Farewell Cupcakes: Bye, Bye Blueberries

July 23, 2010

The blueberry guy at the farmers’ market broke the bad news to me last weekend. He said blueberries are almost over for the season. “Noooooooooo!” I cried. But to no avail. He told me it’s at the point were for ever one he picks, he throws away five. Sigh. I thought I’d pay tribute to [...]

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Italian Home Cooking Downtown: Colori Kitchen

July 20, 2010

A block away from the pandemonium of Bottega Louie is the cozy and casual Colori Kitchen. Though I’m a fan of both restaurants, when I’m in the mood for Italian and Downtown, I tend to opt for the more accessible Colori. But it’s not just their “hole in the wall” appeal that lures me, there’s [...]

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Potluck Magic: Super Easy & Impressive Summer Berry Trifle

July 15, 2010

Summer is finally, visibly here, and the bbq invites are starting to roll in. Sure, you can promise to bring chips or beer, but that’s no fun. I prefer easy offerings that look like they took a lot of effort, like this Berry Trifle, for instance. It looks and tastes like a masterpiece, but it [...]

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Highland Park: The Taco Stand with No Name on York Blvd.

July 12, 2010

Highland Park has been called “the taco capital of Los Angeles” a well-earned title, considering the innumerable taco trucks, stands and shops that line its streets. No matter your poison— al pastor, carne asada, tripa, chorizo, cabeza…you’ll find it here without much trouble. While most of the “Best Tacos in HP” attention gets lavished on [...]

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Food for Thought: Favorite Foodie Posts of the Week

July 9, 2010

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 [...]

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Eagle Rock's Lemongrass: Pho You Can Count on

July 9, 2010

It’s not easy for Pho-loving Eastsiders to satisfy their desires. Sure, you can head out to San Gabriel Valley for the phenomenal stuff, but that’s not always practical. There are a few options closer by—Gingergrass, Pho Café, Blue Hen and The Good Girl Dinette—but, honestly, none of those places ever really do it for me. [...]

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Eat at Home: Cube-Inspired Peach, Heirloom Tomato and Burrata Salad

July 5, 2010

I recently enjoyed a delicious dinner with friends at Cube on La Brea. If you’ve never been, I really recommend it, especially if you’re a cheese lover-they feature 85 different varieties from all over the world. It’s where I first fell in love with aged gouda, so I’m forever grateful. Cube’s always-seasonal menu is filled [...]

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Food for Thought: Best Foodie Posts of the Week

July 5, 2010

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! [...]

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Happy Fourth of July!

July 4, 2010

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Avoid the Malo Scene. Go for Bueno Brunch.

June 30, 2010

I’ve always liked Malo, but I really don’t like the crowd it has been attracting. Sounds snobby, I know, but the last time I was there on a Thursday night, I had to endure a table of loud/flashy/drunk executive types, who harassed the waitress, hit on other diners and made a general ruckus. It’s depressing—like [...]

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