Centro Basco specialized in Basque cuisine. Basques is a small region between the border of Spain and France that has their own language and culture. Seems like this place is a gathering place for the community of Basque people in LA. Most of the customers are white hair elders (men with beret hat especially) who […]
Archive for the ‘18: Greater LA’ Category
December 30, 2008
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Central Basco Restaurant (Chino)
By Freda in 18: Greater LA, Favorite Food Entries
June 3, 2008
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Asanebo (Studio City)
By Freda in 18: Greater LA, Favorite Food EntriesBack to LA with many belated entries. First up. I met up with a big time foodie friend at Asanebo, also known as the small strip mall sushi place that got Michelin one star (given that Michelin stars are scarce in LA to begin with). We got there at the right place and right time […]
Tags: Haute Cuisine, Japanese, Sushi, Uni
April 10, 2008
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Siem Reap (Little Cambodia)
By Joan in 18: Greater LAWent to Long Beach few weekends ago to check out Little Cambodia. There’s still not very much there yet, only some restaurants and markets on several blocks. We settled into Siem Reap. It’s very spacious inside, suitable for wedding parties. TV monitors are everywhere playing Cambodian pop music show. Ground pork curry, served with cucumber, […]
March 31, 2008
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Cafe Blanc (Costa Mesa)
By Joan in 18: Greater LAMore pretty and tasty cakes from Cafe Blanc (see my old entry): Coeur des Rois. Vanilla mousse, raspberry gelee and kirsh brandy. I think there could be a bit more raspberry gelee to give a even stronger punch to the sourness. Doux Chocolat: white and dark chocolate mousee. Very good!
Tags: Cake, Patisserie
