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October 13, 2010 5

Paper or Plastik Cafe (Vista Heights)

By in 07: Mid-Wilshire

We’ve been on hiatus because of Joan’s big W-day and now that’s finally over, I can update with lots of new posts (ah I missed blogging). A new coffee shop has opened at the Mid-Wilshire Vista Heights neighborhood called Paper or Plastik Cafe. It’s a delight to know that this stretch of Pico got another […]

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September 10, 2010 5

Cafe Surfas (Culver City)

By in 13: Culver City, Favorite Food Entries

The chef’s supplies store Surfas in Culver City has always been my favorite spot to stock up pasta and cooking tools. Yet I’ve never tried eating at their store front cafe until now. I don’t know why I didn’t try sooner!? It’s a gourmet deli that served pressed sandwich, gourmet burger and hotdog made from […]

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September 10, 2010 Off

All About The Bread Deli (Miracle Mile)

By in 07: Mid-Wilshire

I always wished I worked closed enough to Bay Cities to have their divine Godmother Sandwich whenever I want. But  I seemed to work at the Hollywood side.  Until All About The Bread Deli came along. As I was checking this place out, their menu isn’t big and one thing stands out: The Godfather Sandwich. Is […]

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September 3, 2010 2

Chego (Palms)

By in 13: Culver City

The chef who started the food truck crazed in LA, Roy Choi of Kogi has opened his first restaurant some time ago called Chego. It is a rice bowl joint. Their menu features various BBQ meat served in inexpensive rice bowl, and fun starters that’s inspired by Korean and American cultures. The interior is decorated […]

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August 13, 2010 1

Lazy Ox Canteen (Little Tokyo)

By in 06: Downtown LA

I could still remember Baco Night and the $30 Three Course Prix Fixe at the long gone Opus Restaurant. Chef Josef Centeno have since moved on, and his latest establishment is Lazy Ox Canteen at Little Tokyo. It is a wine bar with inventive small plates. Wine of the day are featured on the chalkboard. […]

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