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Eating along the PCH, highway 1
Radness. Looking forward to Buttermilk Fried Quail at Olema now. I buy lots of cheese from Cowgirl, so we are planning on stopping in and saying hello. Thanks for the other tips as well.
Eating along the PCH, highway 1
Thanks, definitely planning to stop in Tomales bay...And I realized the PCH reference was influenced on my recent years down here in Venice after I posted!
Eating along the PCH, highway 1
I've been told that once or twice... ;)
I am from NorCal and do a pilgrimage once or twice a year, but it has been a very long time since I have stuck to the coast. This trip is all about staying out of the city and closer to the headlands and mountains. Also, being a lifer in the restaurant business I am keen on finding farms, cheese mongers, wineries etc that might be off the radar and wouldn't mind me dropping by for some enthusiastic sampling of their goods...
Eating along the PCH, highway 1
Heading up to Mendocino and taking the 1 all the way. Looking for recommendations between there Santa Cruz . Really anything delicious and unique, from taco stands to fresh oysters and farmstead fine dining. And anything between the coast and the 101, as we don't have any plans but to eat and eat. Pigs feet and foie to tacos and fries, picnic table to michelin, what are your favorite countryside finds?
Good lunch for Mom and Pop in Venice Beach? Or maybe Main Street in Santa Monica?
Joes is the best deal all around, but your cant beat the price of Lily's $12 2 course daily special.
http://www.lillysfrenchcafe.com/lunch.htm
Non-terrible Christmas Party Lunch Locale for 50-75. Westside, but flexible. Help!
More like armpit of tounis...All those drapes and throw rugs smelled like they havent been cleaned since Ali Baba was born...
coffee beans- need great flavor
http://www.equatorbooks.com/
They came down and set up the cafe and gave a three week training.
GOOD CHINESE RESTAURANT IN CULVER CITY?
Hu Szechuan is good for byob orange chicken and the likes. Being from NorCal, I really can't say that there is any good Chinese west of the 5...When there is, it is bound to be a success.
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Hu's Szechwan Restaurant
10450 National Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90034
Coolhause Ice Cream Truck
Thanks for the clarification...no twitter for me, thank you...
Best things at Baja Cantina?
Stick with a fishbowl sized margie, and a rosemary chicken quesadailla. Food is pretty bad there...
Coolhause Ice Cream Truck
Met the owners the other day and tried the delicious, custom built to order, ice cream sammies. Not sure if they are twittering like the other trucks, but check them out. She said they will be in Venice at the Brig Saturday afternoon, and then at Venice Beach Wines in the evening. The truck has a pink top a big shiny rims-hard to miss!
Very Specific (Mexican)
Casa Sanchez has great ambiance, ok food...Giant mariachi band is a huge plus, and great patio. Did anyone mention Lares? Only a couple booths, but yummy and strong margies!
Taco truck on rose
They are not there on Thursdays. I'm on my way right now for a chorizo quesadilla...No association with La Playita, as the quality of their campechanas shows.
Shojin (organic and natural Japanese vegan cuisine)
Was going to take parents there tomorrow. Not so great? They have been vegetarian foodies for 30 years, live in NorCal, and just heard if this place. Went to Fattys & Co. last night-menu reads delicious, food was a C+ at best though-oily, sometimes overcooked, sometimes not warm enough, always too garlicky. Our fault though on one dish for even thinking about ordering vegetarian paella I suppose...Any other recs? We are in Venice, but probably going to Pasadena for the day. Cheers all.
Where to buy really good watermelon?
While it is to early this year for truly great melons, Weiser Farms at the Farmers Markets produces wonderful heirloom varieties. But they are coming soon!
http://www.facebook.com/home.php#/photo.php?pid=1758662&id=584428907&ref=mf
Where do you get your hamburger buns?
Easy to make tasty rolls, as Albertsons has a good refrigerated dough...though I forget the name. I like the bun at Baby Blues grilled with butter before building the burger. They get it from Ca' d' Oro on Pico, just east of Lincoln. Not sure if they have them in stock, or if it is a custom order though. Way delicious, and great texture without being to crunchy.
The Freshest EGGS in Los Angeles ...
Shaner's chicks have plenty of roaming outdoors and weeds and bugs. Probably not pastured as well as Joel Salatins in his mobile chicken coop at Polyface farms, but he might be able to direct you to someone in CA that does take it to that extreme. Growing up in NorCal I could drive to a friends for those eggs...A bit different in the SoCal dessert.
http://www.polyfacefarms.com/
The Freshest EGGS in Los Angeles ...
Peter Shaner, on Wednesdays at SM Farmers Market on 2nd north of Arizona. Also turkey eggs, duck eggs. All laid within hours. The richest dark golden yolks ever. LA's finest chefs agree-best in LA.
Just moved to LA from Canada! help!
Any business that is specifically a bar or nightclub is 21+
A restaurant with a bar in it is different, you just can sit At the bar...
Just moved to LA from Canada! help!
http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/580125
Might as well post this right away. Welcome to the LA board!
Best westside pizza?
Salad pizza! I had them layer it with good salami before piling on the salad...so delicious.
HELP! I need girlscout cookies in a bad way!
Thanks, spoke too soon. Called the Santa Monica outlet and they have some available there still. Whew -J
HELP! I need girlscout cookies in a bad way!
Waited too long and now I need 200 assorted cookies for a client. Anyone know where there are reserves? Thanks, LUHKEE
Dessert ideas for large group (200 people)
dandy dons is a great idea, and dandy don is quite a character himself. also platine in culver city would do all sorts of yummy treats http://www.platinecookies.com/g
Chorizo Taco & Chorizo Burrito at a true Hole-in-the-Wall
La Oaxaquena truck on Lincoln and Flower in Venice. Evenings only.
Insanely good chorizo quesadilla with a smathering of black bean puree.
Wine Classes in LA/OC Area?
LearnAboutWine.com
Excellent courses, led by and excellent guy, Ian Blackburn.
JOHNNIE
Organic produce delivery on Westside?
http://lovedelivery.homedel.com/order.asp
Previous topic. http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/484962
Prices look great, haven't seen the product though. I think I will give them a shot this week.
JOHNNIE
"Celeb" restaurants for older people
Ivy for lunch is a must for what you are looking for. Always a scene, but still great atmosphere and classic, though not great, menu. Saturdays are teeming with celebs and paparazzi- If they are into US and People they will recognize this patio and go home bragging to their friends.
Tasting menu for birthday w/o breaking the bank?
Hatfields is beyond worth it in my opinion. XIV is also a very good idea-11 courses for $75. I am going to have the full menu in a couple weeks-can't wait.
JOHNNIE
Which is best out of these ocean view restaurants??
2nd the Lobster. Plus you can ride the ferris wheel after dinner...
