I have a good friend that used to work for the world-famous Marukame Udon in Hawaii for several years. What he learned from the shop owner was priceless as he ventured into the food industry…
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Sorry for the long delay since my last post! Besides all the holiday shopping, we’ve been working on planning a Japan trip for the family in March. A great (and expensive) experience to look forward…
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Continuing on with the Glendale eateries today, Da Juice Bar was a completely unexpected find. Just two blocks north of Raffi’s Place and next door to the iconic Cuban bakery Porto’s, we were in the…
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One of my most appreciated, but thoroughly rare types of food experiences is the family atmosphere. No offense to your neighboring Applebee’s or IHOP, but “family restaurant” doesn’t typically carry a favorable connotation. If you…
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Reflection is my restaurant review series. Keep this in mind about my blog: Nick & Stef’s is the kind of upscale restaurant that I would rarely be able to eat at without the minor miracle…
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“Inflection” is my album review series. This is the first entry. I’ll be honest: Vince Staples was flying under my radar. In Track 10, “(562) 453-9382 – Skit”, radio show Big Boy’s Neighborhood takes a…
Continue ReadingLet me describe my move from Pasadena to Monterey Park in terms of my restaurant experience. Pasadena is a burgeoning microcosm of Los Angeles that is constantly diversifying its offerings, basically by the week. Gaining…
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Tirsa’s, located just outside the sprawl of downtown, is a casual Mexican restaurant with personality. Note, this isn’t that charming-fixer-upper-for-sale personality, it’s a little more like custard-stuffed-Churro personality. I’ll always defend my favorite hole-in-the-wall restaurants;…
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Located in the Westin Bonaventure Galleria & Food Court in Downtown Los Angeles, I visited K-Grill on a Wednesday before their lunch rush. Moderately-sized but unassuming, K-Grill served me a hefty bibimbap with one side…
Continue ReadingAllergies Vicious mosquitoes Dog scratches Airborne spore-type bioweapon Fell asleep without showering Bad soap Dirty towels Too many Kowalski memes
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