Archive for the ‘06: Downtown LA’ Category

September 4, 2009 2

Aloha Cafe (Little Tokyo)

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While I was working at the Art District, I lunched at Little Tokyo everyday. I’m always curious about the Hawaiian restaurant Aloha Cafe, as I know very little about Hawaiian cuisine. Their menu seems to feature mostly meat + gravy based dishes that’s influenced by Japanese and Chinese. Inside looks as hole-in-the-wall as the outside […]

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September 1, 2009 6

Wood Spoon (Downtown)

By in 06: Downtown LA, Favorite Food Entries

After finding out their star item was the Pork Burger, We went back to the Brazilian restaurant Wood Spoon on the weekend at once. Here it is: The Pork Burger, with roasted cabbage, onions, on toasted potato bun. It is SO delicious! The well seasoned pork patty is meaty but light in texture, very tender […]

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August 27, 2009 4

Wood Spoon (Downtown)

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I drove by the area near the Eastern Building one day and saw a cute wood spoon sign, I knew that I have to check this place out! Turns out Wood Spoon is a Brazilian restaurant. So we have double Brazilian entries today~ The interior is lovely! Simple, modern homely chic brighten with fresh flowers. […]

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August 17, 2009 4

The Must Bar (Downtown)

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I often drove by this dark looking bar The Must (illuminated only with a neon sign) at the gallery district in Downtown. The ghetto Skid Row adjacent neighborhood put us off trying it for awhile until now. Turns out the interior is nicely decorated with amazing looking straw mat wall hanging, and the vibe is […]

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June 29, 2009 3

The Nickel Diner (Downtown)

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Back to the wonderful Nickel Diner for Brunch. This time I got their famous Maple glazed bacon donut. It’s not on the menu anywhere so I had to ask the waitress for it. It was incredibly delicious! I love the texture of the donut, so soft and airy. The bacon add a nice savory touch […]

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