These hot pickled peppers were a Cuban sandwich garnish made by my friend and all-around great chef Kevin McAfee. You can indulge in his talents at Café Stella in Silverlake. Thanks to all the new ESFB subscribers, Facebook friends and Twitter followers. If you want to join in the fun, click one of the links. [...]
Cinnamon Crisp from Pea Soup Andersen’s in Buellton. Welcome to all the new ESFB subscribers, and thanks to Kat Odell from Eater LA for showcasing my GelatoVino post. Here are some of my favorite food articles of the week: E*Star LA pairs beer and cheese in the name of victory. Hollywood’s Pure Luck has pickle [...]
Truffle Burger from Umami Burger in Los Feliz Here’s what I read and liked this week: The Teenage Gluster writes from Puebla, Mexico and makes me want a Cemita in the worst way. Peanut Butter cookies, anyone? The Gastronomer shows us how to make some à la Bouchon. Street Gourmet LA illustrates the talent of [...]
Italian Sub from Fidel’s Pizza in Highland Park. Denny’s goes too far with their horrifying Mozzarella Stick Melt, and Squid Ink calls ‘em out. In happier fried food news, the Gastronomer has located the “World’s Best Corndog.” . Echo Park Now has the scoop on Mooi’s new breed of vegan pizzas. Tes at Home shows [...]
Kelly at Echo Park Now shows you the great stuff you can find at the Echo Park Farmer’s Market. Eat, Drink & Be Merry has some tasty pics from Yatai Pop Up at Breadbar. Bandini from The Great Taco Hunt eats some perfect tacos from the Tacos El Korita truck in East LA. Grumble Grumble [...]
I’m a little late with this but: The Eastsider LA tells us how Mooi, Echo Park’s new raw vegan joint, brings new meaning to “making an entrance.” Javier over at Teenage Gluster gives us a delectable preview of the upcoming “East LA Meets Napa”. Great, now I’m craving stuffed squash blossoms. Get with the program! [...]
Noah Galuten names the “5 Most Disgusting Items in Trader Joe’s Freezer Aisle” on LA Weekly’s Squid Ink. The Daily Dish has a warning about a new maggot-making fruit fly in town. Yuck! On a yummier note, Mattatouille has some tasty pics of the dumpling kind from The Dim Sum Truck. Josh Lurie over at [...]
Big thanks to Drew at Los Angeles Foodie for the very kind endorsement of Eastside Food Bites. LA food bloggers are the coolest people ever. H.C. makes me crave Ramen in the worst way with some delicious pics from The Shojin Downtown on L.A. and O.C. Foodventures. Eddie Lin introduces us to the hellacious 7-Patty [...]
Here’s a rundown of my favorite food blogging this week: Bandini talks King Taco on The Great Taco Hunt. The Gastronomer gives a lesson on grilling Bison Burgers. Pat takes a savory journey at the Lebanese Zaatar Bakery in Burbank on Eating LA. I’m Jealous. Sinosoul has some delicious, though slightly too expensive, sandwiches at [...]