Archive for the ‘18: Greater LA’ Category

December 14, 2006 3

Rasraj (Artesia)

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Malai Kofta & Naan. A thick creamy soup that’s very rich and tasty. There are meatballs (Kofta) inside. Can’t stop eating it with the Naan, very good! Paneer Kima & Naan. Also very tasty and rich, there are cheese inside the soup. Spent an afternoon in Artesia aka Little India that’s located in the part […]

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October 8, 2006 2

Zoey’s Cafe (Downtown Ventura)

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Cafe con leche and Ginger tea. Had a coffee break at the very charming Zoey’s Cafe when Jon and I “escaped from LA” and wandered to Ventura, a beach town that’s about an hour drive away from LA. I didn’t expect to find such a cute place there. We sat by the balcony on the […]

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October 4, 2006 4

Malibu Seafood (Malibu)

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Head out to Malibu even though it was a rainy day, we had lunch atMalibu Seafood which has nice ocean view patios for seatings. I got a big bowl of Steamed Mussels for $8.95 which is a great deal. The mussels are fresh and big too. The broth (with lots of garlic) is very delicious. […]

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September 6, 2006 3

La Galette (San Clemente)

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PPV $6.95: ripe pears poached in red wine with mascarpone & vanilla sauce. This is a true delight for a pear lover like me (and LA is drought on pears), so it feels like finding a gold mine. The crepe skin is so smooth and eggy. The mascarpone is so thick but puffy~! The pears […]

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September 6, 2006 3

Olamendi’s (Laguna Beach)

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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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