Oops, old entry forgot to publish! It was after a drunken night and a hang over in the morning that I craved a juicy hamburger. Jon and I end up in Swingers, a retro hipster diner much like the 101 Coffee shop and Fred 62 that we blogged before. Since the “scene” is a big […]
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April 16, 2007
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Little Next Door (Miracle Mile)
By Joan in 09: WehoLast time we didn’t get there early enough to get the breakfast. So this time we made an effort to wake up earlier than usual. 2 poach eggs and Proscuitto. Really good fresh thin prosciutto. Brie and Black Truffle Omelette and a potato gratin side that comes with it. There’s a generous amount of truffle. […]
Tags: Breakfast, fashionable, French
April 2, 2007
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Lu Din Gee (San Gabriel)
By Joan in 01: San GabrielNine of us dined at this Chinese restaurant Lu Din Gee specialized in Peking Duck. We got carried away and ended up ordering too many food. We got hungry while waiting for the rest of our party to arrive so we ordered the cold appetizer Sauteed Pork Slices. Thin, non-oily and tasty, very good! The […]
April 2, 2007
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Paris Pastry (Westwood)
By Joan in 11: West LAA friend of ours gave us these pastries from his favorite childhood French bakery Paris Pastry. The box saids Boulangerie Patisserie since 1962, it’s an old time neighborhood favorite. The cakes are delicious, more delicate tasting than they look. Wonderful! Paris Pastry 1448 Westwood Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90024
Tags: Cake, French, Patisserie
March 29, 2007
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Auntie Em’s Kitchen (Eagle rock)
By Joan in 03: Eagle RockJon’s friend from Brooklyn is in town so we took her to the charming Auntie Em’s Kitchen for brunch. Previous entry 1,2. We got there at around 11:30 and there’s a bit of a queue. I got the special tarte (the last piece) with spinach, Gruyere, shitake mushroom and red bell pepper. It’s very good. […]
