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September 6, 2006 3

La Galette (San Clemente)

By in 18: Greater LA

PPV $6.95: ripe pears poached in red wine with mascarpone & vanilla sauce. This is a true delight for a pear lover like me (and LA is drought on pears), so it feels like finding a gold mine. The crepe skin is so smooth and eggy. The mascarpone is so thick but puffy~! The pears […]

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September 6, 2006 3

Olamendi’s (Laguna Beach)

By in 18: Greater LA

Jamaica: Hibiscus flowers tea drink~ Our entrees each came with Sopa Azteca, very yummy veggie soup with zucchini, carrot and potato (top with guacamole and tortilla chip). Tamale Qaxacaquenos: chicken tamale with Qaxacan mole sauce. The mole is…alright, a bit light for my taste and not as complex tasting (too cocoa but without hint of […]

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August 31, 2006 3

Loteria Grill (Farmer’s Market)

By in 09: Weho

Horchata. Like the last entry we ate at toursity places because of shopping demand. Loteria Grill is an acclaimed and popular Mexican joint at the Farmer’s market. Chicken Mole and Shredded Beef Taco, the mole sauce is a bit water down but it’s still pretty good. Beef one was very tasty though. Huevos a la […]

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August 31, 2006 2

Belwood Bakery (Rodeo Drive)

By in 10: Beverly Hills

This small cute bakery is a charming (& budget) haven in that posh but touristy area. They have $6 lunch set too~ Triple Choco Mousse is pretty good! Not too sweet, very smooth. Giant Macaron that taste like shortbread + brownie…

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August 30, 2006 3

Pacific Dining Car (Downtown)

By in 06: Downtown LA

Another Downtown adventure! We brunch at Pacific Dining Car, which is actually a historic steakhouse (started in 1921) that’s now in the midst of a lower income neighborhood. We didn’t get to sit at the train dining car section. The location, the 70-ish years old looking host, the luxurious classic interior and $$$ menu made […]

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