I’m sure many of you know about the dineLA Restaurant Week that started a week ago (ends this weekend). Each participating restaurant would prepare a $35 Prix-fixe dinner menu (or $25 Lunch). It’s a golden opportunity to try some of the high end places, the popular ones such as Grace were fully booked weeks ago […]
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July 9, 2007
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Cafe Metropol (artist district)
By Joan in 06: Downtown LAToo bad cafe Metropol (old entry) doesn’t open on Sunday since they have an quite extensive brunch menu, and I like their space a lot (so un-LA!) European breakfast: 2 eggs, salad or grill potatos, choice of bread and meat (bacon is what Jon chose). I got the Banana Waffle, blue berries is another option. […]
March 19, 2007
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Philippe’s the Original (downtown)
By Joan in 06: Downtown LAA historic landmark in LA, deli Philippe’s has been serving the original “”French Dipped Sandwich” since it was established in 1908 (next year it’ll be 100 years!). Located at the edge of Chinatown, Philippe’s is a crowded spot, as you can see in the picture. It’s got a huge cafeteria-like space with long communal tables. […]
March 5, 2007
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Langer’s Delicatessen (Alvarado)
By Joan in 06: Downtown LA, Favorite Food EntriesWe have another entry written by guest writer Jon: The architecture of LA’s Westlake district always reminded me a bit of Chicago’s north side. Both are close proximity to their respective downtowns and both are chocked full of architectural gems – baroque movie theaters, elegant apartment buildings, public parks in the style of Frederick Olmstead. […]
March 2, 2007
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Kokekokko (Little Tokyo)
By Joan in 06: Downtown LALots of recommendations to this popular Yakitori place from people around me recently, including the foodies sat next to Jon and I at Bistro K. Their glowing reviews prompt me to give it a try even though I’m not that big of a fan of Yakitori and chicken in general. ^^;; At 8 my party […]
