Joan blogged about Grub before (here and here) but this is the first time I’ve tried it. Before this place was known to us as the relaxing neighborhood lunch spot near our workplace in the form of a cute little house, now we all know it as Top Chef 2’s “I cook comfort food’ Betty‘s […]
Archive for the ‘08: Hollywood’ Category
May 8, 2007
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Doughboys (Highland Ave.)
By Joan in 08: HollywoodThe 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 […]
December 7, 2006
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Miceli’s (Universal city)
By Joan in 08: HollywoodSorry for the lack of update, Freda and I didn’t have the chance to try new restaurants recently (is that even possible? ^^;;). This is an old entry I forgot to put up, a large party of my collegues and I had a wrap party at Miceli’s, a famous family-owned Italian restaurant in Universal City […]
November 15, 2006
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Palms Thai (Thai Town)
By Freda in 08: HollywoodPalms Thai is a very popular hang out. It’s the home of the famous (?) Thai Elvis ^^;; (he performed Elvis songs every night after 9pm). They moved to a much larger space recently. Unlike before, they didn’t turn off the light nor turn on the disco ball. In such a large space with lights […]
November 15, 2006
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Ike Sushi (Hollywood)
By Freda in 08: Hollywood, Favorite Food EntriesLast time we got an omakase (chef’s choice) for four people at Ike Sushi, we tried again for two people, we have wonderful surprises. This is simply the best Uni I’ve ever had. There were a generous amount (so full), the uni color has an orange reddish tone (compare to the usual pale yellow). It’s […]
