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RECENT DINING AND FOOD ADVENTURES AROUND TOWN
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VICIOUS DOGS IN NOHO: SWEET, SALTY & FULL OF FLAVOR (04/12/2013 03:04:10 PM Dining in Los Angeles by M.R. Hunter) In need of some good meat on a bun? The answer is Vicious Dogs. Don’t let the name scare you as this is on the friendliest eateries located in the heart of the NoHo Arts District. If you’re in the area to see a live stage show on Theater Row or catching a flick at the Laemmle 7 (located directly across from Vicious Dogs), this is the best casual dining for a quick but satisfying bite.
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SWEET ON THE B SWEET DESSERT FOOD TRUCK (04/20/2012 Dining in Los Angeles by Abby Abanes)
As a Filipina Food Blogger, I'm all about supporting Filipino-Owned Food Businesses. So when I got an invitation to visit the Filipino-Owned B Sweet Mobile Food Truck, I was happy to stop by. Before I talk about the truck, let me introduce you to the Owner, Barb Batiste.
Past stints included working along side the Executive Pastry Chef at the Loews Santa Monica Beach Hotel as well as being the head pastry chef for an LA Art Gallery. But, while she enjoyed making high end pastries and desserts, her real love was all about making homemade desserts the old-fashioned way.
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SIX TASTE BIZARRE FOOD CHALLENGE (04/12/2012 Dining in Los Angeles by Abby Abanes)
When I think of what constitutes as a "bizarre food", it's not so much that I think particular foods are inherently bizarre by definition. It's more like there are foods out there that I can't fathom myself wanting to eat.
After taking this tour, I can definitely say that my culinary horizons have been expanded. Ox penis, century egg, stinky tofu and for dessert frog fallopian tubes - tastes like chicken - just kidding ...
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 A NEW KIND OF BREW TO GET ADDICTED TO - ONE DRIPP AT A TIME (04/04/2012 Dining in Los Angeles by Abby Abanes)
What's unique about this coffee?
It takes 8 to 10 hours to brew, at approximately 42 drips per minute.This process literally removes all the acidity and bitterness in the coffee and what you're left with is a drink that is smooth, sweet and dark ...
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THE BEST COUNTER DINING I'VE EVER HAD WAS AT CHEF GARY MENES' LE COMPTOIR (03/28/2012 Dining in Los Angeles by Abby Abanes)
This was truly a delicious dining experience and although better late than never, I left there kicking myself that I didn't get to experience any of Chef Menes' food earlier. All I can do now is make sure that my first experience will not be my last.
The first course was an Okiwanan sweet yam veloute with pickled chanterelles, yogurt and farinette....
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SEOUL SOIREE AT THE SEOUL SAUSAGE COMPANY FAN APPRECIATION PARTY (03/22/2012 Dining in Los Angeles by Abby Abanes)
If you haven't heard of Seoul Sausage Company before and you are a lover of Korean food and sausage, than this is one young company you should get to know really fast. They take their sausage seriously.
As the sausages were being grilled, the smell was so delicious, it made me giddy with joy and anticipation...
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 SOME OF OUR FAVORITE IRISH PUBS IN LA (03/16/2012 Dining in Los Angeles by M.R. Hunter)
Looking for a wee bit o’ dram or a stout Guinness for St. Patrick’s Day? Here are some of our favorites...
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THE JOKBAL WAS NO JOKE AT JANGCHUNG-DONG WONG JOKBAL (03/07/2012 Dining in Midtown LA by Abby Abanes)
So what exactly is Jokbal? Basically, it's a braised pork foot and shank and apparently, one restaurant serves the best version. Jangchung-Dong Wong Jokbal is a satellite of a renowned braised pork foot specialty restaurant in Seoul. Several years ago, the owner of the Seoul restaurant came to Los Angeles, bringing with her a sample of the braising liquid she uses. She proceeded to train her nephew-in-law on how to make jokbal properly. With that knowledge, Jangchung-Dong Wong Jokbal came to be.
As is standard in many Korean restaurants, the meal starts with an array of panchan...
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KOREAN TAPAS AT CHAM KOREAN BISTRO IN PASADENA (02/28/2012 Dining in Pasadena by Abby Abanes)
One of the things that I really like about Cham is their Korean Tapas menu, which features share-able small plates. Between this visit and my other two visits, I've tried all but two of items on that tapas menu.
Fusion definitely shows up in the form of the Calamari Mini Tacos with Sautéed Kimchi Topping. The taco itself was a little difficult to eat since the proportion of filling to tortilla was higher, but hey, it's hard not to appreciate that there was no skimping...
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POLLO ALA BRASA CHICKEN: SO GOOD, FEW WORDS ARE NEEDED (02/08/2012 Dining in Los Angeles by Abby Abanes)
For awhile now, I've been hearing from friends about how good Pollo a la Brasa's Peruvian Chicken was. Though it took awhile, I finally made it there with said friends. Now if you're looking for fancy, this isn't the place. Think hole in the wall dining and you've hit the mark.
Simply, the chicken was fantastic..
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WHOLE HOG FAMILY DINNER AT SCUOLA DI PIZZA (02/01/2012 Dining in Los Angeles by Abby Abanes)
As a Filipina, pork is a definite food love since it does play a good part in Filipino cuisine. So when a friend asked if I wanted to check out the Whole Hog Family Dinner at Scuola Di Pizza, I jumped at the chance and when I saw the menu, I was even more interested...
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FLUFF ICE IS NOT YOUR TYPICAL SHAVED ICE (01/25/2012 Dining in Monterey Park by Abby Abanes)
It isn't ice cream, isn't yogurt and is not your typical shaved ice. Instead, it's a dessert that's more on the creamy side and will remind you of fresh, newly fallen, fluffy snow...
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 LUDO BITES 7.0 WITH CHEF LUDO LEFEBVRE MADE ME A BELIEVER AGAIN (01/13/2012 Dining in Los Angeles by Abby Abanes)
Our meal started with the Bouillabaise Milkshake. Just recently, I had a conversation at another dinner with a fellow diner and he had mentioned that this particular milkshake played with his head. Even though he knew what it was, he took one look at the milkshake when it arrived and automatically thought of a sweet vanilla milkshake. However, with one sip, his (as well as my) taste buds experienced something that was cold, lush, rich, creamy, but with definite seafood flavors.
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THE FOOD AT TRUE FOOD KITCHEN (BASED ON DR. ANDREW WEIL'S ANTI-INFLAMMATORY DIET & FOOD PYRAMID) IS TRULY DELICIOUS! (12/27/2011 Dining in Santa Monica by Abby Abanes)
If you're looking for food that's good for you AND delicious, a visit to True Food Kitchen is certainly in order, sooner rather than later.
The Grassfed Bison Burger with Mushroom, Onions, Mayo and Parmesan on Flaxseed Bun was an unforgettable bite...
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CREATIVE COOKING AT TOP CHEF WINNER MICHAEL VOLTAGGIO'S RESTAURANT, INK. (12/22/2011 Dining in West Hollywood by Abby Abanes)
The first time I ever experienced Chef Michael Voltaggio's food was at a Media Dinner at the Langham Hotel in Pasadena where he was the Chef de Cuisine of the now gone, Dining Room. This was around the time that he was part of the final four contestants still competing on Top Chef.
Of course, he emerged triumphant and everyone waited with bated breath to see what this creative chef was going to do next...
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2 THINGS I'VE NEVER DONE AT DISNEYLAND UNTIL NOW: CLUB 33 AND LILLY BELLE PRESIDENTIAL TRAIN CAR (12/14/2011 Dining in Orange County by Abby Abanes)
On one Sunday in December, I was able to experience two things that are usually not available to the general public. The first, of course, was Club 33, a members-only restaurant that is in New Orleans Square. Thankfully, one of the Assistant Organizers of my dining group, Pleasure Palate, was a member and was able to bring a group of us in for lunch. Believe me, it wasn't free, but it was worth it.
Disneyland is definitely the place to be for the holidays. Take a look at all the lights.
Find out what's behind that magical door to Club 33. You may never go there, but you'll feel like you have after reading this...
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VANILLA BEAN WORKSHOP AND COOKING CLASS WITH CASHMERE BITES (12/07/2011 Dining in Los Angeles by Abby Abanes)
ALL ABOUT VANILLA: GROW, CURE, EXTRACT, COOK, EAT
All the recipes too...
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HANDMADE CANDY CANE MAKING AT LOGAN'S CANDY (12/01/2011 Dining in Ontario by Abby Abanes)
Logan's Candy is a small candy shop that has been in Ontario for over 70 years. It's currently owned by Jerry Rowley, who with a little help, skillfully pulls, twists, cuts and hooks more than 75,000 candy canes by hand every holiday season. In fact, between November and December, there are even candy cane making demonstrations to the public or by group appointment...
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JONGEWAARD'S BAKE 'N BROIL - TASTY COMFORT FOOD (11/22/2011 Dining in Long Beach by Abby Abanes)
Bake 'n Broil is like a diner version of "Cheers." They offer delicious comfort food at reasonable prices and man, those pies...
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CHINATOWN THANKSGIVING DINNER AT PLUM TREE INN (11/14/2011 Dining in Chinatown by Abby Abanes)
When it comes to Thanksgiving dinner, visions of roast turkey, mashed potatoes and gravy, cranberry sauce and maybe, even green bean casserole probably dance in your head. For a change of pace, why not try something different?
Chinese style turkey or Beijing Duck anyone?
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