We went to the Atwater Village neighborhood sensation Canele when it first opened (see old entry ). I always thought their menu seems inspiring that I felt like trying everything. Squash Soup with Dates. The date is a strange addition as it’s not really part of the taste unless you chew on it. My partner […]
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January 25, 2008
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Wilson (Culver City)
By Freda in 13: Culver CityGiving up on squeezing into a certain new crowded hip restaurant in town, we turned to the not-so-new anymore Wilson for our last minute dinner plan. It’s located near the new gallery area, with the very Culver City hip urban-chichi vibe. It’s casual and lively. I found the lighting to be a bit too dim […]
Tags: American
January 24, 2008
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Bloom Cafe (Wilshire Vista)
By Freda in 07: Mid-Wilshire, Favorite Food EntriesSo I might be blogging about the same places too often, but I can’t help going back to them again and again, such as Bloom Cafe. It is still my favorite casual hangout at the moment. See my past entries: 1, 2. Lemon Ricotta Pancake, very good (really has lemon flavor)! The lemon zest on […]
January 9, 2008
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Viet Noodle Bar (Atwater Village)
By Freda in 05: Silver Lake + Echo Park, Favorite Food EntriesThe much hyped (from Silver Lake people) Vietnamese Soy Cafe on Hyperion have such odd opening hours that it seems eternally closed for almost every day of the week. Then I heard about the newly opened sister cafe called Viet Noodle Bar nearby. Like Viet Soy, the name of the cafe is barely noticeable from […]
Tags: hip, Noodle, Pho, Vietnamese
January 5, 2008
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Bouchon (Las Vegas)
By Freda in 05: US OtherWhile Joan heads down to warmth and tropical weather, I took a short weekend getaway with friends at Vegas. Since we were staying at Venetian, we tried Thomas Keller‘s more moderate priced French bistro Bouchon at Vegas. Charming faux antique interior and tile floors.. The garden patio seems beautiful but it’s too cold to dine […]
