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Best Dishes of 2012

Friday, January 4, 2013

Another year of eating and blogging has gone by and I am stoked to have discovered a lot of thriving, great restaurants. I got to do a bit…

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The Chocolate Contest! Enter to win!

Tuesday, January 1, 2013

Happy New Years! To celebrate another year of the little blog that could, I want to gift one lucky reader with one of the best gifts… chocolate! You’ve…

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The Hedgehog, Echo Park

Tuesday, December 11, 2012

2201 W Sunset Blvd · Los Angeles, CA 90026 · Neighborhood: Echo Park Since quietly opening in early 2012, this sunny little coffee shop is where Silver Lake…

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On Brussels Sprouts and Paying it Forward

Wednesday, December 5, 2012

Brussels sprouts are like the Justin Bieber of the local market food world. Lately they seem to be everywhere; in every recipe, every farmer’s market and grocery store…

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Berlin Currywurst, Hollywood

Thursday, November 29, 2012

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

61 N Raymond Ave · Pasadena, CA 91103 · Neighborhood: Pasadena Most sports bars are dark, cramped little man-caves with outdated TVs and food that’s merely “edible.”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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Sprinkles at The Grove, Mid-City West

Friday, November 23, 2012

189 The Grove Dr · Los Angeles, CA 90036 · Neighborhood: Mid-City West Cupcake maven Candace Nelson opened her third California Sprinkles location (not including the cupcake ATM) this weekend. Candace lured in willing customers…

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But, What does Barbie Eat?

Friday, November 16, 2012

Excuse me, while I step onto my soapbox for a brief moment… More and more often these days it seems like Princess Barbie, Hawaiian Barbie, Dream Date Barbie…

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Susan Feniger’s STREET, Hollywood

Friday, November 2, 2012

742 N Highland Ave · Los Angeles, CA 90038 · Neighborhood: Hollywood I’m going to guess you haven’t been to STREET in a while. I bet you’re like me… kinda wishing that…

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The Big Gay Ice Cream Truck, New York (and now LA!)

Friday, October 26, 2012

Gasp! Is that what I think it is!?? Well, shave my afro and call me Bea Arthur, it’s the The Big Gay Ice Cream Truck! “Awww snap!” While driving…