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AND THE NEW FLAVOR AT FOSSELMAN'S IS........HORCHATA!
mmmm.....horchata. Nothing better on a hot day. i do think its the nectar of the gods.
Any Great restaurants on the way to Palm Springs?
Also East LA is part of LA (what you meant is not found on the westside), and most SGV locations are as close or closer to the historic core of LA than places in the SFV or what some consider the westside.
Any Great restaurants on the way to Palm Springs?
dim sum. period. Anything Taiwanese.
First west coast trip
For a classic LA burger then you might want to also try In-N-Out (local no frills burger chain with fresh ingredients and milkshakes, also can be considered one of the original drive-thru eating establishments in the US), though you can now find them in Vegas as well (though not too many even though there's been a presence in Vegas for a while now, and their supplies are shipped in from the LA area, in fact from where the original restaurant was founded in the 1940s in the San Gabriel Valley).
First west coast trip
For the San Gabriel Valley somewhat true, although there is the LA County Arboretum in Arcadia, The Norton Simon Museum in Pasadena and The Huntington Library, Art Collections and Botanical Gardens(extensive) in San Marino, Descanso Gardens(also extensive) in La Cañada-Flintridge, and the largest Buddhist monastery in the Western Hemisphere (Hacienda Heights). Still in general if the OP is going to be in West Hollywood, the SGV is somewhat far away (though you can find food not easily found in Vegas), and most likely you can find Hong Kong type cooking in London (though not sure on Taiwanese and in general other Chinese regional cuisines, though you can find similar fare in Vancouver). For the most part the original list was good especially considering if you want to remain local to where you're staying.
Any Taiwanese or Vietnamese in West Covina/Covina areas
Hello fellow chowhounders,
I'm heading to IKEA in the Covina area later today. I've had a craving for Taiwanese or Vietnamese. Anyone have any recommendations for those areas? I know these cities aren't the strong point when it comes to Asian food in the SGV, but I'm looking for something local. Would appreciate any help. Thanks.
Looking for New Doughnuts
Never been, but Jeet and sbritchky piqued my interest--fruit and custard burritos/chimichangas--the devil you say, odd, but intriguing. How is it for taste and texture? I'm of the thinking the apple ones would be the best (not too sure the custard ones sound too appetizing as the "skin" of the "burrito"/"chimichanga" would be awfully thin for a heavy custard I would think. This is novel in the way a deep fried twinkie is novel--a very odd novelty. Anyone tried them?
Looking for New Doughnuts
I knew there were good donuts in the San Gabriel Valley, I just never thought it would be an epicenter of sorts in the LA area, to be fair though I never look for donuts when I travel to other regions whether it be West LA, the SFV, downtown, Orange County, or Ventura. So far Donut Man in Glendora(among the best), Donuts Galore in San Dimas, Le Donut in Duarte, Miss Donuts and Bagels in La Verne, Peacock Dougnuts in Arcadia, A.M. Donuts also in Arcadia, K&C Donuts & Deli in San Gabriel. I can add another donut place here in Walnut not too far from San Dimas, La Verne or Glendora, its in the same shopping center across from Mt. SAC, with many asian food joints--forget the name but great donuts.
Best torta in East L.A. area
Most bolillos and especially teleras have the same consistency as that of a ciabatta roll, so I don't see what the fuss is about. There is a spanish word for basil as well. Also if you have ever been to a gathering of anyone who is of Mexican descent you will always find a version of macaroni salad (as I know with many many of my friends).
Anyone done Wurstkuche?
That's why I say that German is a language halfway between English and Spanish, or English and Japanese--they pronounce a lot of their vowels thoroughly unlike in English, but they have many root English words(or vice versa). It would have been a real problem if they went all out for example Volkswagen or worse yet Donaudampfschiffahrtsgesellschaftskapitän(yikes)., at least they didn't do a combo. V, W, F, and eszett. Wurstkuche sounds just right, sausage kitchen or cooking is just right though a tad bit generic especially because it's a foreign language and sounds exotic. Wish Oktoberfest came by more than one month a year--more wurst, brat, etc. year round in abundance at many places.
ISO Orange Chicken NOT Panda Express
I have to say Panda Express may have been in the original orange chicken, and it is sweet, plus I'm not a fan of dark chicken meat, but I do like their version of orange chicken. Orange Chicken in general is sweet anywhere(and can be a little off in many places) but I only eat it when I get a craving for faux Chinese, just like I once in a while get a craving for Taco Bell, knowing it's not real Mexican. The best version of orange chicken I ever had was coincidentally in San Francisco--go figure. Then again I don't eat much Americanized Chinese in LA when you have the SGV to eat the real deal (except occasional guilty trips to PE).
Milanese torta at Tacos por favor
I think most of these places would be more inclined to do chorizo and potato tacos (I think, could be wrong, but I'm almost certain potato and chorizo tacos are more common) rather than chorizo and cheese seeing as how the chorizo is naturally greasy and spice ladden within its casing.
Anyone tried Church & State in DTLA?
Thanks, great. lotta_cox you seem to give a good indication of the atmosphere I'm expecting..can't wait to try the food and see how that goes.
Anyone tried Church & State in DTLA?
Recently read a review by Irene Virbila in the LA times about this newish french bistro in downtown LA. Has anyone tried dining here yet? What would be good? Ms. Virbila made a few recs. Anyone else know anything about this place?
Cool Restaurants in Pasadena
Compared to 10-20 years ago, it is actually on the up and up though South Pas. still has that small town vibe. Get the Hint sounds incredibly self-conscious.
Good sub shops in West L.A.
Lol, so many conditions to what city a community belongs to. I wasn't stating my personal opinion, just that many people who work in the aviation industry(pilots/air traffic controllers) jokingly refer to Santa Monica Airport that way. Besides LAX does sit right smack in between Santa Monica and the South Bay and compared to the rest of LA County, these two communities are right next to LAX; geographically it's roughly the same distance north(bit closer) to south. Though I have to say sandwich shops are good in El Segundo just as they are further up in Santa Monica.
Good sub shops in West L.A.
but LAX is as close to West LA as any other community will be. Santa Monica Airport is widely considered LAX's fifth runway.
BEST FRENCH FRIES IN LOS ANGELES
I really am a big fan of almost any fry that I come across. I love a simple skinny fry to the fat wedgelike fries some restaurants serve up. Having said that I do prefer simple no frills fries more than any spiced up and full of herbs fry. In my view, a fry that is all dressed up usually detracts rather than enhance from the main course, which is usually a hamburger, and I've found that out time and again. Which is why I enjoy an In-n-Out fry as much as a sweet potato fry as a wedge, or a McDonalds fry. I enjoy variety.
Chinese food -- which countries does it best? [from UK/Ireland]
I understand where your coming from, and yes I love the compactness and ease of public transport of east coast cities(believe me I really really do NYC, DC, Boston, etc.; I'm still not fully accustomed to driving everywhere, and I was born and raised here; buses here completely suck, raill transport is improving; I'm a big fan of subway systems on the east coast), I do love it don't get me wrong, I still hate having to drive everywhere, since unfortunately our city and it's burbs are just so spread out(unbelievably so, the horizontal growth more than makes up for it's lack of vertical growth), but that does not detract from the offerings(and I've grown to appreciate it sometimes, since this gives us a diverse offering of demographics and diversity even in local culture and mannerisms; did you catch my previous reply on Asian demographics in LA above?). Digressing as you did, your a pilot, how awesome, I'm working on my private pilot's out from Brackett(KPOC) airport just east of ELMOO (just need cross-country requirements). I still maintain that you can get more variety in SGV and have to agree that cities, like NY, SF, and Toronto also have great offerings of many cuisines and are particularly adept at chinese offerings.
Chinese food -- which countries does it best? [from UK/Ireland]
and Monterey Park, Alhambra, Rowland Heights...
Chinese food -- which countries does it best? [from UK/Ireland]
You can find the same in entire suburb-cities across the Los Angeles region.
Chinese food -- which countries does it best? [from UK/Ireland]
Again demographics, then LA Metro area has it down, with around 2/3 of a million-2 million ethnic and Chinese-Americans, of which the epicenter is the San Gabriel Valley immediately east of LA. Second largest ethnic minority in the city and largest Asian population in the western hemisphere. Entire cities in this valley are entirely Chinese, not just malls, restaurants, and supermarkets but everything from TV to newspapers, to any other form of media and service is all in Mandarin/Cantonese. The variety of food is probably the best in North America (dim sum cart style, menu sit down, fusion, etc.), though it's real standouts are in Taiwanese, and Hong Kong eateries, since most of the expats come from these regions.
The same can be said for Korean and Japanese.
Check these out:
http://travel.nytimes.com/2006/12/03/travel/03choice.html?scp=2&sq=san+gabriel+valley&st=nyt
http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-chinatowneast19-2008jun19,0,5800685.story
http://www.latimes.com/features/food/la-fo-hongkong16apr16,0,6829705.story
http://query.nytimes.com/gst/fullpage.html?res=990CE1D71E30F933A25756C0A963958260&scp=4&sq=san+gabriel+valley&st=nyt
http://www.latimes.com/features/food/la-fo-theme11-2008jun11,0,7596417.story
http://www.latimes.com/news/nationworld/world/la-me-sichuan16-2008may16,0,5307424.story
Chinese food -- which countries does it best? [from UK/Ireland]
Density does not make variety or quality, but if that's the case then SGV in LA would then have to take the cake for raw numbers and variety.
Joe's Shanghai v Nan Shian Xie Fen Xiao Long Bao
Where exactly have you eaten in LA. The only thing I've heard of NY'ers when they get here is that they can't find their faux favorite Chinese dishes.
LA - what would blow you away if you've been everywhere
I don't think the number of cows milked is necessarily an indication of how fine a cheese is, but it does mean there was at least a two thirds of a day of milking labor by several people, and then another day of making it. (although from 100 cows milked by hand not machine that would be impressive--though still not an indicator of fine cheese--just the labor wow.)
Good Burgers & Chili Dogs in Covina?
Are you looking for specifically Covina, or can surrounding areas like West Covina, San Dimas, Glendora, Walnut, also be included?
In Walnut try Colima Burgers,
Colima Burgers
19811 Colima Rd
# 520
Walnut, CA 91789
(909) 595-7355
Foodiest Spots in L.A.
generalizing is bad in general(hehe). I have to agree back, and will agree on the various cuisines, admittedly it's a been a couple of years since I was last on the east coast, but for the most part then, I still found the food scene exactly as you've described it.
Best Chocolate cake in LA anyone?
Looks like a nice list, Bake 'n Broil is now on my radar.
