Pizzaiolo's Profile
Great Sandwiches in OC
Lee's is just ok, IMO. For banh mi, I like Banh Mi Che Cali, several locations in Little Saigon. They don't have the gringo sandwiches like Lee's does, just the Vietnamese style.
Great Place for a Late Lunch or Early Dinner
Where in L.A. will you be? Some idea of your budget / food preferences would help too.
OC Middle Eastern...
I just noticed a branch of Sunnin opened on 2nd Street in Belmont Shore. Haven't been to that part of Long Beach in a while, so maybe this is old news.
While it's not South OC by any means, it's the closest Lebanese place I know of. Hope someone else can suggest a better option.
worth the bottle [Moved from Home Cooking]
Allegro marinade. They make a few flavors, but I like the Original.
http://allegromarinade.com/
Place to Order Food Online?
If you like Spanish imports like oils, cheeses, charcuterie, and the like, check out La Espanola Meats. They have a wide selection of roasted piquillo peppers.
If you are currently in L.A., check out their store in Harbor City before you move away.
http://www.laespanolameats.com/
Raicilla, a mezcal variation. What's it like?
I understand this is a Mexican spirit made from the roots of the mezcal plant. I have no idea what it tastes like, nor if it's available outside of the Puerto Vallarta area or the state of Jalisco for that matter.
Can anyone tell me more? A friend of mine who's made annual visits to Puerto Vallarta for over 20 years told me about it. Apparently it's an illicit hooch made by the indigenous locals, but the federales turn a blind eye to it. I don't expect to see it bottled & sold in the US, but would like to know if it's worth the uh, adventure to hunt down some underground booze with my limited grasp of Spanish.
