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Porto's
3614 W. Magnolia Blvd.
at N Cordova St.
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These were questions I got wrong on my Baby Shower Trivia sheet. I thought games at these things were usually easy and fun - like guessing baby food by color, smell, and taste; gue.. >
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In-N-Out
4444 Van Nuys Blvd.
at Dunbar Pl
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Holidays on the west coast mean one thing. XMas Eve day lunch at In N
Out Burger. How could I not?
If you’re at work today, sorry. Hopefully looking at my double double
with chee.. >
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Minibar
3413 Cahuenga Blvd. W
b/w Barham & Universal Studios Blvd.
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A few years ago I never thought I'd choose to go to Studio City for dinner instead of Downtown. I regretted passing up an opportunity to have Mr. Ramen goods on a chilly night, but.. >
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Skaf's Grill
6008 Laurel Canyon Blvd.
at Oxnard St.
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Glendale already has plenty of worthy Middle Eastern spots, but now Skaf's, a favorite of Valley-dwellers, has opened a Glendale branch. The location is a bit obscure, but it's jus.. >
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Krua Thai
13130 Sherman Way
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I chose Krua Thai because it's one of Jonathan Gold's 99 Essential LA Restaurants, and because I'm trying to expand my foodie universe beyond the Westside orbit... >
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Sanamluang Cafe
5176 Hollywood Boulevard
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Kate hasn't been feeling well lately, and has managed to read all the books in her apartment. This is where I come in, armed with some literature of my favorite genre (magical real.. >
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Nozawa
6010 Laurel Canyon Blvd.
at Oxnard St.
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One of my dearest friends, DK, knows about my foodblogging. He has never had a problem with me taking photos of food when we go out. He has never once complained about how I blab.. >
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P.F. Chang's China Bistro
201 E Magnolia Blvd.
b/w N 3rd St. & N 1st St.
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Ever judge a restaurant by their patrons? Err...Let me rephrase that. Ever judge how good a Chinese Restaurant is by the number/ratio of Chinese people eating there? (smile) I kno.. >
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Trader Joe's
10130 Riverside Dr
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Word has gotten out about Trader Joe's chocolate croissants. These breakfast treats come four to a box in the freezer section, cost about four bucks (three if on Fearless Flier sal.. >
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Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf
12050 Ventura Boulevard
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To kick off the holiday season Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf is giving away free holiday drinks today from 5-8 pm at all their California and Arizona stores. These aren't tiny tastes, .. >
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Swan Restaurant
12728 Sherman Way
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Driving down Sherman Way, you're unlikely to be enticed to stop at Swan Thai, located across the street from the 99 cent store in a creamy orange strip mall where the mostly empty .. >
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Chili John's
2018 W Burbank Blvd.
at N Keystone St.
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I heard a few good things about Chili John's so I decided to try it for myself. Chili John's isn't that impressive. I went on Feb 4, 2006 and they had a B rating from the health de.. >
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Daichan
11288 Ventura Blvd. #F
b/w Eureka Dr. & Vineland Ave.
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I hate clutter. Even a dusty stack of magazines by the bedpost irks me. Yet when I stepped inside this restaurant-slash-emporium of Japanese souvenirs – strung from the ceiling and.. >
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French 75 Bistro
3400 W Olive Ave.
at N Lima St.
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After my recent experiences at Chat Noir, I wasn't too horribly excited by the prospect of going to another David Wilhelm's Culinary Adventures establishment - but my dining compan.. >
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Great Greek
13362 Ventura Blvd.
b/w Dixie Canyo Ave. & Nagle Ave.
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The Great Greek is known for its festive ambience--at dinnertime, live music and dancing energize the place. But if quiet and calm is more your speed, visiting The Great Greek at l.. >
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Monte Carlo's Pinocchio
3103 W Magnolia Blvd.
at N Fairview St.
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Food's unremarkable, but decent -- plus, the portions are generous and the two side salads a extra touch... >
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Ribs U.S.A.
2711 W Olive Ave.
at N Naomi St.
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Rated as one of the Top Nine BBQ places by9 On the Town, Ribs USA is in the shadow of many TV studios in the Burbank area. Many actors and actresses have autographed photos on the .. >
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Taste Chicago
603 N Hollywood Way
at W Verdugo Ave.
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Maybe it's because the Chicago White Sox are in the World Series but I was hungry for some more Chicago style hot dogs. So I decide to go to Taste Chicago in Burbank. Big mistake. .. >
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Yummy Cupcakes
2918 W Magnolia Blvd.
at N Catalina St.
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If there is one word that deserves to be completely obliterated from the Foodish language, it is “yum-o” for quite obvious reasons... >
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Pho 999
12905 Sherman Way
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Pho 999 is your prototypical strip mall Vietnamese restaurant. The decor can only be described as garish, but the prices are low and the service is fast. Why do Vietnamese restaura.. >
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La Fondue Bourguignonne
13359 Ventura Blvd
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When we choose a restaurant to have dinner, we are mostly craving some good food, but when this combines with an almost-perfect ambience, you surely have a winner! La Fondue in Sar.. >
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IKEA
600 N San Fernando Blvd
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Last weekend I was at the Bay Street Mall in Emeryville so I decided to stroll over to Ikea next door. I was looking for some cheap chili bowls (didn?t find any). While I was there.. >
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Anajak Thai
14704 Ventura Blvd.
at Cedros Ave.
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I recently was invited to Anajak Thai in Sherman Oaks for their 25th anniversary celebration. To honor the occassion, the restaurant is serving a special menu highlighting some of .. >
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Aroma Bakery Cafe
18047 Ventura Blvd.
b/w Newcastle & Lindley Ave.
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Have you ever gone out with someone who was so attractive that you were never really sure if you were good enough for them? And sometimes they treated you like shit because they kn.. >
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Artisan Cheese Gallery
12023 Ventura Blvd.
at Ventura Pl
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Going to a cheese store for the first time can be intimidating, but getting over your trepidation is worth the effort. Whole Foods wraps their cheeses in a plastic whose flavor see.. >
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Bamboo Village
12910 Magnolia Blvd.
at Coldwater Canyon Ave.
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Though I can recognize that the deep fried, gooey-sweet orange chicken I unabashedly adore is probably a far cry from authentic Chinese food, my knowledge of what makes Chinese foo.. >
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Bollywood Cafe
11101 Ventura Blvd.
at Fruitland Dr.
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We all concurred that we love this restaurant. And it wasn't because we think one of the waiters has a crush on my friend. Nor was it because the aforementioned waiter switched the.. >
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Boneyard Bistro
13539 Ventura Blvd.
b/w Ventura Canyon Ave. & Allott Ave.
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Expand your horizons, eat out in the Valley? OK, I must admit. My comfort level of going out exists within certain boundaries of our city. La Cienega to downtown, Franklin to Pico... >
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Burbank Bar & Grille
112 San Fernando Blvd.
at W Olive Ave.
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There were lots of reasons to be happy today. If not for me, then at least for some of my friends and coworkers. It was my friend's birthday, for one. Secondly, it was my coworker'.. >
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Cafe Bizou
14016 Ventura Blvd.
b/w Murietta Ave. & Costello Ave.
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The company actually paid for lunch today. My cheap-ass, non-provider-of-free-coffee-and-water-for-its-employees, cannot-order-you-supplies-because-it's not-in-the-budget-right-now.. >
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Carney's
12601 Ventura Blvd.
b/w Coldwater Canyon Ave. & Whitsett Ave.
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Before D's catering gig for a wedding party in Studio City, both of us were tired, hungry, and eager to get our day started as he chef'd his way into the lives of fortunate bellies.. >
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Chadaka Thai
310 N San Fernando Blvd.
b/w E Palm Ave. & E Magnolia Blvd.
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I rarely find myself in the 818, but last week I was out near the movie studios of Burbank for work... >
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Chevys
701 N San Fernando Blvd.
b/w E Grinnell Dr. & E Cypress ave
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Chevy's is a chain Fresh-Mex restaurant. I have been to their location in West Covina and Anaheim Hills. Just like at most chains, the quality of food and service is pretty much th.. >
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Chili My Soul
4928 Balboa Blvd.
b/w Moorpark St. & Ventura Blvd.
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The free tastings to decide how we want to treat our stomachs that night. I must say that everything I tasted was yumminy but I went for safe... >
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Firefly
11720 Ventura Blvd.
at Colfax Ave.
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The Thursday night farmers' market in South Pasadena has long been a favorite of mine. As much as I love the Sunday Hollywood market, buying my produce Thursday night is much more .. >
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Green Leaf Restaurant
14929 Magnolia Blvd.
at Saloma Ave.
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Our next worthwhile foray into the world of veganism is Green Leaves and what can I say? I'm of the mindset that meat out of sight is out of mind. If any of you have been reading m.. >
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Hong Kong 88
5658 Sepulveda Blvd.
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I initially dismissed Hong Kong 88 since they serve sushi in addition to Chinese food and are willing to deliver sushi. That seemed to me like an glaring sign of a restaurant that .. >
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Hugo's Restaurant
12851 Riverside Dr.
b/w Coldwater Canyon Ave. & La Maida St.
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Whenever I go to Hugo's, I undoubtedly see someone famous. Once it was Jake Gyllenhaal. Another time it was Fabio. This time it was Alicia Keys, plus entourage. Hugo's celebrity ma.. >
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Hugo's Taco
4749 Coldwater Canyon Ave.
at Riverside Ave.
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It still seems weird that brunch staple Hugo's now also operates a taco stand. But because it's fairly new, the stand is clean, operates well, and is a gourmet alternative to your .. >
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Iroha Sushi of Tokyo
12953 Ventura Blvd.
b/w Coldwater Canyon & Ethel Ave.
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If there is any place I hate more than a place that requires a plane ride, it’s The Valley – the San Fernando Valley, also colloquially known as SFV to those who TLA-ize, and also .. >
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La Maria
10516 Victory Blvd.
at Auckland Ave.
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Sick of sushi? Tired of Thai? Want to impress your friends by turning them on to an exciting new cuisine? Try a little Colombian! La Maria Restaurant on Victory Boulevard in North .. >
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Las Palmas Spanish & Cuban
11671 Victory Blvd.
b/w Troost Ave. & Lankershim Blvd.
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We as living creatures make instinctual decisions based on past experiences. Electro-shock me a couple times when I try to open Door #1 and mostlikely, I'll choose Door #2. After n.. >
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Leda's Bake Shop
13722 Ventura Blvd.
b/w Woodman & Mammoth Ave.
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As much as I hate to admit it, I still love everything Sanrio. I thought for sure I grew out of my high school bubble gum, Tuxedo Sam, Zashikibuta and Pochacco loving phase. In my.. >
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Marrakesh
13003 Ventura Blvd.
b/w Coldwater Canyon Ave. & Ethel Ave.
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I went to Marrakesh on a word-of-mouth recommendation and because I was in the Valley. I had no idea what to expect, and was pleasantly surprised over and over again throughout my .. >
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Martino's Bakery
1723 W Verdugo Ave.
b/w N Reese PI & N Orchard Dr.
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Waking up Saturday morning feeling quite energetic and ready to take on the day (which is unusual in itself), I wanted to do something nice, a good deed of sorts. Isaac had to go i.. >
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Masa
6010 Laurel Canyon Blvd.
at Oxnard St.
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Most images on tortillas are placed by divine toasting. Not so at this show, where all-too-human artists put their inspired hands to the floury disks... >
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Mazzarino's Italian Restaurant
12922 Riverside Dr.
b/w Coldwater Canyon Ave. & Van Noord Ave.
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An ex-coworker of mine, some Italian guy, used to swear by this place, an old school red-sauce Italian in Sherman Oaks. I had a conversation with him after he quit--a typical "keep.. >
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Mezzomondo Trattoria
12415 Ventura Blvd.
at Rhodes Ave.
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I’m not sure I should even be writing this review. As far as I’m concerned, Mezzomondo Trattoria, with its cosy neighborhood vibe and its fantastic fresh and simple northern Italia.. >
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Mr Cecil's California Ribs
13625 Ventura Blvd.
at Ventura Canyon Ave.
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Mr. Cecil's in Sherman Oaks is the suburban BBQ. What is suburban BBQ? A place that thinks cooking a piece of meat in an oven and drowning it with BBQ sauce makes it BBQ... >
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Natas Pastries
13317 Ventura Blvd.
b/w Fulton & Nagle Ave.
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My roommate wanted something sweet to eat. I suggested Natas Pastries next to Casa Vega on Ventura Blvd. Later that day he told me that was the best éclair he had in his life. "W.. >
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Octopus Sushi
16733 Ventura Blvd. #1
b/w La Maida St. & Petit Ave.
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We celebrate the end of the project at this sushi place called Octopus at Manhattan Beach. It only opened at night, and seemed authentic enough. Preston never eat at sushi bar befo.. >
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Ole! Tapas Bar
13251 Ventura Blvd.
at Longridge
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It's obvious that people are starting to lose it at the office. And for good reason, I guess. I mean, no one in their right mind likes to get fired, right? Our new parent company t.. >
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Oyster House Saloon
12446 Moorpark St.
at Wilkinson Ave.
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My coworkers and I have been eyeing this place for a little while now, an inconspicuous neighborhood joint on Studio City's Moorpark St. with a blue awning. Its name "Oyster House .. >
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Pitfire Pizza Co
5211 Lankershim Blvd.
b/w Weddington St. & Magnolia Blvd.
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Robin Hood Pub
13640 Burbank Blvd.
at Buffalo Ave.
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My coworkers and I were feeling quite worldly today so we decided to hop in the car and get a little taste of England right here in Valley Village. Robin Hood, a British pub and re.. >
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Rusty's Hacienda
6439 Lankershim Blvd.
b/w Gilmore St. & Hamlin St.
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We're leaving together But still it's farewell And maybe we'll come back To earth, who can tell I guess there is no one to blame We're leaving ground (leaving ground) Will things e.. >
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Senor Fred
13730 Ventura Blvd.
b/w Woodman Ave. & Mammoth Ave.
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Should you be afraid to eat Mexican food at a Zagat-rated place named Senor Fred? It depends on what you're looking for. In some ways, Senor Fred exceeds expectations: the margarit.. >
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The Dip
14333 Ventura Blvd.
b/w Tyrone & Calhoun Ave.
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Heading to the Hollywood Bowl for the Decemberists show, we had the wine, the crackers, the Spinach Artichoke dip... but no main item to much on. We decided to give the Dip a try a.. >
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The Smoke House
4420 W Lakeside Dr.
at W Olive Ave.
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The Smoke House is what it is. You go there expecting to step into a time warp full of big meat plates, options like soup-or-salad/potato-or-rice pilaf, heaps of sour cream, boiled.. >
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The Swinging Door Texas BBQ
11018 Van Owen St.
at Vineland
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The Swinging Door is a new BBQ place that has many of the idiots at Chowhounds debating about what real BBQ is. Well Swinging Door is real BBQ. They smoke the meat right in front o.. >
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Tino's
5424 Laurel Canyon Blvd.
b/w Chandler Blvd. & Albers St.
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As much as I hate to categorize people, places and things...people, places and things inevitably fall into categories. You know, like you can look at a guy and know what his story .. >
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Topz Restaurant
10123 Riverside Dr.
at Talofa Ave.
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At lunchtime, I have a window of about 45 minutes where I can go without eating anything before my blood sugar starts to drop. Which means at 12:45, I'd better be eating lunch or a.. >
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Tortas Mexico
11040 Ventura Blvd.
at Arch Dr.
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Rice, noodles, dumplings, stuffed leaf-wrapped thingamaboppies, pizza...all foods we have in common amongst our diverse cultures, things that prove that we are all different yet th.. >
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Wienerschnitzel
3203 W Alameda Ave.
b/w California & Ontario St.
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79 cent Chili Dogs after 9pm and on Sunday.Open late.Steve Doggie-Dogg is a rare breed... he's a third generation Los Angeleno. He actually *belongs* here! When you grow up in LA, .. >
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Mucho Mas
10405 Burbank Blvd
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I think this writing thing has actually gotten to me because on the way to lunch today, I thought up my post title before having actually tried the place... >
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Aloha Hawaiian BBQ
11052 Ventura Blvd
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I've not yet been to our 50th state, but through the recent rampant proliferation of Hawaiian eateries in O.C. and education from fellow bloggers Kirk, Reid, and Kathy, I'm already.. >
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Fox & Hounds Pub
11100 Ventura Blvd
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There's some crap going on at my company, so we were all allowed to go home at like 10:30 am today. Instead of going home right away, a bunch of us decided to have an early "happy .. >
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Henry's Tacos
11401 Moorpark St
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It's been so long since I've posted! Been hunkered down, finishing the first draft of my novel. It's done, it's not perfect yet, but the word so far is good. Thanks for asking!.. >
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Matsuda
11837 Ventura Blvd
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All right, so sometimes I can be a smidge sneaky. A few weeks back, a lovely lad pinged me on the infamous MySpace (I know, imagine that, an eligible, likeable bachelor on that koo.. >
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La Parisienne
12642 Ventura Blvd
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More local French restaurant hunting! Found La Parisienne in Monrovia. Worried that it might be pricey, we checked with them on the phone (they said: $16-$27). Turns out it added u.. >
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Texis No. 4
12650 Sherman Way, Suite 19
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You may or may not recall that a couple of months ago, I finally lost my pupusa virginity. It was a big day in my (epicurian) life, this deflowering, 'cause I feel a little more wi.. >
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Las Quenas
12708 Sherman Way
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Everyone loves Peruvian food. Not only because Peru is the original home of the potato, but its cuisine is a beguiling mixture of Spanish, indigenous and sometimes Chinese influenc.. >
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El Hatuchay
12853 Sherman Way
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The possiblity that our Friday afternoon lunch restaurant, El Hatuchay, is named after a hotel sent me into obsessive-compulsive mode this afternoon to find the true meaning of "El.. >
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Bua Siam
12924 Sherman Way
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So it was with high expectations that we tried Bua Siam in North Hollywood. I've heard so many raves, from Jet Tila on KCRW's Good Food, to Barbara Hansen of the LA Times, and of c.. >
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Sideways Lounge
1429 Ivar Ave
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Sterling's steak-and-sex angle wasn't working, so -- hey, remember that movie, with the two guys in the wine country?.. >
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L'Artiste Patisserie
17312 Ventura Boulevard
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Going out to brunch/lunch with Susie's mom on Sunday is always a fun experience. She's game for almost anything so it's my time to try out new places. We went to L'Artiste Patisser.. >
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Don Diego's
207 E Alameda Ave
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In the middle of doing our usual Costco thang Sunday morning, that is, stopping to get gas at the Costco gas station then going into the warehouse afterwards, hunger pangs hit us. .. >
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Arnie Morton's
3400 W Olive Ave
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We were also very disappointed in the maitre'd. Because she was coming from work, Maria had a Depeche Mode CD in hand to give me. The maitre'd eyed it, and gushed on about how much.. >
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Papoo's Hot Dog Show
4300 W Riverside Dr
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Wonderful, cozy 50s style interior, charcoal broiled dogs, large menu of diner delicacies, jukebox and pinball machine. Jon the Food Slob is a regular customer of Papoo's Hot Dog S.. >
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SweetCake
5825 W Sunset Blvd., Suite 112
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It's embarrassing to cop to it, but this weekend I followed the Daily Candy pack... >
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Tacos El Toro
5950 Laurel Canyon Blvd
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Today, I am ending a five year relationship with the San Fernando Valley. Five years of treks up and down the 101. Five years of working in a cubicle rat maze in a building with no.. >
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Ahi Sushi
12915 Ventura Blvd.
at Coldwater Canyon Ave.
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Alcazar
17239 Ventura Blvd.
b/w Louise Ave. & Amestoy Ave.
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Antonio's
13619 Ventura Bl
at Ventura Canyon Ave.
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Araz
11717 Moorpark St.
b/w Simpson & Colfax Ave.
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Aromi
14531 Ventura Blvd.
b/w Van Nuys Blvd. & Vesper Ave.
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Arrosto Cafe
15928 Ventura Blvd.
b/w Gloria Ave. & Gaviota Ave.
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Arunee's House
10140 Riverside Dr.
b/w Talofa Ave. & Forman Ave.
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