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April 4, 2005 Off

Dark Chocolates

By in 18: Greater LA

There’s an advantage (or disadvantage) to work dangerously close to Abbot Kinney, where import gourmet markets are in abundance: you have easy access to fine exotic chocolate bars from the world. It’s probably one reason why I’m feeling more and more bloated. ^^;; I’m a dark chocolate addict. The Earl Grey one is very luxury […]

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April 4, 2005 Off

Beacon (Culver City)

By in 13: Culver City

I didn’t plan to come here again but I missed my turn so I end up driving here. 3rd time impression: still pretentious, overrated and overpriced -__-;;; This is just very basic Vegetable Curry bowl you know, and it is by far the worst. No taste in the curry at all, and the vegetable taste […]

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April 1, 2005 2

Hanoi Cafe (Sawtelle)

By in 12: Sawtelle

Despite “no good asian food on westside,” I gave this one a try. Even though it seems cheat-gwai-lo at first: the interior is hip and industrial-loft like, menu is so basic and very limited…but the spring rolls is yummy! The grill beef too~ yum! 😀

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April 1, 2005 9

Cafe Pierre (Manhattan Beach)

By in 17: South Bay

Lamb Risotto and Pumpkin Ravioli. Both are so-so. The waiter proudly recommended the pumpkin ravioli, claiming that it has been on their menu for 15 years. But seems like there’s only pure plain pumpkin (no cheese or herbs) and the texture of pumpkin didn’t compliment that well with the ravioli…not creamy enough. The dessert is […]

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April 1, 2005 3

Outlaws (Playa del Rey)

By in 14: Marina del Rey

Super old entry. I debated myself should I post this or not. ^^;;; Hey what the heck, just treat this as a freekshow. I got dragged here by my collegues, it’s a restaurant right next to our office. I always joke about it because it seems sooooo bad and tacky. Their signage of a tough […]

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