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December 12, 2006 4

Amelia’s Panini & Espresso (Main St.)

By in 16: Santa Monica, Favorite Food Entries

My friend recommended this Panini place on Main, I always passed by it but thought it was part of the Motel next door (it’s not, but you can park there). This cafe is run by a team of husband and wife and I was told that they only make a certain amount of sandwiches, once […]

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December 10, 2006 2

Brickhouse (Venice)

By in 15: Venice

A bit slow lately (still recovering from the big party dinner last month). I met with a friend working at the Venice Beach, I always spot this Brickhouse when driving on Abbot Kinney, and it is called “Brickhouse” ^^;; The walls are decorated with Bruce Lee film stills. Egg Benedict: Not special tasting but hearty […]

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November 29, 2006 6

BLD (Beverly Blvd)

By in 09: Weho

Can’t reisst, it’s my turn to try BLD. (see old entry) Joan tried the Grilled Dry Aged Beef with Gruyere cheese Burger ($15). This is SO incredibly good! Very tender & juicy with dense flavor, perfectly (medium rare) cooked.They still have breakfast during weekday lunch. I had the Egg Florentine ($9), it was made perfectly. […]

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November 29, 2006 2

Mr. Baguette (Alhambra)

By in 01: San Gabriel

I always get take out Vietnamese sandwich at Mr.Baguette (and get buy one get one free fresh baked baguette), this is actually the first time I sit in. They seperate the vegetable and jalapeno in a plastic wrap, so the bread won’t get soggy. Sausage Ham Sandwich ($ 2.55) Saigon Bacon ($ 2.45). I found […]

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November 28, 2006 9

Santouka (Torrance)

By in 17: South Bay, Favorite Food Entries

I’ve been craving some good ramen, especially after watching a certain ramen western movie. I always relied on Daikokuya in Little Tokyo as it’s the closest for me (seems like words have spread and it’s getting insanely overcrowded and you have to tolerate table-hogging people who would order bento set there). But inspired by the […]

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