It almost doesn’t seems like we’re in recession with all the new(-ish) places popping up in the Silver Lake and Echo park area. A small causal place with mostly patio seatings, you order at the counter and they bring the food over to your table. They also have an organic salad bar which you can […]
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February 9, 2009
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Doe Jon Station (Arcadia)
By Joan in 01: San GabrielMy parents told me about this new-ish place that specialize Chinese breakfast and good beef pancake near where they live. It has an odd name in English: “Doe Jon Station”. I assume “Doe Jon” means “Dou Jiang” (Soy Milk) as its Chinese name is “豆漿大王”, or “The King of Soy Milk” in English. According to […]
January 22, 2009
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The Park (Echo Park)
By Joan in 05: Silver Lake + Echo ParkIt’s nice to see more gourmet type of restaurant opens in Echo Park, especially one that is moderately price. The Park is a small neighbourhood bistro where all entrees are under $20 (the most expensive dish was $16). The menu is small and eclectic, all the entrees sound interesting. Jon and I walked in without […]
November 26, 2008
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Animal Restaurant (Fairfax district)
By Joan in 09: Weho, Favorite Food EntriesHeard a lot about this place and my friend who tired it highly recommended it. Located at the very hip part of Fairfax district, this sign-less restaurant has a youthful scenester vibe. The owners are known as “two food dudes” who have a show on the Food network which I haven’t seen (is it good?) […]
Tags: American, hip, small plate
November 25, 2008
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Lark Silver Lake cake shop
By Joan in 05: Silver Lake + Echo ParkI always drove by Lark Silver lake cake shop and wonder about it as it seems like a cute place from the outside. I’m glad that the interior is not overly slick like several Abbot Kinney-like boutique places that are nearby. I was a little disappointed at the lack of tables for customer to sit […]
