Met up with two classmates whom I haven’t seen for a long time since graduation. We decided to check out Fraiche for some good food and wine. Fraiche was all hyped up since it was opened last year, a la “best new restaurant in LA” from magazines etc etc. I’ve heard mixed review of the […]
Posts Tagged ‘Dessert’
August 7, 2008
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Fair Oaks Pharmacy and Soda Fountain (South Pasadena)
By Joan in 02: PasadenaFinally went to Fair Oaks Pharmacy and Soda Fountain, the old fashion South Pasadena corner drug store dates back to 1915. It was onced a rest stop of route 66 back in the days, I’m glad they preserved the charming vintage interior. Love the bar area. The restaurant section only occupied 1/4 of the space, […]
July 31, 2008
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Sinbala (Arcadia)
By Joan in 01: San Gabriel, Favorite Food EntriesBack to the popular authentic Taiwan snack joint Sinbala. Last time we stayed on the boring side and ordered sausage with leek, this time we tried the ones with fruits. Sausage with Lemon juice and Sausage with peach. Both are great! The sourness and sweetness of fruits went well with Taiwanese sausages which are sweeter […]
June 21, 2008
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Sona (West Hollywood)
By Freda in 09: Weho, Food: Los AngelesMy friend and I finally tried Sona, a modern French restaurant that earned one star on the LA Michelin guide. I was prepared to be blown away by innovative cooking and exotic ingredients. Their tasting menu came in two variations (I’ll call them A & B in the following review). My friend and I each […]
Tags: Dessert, Duck, fashionable, French, Fusion, Haute Cuisine, Lamb, Prix fixe
June 12, 2008
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LA Mill Coffee Boutique (Silver Lake)
By Joan in 05: Silver Lake + Echo Park, Favorite Food EntriesWe finally tried the not-so-new LA Mill Coffee now that the hype has died down. This entry covers two visits: taking an out-of-town friend for dessert, and with Freda for brunch. I love places that pay attention to interior designs and decor but here it felt disquieting. Perhaps it’s the mod baroque look with uber […]
Tags: Cafe, Coffee, Dessert, fashionable
