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Pasadena - Need Some Help
Will Everson Royce replace the Heritage Wine shop on Raymond?
Pas/SoPas report: Abricott and Firefly Bistro
Thanks for the detailed report. Looking forward to trying Abricott. I have tried Firefly on several occasions and have been disappointed but have not been there in the past two years. Will consider a revisit.
Pasadena - Need Some Help
looking forward to trying Racion but my experience differs on a/k/a. have yet to have a bad meal or service there. Usually when I am going to splurge on a meal I leave Pasadena.
Pasadena - Need Some Help
Noir is an excellent choice; as well, a/k/a Bistro is a great dinner/lunch option. Both restaurants have great wine selections if that interests you.
I have never, ever, had a bad meal at ____________and I have eaten there over a dozen times!
really like Jar's duck fried rice and char siu pork chop...
I have never, ever, had a bad meal at ____________and I have eaten there over a dozen times!
I will check out Wurstkuche when I have an opportunity....I compared it to Slaw Dogs which disappointed.
I have never, ever, had a bad meal at ____________and I have eaten there over a dozen times!
Lake Avenue in Pasadena and either of the two locations on Valley in Alhambra....all three of these locations are high turnover locations and the chicken is great
I have never, ever, had a bad meal at ____________and I have eaten there over a dozen times!
Marston's
Bay Cities
Oak Tree Inn (South Pasadena)
Popeye's (fried chicken)
Dog Haus
Bludso's
I have never, ever, had a bad meal at ____________and I have eaten there over a dozen times!
Agreed,,,,Bludso's is worth the drive and the food is always great
St. Louis Gooey Butter Cake?
love Mastro's but really dislike their butter cake and it's nothing like the St. Louis butter cake.
Otis Jackson Soul Dog in North Hollywood?
Fried chicken and sweet potato fries were a pleasant surprise. Really liked that the chicken is cooked to order. Nice and crisp and not greasy. The hot dog was OK but not memorable.
Visiting from NYC - what's the "best" of the things that aren't great here?
Both service and food can be spotty at Jitlada....
The Ultimate Pound Cake
thanks for the cardamom recommendation....did you use vanilla as well?
Friday night - need dinner suggestion - trying to please out of towners & locals with varying palates, etc. (Pasadena area)
check out a/k/a Bistro in Old Pasadena ....menu is available online but I have been there on several occasions with friends with varying food preferences and we have always had a good experience and great food.
The Ten Best Things To Eat In LA Right Now
For me that dish was a revelation...as a general rule,I really dislike cauliflower and yet I keep thinking of that dish and look forward to trying it again.
The Ten Best Things To Eat In LA Right Now
Spice Table's fried cauliflower is a truly crave-worthy dish... one of the best dishes that I have had this year
Over Ripe Plantains? Recipes? Ways to use them up?
thank you....will try some of the recipes in that thread
Over Ripe Plantains? Recipes? Ways to use them up?
cooked an overripe plantain yesterday (skin black) in a nonstick skillet until caramelized and I have found that I don't have to use any oil....always eat plantains with black beans and garlic pork (the way I first had them in Cuban restaurants in NYC)....I would like to know if there is a way to speed up getting to the overripe stage? I buy them green and wait for the skin to turn.
Downtown LA restaurant reviews
Spice Table
had the deep fried cauliflower and the laksa at Spice Table during DINELA week and thought they were excellent....well prepared and easily the most memorable of the dishes that I had. On the other hand, I also had a chicken liver dish that was also the most aesthetically unattractive dish that I have ever been served in a restaurant and the taste of the dish did not overcome its unpleasant appearance.
Dine LA Jan/Feb 2012 Reviews
Went to Spice Table for dinner last night.....a good DINELA option. This is a restaurant that I would visit again and I would visit regularly for lunch if I still worked in downtown LA. I enjoyed the look and feel of the restaurant and the service was top-notch. I thought the food was good but not excellent. I had the fried cauliflower, noodles with pork belly and asparagus, and kaffir lime custard for dessert. As well, we shared the sambal potatoes, chicken wings, and chicken livers(unappetizing appearance and the star anise/five spice did not work in this dish) from the appetizer/starter menu. I thought the noodles were great and it was the dish that would be the reason to return...to try again as well as other noodle and/or rice dishes. On a return visit I would try the sates as well. Both my dining companion and I compared this restaurant to Lukshon and it fell short (I would characterize both restaurants as AsianFusion). I have seen other threads and know that some CHs think that Lukshon is overdone but I don't share that opinion.
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The Spice Table
114 S. Central Avenue, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA
Dine LA Jan/Feb 2012 Reviews
Craft was an excellent DINELA choice: I had the bacon wrapped pork loin over polenta as my entree choice and it was outstanding. Really well prepared and succulent. My dining companion had the duck confit and it was delicious as well. I loved the appetizers; especially the chicken liver pate/mousse and the kale salad was a nice counterpoint to the richness of the chicken livers. I enjoyed the shrimp appetizer but it was not as memorable as the other first course selections. Dessert was a top-quality bittersweet chocolate tart and banana and cajeta sorbets. We also had oysters as a starter, cocktails, and a bottle of Turley. Service was attentive and there was not one bad note in the entire dining experience. This is definitely a place that I will visit again. Really appreciate chowhounders recommending this restaurant for DINELA.
It's DineLA Time Again: 1/22-27/12; 1/29-2/3/12
Not my experience at Lukshon....my dining companion and I each had different selections and in fact that was one of my best DINELA experiences....
It's DineLA Time Again: 1/22-27/12; 1/29-2/3/12
My DineLA hits include Lukshon, Hungry Cat, and Water Grill. I will probably check out Spice Table and Scarpetta if available.
Providence...very good, but disappointing
thank you for reporting your experience....I'm sure that many appreciate it!
How far do LA chowhounds drive - for anything edible?
I understand.....I drive from SGV to Bludso's when I crave really good BBQ!
Dining Alone - Los Angeles
Lukshon has wonderful food and a counter/bar area.....
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Lukshon
3239 Helms Ave, Culver City, CA 90034
Best place you ate at this week?
Scallop Pot pie sounds delicious.....I had pork belly and oyster beignets at Hungry Cat which were yummy!
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The Hungry Cat
100 W Channel Rd, Santa Monica, CA 90402
Oh so bored...anything to excite my taste buds?
Lukshon has truly crave-worthy dishes; a great dining experience......and great service too!
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Lukshon
3239 Helms Ave, Culver City, CA 90034
