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December 1, 2012 0

O Banh Mi (Silverlake)

By in 05: Silver Lake + Echo Park, Favorite Food Entries

A hard to spot Vietnamese Sandwich shop is tucked behind trees on the hilly Hyperion with no visible sign. They open at Noon – 3pm everyday. The Deli (Cold Cut) Sandwich is unconventional: instead of the usual pickled carrot and daikon radish garnishes, it’s pan fried dried orange daylily and carrot in a limey fish [...]

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November 30, 2012 0

C+M (Miracle Mile)

By in 07: Mid-Wilshire

A new coffee shop has opened inside the LA Country Museum called C+M (Coffee + Milk). Since I work nearby there these days, I’ve been coming here for lunch a lot after their debut. They baked their pastry every morning, and the menu changes daily. The interior is brightly lit as it’s walled by floor [...]

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August 27, 2012 1

Yuko Kitchen (Miracle Mile)

By in 07: Mid-Wilshire, Favorite Food Entries

Part of the reason why we’re on hiatus is because we’ve settled. And by ‘settled’, I mean that we just want something easy, accessible, effortless, good and cheap ALL the time. And we found just the place: Yuko Kitchen at Miracle Mile. They served Japanese home cook food. It has a petit charming cafe space, warmth and friendly [...]

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November 16, 2011 0

Eiji (SF: Castro)

By in 04: SF+Bay Area, Favorite Food Entries

Eiji is one of my most favorite Japanese restaurant in SF. It’s a small sushi + tapas joint with around 6-7 tables with a small menu. I really like the homey, authentic vibe. Homemade Tofu. Soft and fresh tasting Grilled Miso Eggplant. My favorite must-order dish. The sushi is fresh and good. Their traditional Japaense [...]

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November 15, 2011 0

Mission Beach Cafe (SF: Mission)

By in 04: SF+Bay Area, Favorite Food Entries

Mission is full of pricy brunch spots and they’re ALL packed ALL the time. We came to this popular joint on the weekend of Burning Man, thinking we’ll have a easier time waiting. Turns out…not really. Bay Shrimp & Dungeness Crab Benedict $14.50 with smashed avocado, pickled shallot, saffron and citrus hollandaise. Heavenly! The seafood gave [...]

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