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August 20, 2007 2

Babalu (Montana)

By in 13: Culver City

A Canadian guy in our group was denied access into Father’s Office (they don’t accept any non California license?) so we went inside this seemingly casual Cal-cuisine restaurant called Babaluright next door. Turns out the menu is quite $$ (20+) with snobbish attitude. Yam Fries and Jambalaya ($20): Pineapple rice, andouille sausage, shrimp, red & […]

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August 8, 2007 3

Fritto Misto (Santa Monica)

By in 16: Santa Monica, Favorite Food Entries

Wild Mushroom Ravioli with Jalapeño I took Joan back to this Italian cafe Fritto Misto at Santa Monica (see previous entry) and still wow by the unusual flavor and how delicious they taste. I got the same Wild Mushroom Ravioli but with Garlic sauce instead. Joan’s Jalapeño sauce is way better, it has salsa in […]

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July 30, 2007 8

Bruno’s (Santa Monica)

By in 16: Santa Monica

My co-worker took us to this hole-in-the-wall Italian place . It’s her most favorite neighborhood restaurant that she almost regretted introducing me here after finding out I’d be blogging it. ;D The vibe is warm and hearty, and the servings are huge! Carbonara. Very good~ Perfectly mixed eggs and cream, very rich but not overtly […]

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July 30, 2007 1

3 Squares Cafe + Bakery (Abbot Kinney)

By in 15: Venice

Back to the Cal-German cafe 3 Squares on Abbot Kinney since my last entry. I always stuffed myself too much that I have yet to try their desserts (that sound good!) I thought I’d order ‘light’, a salad perhaps: Beef skewer salad with Shitake Mushroom. Very delicious sauce and the beef is pretty well marinated. […]

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July 27, 2007 4

Paris Baguette (Koreatown)

By in 07: Mid-Wilshire

A Korean bakery chain called Paris Baguette in Koreatown opened its not so new anymore second store on the 6th st. (also in Koreatown). Despite the name, the majority of their baked goods are puff pastry. They have many cakes and a eat-in cafe space. I got take out: All good, fresh and not too […]

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