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October 11, 2006 3

Il Chianti (Lomita)

By in 17: South Bay

I had a wonderful dinner at this Japanese Italian chain Il Chianti before, I came back to try their lunch. They kept the Japanese way: $8-10 set lunch that includes everything from drinks, soup, salad, and dessert! Pork soup and salad (w. delicious Japanese salad dressing). Pasta of the day is Tomato sauce with Pork […]

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October 9, 2006 6

Coco Noche Chocolate and Wine (Manhattan Beach)

By in 17: South Bay

I wanted to experience the indulgence that is the chocolate wine bar, so after a busy sleepless week, I treated myself there for…a bite. ^^;; English Tea Platter ($8): basil chicken with wonton skins, homemade pastry (very yummy!!!) & chocolate. Giddy nibbling~ I also got Chocolate Truffle Figs ($6), mildly sweet and almost got a […]

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October 9, 2006 3

Guelaguetza Restaurant (Olympic)

By in 07: Mid-Wilshire

I had a wonderful lunch at the Oaxacan restaurant Guelaguetza Palms so I always wanted to try the more acclaimed one in Koreatown. Half of the restaurant is a mini-market selling lots of Oaxacan chocolates, spices, candles, mezcal, etc. Red Mole Pork, tender and tasty, though it got a bit boring halfway (wished there’re some […]

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October 5, 2006 14

Polka (Eagle Rock)

By in 03: Eagle Rock

Finally try the Polish restaurant Polka at Eagle Rock. I’ve heard about their kitschy interior and oh boy~ it’s so full of wonders. There’s no kitschy interior complete without a ‘moving waterfall lightbox.’ There’re so many random things hanged on the wall: parachuted Santa Claus fan, vintage tennis racket, etc. When the owner served me […]

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October 5, 2006 Off

Cora Coffee Shoppe (Santa Monica)

By in 16: Santa Monica

Italian Sausage with Polenta The tomato sauce is just so delicious~ Another delicious breakfast at Cora Coffe Shoppe, proven it one of my top favorite brunch place in LA (old entries: 1, 2, 3).

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