Papa Cristos, Los Angeles (Korea Town)

Wednesday, June 20, 2012
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2771 W Pico Blvd · Los Angeles, CA 90006 · Neighborhood: South Los Angeles (K-Town) One of my favorite family-owned gems is a Greek restaurant located in Korean town! It’s…

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Jackson Market and Deli, Culver City

Wednesday, January 11, 2012
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4065 Jackson Ave · Culver City, CA 90232 · Neighborhood: Culver City Who doesn’t love a good sandwich? This little deli has remained firmly planted just off Culver Blvd., (behind…

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Pumpkin Picking in Oak Glen, CA

Monday, October 17, 2011
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Having lived in the Midwest for most of my childhood, I was accustomed to the different seasons. Autumn meant beautifully changing leaves, cooler temperatures and eating savory comfort…

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Food Fair by Diego, West Hollywood

Monday, August 15, 2011
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7825 Beverly Blvd · Los Angeles, CA 90036 · Neighborhood: West Hollywood (323) 933-9314  Exec Chef/Owner: Diego Balam  Type of Cuisine: Homemade American Comfort Food Neighborhood: West Hollywood  Location: A strip mall just…

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Village Pizza, Hancock Park

Friday, August 12, 2011
Village Pizzeria on Larchmont-BYB

131 N. Larchmont · Los Angeles, CA 90004 · Neighborhood: Hancock Park · Phone: 323-465-5566 Off on one of my famous, “I forgot-to-eat-lunch-OMG-is-it-really-4:30pm?!!!” escapades, I stumbled onto Larchmont Blvd and into…

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Specialty Shops – An Observation

Wednesday, June 22, 2011
Display of Sausages at Wurstkuche-BYB

What makes a successful restaurant business? That’s the million dollar question right there. Many local restaurants in my area have succumb to the recession and other financial setbacks and have…

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