Quick Bites: Diary of a Foodie

Tuesday, March 26, 2013
Quesadilla Salvadoreña from Cuscatleca in Silver Lake.

Yesterday was the start of Passover, so over the weekend, to get down with my Jewish roots, and in anticipation of the huge holiday (which you’re actually not…

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Berlin Currywurst, Hollywood

Thursday, November 29, 2012
Berlin Currywurst owners Lena & Hardeep Manak

1620 N Cahuenga Blvd · Los Angeles, CA 90028 · Neighborhood: Hollywood This year has brought much success for a couple of local business owners in my neighborhood. I…

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Slater’s 50/50, Pasadena

Saturday, November 24, 2012
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61 N Raymond Ave · Pasadena, CA 91103 · Neighborhood: Pasadena Most sports bars are dark, cramped little man-caves with outdated TVs and food that’s merely “edible.” You watch your (insert favorite…

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Border Grill, Downtown, Los Angeles

Tuesday, July 24, 2012
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445 S Figueroa St · Los Angeles, CA 90071 · Neighborhood: Downtown As Summer 2012 reaches the midway point, quite a few restaurants are luring guests in with special happy…

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Stüssy x Plan Check Bar x Backyard Bite

Tuesday, May 1, 2012
ISB: International Stüssy Burger

1800 Sawtelle Blvd · West Los Angeles, CA 90025 · Neighborhood: West Los Angeles For my second visit over at the new-ish Plan Check Bar I got to help collaborate a special event….

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THE 4.20 (Weed+Chinese) Herb Dinner by Laurent Quenioux and Starry Kitchen, (some secret location) Los Angeles

Tuesday, April 24, 2012
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When I was a young kid, my mom would always make sure to tell me to eat my greens. Somehow, I don’t think that eating a 5-course meal,…

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