Archive for the ‘Food: Los Angeles’ Category

September 6, 2006 3

Olamendi’s (Laguna Beach)

By in 18: Greater LA

Jamaica: Hibiscus flowers tea drink~ Our entrees each came with Sopa Azteca, very yummy veggie soup with zucchini, carrot and potato (top with guacamole and tortilla chip). Tamale Qaxacaquenos: chicken tamale with Qaxacan mole sauce. The mole is…alright, a bit light for my taste and not as complex tasting (too cocoa but without hint of […]

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September 6, 2006 4

Coco Noche Chocolate and Wine (Manhattan Beach)

By in 17: South Bay

Late arrival at Manhattan Beach on a lazy Sunday morning, Jon and I found that our original destination Ocean View Cafe was closed for the day. Then our Plan B destination Uncle Bill Pancake also closed. After circling the blocks we surrendered to this newly open tapas/wine bar/chocolate place due to extreme hunger. They let […]

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September 6, 2006 3

Terried Sake House (Santa Monica Blvd)

By in 11: West LA

Had to grab a quick dinner before a movie so we tried the nearby Izakaya Terried Sake House that’s right next to Sasaya. Terried Sake House been around for much longer and has been a neighborhood favorite. Though a couple of my friends gave it thumbs down. Maguro Natto, Jon loves Natto while I’m not […]

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September 5, 2006 2

Marouch Lebanese Restaurant (Santa monica blvd)

By in 04: Los Feliz

I usually go to Marouch for big group dinner and we would get their courses. This time a few collegues and I came here for lunch. I absolutely love their Warak-Inah-Bizeyt (Grape leaves) and Kebbeh (lean veal mixed with crushed wheat, stuffed with seasoned ground beef and pine nut, deep fried). THE best in LA! […]

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August 31, 2006 3

Loteria Grill (Farmer’s Market)

By in 09: Weho

Horchata. Like the last entry we ate at toursity places because of shopping demand. Loteria Grill is an acclaimed and popular Mexican joint at the Farmer’s market. Chicken Mole and Shredded Beef Taco, the mole sauce is a bit water down but it’s still pretty good. Beef one was very tasty though. Huevos a la […]

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