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May 8, 2007 4

Doughboys (Highland Ave.)

By in 08: Hollywood

The original Doughboys Bakery on 3rd (WeHo) is always packed with long lines. The newly opened branch in Hollywood is close to our work place so it has soon became our frequent lunch spot (and take out, how wonderful!). The menu is all comfort food. Big, heavy and hearty. But most of all the food […]

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May 2, 2007 4

Mexico City: Teotihuacan and others

By in Travel

30-45 mintues drive northeast from Mexico City is Teotihuacan, an ancient cities that was build around 200 AD. It was abandoned until the Aztecs empire took over in 14th century and then fallened at Spanish’s conquest. I’ve always been fasinated by ancient ruins and pyramids so it was my first priority to visit here. I […]

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May 1, 2007 4

Cantina La Guadalupana and food court (Mexico City: Coyoacan)

By in 02: Mexico

We were still full from the brunch but we had to go check out Cantina La Guadalupana. Established since 1932, it’s known to be a frequent hang out of Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera. Love the authentic traditional cantina interior (the bar! the stairs to the bathroom! the stain glass on the bathroom doors!), crowded […]

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April 30, 2007 1

SK (Mexico City: San Angel)

By in 02: Mexico

Unfortunately I’m not 100% sure of the name of this restaurant, I vaguely remember “sk” embroiled on the napkin but that could just be an initial. It’s located at Plaza San Jacinto at San Angel right where the Saturday craft market Bazzar Sabado took place. Really good homemade yogurt + homemade granola + honey. It’s […]

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April 30, 2007 Off

Mexico City: San Angel + Coyoacan

By in Travel

South of the center of Mexico City are San Angel and Coyoacan, two cozy picturesque towns that still presevered their colonial-era charm with tree-lined cobblestone street, plazas, old churches and Spanish mansions. Many parts would definitely make you feel like you’ve time traveled to the past. I absolutely love these two areas. If there’s a […]

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