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New to Eagle Rock - Recs for Family Owned Restaurants
Thanks to everyone for your responses. I haven't been monitoring the thread very well, but I have eaten at some of the places mentioned:
Dave's Grillin & Chillin makes some enjoyable sandwiches,
Lemongrass is decent,
Oinkster is sporting a new look but same good casual food,
Proof Bakery in Atwater is excellent.
Casa Bianca is fun, but it's not my most preferred style of pizza.
More exploring in the new year! Thanks again!
Sorrel in LA
At the Santa Monica Farmer's Market on Wednesday, Coleman Farms has it regularly.
~Tad
New to Eagle Rock - Recs for Family Owned Restaurants
Thanks for the recs - will explore these.
Sorry if I wasn't clear - yes, I'm interested in non-franchised, non-corporate, independently owned restaurants that have a neighborhood vibe to them, with very good to excellent food. I know that there are many that fit the first criteria, but I haven't found many that also fit the second criteria.
Thanks!
New to Eagle Rock - Recs for Family Owned Restaurants
Thanks for the replies! I'll start trying some of these. What about neighboring areas? Glendale, Glassell Park, Highland Park, Atwater Village, etc. I feel like there should probably be some great spots maybe on York or Figueroa?
New to Eagle Rock - Recs for Family Owned Restaurants
Hello, 'hounds! I don't post much, but I've been around for a while.
I recently moved to Eagle Rock, and I've been exploring my new hood and surrounding areas - everything from taco tables to Lebanese/Armenian to Vietnamese.
I have searched and read many threads recently. I'm particularly interested in family owned restaurants that represent a fairly narrow style or smallish region of the world. I'm hoping y'all may want to share your favorite little gem where you go back again and again. Not necessarily the flashiest or fanciest, but solid food, comfortable, and good people. Possibly not even a place you'd recommend to an out of towner.
For instance, from other parts of town, I'm thinking of places like Lares in SM/West LA, Nanbankan in West LA, Tinto in Hollywood. So far around here I enjoy Cacao Mexicatessen and Brownstone Pizza.
Thanks for reading -
~Tad
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Brownstone Pizza
2108 Colorado Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90041
Cacao Mexicatessen
1576 Colorado Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90041
CHILAQUILES
I really enjoy the chilaquiles at Lares on Pico - it has eggs mixed in, not just sauce. I also add on carnitas to take it over the top.
For the sauce-only style, the booth at the Virginia Park Saturday farmer's market has some delicious chilaquiles, too. I prefer the red sauce over the green (mild) sauce.
S.O.S. Taste of the Nation, who attended?
Just to provide more detail, Chef Fraser served CK lamb from Sonoma (spit roasted on-site over mesquite and white oak) with horseradish gremolata, on a warm chickpea and arugula salad.
LIttle India (along Pioneer) in Artesia
for sweets and snacks, I like Surati Farsan mart, just off Artesia on 186th? Kitchidee, pani puri, etc.
Thai food on the Westside
I've had some good meals at Pam's Place on Venice, west of Lincoln. Poom Thai is enjoyable as well.
But Thai Town really isn't that far.
Craving Banh Mi but don't know where to find it! (In LA, not OC)
IMHO, the best sandwich at Rainbow is the grilled beef. The others don't have pate, so for me, it's lacking. Cheap as hell, tho. The bread is the light and crisp style, but not much flavor.
It's 11 PM, I'm in Santa Monica and I'm hungry. Now what?
La Oaxaquena taco truck on Lincoln just south of Rose
Malaysian Restaurant
Is Nonya still in operation? Although the room is very nice, I did not like the food, and it compares even less favorably after having been to Malaysia and Singapore.
Authentic Indian or Pakistan Food on the Westside
I think this is actually called Samosa House now. I've only been once since the remodel, but it's well stocked, well organized, and the cafe is pretty tasty. I'll be going back soon.
Vietnamese iced coffee, cafe sua dua???
As I understand it, ca phe phin sua da specifies through the filter, otherwise it may be either premade or at some places, from concentrate (horrors).
Peruvian or other ethnic eats in Santa Monica/West LA?
I've been trying to think of some suggestions, but there isn't much in the area for the cuisines you mentioned. There's Ninjin (Japanese) on Colorado and 7th. There's an okay Korean place on Pico and 17th.
I'm guessing you're already familiar with Sham and Bay Cities.
Urasawa Virgin
Pretty damn fantastic. I think it's worth it if you put yourself in the frame of mind that it's the whole experience - eating superpremium, rare, or hard to import ingredients, some very traditional preparations, some very novel preparations, and with personal attention from a very talented chef. So you're paying a premium for that kind of treatment. If you start thinking about how many meals you could get at another sushi place, you're not as likely to enjoy it, IMHO.
Feedback on my food itin?
Nice list! With "normal" off peak traffic, SM to SGV usually takes me about 30-40 minutes one way.
I don't know Chibuya, but Daikokuya is excellent.
For a snack, nearby on Olvera Street, Mr. Churro has fresh churros that you can get filled with cajeta.
Grace is a favorite of mine, but I'm biased...
where did the chestnut man go?
If I am not mistaken, chestnuts are a winter season item.
ISO Good Oaxacan besides Guelaguetza and Monte Alban
El Sazon Oaxaqueno is at 12131 Washington Place in Mar Vista, 310-391-4721.
Where in L.A. to buy Nittaya curry pastes?
I believe I've seen the Nittaya pastes at Bankhanom Thai, which is the sweet shop/market in Thai Plaza, right next door to Silom Market. Across from Ruen Pair, next to the old Palms Thai location.
