Archive for the ‘Food: Los Angeles’ Category

March 13, 2008 5

Seven Grand (Downtown)

By in 06: Downtown LA

Jon’s friend came to LA to look for a good proper Rye Manhattan and we found out Seven Grand at downtown does it. Love the decor, feels masculine with all the whiskey bottles, dark wood and animal heads. Like a fancy log cabin, old fashion with a yuppy twist. TV monitors on the walls playing […]

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March 12, 2008 Off

Sanuki no Sato (Gardena)

By in 17: South Bay

Hiyashi Uni-Tororo Soba . Soba topped with Uni, grated yam and green onions. The last few times I went there this dish was unavailable so I’m glad to finally taste it. The uni was good and quite fresh, generous portion too. I love it.

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March 4, 2008 4

SinBala (Arcadia)

By in 01: San Gabriel

Sinbala is an insanely popular Taiwanese joint at Arcadia covering standard Taiwanese food, snack, tea, shaved ice and desserts (hence the line never stops for the entire day). Taiwanese Sausage with Leeks, less fatty and oily and more clean tasting than traditional Chinese. They have many sauce/sides to go with, from the more conventional garlic, […]

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February 25, 2008 6

Asia de Cuba (Sunset Blvd.)

By in 09: Weho

My co-workers and I managed to make it to the last day of the dineLA Restaurant Event at Asia de Cuba, the Asian and Latin fusion restaurant at the Mondrian Hotel. They had a $22 three courses lunch which is a really good deal for this $$$$ long-time trendy “scene” restaurant. It’s got a really […]

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February 21, 2008 3

Boule (La Cienega)

By in 09: Weho

Valentine gave us excuse to indulge in the quality but pricey French sweets at patisserie Boule (see our old entry). 12 Pieces Gift Box $28. You can select from their many flavors they offer. We choose all of the tea flavor ones (Oolong, Jasmine, Earl Grey, etc). I have to admit I prefer chocolate in […]

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