElBbQPn/s1600/mtchurrob.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfy8ySeHQoav-idiEO3QfDYdN9g3Iq0jteqttfJNOh21hCrD_0S3886l-SnOVb_VvHmHqbEhzfLh7pQ4xw5lTHlbnc21lfwX3BG6GHT86IV-mDiqAMdRAoA-1cs2x60KduhyphenhyphengsyElBbQPn/s400/mtchurrob.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5706687384933590898" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://twitter.com/#%21/churroboroughla">churro borough</a> also brought their churro ice cream sandwiches to the celebration. definitely grab these if you ever run across them...super flakey circular churros and this particular chocolate ice cream had a bit of heat in it. YUM.<br /></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZKj6SS4CLA-0HQStOLmVrIKQe8U_rO9YBJ25hUpc5fG-Y2jucBFMyyckeCqtkgVGffdJHpbXhUtCqGvoU1J_EySQ30Nd2wc4rVp-ekQftmyqkkAhIGbe5QFnyX5E5HdXrzM8J8jneJLj-/s1600/mtgroup.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZKj6SS4CLA-0HQStOLmVrIKQe8U_rO9YBJ25hUpc5fG-Y2jucBFMyyckeCqtkgVGffdJHpbXhUtCqGvoU1J_EySQ30Nd2wc4rVp-ekQftmyqkkAhIGbe5QFnyX5E5HdXrzM8J8jneJLj-/s400/mtgroup.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5706649695956621826" border="0" /></a><br /></div><br />the night eventually ended with a wonderful speech from esdras about <a href="http://www.twitvid.com/L7PCQ">small dreams and building empires</a>. but the best thing about tonight (other than the food of course), was being a part of the realization of a dream. thanks esdras, javier, and co for your invite and i'll see ya real soon. now that you have a permanent home, then i shall roam no more for a beloved vampiro. congrats and wishing the mexicali taco family ALL THE BEST!<br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Mexicali Taco & Co</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">702 N. Figueroa St.</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Los Angeles, CA 90012</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);" id="bizPhone" class="tel">(213) 613-0416</span><br /><a href="http://mexicalitaco.com/">mexicalitaco.com</a><br /><br />price: $<br />verdict: holy shit!bagnatichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14021086137497871703noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3907383198084727847.post-62881996993606295282012-02-01T01:08:00.002-08:002012-07-10T01:33:44.694-07:00drooling for fish curry at bhanu<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCsXvg6N71C4p6VLE8vzilAJGigbTBMhsq8UGXs7CYic9ylB2jc6qvtuIFNIOAIpz0xhDas4p5QXy4bSRXprJXGtaQJaQSN0R5ZS7HUDWMVbqaUDmfayHXqgfXSPqQK62CBb1H8rioBuRU/s1600/curryfish.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCsXvg6N71C4p6VLE8vzilAJGigbTBMhsq8UGXs7CYic9ylB2jc6qvtuIFNIOAIpz0xhDas4p5QXy4bSRXprJXGtaQJaQSN0R5ZS7HUDWMVbqaUDmfayHXqgfXSPqQK62CBb1H8rioBuRU/s400/curryfish.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5703328212960023794" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;">i drool for many things. chocolate, diamonds, leather bags... and this <span style="font-weight: bold;">coconut fish curry</span> ($9.99) dish at <span style="font-weight: bold;">bhanu indian grocery & cuisine</span> in san gabriel. yes, indian food in SAN GABRIEL, the mecca of east asian eating...i kid you not. imagine these tender pieces of fish swimming in a thick curry sauce spooned over some rice. such a delicious, hearty bite and a must order when you're there. do it, i promise you that there will be some kind of party, somewhere in your mouth when you taste it.<br /></div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgr8Fg_IpjOJLx7lJv1qt6_HLwYQYBfDIZHEB4BIQhMDIgu6Xe4LA-vCVrlVQaZ6MV1hIjEvLeFIr0wLFRYMZqgr4no0YVrp-_EzmvF7jZwknelMJnsnaga-Ux8TB_rewQddyS762lkhPQG/s1600/garlicnaan.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgr8Fg_IpjOJLx7lJv1qt6_HLwYQYBfDIZHEB4BIQhMDIgu6Xe4LA-vCVrlVQaZ6MV1hIjEvLeFIr0wLFRYMZqgr4no0YVrp-_EzmvF7jZwknelMJnsnaga-Ux8TB_rewQddyS762lkhPQG/s400/garlicnaan.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5703328086516150546" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;">the <span style="font-weight: bold;">garlic naan</span> ($2.50) was also a great way to sop up the fish curry. it was just garlicky enough to fend off the nearest vampire or bad date.<br /></div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjca4urM4dTeY5m74isAbb3WrvK4m09L6-V0lm2cySIDud7gpRNE347Y98tyctHrYs7xeWQGhRm5SRVfLc95U_lWF4k7mK6uY2OeqKZvPw4lswMAB7Eslwrnjjo0TfRnYIpIBCa6mcd_SBg/s1600/papadam.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjca4urM4dTeY5m74isAbb3WrvK4m09L6-V0lm2cySIDud7gpRNE347Y98tyctHrYs7xeWQGhRm5SRVfLc95U_lWF4k7mK6uY2OeqKZvPw4lswMAB7Eslwrnjjo0TfRnYIpIBCa6mcd_SBg/s400/papadam.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5703328012383783010" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;">the<span style="font-weight: bold;"> papadam</span> ($2.25) was an airier version of a thin, crispy cracker. two dipping sauces were provided for our nibbling pleasure.<br /></div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhD7HfJv2LzNY3Ej5nsn53yxWd6ac2leldeiJbbr9KYVO99SXzszau_oKSFQw9d-iS9GZNbKxoGuxj1gkAiqN8S9NgHSCDjabDStQT2GNHtZH1PzSEoq89Djj6sCsW-6FwBx5UZtBQxTKyh/s1600/eggplant.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhD7HfJv2LzNY3Ej5nsn53yxWd6ac2leldeiJbbr9KYVO99SXzszau_oKSFQw9d-iS9GZNbKxoGuxj1gkAiqN8S9NgHSCDjabDStQT2GNHtZH1PzSEoq89Djj6sCsW-6FwBx5UZtBQxTKyh/s400/eggplant.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5703327952668538066" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;">the <span style="font-weight: bold;">aloo bangan</span> ($6.99) was a win with the tender eggplant and potatoes. great balanced flavors and another favorite dish at our table.<br /></div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNZm7zxVIPw8dFS29OzV_mpcyDyCqIzIsfRjUtYBhHmF4yuxYMIc4ZbWLnBEna1RdEFYWnRziU6TvgqoHpnCwhciQ0c2Y3yajvDNmZU4ETzNRzjOazhDWp3o5yy2d_cG_sLW0Fw4Jt_8bF/s1600/tandoorichix.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 266px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNZm7zxVIPw8dFS29OzV_mpcyDyCqIzIsfRjUtYBhHmF4yuxYMIc4ZbWLnBEna1RdEFYWnRziU6TvgqoHpnCwhciQ0c2Y3yajvDNmZU4ETzNRzjOazhDWp3o5yy2d_cG_sLW0Fw4Jt_8bF/s400/tandoorichix.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5703327795162522194" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;">the <span style="font-weight: bold;">tandoori chicken</span> ($11.99) was exceptionally juicy and flavorful. the chicken was well seasoned and a must order when you're there. the steam rising from the chicken was absolutely mesmerizing...and this picture kinda makes me drooly again. *wipe*<br /></div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEji3UVLKVvT2xeI7tbLWlzrQRCVD2Jt6bnRH48jpDzaMHZ1CmAzQYNEJBaWWXVhkYQrmcRLF_zIxSUaWvQaLDpKmOmRh7tzGbdW_jyZ9wvuV9oQrGJB6q9fbbwuICFYPiRFI9rYen88XgEu/s1600/vegbiryani.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEji3UVLKVvT2xeI7tbLWlzrQRCVD2Jt6bnRH48jpDzaMHZ1CmAzQYNEJBaWWXVhkYQrmcRLF_zIxSUaWvQaLDpKmOmRh7tzGbdW_jyZ9wvuV9oQrGJB6q9fbbwuICFYPiRFI9rYen88XgEu/s400/vegbiryani.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5703327736538227826" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;">the <span style="font-weight: bold;">vegetable biryani</span> ($8.99) was deliciously flavorful and a great accompaniment to the curry and chicken. i definitely think in this context, vegetable biryani > plain white rice.<br /></div><br /></div> <div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTu1AcQrQjc6HwlEqJG5lzp5B2_VzUrfbEVBJ5wgxhbqQ8BZAPqeruukTro5TZ78Y445o4mR4cXgMoDYOE_gmpg0j_lQDyGE5flsTrP6PqwMJHhNjnCmsbV2ySbFOUz10u8ZZe61Y0RQqQ/s1600/aloomutter.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTu1AcQrQjc6HwlEqJG5lzp5B2_VzUrfbEVBJ5wgxhbqQ8BZAPqeruukTro5TZ78Y445o4mR4cXgMoDYOE_gmpg0j_lQDyGE5flsTrP6PqwMJHhNjnCmsbV2ySbFOUz10u8ZZe61Y0RQqQ/s400/aloomutter.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5703327659520001282" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;">the <span style="font-weight: bold;">aloo mutter</span> ($6.99) was less interesting than its dishmates, but still quite tasty. in general, it was on the mushier side and may not appeal to those with teeth. just sayin'.<br /><br />bhanu indian grocery and cuisine is a great, chillaxing place with just the right amount of flavors to make your tastebuds skip a beat. if you are in the area and crave sustenance not found in a bowl of noodles or dumplings, then i suggest you drop by bhanu for a tasty treat.<br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Bhanu Indian Grocery and Cuisine</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">7246 Rosemead Blvd.</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">San Gabriel, CA 91775</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);" id="bizPhone" class="tel">(626) 291-2101</span><br /><a href="http://www.mybhanu.com/">http://www.mybhanu.com</a><br /><br />price: $$<br />verdict: tasty, try it!<br /><a href="http://www.urbanspoon.com/r/5/1557767/restaurant/LA/Pasadena/Bhanu-Indian-Grocery-and-Cuisine-San-Gabriel"><img alt="Bhanu Indian Grocery and Cuisine on Urbanspoon" src="http://www.urbanspoon.com/b/logo/1557767/minilogo.gif" style="border: medium none; padding: 0px; width: 104px; height: 15px;" /></a><br /></div> </div>bagnatichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14021086137497871703noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3907383198084727847.post-88217980597522990922012-01-04T23:11:00.001-08:002012-01-05T02:51:42.482-08:00a beagle birthday: happy birthday charlie brown!<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2lnvUbBAYST8P25bULfnJv6B4bZnX-gDanOnVYWLHdTB5T6ZkCc7Ix-euGup3hREDr_oJkZ2zcbLc5nVGVR3A-rJ4U1dlrS0NYntGo6QcMRnuKjqnVRH6qsUxcLSHfULNqQ2kSshL5-e7/s1600/charliehat.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 266px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2lnvUbBAYST8P25bULfnJv6B4bZnX-gDanOnVYWLHdTB5T6ZkCc7Ix-euGup3hREDr_oJkZ2zcbLc5nVGVR3A-rJ4U1dlrS0NYntGo6QcMRnuKjqnVRH6qsUxcLSHfULNqQ2kSshL5-e7/s400/charliehat.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5694078519774701714" border="0" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">totally dressed to party with his homemade party hat, minus the fallen bow tie.<br /><br /></div>my little beagle turned 3 today. in dog years, he can legally drink and find himself a whore, but in my household, he just gets a little doggy berfday cake...a carrot/apple sauce birthday cake with cream cheese/apple sauce frosting to be exact. sounds yum enough right?<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMCroZ5fPDDviGJklIosFmFyDNRQaXonoyGxoNGiy9HcdKrccPzyRCsY2eYm828txZLgQ0D0SJvIrcGkGDl-9f3W7fkXr81KKYMhGh9Gpu2JlKSUBOwFtaN3vsOeZY_D8XnqPgXIiSdBAk/s1600/charliecakebat.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMCroZ5fPDDviGJklIosFmFyDNRQaXonoyGxoNGiy9HcdKrccPzyRCsY2eYm828txZLgQ0D0SJvIrcGkGDl-9f3W7fkXr81KKYMhGh9Gpu2JlKSUBOwFtaN3vsOeZY_D8XnqPgXIiSdBAk/s400/charliecakebat.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5694079194734202386" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;">it was an easy batter and didn't take much effort, especially with my handy dandy kitchenaid mixer. 1/2 hour later, it was out of the oven and onto a rack to be cooled off while charlie and my other two dogs circled around me like vultures in the kitchen.<br /></div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEfBlz4QYWyT4GP8noO9u_R09uGWh0EjFHyQuRr1-5AW1W4apBrwYNvtJw7V9IP3u6rRta-qT_GyPrkUlpX1cdKy5v7XQxOqOeKU4wLWH_isqgpWSPJGY_zwsp-cwssxZYfKiYs5ZGoqc-/s1600/charliecake.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 314px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEfBlz4QYWyT4GP8noO9u_R09uGWh0EjFHyQuRr1-5AW1W4apBrwYNvtJw7V9IP3u6rRta-qT_GyPrkUlpX1cdKy5v7XQxOqOeKU4wLWH_isqgpWSPJGY_zwsp-cwssxZYfKiYs5ZGoqc-/s400/charliecake.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5694079662415447842" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;">once frosted, i decorated the cake with a simple number 3 in carrot slivers for charlie's new age. i would have been more creative with my cake decorations if time permitted, but i had humans to feed as well. since the dogs get homemade cake, the humans got prime rib, cheesy smashed potatoes, garlic spinach, and tomato pine nuts salad with a balsamic vinaigrette for dinner. crazy yummy if i must say so myself. it IS a party after all.<br /><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUhnMLqEsDR-Mg3OdWtj8B3_etu64kwjhv1FB0dGlv20ESI-g7ou8zGsanUb4Waq4hM5bmo79lSR6McM9_yah5H98no6pDyehjTR9yqS0s1lbXNIR5hBSfYIEWfG6MHnFxpKqkwq4gbFe9/s1600/humanfood.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 266px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUhnMLqEsDR-Mg3OdWtj8B3_etu64kwjhv1FB0dGlv20ESI-g7ou8zGsanUb4Waq4hM5bmo79lSR6McM9_yah5H98no6pDyehjTR9yqS0s1lbXNIR5hBSfYIEWfG6MHnFxpKqkwq4gbFe9/s400/humanfood.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5694081087197775490" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;">after the humans ate and our bellies bulged unattractively with the grub, it was time to slice into the cake! the anticipation must have slayed my furry buddies...one by one. *wimper* charlie was so excited, he started shmeeing (this noise he makes through his nose. rather annoying actually...thank god he's cute!).<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjn1gIEWGtJY-1jPct1WrSh5jbfu-dVkd3NwPWiyt8Zry5E4ahYrqUvRl5jq248nKtchiCdMhpXgXDzoEjc2gYLko3NG49BfQq7D2qhPchkYbzgVIEKKn-QaOui0Ip84Up2f624w6IpD7yS/s1600/charliehalf.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 212px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjn1gIEWGtJY-1jPct1WrSh5jbfu-dVkd3NwPWiyt8Zry5E4ahYrqUvRl5jq248nKtchiCdMhpXgXDzoEjc2gYLko3NG49BfQq7D2qhPchkYbzgVIEKKn-QaOui0Ip84Up2f624w6IpD7yS/s400/charliehalf.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5694081959397216434" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiliTobyQBpgp6GSfDXC4ygNw7rQPrMBOW8-0bi8slQHlOEg7oHHn9gQUr5k5HmFBTKJoOP_6BjxCslAMDodNdr8B3zQGC0lcKaGKqAnOeShm4VEEomAbo2e0behE4hw8RLZAUeeDd6WdU8/s1600/charliestaringcake.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiliTobyQBpgp6GSfDXC4ygNw7rQPrMBOW8-0bi8slQHlOEg7oHHn9gQUr5k5HmFBTKJoOP_6BjxCslAMDodNdr8B3zQGC0lcKaGKqAnOeShm4VEEomAbo2e0behE4hw8RLZAUeeDd6WdU8/s400/charliestaringcake.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5694082901802043426" border="0" /></a><br />"drop it momma...please?"<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-OBHUDBoYLPEF1eIrFxu6NIoJusXRzu5tLF0W5W7UThyPpCqBfBzW2Eqa2OgBEgoM_mIufL8Y0RbiZz8dX16pln9daqd-z-eF-soII3qgToMs_FRgjaVC7dHZszW3_dhwqecsAWj3LsFN/s1600/charlietongue.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 328px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-OBHUDBoYLPEF1eIrFxu6NIoJusXRzu5tLF0W5W7UThyPpCqBfBzW2Eqa2OgBEgoM_mIufL8Y0RbiZz8dX16pln9daqd-z-eF-soII3qgToMs_FRgjaVC7dHZszW3_dhwqecsAWj3LsFN/s400/charlietongue.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5694083241835908770" border="0" /></a><br />he was smacking his beagle lips as i took my pics. give me a sec charlie! sheesh!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVHU_-j0eROAB0-s6fMb-TxA8C2c_YEeKNc1xCeL9hAIXtYJAUj6v5wqed4WnO-JLUk3I8yKLhtPwTVx03IECZ-sg4zUL_2XkGcA7MWvAGY9WlRr1bopTqIqA5kZwPD8wx9SplEil8X1gJ/s1600/charlieeating.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 232px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVHU_-j0eROAB0-s6fMb-TxA8C2c_YEeKNc1xCeL9hAIXtYJAUj6v5wqed4WnO-JLUk3I8yKLhtPwTVx03IECZ-sg4zUL_2XkGcA7MWvAGY9WlRr1bopTqIqA5kZwPD8wx9SplEil8X1gJ/s400/charlieeating.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5694084460134525122" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><br />but his excitement built into an unbearable surge of energy (and defiance) because he sprung up to snatch the piece of cake out of my hands and gobbled it as quickly as he could, smacking his lips furiously as i watched in surprise. then i remembered it was his berfday after all so all was forgiven...dang dog.<br /><br />of course lucy and bronx got to share in the cake eating as well and they LOVED it. ok, so i know dogs will eat anything, but i really think they were particularly excited about this cake based on their frenzied behavior after their first bites...it must be good right?! right.<br /><br />it was good times and i look forward to baking many, many more berfday cakes for my sweet pups. happy birthday charlie brown!<br /></div></div></div></div>bagnatichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14021086137497871703noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3907383198084727847.post-22632435098034841282011-12-20T23:49:00.001-08:002012-07-10T01:35:22.034-07:00cognoscenti coffee and proof bakery baked goods to feed the soul<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEih-TBgo-muDttw3GSro0UP2qP8zEAmoi19W9wVeYbha4bdferanzakcN-LipchXIDeX9M_QukvLzdkvz64_klFJwD7FbhtnFz2KQPF3OELJ2LTX9vzVMYeZTPiXm3jh1hhKqaYhPln9ufo/s1600/cogcoffee.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 328px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEih-TBgo-muDttw3GSro0UP2qP8zEAmoi19W9wVeYbha4bdferanzakcN-LipchXIDeX9M_QukvLzdkvz64_klFJwD7FbhtnFz2KQPF3OELJ2LTX9vzVMYeZTPiXm3jh1hhKqaYhPln9ufo/s400/cogcoffee.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5688487404632403218" border="0" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://www.popupcoffee.com/">yeekai lim's</a> cognoscenti coffee was a pop-up that roamed no more when he finally settled his coffee talents at proof bakery in atwater village. if you want to wrap your cold hands around a good cup of joe that ranges in price from $2-$4, then i suggest you make your way to the eastside and nestle yourself in this stellar bakery with a plate of baked goods as well as a cup of coffee by cog...of course.<br /></div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYaowVljQXrN3-sF68UgiqAxaID0RihBA1j21-03UMSf0b1XXRn4ZTvAOdCS_KQhly5NLW35SW_YZdmRnacxx0hyphenhyphenI5nGwCMY_w0saAJ_DzRp9aoUWPQBcRVvIubrG6edZ_Dkixpb4_OI8m/s1600/latte.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; 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width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxL-4w0euv3oAqD8eKvq1mQJ12qEsFfLtEmwDwtEarqfyN2EpozE-dX-XHzBFU3jafhpKPjgQ-YpeBdso0dTylfFCIzogtz-5kOnvr8ldaTvp4tK-XwWJ5x5_LqCAJks4nnJOVnfjSfEVu/s400/cauliflowersammie.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5688487165054028786" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;">the <span style="font-weight: bold;">roasted pepper, feta, and olives sandwich</span> ($7) was just as yummy. i loved the the pops of olives in every bite.<br /></div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitPJxEtWN0_vmARKqbv8wXKA1kcT7TYLsypDYc6bLg0u1GCT1WzwGmX2ZmU_uoKhG-L33fP4v17cotzGaLz1QPNEIdqA8qxpdfW881zclMYuWz11CEEBOb_bE8tiESliRKCpmJpv-m1tUX/s1600/roastedpeppers.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitPJxEtWN0_vmARKqbv8wXKA1kcT7TYLsypDYc6bLg0u1GCT1WzwGmX2ZmU_uoKhG-L33fP4v17cotzGaLz1QPNEIdqA8qxpdfW881zclMYuWz11CEEBOb_bE8tiESliRKCpmJpv-m1tUX/s400/roastedpeppers.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5688487117332415570" border="0" /></a><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXT4kmi5sXdCsAKqOjVs3qfumHXOfTrZXnB7IqxyuocwYwxgPOXuxAq9D1xKjQWN8pOzgb7pybtyHbPGYI4tcV9CXbKM7w-AM8XDxAFc1zsdLc937ukUIGbDWrkkJFI9JGdMZiUbP-c-zI/s1600/rpsandwich2.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 271px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXT4kmi5sXdCsAKqOjVs3qfumHXOfTrZXnB7IqxyuocwYwxgPOXuxAq9D1xKjQWN8pOzgb7pybtyHbPGYI4tcV9CXbKM7w-AM8XDxAFc1zsdLc937ukUIGbDWrkkJFI9JGdMZiUbP-c-zI/s400/rpsandwich2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5688487043455569410" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;">without a doubt, the baked goods are amazing here. this delicious <span style="font-weight: bold;">persimmon scone</span> ($3) was dense with bursts of persimmon chunks.<br /></div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAe3BP35Hd86Mh24Kigp4_r0s-wxr66cKAJFWttOd07aY2w2kKX_u-95Xe3v_BXs0hM_ctRAvKeg7OyCbblpZiqUHtZpWfxU4CLXkih5T32C60zbLJF6w_5gkad6p3noRXGyiaqaI27Kjd/s1600/persimmonscone.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAe3BP35Hd86Mh24Kigp4_r0s-wxr66cKAJFWttOd07aY2w2kKX_u-95Xe3v_BXs0hM_ctRAvKeg7OyCbblpZiqUHtZpWfxU4CLXkih5T32C60zbLJF6w_5gkad6p3noRXGyiaqaI27Kjd/s400/persimmonscone.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5688486453396461122" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;">the <span style="font-weight: bold;">chocolate croissant</span> ($3.50) was decadent with a hint of chocolate oozing out. what a tease when you know just one big bite will take you right to its chocolatey center.<br /></div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjrSjXiYM9ydOaKefMxuU54EAKp14zrxhWdYvWyUl5K2Ag80yoXzw_ASWMGmcNhAHKDNitjrGTUPA6TEvIg-iDRxdDndWaMqd7ukm-dti_tQ3sOgfzhNv80aqrtBLPwNIyQkNU4egnIdcZ/s1600/chococroissant.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjrSjXiYM9ydOaKefMxuU54EAKp14zrxhWdYvWyUl5K2Ag80yoXzw_ASWMGmcNhAHKDNitjrGTUPA6TEvIg-iDRxdDndWaMqd7ukm-dti_tQ3sOgfzhNv80aqrtBLPwNIyQkNU4egnIdcZ/s400/chococroissant.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5688486209714337410" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;">the <span style="font-weight: bold;">almond croissant</span> ($4) was probably my favorite at proof. flakey, soft, with bits of almond slivers sprinkled with powdered sugar...what's not to love about it?!<br /></div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFmeE5_E2RnvVJvycGemPQLzlw1NHEeGd8OmqzUHWYWTcQhd2EBQ9LaJ1vHednkR0ffU3CFqEset3Rx9mJBYwfhiEcLse5ILe0c-Bjxj4jkvVuPO2KmNkD53XB1d4rrLSAsf7_XpSeHcxv/s1600/almondcroissant.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFmeE5_E2RnvVJvycGemPQLzlw1NHEeGd8OmqzUHWYWTcQhd2EBQ9LaJ1vHednkR0ffU3CFqEset3Rx9mJBYwfhiEcLse5ILe0c-Bjxj4jkvVuPO2KmNkD53XB1d4rrLSAsf7_XpSeHcxv/s400/almondcroissant.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5688486078925660002" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;">the <span style="font-weight: bold;">salted chocolate chip cookie</span> ($2) was to die for as well. i've always loved, and always will love, the hint of salt in my sweets. this cookie by far was a sophisticated bite for any cookie monster.<br /></div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLenhvB2TSnKsXIX4_YtJ6NKCdSGhyphenhyphenkJjjjnfPhQHubUxeLlwa7F0ovJ36zC47nYB3rmEZTchxigRdQ8aUPTTp200uaomqifymlaFQ5AwdMe4VR-OawZUBlMyQ7Mux6EEbzYl5bdWyvi5a/s1600/cookie.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 211px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLenhvB2TSnKsXIX4_YtJ6NKCdSGhyphenhyphenkJjjjnfPhQHubUxeLlwa7F0ovJ36zC47nYB3rmEZTchxigRdQ8aUPTTp200uaomqifymlaFQ5AwdMe4VR-OawZUBlMyQ7Mux6EEbzYl5bdWyvi5a/s400/cookie.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5691123174895343138" border="0" /></a></div><br />i definitely feel lucky to live in silverlake and to have access to so many great, surrounding neighborhoods. just a short little drive takes me to proof bakery goods and cognoscenti coffee, a luxury any day of the week especially when one needs a coffee break badly. and trust me, when i'm not on vacation, i need coffee breaks really, really, badly.<br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Proof Bakery</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Cognoscenti Coffee</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">3156 Glendale Blvd.</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Los Angeles, CA 90039</span><br /> <span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);" id="bizPhone" class="tel">(323) 664-8633</span><br /><a href="http://proofbakeryla.com/">http://proofbakeryla.com/</a><br /><br />price: $<br />verdict: omg, i love it!<br /><a href="http://www.urbanspoon.com/r/5/1560374/restaurant/Atwater-Village/Proof-Bakery-LA"><img alt="Proof Bakery on Urbanspoon" src="http://www.urbanspoon.com/b/logo/1560374/minilogo.gif" style="border: medium none; padding: 0px; width: 104px; height: 15px;" /></a>bagnatichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14021086137497871703noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3907383198084727847.post-27166261000026078952011-12-06T22:50:00.000-08:002011-12-26T03:22:46.685-08:00let your dogs, eat my blog<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBhjrVEwGw97P_tYqRPp6kq-hUhsE8DL0sfXuH1Zp9HqTFQXAVu5EEQA7F1Zhf1ILFg_8U1L6vxFCe4u-YMFpBYI0786AopA-i9Lg0OGpTON5no4Wm2gR7CeTJLYHPD5rrSCCxY2HuW6r0/s1600/Eat+My+Blog+INFO+POSTCARD.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 257px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBhjrVEwGw97P_tYqRPp6kq-hUhsE8DL0sfXuH1Zp9HqTFQXAVu5EEQA7F1Zhf1ILFg_8U1L6vxFCe4u-YMFpBYI0786AopA-i9Lg0OGpTON5no4Wm2gR7CeTJLYHPD5rrSCCxY2HuW6r0/s400/Eat+My+Blog+INFO+POSTCARD.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5681818091936022418" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;">the 4th installment of <a href="http://eatmyblogla.wordpress.com/">eat my blog</a> will be taking place this saturday at pita jungle in pasadena. i'm super excited to be a part of the <a href="http://theroamingbelly.blogspot.com/2010/12/sweet-successes-for-eat-my-blog-bake.html">eat my blog planning committee</a> for a second year in the row and will be baking as well...though you will have to be a four-legged pooch to actually appreciate what i'm making.<br /></div><br /></div> <div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibooU-CmIXY46jml5rwrLN1e8Y7VqNqpsns9OdumllKI73NAmYAQM5Zm-5e_U5pufsvSk6FnCeqmmFMOpoZP2-eoqMzZnWsT7kR78Qp9SJCv8UkYKqemjdrJhqjrBSdHqyl9uV1-Wyg7pd/s1600/dough.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibooU-CmIXY46jml5rwrLN1e8Y7VqNqpsns9OdumllKI73NAmYAQM5Zm-5e_U5pufsvSk6FnCeqmmFMOpoZP2-eoqMzZnWsT7kR78Qp9SJCv8UkYKqemjdrJhqjrBSdHqyl9uV1-Wyg7pd/s400/dough.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5681815676937658946" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;">i got this idea from <a href="http://eatmyblogla.wordpress.com/2010/11/28/sneak-peek-idgies-dog-biscuits/">tien</a> who baked dog biscuits for emb last year. genius. seriously, we should allow our dogs to stuff face too!! and for a good cause to boot! since i have 3 furry doggies of my own, i really wanted to honor all the four legged friends out there with these pumkin peanut butter dog biscuits.<br /></div><br /></div> <div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLN-dv3tvbSgdDlICKLuVfmvxdgOp8rv1cyhqp2M7OW52lrYVzvJbtv7C1K6TilmmQKjd80B87-cR4GQ-pwYBVnCuR0UqsxQyz3xZUaeGyeetNQpyRVrRsr6u4-eH8sL5syMsk6_utIA6F/s1600/dogbiscuits.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLN-dv3tvbSgdDlICKLuVfmvxdgOp8rv1cyhqp2M7OW52lrYVzvJbtv7C1K6TilmmQKjd80B87-cR4GQ-pwYBVnCuR0UqsxQyz3xZUaeGyeetNQpyRVrRsr6u4-eH8sL5syMsk6_utIA6F/s400/dogbiscuits.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5681815584679669986" border="0" /></a><br /></div><br />not trying to sell them too hard *ahem,* but let's just say that after giving my three dogs a taste of the test biscuits i baked, my biggest/tallest dog promptly climbed the counter the following day to steal the rest. a$$hole.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgm_q-Sbrrg2nR4spT88h1SAP12ZDeDNCcx2cuKKYz6ZlzgE7cGEYEiapPiqdskyDzdWPYegntOss1tzchF3I7uMfMCGedqdI5lhKk4zdpwS3J3qfXs2Kkg4RLaO9p_RDMC74Zsavp9BuYv/s1600/dogsandbiscuit1.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 297px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgm_q-Sbrrg2nR4spT88h1SAP12ZDeDNCcx2cuKKYz6ZlzgE7cGEYEiapPiqdskyDzdWPYegntOss1tzchF3I7uMfMCGedqdI5lhKk4zdpwS3J3qfXs2Kkg4RLaO9p_RDMC74Zsavp9BuYv/s400/dogsandbiscuit1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5681815214361428226" border="0" /></a><br /><br />"let me just have a bite of the leg...."<br /><br /></div> <div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgO5eoI98H8YDtUkamFwzD8Dt9a4gL-9bxkpqu0iPSw13TXmYTmgBhTI1FDTPwxjGHCOaA_L3B7yCn-jOnXVX8uV3gIwX7FV4kaVCu2ju2YRVMjYbNZRBZASEEIt74oJGJENUUGqUHPmoXp/s1600/dogsandbiscuits2.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 272px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgO5eoI98H8YDtUkamFwzD8Dt9a4gL-9bxkpqu0iPSw13TXmYTmgBhTI1FDTPwxjGHCOaA_L3B7yCn-jOnXVX8uV3gIwX7FV4kaVCu2ju2YRVMjYbNZRBZASEEIt74oJGJENUUGqUHPmoXp/s400/dogsandbiscuits2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5681815158463004274" border="0" /></a><br /><br />"please?"<br /><br /></div> <div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOb5pcTPhgBVzTUmnFq7C4kpGus-JY9GTboqu_Ck1kI8f5jr03RmeTcx96mHEF0ne29RiGbA-iPVicaF_w-HIU8yffLNujHpLANq80uqkZJL5NBMIxEDuQAbqm_eZZFr8aPjKTU7_esrtg/s1600/dogandbiscuits3.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOb5pcTPhgBVzTUmnFq7C4kpGus-JY9GTboqu_Ck1kI8f5jr03RmeTcx96mHEF0ne29RiGbA-iPVicaF_w-HIU8yffLNujHpLANq80uqkZJL5NBMIxEDuQAbqm_eZZFr8aPjKTU7_esrtg/s400/dogandbiscuits3.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5681815060661972690" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">i think your dogs will like them too! hope to see you there!!<br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;">UPDATE: eat my blog raised <span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">$4,323.86<span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">!</span><br /></span></div> </div> </div>bagnatichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14021086137497871703noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3907383198084727847.post-63461882455933731302011-11-30T01:11:00.001-08:002011-12-11T22:31:23.513-08:00allston yacht club for holiday boozing (echo park)<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbuvH0gvcZTRLXY_wMQp6_Mns1S9gtrRm9zvWj7NhuRI10VZ6yinXkMQF4XZrUd-4CqydBqDzqbXgoTV_KX-X_xwLPAqfDLIWo1-FWRXDTQcFwouy1eb2_NzMYdMpTZnqHe-AcoBWbgKOJ/s1600/AYC+Exterior.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 263px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbuvH0gvcZTRLXY_wMQp6_Mns1S9gtrRm9zvWj7NhuRI10VZ6yinXkMQF4XZrUd-4CqydBqDzqbXgoTV_KX-X_xwLPAqfDLIWo1-FWRXDTQcFwouy1eb2_NzMYdMpTZnqHe-AcoBWbgKOJ/s400/AYC+Exterior.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5680671828597087106" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">picture courtesy of allston yacht club (ayc)</span><br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;">i did not grow up celebrating thanksgiving. in fact, i might have tasted my first turkey at koo koo roos. shhh.... but as i grew up, the once foreign traditions of thanksgiving and green wreathed holiday cheer began to infiltrate our tightly fobby traditions. as each year overlapped the next, smashed potatoes, pumpkin pie, honey-glazed ham, eggnog etc...began to share the same space as the chow mein, fried rice, roasted duck, and eggrolls that normally occupied our holiday tables. so nowadays, the mere hint of cinnamon, nutmeg, and cold weather automatically sparks warm feelings of holiday cheer in me too...thanks for the melting pot effect america.<br /><br />my holiday celebrations were kick started this year by <span style="font-weight: bold;">allston yacht club</span> in echo park. my sis and i were invited to try a few of their holiday cocktails and to nibble on some of their happy hour menu items.<br /></div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjF1UXBdSrOBNHtf9mYHEuhEgDiqBaj0vIZcQLQjp9u-2PqvMVC1vOy_InEkuWYG-lIrl7Ueiz5IrL-LaDWR8jxcfj-np0Zx_GmD58L6_f_ZrRLEbyXQPLwAoWCuMr6mrQQNRbvMQWbgv86/s1600/AYC_Accused+Fruitcake.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjF1UXBdSrOBNHtf9mYHEuhEgDiqBaj0vIZcQLQjp9u-2PqvMVC1vOy_InEkuWYG-lIrl7Ueiz5IrL-LaDWR8jxcfj-np0Zx_GmD58L6_f_ZrRLEbyXQPLwAoWCuMr6mrQQNRbvMQWbgv86/s400/AYC_Accused+Fruitcake.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5680670273847296706" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">accursed fruitcake cocktail. photo courtesy of ayc.</span><br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;">no joke, one of the best holiday cocktails ever. fragrant and boozy in the most subtle way. if you can squish christmas, thanksgiving, and a freakin' decorated pine tree into a glass cup, you will get the <span style="font-weight: bold;">accursed fruitcake cocktail</span>. i am TOTALLY going back with my friends to get my asian glow on with this sucka.<br /></div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXGoVuPoH3uq-28vF5yReSpp_u9cSxHdHIZ7ExlUXbEPGFJuyLh6PLk-all4433rvPCpjNfg5G6-xEbHscopYs4mC-66ChU2rqXr9YGzUEXrUo3APE5XQfhI-5gat7RCbQdZAPXvKB6mLQ/s1600/AYC_Figgy+Pudding.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXGoVuPoH3uq-28vF5yReSpp_u9cSxHdHIZ7ExlUXbEPGFJuyLh6PLk-all4433rvPCpjNfg5G6-xEbHscopYs4mC-66ChU2rqXr9YGzUEXrUo3APE5XQfhI-5gat7RCbQdZAPXvKB6mLQ/s400/AYC_Figgy+Pudding.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5680670184771461218" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">figgy pudding cocktail. photo courtesy of ayc.</span><br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;">the <span style="font-weight: bold;">figgy pudding cocktail</span> was an ultra sultry, boozy version of eggnog. if you like getting messed up while singing a christmas carol, DO so as you fist a glass of this.<br /></div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaKHBtoAVIFUb9adFUDgs2oFGNt38kPLA3bFUzV-EYRicgp4jxN8f4pcCDBpP3JDmDiB0Snh8TL9DPWLiUuqPsRHLA_Ky8jvMfZSvqpcKdLX6_jDKyppS8Bd7F0WPGODAl50ZAsHPgTbxp/s1600/hhmenuayc.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 266px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaKHBtoAVIFUb9adFUDgs2oFGNt38kPLA3bFUzV-EYRicgp4jxN8f4pcCDBpP3JDmDiB0Snh8TL9DPWLiUuqPsRHLA_Ky8jvMfZSvqpcKdLX6_jDKyppS8Bd7F0WPGODAl50ZAsHPgTbxp/s400/hhmenuayc.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5680669454068959954" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">a reasonably priced happy hour menu for food and drinks. yay!<br /></div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5sGUddtL5jVJwFqeZBrOi1h1tg_FOSDgAg4hzmqX_XhfPGPuN2NNBhupOjq6p0wx2XH6oWCzq-3LKz4LskB1viqg8YgeJkVfIZGhNeSuOy2d-LZwZeaucuUjO6RW-Gxmk8YNX2SOXomOv/s1600/buffalowingsayc.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 254px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5sGUddtL5jVJwFqeZBrOi1h1tg_FOSDgAg4hzmqX_XhfPGPuN2NNBhupOjq6p0wx2XH6oWCzq-3LKz4LskB1viqg8YgeJkVfIZGhNeSuOy2d-LZwZeaucuUjO6RW-Gxmk8YNX2SOXomOv/s400/buffalowingsayc.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5680663283142065458" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">korean style wings</span> with dragon sauce...aka siracha? a tasty accompaniment to the real stars of the show...holiday cheer and boozy cocktails! yeah!<br /></div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoLskR68pX_-ZeaeGxJCKsBC4XH8qs9S5IycmyUGaWtmnLWg27ymVsoWkvi8O6lxYl7pbNWRqAQTua6Fp016HkKvIzNw4ijQ1jQzc3-D6VwIzw43mqmKLEd_ZpqZ_5tyw0e4KLr0TF0Zls/s1600/poutineayc.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoLskR68pX_-ZeaeGxJCKsBC4XH8qs9S5IycmyUGaWtmnLWg27ymVsoWkvi8O6lxYl7pbNWRqAQTua6Fp016HkKvIzNw4ijQ1jQzc3-D6VwIzw43mqmKLEd_ZpqZ_5tyw0e4KLr0TF0Zls/s400/poutineayc.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5680662258408795970" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">short rib poutine tostada</span> was a bit tricky to eat and not that tasty. the short rib was dry and overly stringy.<br /></div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizXqDNvTpjVWsS_aY0UwEsS4ySwNx8ao34gkRpXyakltHyAhi9kisCXZliXC86T3jR9V9LeLSDQsAcoSdLCNBpGRa9TLQDUoT3z46P_VUF3zUmlnwcaTdgiJRbZgHepaeMw7eZTYmzHlDm/s1600/frenchtoastayc.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizXqDNvTpjVWsS_aY0UwEsS4ySwNx8ao34gkRpXyakltHyAhi9kisCXZliXC86T3jR9V9LeLSDQsAcoSdLCNBpGRa9TLQDUoT3z46P_VUF3zUmlnwcaTdgiJRbZgHepaeMw7eZTYmzHlDm/s400/frenchtoastayc.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5680705551544670210" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;">the <span style="font-weight: bold;">orange french toast grilled cheese</span> sandwich was the oddest bite of food of the night. a definite skip unless you enjoy a failed combo of orange, bacon, and goat cheese....bleh.<br /></div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhz5igrbuwzcRXVOBFgl4xXSFvH1ZhzKcPtFRlqj61age2qMGXkDMNFiKi2vgeLZ4MBGfDPCSJYzVLo29xxeN3KnipCXNOE8cQrCUeAMxl4E_Etya98u4T_vzh-79WPv5-6l1pbiW0BvQX0/s1600/friesayc.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhz5igrbuwzcRXVOBFgl4xXSFvH1ZhzKcPtFRlqj61age2qMGXkDMNFiKi2vgeLZ4MBGfDPCSJYzVLo29xxeN3KnipCXNOE8cQrCUeAMxl4E_Etya98u4T_vzh-79WPv5-6l1pbiW0BvQX0/s400/friesayc.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5680661909218230306" border="0" /></a><br /></div><br />you can never go wrong with <span style="font-weight: bold;">garlic fries</span> and these particular garlic fries were skinny and crispy, the perfect fry profile if you will. since my sis is a french fry enthusiast, as you can see, we got more than enough of our share that night.<br /><br />with warm bellies full of booze and a heart clogged with french fry grease, i want to thank allston yacht club once again for jump starting my holiday cheer. i SHALL come back for the accursed fruitcake cocktail and fries as convos flow with old friends about life, love, and all the things we should be thankful for this holiday season. cheers.<br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Allston Yacht Club</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">1320 Echo Park Ave.</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);"> Los Angeles, CA 90026</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);"> (213) 481 0454 </span><br /><a href="http://allstonyachtclub.com/site/">http://allstonyachtclub.com/</a>bagnatichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14021086137497871703noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3907383198084727847.post-91426542976136378922011-11-16T23:11:00.001-08:002012-02-12T00:08:18.048-08:00rocking our tastebuds at raku (las vegas)<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmUL-OPri617BZWxCEmytqFu1wULP2zkWLUHu43nxPF2civ2w3JPpkWdQn9BH0SPADKcfvHcukD3ZHdU3rVXdEi3yU8pZSLWInHTFMkZ23gOymwZThida9bJjhkf8gLSBhnLL62_BQ4JGl/s1600/rakusign.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 266px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmUL-OPri617BZWxCEmytqFu1wULP2zkWLUHu43nxPF2civ2w3JPpkWdQn9BH0SPADKcfvHcukD3ZHdU3rVXdEi3yU8pZSLWInHTFMkZ23gOymwZThida9bJjhkf8gLSBhnLL62_BQ4JGl/s400/rakusign.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5672116299710731970" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;">you start your life in preschool learning that "sharing is caring," but the real test of unselfish sharing comes when you are forced to part with possessions that you truly, dearly love. for some, it might be material, for others, it might be physical or emotional, but for my fat belly, it is usually of an edible nature. what a great first test for our marriage when we ate at<span style="font-weight: bold;"> raku</span> in las vegas and i was forced to share each and every bite with my hubs...some harder to part than others.<br /></div></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyq9bweajU3dKXDvE4i2g8M03hVA0rMp8ENVkSr2PWxrKM5b52qw-w7KEizFnHuTuInEtmoaBglZGX65sX_LzHxLWeJlDJRRmmBzKT46g53iTqF_Qk5I9QzbxkyN2dnt7nmlAOVR4ScTuX/s1600/chopsticksraku.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyq9bweajU3dKXDvE4i2g8M03hVA0rMp8ENVkSr2PWxrKM5b52qw-w7KEizFnHuTuInEtmoaBglZGX65sX_LzHxLWeJlDJRRmmBzKT46g53iTqF_Qk5I9QzbxkyN2dnt7nmlAOVR4ScTuX/s400/chopsticksraku.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5672116697052873122" border="0" /></a><br /><br />let the sharing commence!<br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiA_mR-xeH_AQ-Gl-aeS-DrcqouPPN1J5HDWea0JeQb-rOdVwRrJO6g3l2ub3yRUI15xcv66Kd_3S6weeRU33Mwg99g6F4klcAGpWc9i-6zAe8-DwGj4gslAmekxIkpjW02ggXtgOAiAhWO/s1600/sashimiraku.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 282px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiA_mR-xeH_AQ-Gl-aeS-DrcqouPPN1J5HDWea0JeQb-rOdVwRrJO6g3l2ub3yRUI15xcv66Kd_3S6weeRU33Mwg99g6F4klcAGpWc9i-6zAe8-DwGj4gslAmekxIkpjW02ggXtgOAiAhWO/s400/sashimiraku.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5672116229065514434" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">blue fin sashimi</span> ($25) with soy sauce soaked nori which eliminated the need for a small saucer full of soy sauce. the blue fin was clean, fresh, incredibly silky yet firm at the same time. definitely a challenge to share when all i wanted to do was gobble them up, one piece of raw fish flesh at a time.<br /></div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFPWnkxyJ9lxD_egjunaGhOCm331hGUaUL9Qp1G5FHIk7uPI4zYBUL4HIvYyANOUqs1L8obTWozYfTVW9FX9rYtMd0oFTMS1G0Gx0-oWC8Tr-pNBTvOqiR1cd-JKDtjxWi9gzWurBTiqJ2/s1600/saladraku.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 282px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFPWnkxyJ9lxD_egjunaGhOCm331hGUaUL9Qp1G5FHIk7uPI4zYBUL4HIvYyANOUqs1L8obTWozYfTVW9FX9rYtMd0oFTMS1G0Gx0-oWC8Tr-pNBTvOqiR1cd-JKDtjxWi9gzWurBTiqJ2/s400/saladraku.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5672116071998925570" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">sashimi salad</span> ($12) with pieces of blue fin tuna, salmon, and yellow tail on a bed of spinach leaves and crispy onions on top. a tart orange tinted dressing elevated this bowl of crunchy raw decadence to a craveable level. definitely hard to share...but i did. darn.<br /></div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggL0ppvyuFvvFoQz5RpiEFLFy9NTWIcXwXnok-8pTV3EzcTzn0uH1321F_x3aXkPKT5LzMuS0ECjVUsd-utsuJXFBbwEkr8lab9Mn6xjOfLha3_3cFV0CkyWLC9IremeeVv4rALvY2NO6O/s1600/uniraku.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggL0ppvyuFvvFoQz5RpiEFLFy9NTWIcXwXnok-8pTV3EzcTzn0uH1321F_x3aXkPKT5LzMuS0ECjVUsd-utsuJXFBbwEkr8lab9Mn6xjOfLha3_3cFV0CkyWLC9IremeeVv4rALvY2NO6O/s400/uniraku.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5672115749984994386" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br />poached egg with sea urchin and salmon roe</span> ($9) was a textural mess. slimey, cold, and gooey all at once. this one was never meant to be ordered or shared. *shudders*<br /></div></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhb_fyJxJRNvuOHAg2ZUsQ-_-U8XchNRxqQDzBr0NHrULXJxmrGhZbtb-xHWxdrVxV8DR2_Si6E7DXu2ouEpiPqrkZgL7qMtdiNtYet5qU3J8LSSbF6cBUmqjd9KQv7yQqoZvRzR-C2VvwT/s1600/tofuraku.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhb_fyJxJRNvuOHAg2ZUsQ-_-U8XchNRxqQDzBr0NHrULXJxmrGhZbtb-xHWxdrVxV8DR2_Si6E7DXu2ouEpiPqrkZgL7qMtdiNtYet5qU3J8LSSbF6cBUmqjd9KQv7yQqoZvRzR-C2VvwT/s400/tofuraku.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5672115438677159138" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;">the <span style="font-weight: bold;">agedashi tofu</span> ($10) had a slightly crispy, fried exterior which meant a muddled broth spotted with oil. a silken interior with distinct punches of flavor teases your tongue with every bite.<br /></div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFmeONrauo2qtnHFo6xODXwZJTJwg9TJKwi-RRCrsfEYxlWYHMCHvSKW6iw6rwi3KXK1_hTARy9XUmrZdlkr8HvG7YKL9OQk6TjO3lr7zOy_8T1AkSTZzGKAjoXlA9JKgsuGXP4VKmxztW/s1600/fishcakeraku.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFmeONrauo2qtnHFo6xODXwZJTJwg9TJKwi-RRCrsfEYxlWYHMCHvSKW6iw6rwi3KXK1_hTARy9XUmrZdlkr8HvG7YKL9OQk6TjO3lr7zOy_8T1AkSTZzGKAjoXlA9JKgsuGXP4VKmxztW/s400/fishcakeraku.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5672115524523012226" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">hanpen</span> fishcake ($1.75) with <span style="font-weight: bold;">mochi chakin</span> ($2.50) was a warming bowl of sustenance though the texture of the mochi chakin left me yearning for something more toothesome. i had nooooooo problems sharing this one. unfortunately, my hubs was not too keen about it either so my efforts to share this dish garnered me zero points.<br /></div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPhQAYxXhKQ-uQ3_yYvLGPuXwHPZiTkpNPiGlQUIAwhYVpvICtHInN7FA2AM-Aojj_5bDTlM76sW6Wf3Gdg3yvNS-F8QzYeA-wEE7c8poJ7iqvi8a_f-LcCdc5EVubdEEYVNLMYiASwNGx/s1600/pigearsraku.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 266px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPhQAYxXhKQ-uQ3_yYvLGPuXwHPZiTkpNPiGlQUIAwhYVpvICtHInN7FA2AM-Aojj_5bDTlM76sW6Wf3Gdg3yvNS-F8QzYeA-wEE7c8poJ7iqvi8a_f-LcCdc5EVubdEEYVNLMYiASwNGx/s400/pigearsraku.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5672115202418701762" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;">then came the grilled items. first up, grilled <span style="font-weight: bold;">pig ears</span> ($3). oh em gee. 'twas a fine day when humans decided to gnaw on little piggly wiggly ears. the crunch was fantastic. do share.<br /></div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSrp_NfG1A0QlPUCD1b36j5ffJQrNCn0Yc-oAmrzFHPsSkyjnAAOY9ZLtj8GeqWMQNy_2Eeq8ltMdm0EP14IQY91Kvc6fJjetDbG9sPuSEGwScHSiTnyF1hjpo9eG60km_G72H2DZw_WMj/s1600/porkchopraku.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSrp_NfG1A0QlPUCD1b36j5ffJQrNCn0Yc-oAmrzFHPsSkyjnAAOY9ZLtj8GeqWMQNy_2Eeq8ltMdm0EP14IQY91Kvc6fJjetDbG9sPuSEGwScHSiTnyF1hjpo9eG60km_G72H2DZw_WMj/s400/porkchopraku.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5672115128716732690" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">apple marinated lamb chop</span> ($6) was another favorite bite of the night. slightly sweet and oh so tender. my husband had difficulties parting with this one...what a bad man.<br /></div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbLDrxR0_o1EFi7wDbjsRFMDFvHUd3o7MwyzoRoslzWs7-1NHgW7kcFZf8F3IK8gzamGfibdJMtevP65B-64JNsz8g4sUosGw6okyT15dfNVbK7rBVAw6ElEDvNieoldYX68dNi4wfylra/s1600/bacontomatoraku.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbLDrxR0_o1EFi7wDbjsRFMDFvHUd3o7MwyzoRoslzWs7-1NHgW7kcFZf8F3IK8gzamGfibdJMtevP65B-64JNsz8g4sUosGw6okyT15dfNVbK7rBVAw6ElEDvNieoldYX68dNi4wfylra/s400/bacontomatoraku.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5672114555942146098" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">tomato with bacon</span> ($2.80) was ordered to pay tribute to my shin sen gumi beer slinging days. i loved the dangerous pop of piping hot tomato innards in your mouth as you quickly chase the warmth on your tongue with a swig of cold beer.<br /></div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEip4SCPyxXNq3YaMrJ__ydtCv-48NQ0wnjtzleFwzxykGbndXnxhHai6zKVLll7nmPOOYIvnRBhQkuCBZf46haxoW6bdCwoj-5bKGzVvuONuFGg3SzXjjMhYGaHcE7EONC2K-SGcmli-zwX/s1600/beefraku.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 266px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEip4SCPyxXNq3YaMrJ__ydtCv-48NQ0wnjtzleFwzxykGbndXnxhHai6zKVLll7nmPOOYIvnRBhQkuCBZf46haxoW6bdCwoj-5bKGzVvuONuFGg3SzXjjMhYGaHcE7EONC2K-SGcmli-zwX/s400/beefraku.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5672114092912084962" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">kobe beef outside skirt with garlic</span> ($7.50) totally didn't taste like a ruffled, polka dotted skirt. it clearly had a bold, beefy presence in flavor with a slightly bitter trace from the garlic. share it.<br /></div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7Cvc5r77IOfU5hPBWVWZg7mHU6tsuSQd1k9MrwIe9uDHziJhhoDXSxohcK7nTemUzhWCapEcNOEYBA0PQ4ywzYOa_P1nGulPWOLwgtOxLqMrR8WuUYyzwc2stnGx4Dp-CQ5UNfLHXea8L/s1600/rakuskewer.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 296px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7Cvc5r77IOfU5hPBWVWZg7mHU6tsuSQd1k9MrwIe9uDHziJhhoDXSxohcK7nTemUzhWCapEcNOEYBA0PQ4ywzYOa_P1nGulPWOLwgtOxLqMrR8WuUYyzwc2stnGx4Dp-CQ5UNfLHXea8L/s400/rakuskewer.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5672113866447757346" border="0" /></a><br /></div><br />last but not least, one of my favorite offals to finish off a night of sharing, <span style="font-weight: bold;">kobe beef liver</span> ($4.50). a perfectly grilled piece of liver will be silky and somewhat creamy in texture. this skewer was perfectly grilled and left my full belly yearning for more. tis a sign of love when i share my liver...and i did.<br /><br />though there were a few misses with the meal, overall raku taught me a valuable lesson that night. every single morsel tastes 100x better when shared with a loved one so i suppose, "sharing is caring" and sharing what you eat also decreases the calorie count. win both ways.<br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Raku</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">5030 Spring Mountain Rd.</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Ste 2</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Las Vegas, NV 89146</span><br /> <span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);" id="bizPhone" class="tel">(702) 367-3511</span><br /><a href="http://www.raku-grill.com/">http://www.raku-grill.com</a><br /><br />price: $$$<br />verdict: tasty, try it!<br /><a href="http://www.urbanspoon.com/r/18/662618/restaurant/West-Side/Raku-Las-Vegas"><img alt="Raku on Urbanspoon" src="http://www.urbanspoon.com/b/logo/662618/minilogo.gif" style="border: medium none; width: 104px; height: 15px;" /></a>bagnatichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14021086137497871703noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3907383198084727847.post-21979155109196399132011-11-11T11:11:00.001-08:002011-12-28T02:56:28.640-08:00was the timing perfect? ;) did you make a wish like the gazillion other people that watched their clocks closely? i hope it comes true.bagnatichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14021086137497871703noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3907383198084727847.post-29699459743379048362011-10-27T00:00:00.001-07:002012-02-12T00:06:47.628-08:00mohawk bend for a quick trip down memory lane (echo park)<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhi5zMIEFCgp6cWLNRqTQZee7WSHUc-_BxRxitOx0metf4Bk2BfSOp9Wv1fzR_dLCTurKmb0OkfwRREE0ez5ivuOzbqSqDj5gYb8ickpv9eEpTsw8wrB9EMHlwO29NXDJd9VpL3_kR2Hca9/s1600/mohawkb.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 266px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhi5zMIEFCgp6cWLNRqTQZee7WSHUc-_BxRxitOx0metf4Bk2BfSOp9Wv1fzR_dLCTurKmb0OkfwRREE0ez5ivuOzbqSqDj5gYb8ickpv9eEpTsw8wrB9EMHlwO29NXDJd9VpL3_kR2Hca9/s400/mohawkb.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5667296668376140162" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;">without specifying the digits that makes up my age, let's just say that i remember mohawk bend as an old movie theater and not as its current fashionable state as a vegan/vegetarian friendly feeding ground. in fact, i even watched "ghostbusters" there as a kid. yup, i'm kinda old and echo park has changed A LOT. trust.<br /></div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGq65tWGYIzynRICjGSUujsC-lkhnXn5M7JvIo8DhadG4Ytq4Vrh7UZePJ8eDiuQ4Z7CC-47stbBhN0h9A1W1bhO2nkeG1JVvVFt2o1MaHBm4MHBoaWrO4sSO1XOe536jA5HM6ghv9-vFW/s1600/seatingmb.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGq65tWGYIzynRICjGSUujsC-lkhnXn5M7JvIo8DhadG4Ytq4Vrh7UZePJ8eDiuQ4Z7CC-47stbBhN0h9A1W1bhO2nkeG1JVvVFt2o1MaHBm4MHBoaWrO4sSO1XOe536jA5HM6ghv9-vFW/s400/seatingmb.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5667296619996021202" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;">after the theater finally closed its doors, the space remained vacant for a very long time and was a hotbed for graffiti and the homeless on sunset blvd. every time i drove by that boarded up theater, i always hoped it would reopen once again so i can catch a flick and reminisce about growing up in silverlake and watching movies with my cousins in echo park. but alas, any reminiscing will now be relegated to beer slinging in the now sultry, sexy <span style="font-weight: bold;">mohawk bend</span>. beer vs. popcorn, you decide.<br /></div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsmfi6IilSoM5Jey7asTTUmLQTuS15J3I-b9511nlXcpkrk-omWa9ttmLmzcYiSptp3t7zKApoEegbgnZ_2MlaevB1WftIPKIwA4bTSluD6aQ4oKxkh8Ixkxis39XO35kpFAptbZlugZTT/s1600/beermb.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 266px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsmfi6IilSoM5Jey7asTTUmLQTuS15J3I-b9511nlXcpkrk-omWa9ttmLmzcYiSptp3t7zKApoEegbgnZ_2MlaevB1WftIPKIwA4bTSluD6aQ4oKxkh8Ixkxis39XO35kpFAptbZlugZTT/s400/beermb.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5667296551117443474" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;">as my friend and i settled down for our mohawk meal, we were given an extensive beer menu to peruse. i decided on the <span style="font-weight: bold;">orange wheat beer</span> ($5) which was delicious, fruity, and absolutely lip smacking pleasant for a non-beer lova like me. if i can swig a few glasses like this orange wheat, i reckon i will become a beer guzzling, beer enthusiast in no time. and for all the criticism about mohawk bend's food, you really can't beat their 72 beers on tap which to some folks may make a fine liquid dinner...screw the stuff that requires mastication and jaw work.<br /></div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5PPnLY8LXjCn191n6UfVfm_nqTBL3I59yfKt6Nre8LHXYn0e2nfZGLJxEZry-rkN-A_g3JdBgREOk4tTvMBdpetdSilQZRRARc6hUbBeRKRleoSCk01Gaf-woVokCwNWIaUYQ0qqe4r2N/s1600/artichokemb.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 266px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5PPnLY8LXjCn191n6UfVfm_nqTBL3I59yfKt6Nre8LHXYn0e2nfZGLJxEZry-rkN-A_g3JdBgREOk4tTvMBdpetdSilQZRRARc6hUbBeRKRleoSCk01Gaf-woVokCwNWIaUYQ0qqe4r2N/s400/artichokemb.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5667296504197788546" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;">that night, we decided to pad our bellies with their <span style="font-weight: bold;">fire roasted artichoke</span> ($9) which was standard eats verging on boring. skip.<br /></div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_fWpUOgAWIu1nzkR6_1TBE1b33Hn6O8oRQ8kciDYn15yYyuC_GzjgNoYnvoOsd1D23k2KcajIYgkoWkaSw9ji1miXTkNccI_gNPgg9Shbc5GIXJqWx-X4IffJpYE_zX5h6SSV1xN7upbQ/s1600/kalemb.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 288px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_fWpUOgAWIu1nzkR6_1TBE1b33Hn6O8oRQ8kciDYn15yYyuC_GzjgNoYnvoOsd1D23k2KcajIYgkoWkaSw9ji1miXTkNccI_gNPgg9Shbc5GIXJqWx-X4IffJpYE_zX5h6SSV1xN7upbQ/s400/kalemb.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5667296425300330690" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;">the cold <span style="font-weight: bold;">jj kale salad</span> ($8) with garlic, chili, and jicama fared slightly better. i enjoyed the ruffage and the acid from the dressing, but again, the taste profiles were neither mind blowing nor note worthy.<br /></div> <div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div> </div> <div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgquVCh3VHUIPAsgU64qBvr9bWy4WBiigFpt8mOlvQWAbgIe3YFKFhQgXxqkMODo8K8dkvbfPdVBYDdjX2v4JU-sAwDZ8N_0kpQhOJsi5-asZeZudYC5TidFmFzF3sVU2OAJvkcn9NEUYhG/s1600/quinoamb.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 282px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgquVCh3VHUIPAsgU64qBvr9bWy4WBiigFpt8mOlvQWAbgIe3YFKFhQgXxqkMODo8K8dkvbfPdVBYDdjX2v4JU-sAwDZ8N_0kpQhOJsi5-asZeZudYC5TidFmFzF3sVU2OAJvkcn9NEUYhG/s400/quinoamb.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5667296288995829378" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;">the <span style="font-weight: bold;">keenwah</span> ($10) salad with organic quinoa, pomegranate, red & gold beets, herbs, lemon-maple vinaigrette was tasty. the pistachios added a much needed crunch since the salad wilted rather quickly under the quinoa and beets.<br /></div><br /></div> <div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhqEQwhv3U65hvgZP-WxI5tYGNOlqvo9Ve4w7cTboyPZzfGSieVrQnPkaw8n49kydvb7ZnSAgfDfvdgYAWaRiD1KN4TCVz_5UFIi5hyphenhyphencrFIP5yEOWY1H1qA4rpMj67owznyBkYHoGQ5DrV/s1600/friesmb.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 266px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhqEQwhv3U65hvgZP-WxI5tYGNOlqvo9Ve4w7cTboyPZzfGSieVrQnPkaw8n49kydvb7ZnSAgfDfvdgYAWaRiD1KN4TCVz_5UFIi5hyphenhyphencrFIP5yEOWY1H1qA4rpMj67owznyBkYHoGQ5DrV/s400/friesmb.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5667296160610429522" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;">the side of <span style="font-weight: bold;">rosemary fries</span> ($4) with togarashi for dipping were probably my favorite bites of the night. but then again, how does one eff up fries? yup, you just don't. the slightly sweet element to the togarashi makes this a must order beer accompaniment for me.<br /><br />overall, although i am sad that i can no longer catch movies in this space, i am certainly excited for a place to unwind and hang out with friends over drinks. i think to avoid disappointment, do go in with the knowledge that food will be average but the libations are extensive and will cater to most beer lovers. hip hip hooray for drinking sans eating!<br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Mohawk Bend</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">2141 W. Sunset Blvd.</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Los Angeles, CA 90026</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);" id="bizPhone" class="tel">(213) 483-2337</span><br /><a href="http://mohawk.la/">www.mohawk.la</a><br /><br />price: $$<br />verdict: (food) it's aight (beers) tasty, try it!<br /><a href="http://www.urbanspoon.com/r/5/1592520/restaurant/Echo-Park/Mohawk-Bend-LA"><img alt="Mohawk Bend on Urbanspoon" src="http://www.urbanspoon.com/b/logo/1592520/minilogo.gif" style="border: medium none; width: 104px; height: 15px;" /></a><br /></div> </div>bagnatichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14021086137497871703noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3907383198084727847.post-57125958664727637542011-10-04T00:00:00.002-07:002012-01-07T01:45:16.792-08:00amour for le saint amour (culver city)<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLnX9FEHKiujjt8DxijmtKJOgQFwWkQIBOlfK1i4SSxoPVXAXdHvX_zC6Y5L8F0zHkXQRvFxRnQXcF2oxdYbqevyFiXw-TzHgY9aUPzJ9nXVKv0bkwtMNWAF5C7yGV6lzYB3LZW4mHuRit/s1600/tables.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 266px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLnX9FEHKiujjt8DxijmtKJOgQFwWkQIBOlfK1i4SSxoPVXAXdHvX_zC6Y5L8F0zHkXQRvFxRnQXcF2oxdYbqevyFiXw-TzHgY9aUPzJ9nXVKv0bkwtMNWAF5C7yGV6lzYB3LZW4mHuRit/s400/tables.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5659477003992876402" border="0" /></a><br /><br /></div>as my black board eats discount for <span style="font-weight: bold;">le saint amour</span> descended into its eleventh hour, a sense of urgency filled my belly. 30% off?! do i allow this percentage to go down the drain or do i contact every single hungry person i know in my hungry people rolodex in hopes of connecting with another starving soul? alas, i was successful and off my sis and i went to culver city for a little french dining.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg81GXJ33Xzsajay1kICkgrHC_YzqQPxUU4g-BpWS6C2iTd_RYphhEXo1O_58HqzJTeDoZngSNr0C4ZQWt9GoJ-5krTVNEOVpJb5hBBEDjVJGNpZfRfxRQoA1rJkFMpi15NbiqMxSoFOJox/s1600/forks.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 266px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg81GXJ33Xzsajay1kICkgrHC_YzqQPxUU4g-BpWS6C2iTd_RYphhEXo1O_58HqzJTeDoZngSNr0C4ZQWt9GoJ-5krTVNEOVpJb5hBBEDjVJGNpZfRfxRQoA1rJkFMpi15NbiqMxSoFOJox/s400/forks.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5659477969221248354" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">tools for our night of ravenous eating.<br /></div></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJF7j6ZtFBLdCUDb_WvegOFqOEOOH2YaO_VbpDW5Ea6my-v9dzxhTDamy9ZK7T8grexh7TpXj8GwTNXZefEegcT4G3QJinafdeJQvhQCffNc492ZYBW5JqFdiclPq8UzB2jCkSupgGd5SC/s1600/foiegras.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJF7j6ZtFBLdCUDb_WvegOFqOEOOH2YaO_VbpDW5Ea6my-v9dzxhTDamy9ZK7T8grexh7TpXj8GwTNXZefEegcT4G3QJinafdeJQvhQCffNc492ZYBW5JqFdiclPq8UzB2jCkSupgGd5SC/s400/foiegras.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5659155585840298674" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;">the first item up for consumption was the <span style="font-weight: bold;">foie gras terrine</span> ($15) with a side of mesclun salad. my tongue was mesmerized with the decadently smooth, well seasoned, foie gras which paired quite nicely with the sweetness from the apricot jam. the crostinis were superbly buttery and provided a wonderful platform for this fatty goose liver. a must order for me.<br /></div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEii5iJQiK97k6Atg-QHxXAdBXkV08xl_AkiiifSQOS_WXxT2COVA03GCvf96BIDl2S62UPsnwHe7pnLfbtL_b__U9AXNuVFIkYoMGgXCoDShXglpvGd2LXNC5K_xbLlI4tEo6xNU0ESYVeZ/s1600/escargot.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEii5iJQiK97k6Atg-QHxXAdBXkV08xl_AkiiifSQOS_WXxT2COVA03GCvf96BIDl2S62UPsnwHe7pnLfbtL_b__U9AXNuVFIkYoMGgXCoDShXglpvGd2LXNC5K_xbLlI4tEo6xNU0ESYVeZ/s400/escargot.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5659155453195860658" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;">the <span style="font-weight: bold;">escargots de bourgogne</span> ($12 for 6) burgundy snails, garlic, parsley, with a puff pasty cap was delightfully buttery and garlicky. might i recommend drowning, and i mean DROWNING your already dead snails in the sauce before delivering it to your mouf? please do.<br /></div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAwWge18can5Gbbjnn2cVKGiRZpCg1WiRqHRkL7jI-dK8iSGdrXKMZ8CxnWyjoCu0KecsNiapbBbkYLmRcyiqjI0MPrDR8HBiKnnFCNBF8QP5ljnt2OdOhTO5vFaGowVnL-Ox7DYa6TQN_/s1600/escargot2.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAwWge18can5Gbbjnn2cVKGiRZpCg1WiRqHRkL7jI-dK8iSGdrXKMZ8CxnWyjoCu0KecsNiapbBbkYLmRcyiqjI0MPrDR8HBiKnnFCNBF8QP5ljnt2OdOhTO5vFaGowVnL-Ox7DYa6TQN_/s400/escargot2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5659155343747494706" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;">i enjoyed resting my escargot on the puff pastry cap before taking my swift bites.<br /></div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJT_R0N2ZaddKr09IJq6pNyHeqn_t8k2craN_5wq8LHMSjA6isRLtD0QT-q26PChxsQjBdoudWq_N7RCkSO-Ua2js4Oj7vdpVfepYFwFOyl5ajjdZhD0DpbY78VPEgmhKFuEzWXdO7tuUM/s1600/trufflemaccheese.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJT_R0N2ZaddKr09IJq6pNyHeqn_t8k2craN_5wq8LHMSjA6isRLtD0QT-q26PChxsQjBdoudWq_N7RCkSO-Ua2js4Oj7vdpVfepYFwFOyl5ajjdZhD0DpbY78VPEgmhKFuEzWXdO7tuUM/s400/trufflemaccheese.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5659154712003142690" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;">the <span style="font-weight: bold;">truffle mac and cheese</span> ($10) was somewhat disappointing. it was rather watery with just a faint hint of truffle. although pretty to look at and priced decently, it would not be worth the extra dimple that will surely surface on your buttocks from the extra calories after consuming it.<br /></div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgk5pnsdlwqkkLSsJeAy3V6RIWXdRaqdnXK-0j5670kzhECsUa6Nmp9wOz5DpmTJy9jvQM4kXml_8erLiOf0AWJiJnbMh-Pk2Uc6GyuspBS02IcvFmIY2kJheA8iHULuK8kJZmswy_Iyj-v/s1600/mussels.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgk5pnsdlwqkkLSsJeAy3V6RIWXdRaqdnXK-0j5670kzhECsUa6Nmp9wOz5DpmTJy9jvQM4kXml_8erLiOf0AWJiJnbMh-Pk2Uc6GyuspBS02IcvFmIY2kJheA8iHULuK8kJZmswy_Iyj-v/s400/mussels.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5659154607449615490" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;">i was rather excited to try their <span style="font-weight: bold;">moules marinières</span> ($18) mussels, white wine, shallots, and french fries which came with glowing reviews from <a href="http://twitter.com/#%21/justin_mandel">justin</a> and <a href="http://www.nomsnotbombs.com/">misty</a>....until our server approached us with this question in his thick french accent, <span style="font-style: italic;">"do you want the good news or the bad news?"</span> bad news first of course. <span style="font-style: italic;">"the bad news is that our french fry machine broke."</span> WHUT?! OH HELL NO! I WAS TOLD THEY WERE AWESOME! :'( <span style="font-style: italic;">"the good news is that this is good for your body"</span> and he said this while waving his arms up and down his slender frame. UGH. instead, we had to replace the unavailable fries with haricot verts. but luckily, the mussels were delicious and the creamy pool they rested upon was a perfectly delectable sauce for us to dip our bread in. drool. i almost forgot we were missing the fries.....<br /><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1V7ygnskN4UtHMXaNH1MuGRSEQKRd7lL7URrHGnNsDBCKKlOQLnrtsADvnrJI7sWSiojhZSG5rAGnazGrqcrhIE-TlGN_GRun9ZluMb1JcpyYXVZdnx3BJP5h61NdLx0tg23T7ixe9L_R/s1600/greenbeans.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1V7ygnskN4UtHMXaNH1MuGRSEQKRd7lL7URrHGnNsDBCKKlOQLnrtsADvnrJI7sWSiojhZSG5rAGnazGrqcrhIE-TlGN_GRun9ZluMb1JcpyYXVZdnx3BJP5h61NdLx0tg23T7ixe9L_R/s400/greenbeans.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5659511260629696674" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;">tasty, buttery, and garlicky green beans...but nowhere near a french fry. oh dear. oh sadness.<br /></div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBWD-kT66Jq5L3ZoOXOMmv6f5gOXT0WWAccBaOvNN4wY3MW3Cc3eOV3ymeUmPht6AYFguSUMEEA-5AO_2_nhOh-20vejaoL1deIB1lh102HLZyNaEScKtqljDCrWqWTNzWLrV08VO_OWq9/s1600/sausages.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBWD-kT66Jq5L3ZoOXOMmv6f5gOXT0WWAccBaOvNN4wY3MW3Cc3eOV3ymeUmPht6AYFguSUMEEA-5AO_2_nhOh-20vejaoL1deIB1lh102HLZyNaEScKtqljDCrWqWTNzWLrV08VO_OWq9/s400/sausages.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5659154361534654642" border="0" /></a><br /></div><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">chef bruno's housemade sausages</span>; lyonnais, toulouse, boudin noir ($20) was one huge sausage party on my plate. my favorite from the trio was the blood sausage while the other two fell limp in flavor. overall, not my favorite dish of the night.<br /><br />we only briefly contemplated dessert before we decided to head home. my belly was freakin' full with french food and even a 30% discount wasn't going to expand it anymore than it already did. anyways, au revoir! till we meet again.<br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Le Saint Amour</span> <span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);" class="street-address"><br />9725 Culver Blvd</span> <span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);" class="locality"><br />Culver City</span><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">, </span><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);" class="region">CA</span><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);"> </span><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);" class="postal-code">90232<br /></span><span id="bizPhone" class="tel"><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">(310) 842-8155</span><br /><a href="http://www.lesaintamour.com/">http://www.lesaintamour.com/</a><br /></span><br />price: $$$<br />verdict: tasty, try it!<br /><a href="http://www.urbanspoon.com/r/5/1428657/restaurant/LA/Le-Saint-Amour-Culver-City"><img alt="Le Saint Amour on Urbanspoon" src="http://www.urbanspoon.com/b/logo/1428657/minilogo.gif" style="border: medium none; width: 104px; height: 15px;" /></a>bagnatichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14021086137497871703noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3907383198084727847.post-50083134444553240252011-09-27T00:15:00.001-07:002011-09-27T00:42:44.430-07:0085ºC bakery cafe for a carb high<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUouOx7ZaObeBgvjdT2FXNozBaR4IVfTtynrvbAEQI2RyIxC4Iinx0nX7P4qznLmUQEDfOicumYTf-aeXJ4zkom6ymRMdHT4cs3n_3aow9dN8SOc7kfnqcEgCqjnYAIiyJPUYdVoOur02C/s1600/80cc.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 302px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUouOx7ZaObeBgvjdT2FXNozBaR4IVfTtynrvbAEQI2RyIxC4Iinx0nX7P4qznLmUQEDfOicumYTf-aeXJ4zkom6ymRMdHT4cs3n_3aow9dN8SOc7kfnqcEgCqjnYAIiyJPUYdVoOur02C/s400/80cc.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5656597275402196786" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;">if you can't say no to carbs, then i suggest you think twice before you head off to <span style="font-weight: bold;">85ºC bakery cafe</span> lest you want to trade your skinny jeans for fat pants just.like.me.<br /><br /><span>85ºC bakery cafe</span> is a taiwanese owned bakery with over 300 storefronts in taiwan, china, australia, and two in the u.s., conveniently located in irvine and hacienda heights for your grubbing pleasure. this wildly popular bakery, named after the prime temperature in which coffee holds its best flavor, is known for its baked goods as well as its drinks and is the hot spot for carbolicious clusterfuck situations. if you don't believe me, just go during the morning hours when the lines resemble hungry curled pythons.<br /></div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_wr4aPriTMJOnHc-bAZWuqs4Q2J9719wDzRV-lu1qlrrFKUi8EUYLBRRsdEYd1ngjgft9ID83FEtNKaivkV79RdgphJHKylsCfVEHAUt7Z3xj_CwHP50cOzYTq6N183gzeqDS_KVLO8i1/s1600/80c.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_wr4aPriTMJOnHc-bAZWuqs4Q2J9719wDzRV-lu1qlrrFKUi8EUYLBRRsdEYd1ngjgft9ID83FEtNKaivkV79RdgphJHKylsCfVEHAUt7Z3xj_CwHP50cOzYTq6N183gzeqDS_KVLO8i1/s400/80c.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5656596168867032354" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;">once inside, you will see rows upon rows of pastries encased in acrylic boxes to protect the buns from bruising as eager patrons jostle for their carbs. sometimes there's a label identifying the baked goods...sometimes not. sometimes you find what you want, sometimes not. sometimes, you just grab what you can.<br /></div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPVhWZ1OnYBtiHJEwgsj11eJ3ImPDVv-VVDZFFh5oObWnOlOyiKzdZmf4wmIhke4O0LD7gYOyU_97IyHjy0xVkPcfI5mFQLB7ks3iS9sf5UyDhds1hjuQQDxWREuopqndfAtqu9jtJ1VhJ/s1600/display80.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPVhWZ1OnYBtiHJEwgsj11eJ3ImPDVv-VVDZFFh5oObWnOlOyiKzdZmf4wmIhke4O0LD7gYOyU_97IyHjy0xVkPcfI5mFQLB7ks3iS9sf5UyDhds1hjuQQDxWREuopqndfAtqu9jtJ1VhJ/s400/display80.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5656595093629417826" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;">en route to vegas, we picked up a box of goodies to occupy our mouths. the super affordable price points and rather pleasing flavors to the pie hole is a direct link to its popularity.<br /></div></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGq42O1-cIV6hlQJrYrmtKKSlVpJFrGS_-Gqvz823dNoxsNKvuYOPryTmlgOLjxgfn-ws5oWCnK-1GwUPseUTd2ny7kBfCWqyQXkkj2mzy9WojJa-SzZUzj-FqKl_CIMbkFOsv2KCTNQnh/s1600/80tray.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 225px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGq42O1-cIV6hlQJrYrmtKKSlVpJFrGS_-Gqvz823dNoxsNKvuYOPryTmlgOLjxgfn-ws5oWCnK-1GwUPseUTd2ny7kBfCWqyQXkkj2mzy9WojJa-SzZUzj-FqKl_CIMbkFOsv2KCTNQnh/s400/80tray.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5656594769628825138" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;">one of my favorites from the bunch was the <span style="font-weight: bold;">calamari corn</span> ($1.30) which was rather airy and had some cheesy corn bits for a wonderful savory touch. definitely a "must get" item when you are there.<br /></div><br /></div> <div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZBECCGFaqcq5AvtbBTi49UHe0vyVHh7Tk0qbi4addLOzWG1JGjYQUFm54TZwmrJE8b-hIwJpi268mGEIqgF97UHxNxoQRA87fWwEN5gQYwsdDKdIFDqCIv2_ROM2kbP7b4BzElHSANFPt/s1600/calamari80.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 239px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZBECCGFaqcq5AvtbBTi49UHe0vyVHh7Tk0qbi4addLOzWG1JGjYQUFm54TZwmrJE8b-hIwJpi268mGEIqgF97UHxNxoQRA87fWwEN5gQYwsdDKdIFDqCIv2_ROM2kbP7b4BzElHSANFPt/s400/calamari80.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5656594650732970018" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;">the <span style="font-weight: bold;">85ºC rose cheese bread </span>($2.50)<span style="font-weight: bold;"> </span>was the size of a newborn's head and just as soft. the creamy middle can be overwhelming unless you have an equal portion of bread to balance your bite.<br /></div><br /></div> <div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFkTMB5lklc6a9inBJCN3XUSg9QBSoXpALJssfdUlOrjHs4zPVRDvq3X2dr3aiibwO7MVYerk4XuO3YaVqAhuzRm2ajTuuqwxHbyuD0G0F3BWTvI17beG4Bv5xlzHNLWqm7VehQJ0lIZNu/s1600/rosebread.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 259px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFkTMB5lklc6a9inBJCN3XUSg9QBSoXpALJssfdUlOrjHs4zPVRDvq3X2dr3aiibwO7MVYerk4XuO3YaVqAhuzRm2ajTuuqwxHbyuD0G0F3BWTvI17beG4Bv5xlzHNLWqm7VehQJ0lIZNu/s400/rosebread.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5656594417013920402" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;">unfortunately, the infamous <span style="font-weight: bold;">iced sea salt coffee</span> ($3.25) was just not my cup of joe. i found the salty foam on top to be much too thick and creamy, which reminded me of a buttery rim that i did not want to sip through to get to the coffee.<br /></div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhU3Iw4lQ5Nvo6VZ1S48KkEbhuYBnEO5xYQNGOGFQfb7SshTR8kpFfi1rwdc4uryX1HPuCbTB8xyWnhfnnaH1f-HmnI6HEgW5QnO6myG5ma5j5PzGuxCZVSoa01AtFnvu-NC3guiE_TARUr/s1600/coffee80.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhU3Iw4lQ5Nvo6VZ1S48KkEbhuYBnEO5xYQNGOGFQfb7SshTR8kpFfi1rwdc4uryX1HPuCbTB8xyWnhfnnaH1f-HmnI6HEgW5QnO6myG5ma5j5PzGuxCZVSoa01AtFnvu-NC3guiE_TARUr/s400/coffee80.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5656594997639076226" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;">overall, i understand the 85ºC hype and will gladly go there again to partake in a carb high. HOWEVER, i will not go during peak hours to face those monster lines because no matter how you wrap your head around it, it really makes no good sense to wait a long time just to buy things that will turn you into a fatass.<br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">85ºC Bakery Cafe</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">17170 Colima Rd.</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Hacienda Heights, CA 91745</span><br /><div class="phone"><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);"> (626) 839-7889</span> </div><a href="http://www.85cafe.us/">http://www.85cafe.us/</a><br /><br />price: $<br />verdict: tasty, try it!<br /></div> </div>bagnatichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14021086137497871703noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3907383198084727847.post-91985120040528687682011-09-18T21:44:00.000-07:002013-06-02T19:05:00.187-07:00hitched<div style="text-align: center;">
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dudes, i got married :0</div>
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on august 27, 2011 as a matter of fact. here's the top layer of my then day old wedding cake. the flowers were freakin' awwwwwesome on top don't you think? thanks to <a href="http://www.fleuretica.com/">fleuretica</a> for the beautiful burst of blooms...i wish they can fill my world with flowers EVERY DAY.</div>
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i also went on a horrible diet. i mean, it kinda worked and all...but a diet for a food blogger! that's like fucked up! but it was worth it not to souffle from the back of my white dress even though i still rippled in all the wrong places.<br />
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immediately afterwards, i went on an edible rampage...trying to fetch back the coat i was determined to shed for my wedding and what better way to do so than en route to vegas for our mini-moon (more posts to come on that one).<br />
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aria treated us well. we were upgraded to a mini-suite when they learned *cough* when i told them we were newlyweds. SCORE!<br />
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we were even greeted with a bit of sweetness. "yumz!" said my sugar depraved body as i INHALED and i mean INHALED most of it. no joke.<br />
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the mini-suite was spacious and awesome and let's not forget, an upgrade. wheeee!</div>
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the night view was uh-mazing.<br />
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so what does it feel like to be married? well, it feels just like living together except now everybody wants to know when i'm gonna get pregnant.</div>
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