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July 1, 2005 2

Akbar Cuisine of India (Marina del Rey)

By in 14: Marina del Rey

Lured here by the recommendation of a very delicious Okra dish, turns out that was for dinner only. Nonetheless the lunch specials are awesome too! There are two other chains in Santa Monica and La Brea, but this one at Marina del Rey is said to be the best. The menu are foreigner friendly with […]

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July 1, 2005 1

Omelette Parlor (Santa Monica)

By in 16: Santa Monica

Three of us pale and brooding designers were so not fit in this breakfast place. It’s packed with the beach crowd, everyone looked so tanned and toned. o.O The food are all crazy portion, very fresh tasting but very very normal, though the name s on the menu are all fancy and humorous. My omelette […]

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June 28, 2005 3

La Cabaña (Venice)

By in 15: Venice

Back for more Cal-Mexican delights~ My Quesadilla is bacon and cheese inside, tasty but heavy! o.O It came with a Tortilla Soup, very good (it has pieces of tofu-like cheese). Crazy jumbo Burrito! Taco and Enchilada set. I also had a Margarita and afterward I have to take a nap in the office (Thankfully nothing […]

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June 27, 2005 3

La Belle Epogue (Los Feliz)

By in 04: Los Feliz

Drove by this place in Los Feliz, La Belle Epogue, while hungry like a wolf. The brunch menu seems alright, like a generic French cafe with Southern Californian/Mexican flair. Joan had the Vol Au Vent, puff pastry stuffed with poached eggs with sauce hollandaise and sauteed mushroom. The Quiche was light and tasty, soaked with […]

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June 24, 2005 4

Versailles (Culver City)

By in 13: Culver City

Heard much about this famous Cuban restaurant in LA, for it is quality, traditional cooking and value. It is famed for the garlic chicken and pork. The place is packed though fortunately no line because we were late. Long ago I mentioned about the Cuban Malta drink. Here it is again, the label saids “A […]

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