http://www.chow.com/boards/2 Tue, 20 Nov 2007 23:18:16 GMT Keep track of the lastest threads on Chowhound http://www.chow.com/topics/633615#4828809 Have to read the back of the labels. Some things are made in china like the toothpaste even if they say Colgate on them. I would maybe buy paper goods or plastic ware. Just be arefull... Sat, 04 Jul 2009 12:01:45 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/633615#4828809 http://www.chow.com/topics/633494#4828732 Thanks for all the replies. The Harbor House Cafe in Dana Point looks good if we decide to drive down through Laguna Beach. Otherwise the Galley Cafe at Newport Harbor sounds like a solid, old time spot and just a short drive from our hotel. The Beachcomber might also be an option right at Crystal Cove. Breakfast at all these places look great and are just the kind of restaurants I was seeking. Although Newport Beach is an upscale area, I knew there had to be places like this where the locals go to. Sat, 04 Jul 2009 09:32:13 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/633494#4828732 http://www.chow.com/topics/633725#4828715 I would highly recommend the Ritz's Sunday Champagne Brunch. It's about $75 per person, but is excellent! They have three types of great caviar, each of the food stations are stocked with quality ingredients and run by great members of their staff, and there's even a bloody mary bar. Desserts are lovely, and service is spectacular...they come pick up your plates, top of your glass, and are very attentive. Sat, 04 Jul 2009 08:21:06 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/633725#4828715 http://www.chow.com/topics/633842#4828713 If you have a Sprouts Farmer's Market in your area, they sell it in the bulk section. Otherwise, you could make it on your own. Check the Food Network website or Martha Stewart.com. It's supposed to be really easy...like three ingredients at the most. Good luck! Sat, 04 Jul 2009 08:13:10 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/633842#4828713 http://www.chow.com/topics/633852#4828708 Attaching more Pics. For all remaining Pictures, please see Link in Original Post above. Thanks! Sat, 04 Jul 2009 07:55:31 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/633852#4828708 http://www.chow.com/topics/633851#4828704 Hello, Does anyone know where to purchase salt water taffy candy, preferably in the San Gabriel Valley area? Usually comes in several flavors, I especially love peppermint. Thanks for any pointers! Sat, 04 Jul 2009 07:46:22 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/633851#4828704 http://www.chow.com/topics/599711#4828692 On Rosemead in Rosemead try The Boat. Also try the blue cheese salad w/ cheesebread -- wow!. http://www.clearmansgalley.com/ Sat, 04 Jul 2009 07:27:24 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/599711#4828692 http://www.chow.com/topics/633799#4828675 Try CBS Seafood in Chinatown. They have two sizes. The regular ones that often come in dim sum carts and a larger one with a half boiled egg and a piece of either sausage or charbroiled pork (can't remember which). They're cheap and filling. You can grab them from the takeout side of the restaurant. Sat, 04 Jul 2009 06:59:14 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/633799#4828675 http://www.chow.com/topics/633778#4828663 Ordered tonight. This is clearly an exciting addition to the culinary landscape for anyone who lives nearby and enjoys eating at home, as opposed to in a restaurant. The good: the food is all of the same great stuff from Mozza, although a slightly pared down menu with a couple of surprising additions (Mario's Lasagne - it must be incredible and I can't wait to try it -- I suppose this is the lone pasta because it holds up well to reheating). The baked goods are just so right, in particular the soft iced raisin cookie the conveniently splits into four pieces. While there doesn't seem to be much of an attempt to deliver the pizzas themselves hot, they do reheat well right in the box at 350 and are nearly as satisfying as the fresh ones at the restaurant. I do like dressing their salads myself (as the dressing is on the side to go) as I find Mozza's salads somewhat persistently overdressed. The bad: they do need to iron a few kinks out of the service, which I have high confidence they will do quickly, given the very high standards of service at the restaurants. A few minor growing pains, though. It does seem like a one hour prep time is required at peak hours. I'm not sure about the delivery area, but it seems fairly wide - not cheap though, $12 for nearby locations for orders under $100. There is parking behind the restaurant, but it is very limited and I suspect it may be difficult to park to pick up your order once it gets more crowded. I simply can't wait for the pizza "sculoa" to open up where Matthew Modina will give some cooking lessons. Most of Mozza's food is uncomplicated but they do get basic flavor combinations just right, and there is magic in that. Overall will this place make my life materially better than it used to be? Yes. Sat, 04 Jul 2009 06:37:13 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/633778#4828663 http://www.chow.com/topics/397497#4828629 Welcome to the board. I do not eat meat anymore but when my boys grill the asada I use some of that El Caney marinade for my veggies which I put on the grill. It works Great just like the asada. In fact, we will be doing that tommorow afternoon for the 4th Thanks for the info. Sat, 04 Jul 2009 05:59:50 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/397497#4828629 http://www.chow.com/topics/633732#4828620 http://www.qualityseafood.net -- the steam table. Sat, 04 Jul 2009 05:46:34 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/633732#4828620 http://www.chow.com/topics/632649#4828599 Another Bob's Big Boy location that is in the works is in Downey. The old Johnny's Broiler is being rebuilt from the ground up. The original plans have been located and sometime this year it should reopen in all it's GOOGIE architectural glory. There is also another Bob's in Signal Hill on Cherry Ave. and Willow right in back of the Chevron station. And as for Canton City, I thought that place closed up.... good to see it's still around. Going to have to check it out soon. Sat, 04 Jul 2009 05:22:21 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/632649#4828599 http://www.chow.com/topics/633832#4828594 link for wine exchange Sat, 04 Jul 2009 05:17:44 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/633832#4828594 http://www.chow.com/topics/633271#4828592 Wonderful!! I thought I had read about someone brining in wine and/or margaritas... LOL! We do plan to have some "chevas" there(the only way to enjoy Coctels IMHO) but I think the beauty of the Pescado Zareando deserves and fine drink! :) --Dommy! Sat, 04 Jul 2009 05:13:42 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/633271#4828592 http://www.chow.com/topics/633283#4828590 This is a nice place with a lot of good people; welcome! One of the things you'll need to establish early on is your location, not so much when you're posting impressions or reviews, but when you're asking for recommendations. "Where's a good Chinese restaurant?" is a question that will invite both exasperation and mockery, since we are after all dealing with a metropolitan area the size of many important European countries. I would urge you to visit not only this regional board, but the non-regional specialty ones as well. My two favorites are Home Cooking and General Chowhound Topics, since I'm both an enthusiastic cook and interested in food lore and history. I've made friends there from all across the country, including some parts where I used to live. This Chowhound thing is a wonderful resource in so many ways, from a swell online community to the world's most delicious time-waster. Have fun! Sat, 04 Jul 2009 05:13:13 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/633283#4828590 http://www.chow.com/topics/633643#4828585 I ride my bike too when I can, but riding from Anaheim to Venice and then returning with four large sacks of produce, etc. is Right Out. I'd be road pizza with organically-grown vegetarian toppings before I even hit the Orange Curtain. I saw online that there's a market at the Phoenix Club. I live near the Phoenix Club and have never seen a market there (and I bike right past it, too). Sat, 04 Jul 2009 05:08:22 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/633643#4828585 http://www.chow.com/topics/633634#4828578 Nej, jeg er ked af, jeg så nogen æbleskiver, but then again they'd been open maybe two days at that point so who knows. (Æbleskiver, for those who don't know, are basically pancake balls which are served with berry jam and sometimes cream.) I liked it, though I think I set my expectations too high. It is DEFINITELY very Danish, I will give them that. As to the smørrebrød... this do you in the meantime? http://www.ap-petite.com/sandwiches.html Sat, 04 Jul 2009 05:05:57 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/633634#4828578 http://www.chow.com/topics/633230#4828570 One of the things I love most is that it's flat-grilled, a process I much prefer to flame grilling when it comes to burgers. First one I got I was on a high stool next to the kitchen area, so I got to watch my own personal burger get grilled and stacked. The accompanying salad with candied walnuts is pretty damn special, too. I think if we didn't live in Pasadena, El Segundo would be a seriously good choice. What a sweet little burg. Sat, 04 Jul 2009 04:59:39 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/633230#4828570 http://www.chow.com/topics/628981#4828567 Thanks so much, everyone! We wound up having a fantastic sushi lunch at Katsu-ya, in Encino. The yellowtail sashimi with sliced jalapeno peppers was absolutely first rate, as was the creamy rock shrimp. Highly recommended! Sat, 04 Jul 2009 04:56:46 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/628981#4828567 http://www.chow.com/topics/633838#4828566 Dumpling House has been part of a small Temple City strip mall for about 20+ years and has long staked it's reputation on its hand-pulled noodles (esp the 3 taste hand-pulled noodles, seafood, pork and beef), thanks in no small part to a glowing review by J Gold way back when ... And of course their fish dumplings were some of the best in the SGV, if not the best. But those are now just like Michael Jackson - no longer worth the price of admission. The fish dumplings now taste like chopped styrofoam and their texture would make a bottle of Elmer's glue seem soupy by comparison. The dumpling skins? Just like Jacko's own (real!) skin - flaccid and not apprpriate for women and children, or even healthy men with healthy appetites. And those hand-pulled noodles? No more. Straight from the box. Of course, they don't you this, and may not even if you ask. But if you insist, and persist, and ask to see the fresh strands of noodles before they meet hot boiling water you may actually have a "come to Jesus moment" to which you will no doubt utter those famous words made famous by Conrad in Heart of Darkness, "the horror, the horror!" Perhaps its time has come to pass and Dumpling House should meet the same end as George was forced to mete out to Lenny in Of Mice and Men. Dumpling House 5612 Rosemead Blvd Temple City Sat, 04 Jul 2009 04:56:21 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/633838#4828566 http://www.chow.com/topics/628268#4828562 I actually like the rendition at Alejos I find it hard to beat.. Sat, 04 Jul 2009 04:53:42 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/628268#4828562 http://www.chow.com/topics/631250#4828552 Stand on the corner of Pico/Robertson (north/west corner to be exact) smell the smoke and enjoy!There is a cool kabob place in the alley that runs behind that makes that smoke.. There is a Kosher Butcher on Pico between Robertson and the next block west ( dont know the name ) but enter there or thru the alley. You will not be bummed. They have cooking over hardwood coals and its mighty tasty. Order anything. 1 plate can feed 2 for less than $10 or so... Sat, 04 Jul 2009 04:49:42 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/631250#4828552 http://www.chow.com/topics/633836#4828549 Walking through the bar this afternoon of the new Brentwood Tavern I could not help but think of Marilyn Lewis and the once anticipated super size Hamlet with both disco and strict dress code that originally inhabited this space. And why not? It could certainly be argued that Marilyn and Harry made every bit of impact on the L.A. restaurant scene as Suzanne Goin and Caroline Styne continue to. The building continues to be awkward to me with the only sight lines from the street, the wall that hides the kitchen and bakery in front. The somewhat austere bar with the most elegant gray paint works strangely enough against the green floral upholstered chairs. Once inside the three compartment restaurant we secured a comfortable table for four in the far corner of the bar at 2:15pm, knowing that the lunch menu stopped at 2:30pm and that the main dining room was completely full. It hardly mattered. What followed with both menu and food was everything we’d come to expect and hope for from the people who’ve given us possibly the best carbonara I’ve ever had at the bar of Lucques and the brioche with prosciutto, gruyere and egg at A.O.C. The Tavern strives to celebrate what’s familiar: a burger, turkey sandwich, a chopped salad. With twists. I had the “pork, pork, pork” sandwich on a wonderful homemade bun that took the shoulder of the pork, blended it with chorizo and formed it into a patty with fresh bread and butter pickles and homemade mayonnaise. The onion rings that came with it were both light and crunchy. My friend’s chicken was tender, moist and lightly charred on the skin sitting on a bed of cous cous with raisins. Both were excellent and $17 and $19 respectively. He liked the Campion pinot by the glass for $12 and I enjoyed my continually refilled iced tea for $3. We finished with a lovely lemon curd tart with a dollop of crème fraiche. But the walnut shortbread cookie I grabbed at the bakery counter for 50 cents on the way out was sensational. Service was exemplary from the phone to the door to the service staff. The validated parking in the lot in back is a gift in Brentwood and this new Tavern already seems every bit of a neighborhood fixture. Sat, 04 Jul 2009 04:47:18 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/633836#4828549 http://www.chow.com/topics/633547#4828527 Thank you for the great recommendations. Church and State sounds just right. We are looking forward to it. Sat, 04 Jul 2009 04:31:56 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/633547#4828527 http://www.chow.com/topics/633256#4828523 I've done BYOB with beer at JJ before. Sat, 04 Jul 2009 04:30:12 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/633256#4828523 http://www.chow.com/topics/633557#4828465 The countermen at Surfas are very nice about letting you sample. I love the selection and prices at Surfas. Very knowledgeable folks behind that cheese counter. Sat, 04 Jul 2009 03:46:54 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/633557#4828465 http://www.chow.com/topics/621387#4828451 Galen, I am so glad you liked Euro Sausage. I usually go on Saturdays when they have a lot of smoked meats. I love the chicken sausages and smoked chickens. It used to be that if you wanted to taste something they would give you a sample. They use a lot of garlic. I actually found them about 20 years ago from a piece done on TV news. One word of caution, watch for bone fragments in the sausages. I cracked a tooth a long time ago on a tiny piece of bone in one of the sausages I ate. Had I saved the bone they would have paid the dental bill. Its a long story why that didnt happen. Sat, 04 Jul 2009 03:35:25 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/621387#4828451 http://www.chow.com/topics/632927#4828442 Tom, I live one mile away from Fabs and Brooklyn Pizzeria and I'm so happy that I do. First, Fabs.... i've been 4 times since i discovered them via Chowhound a couple of months ago. Had the ripper, the bald eagle, a regular grilled and today was a special "Village dog". All have been wonderful. If you sign up for the email newsletter, you'll get an email once a week or so that offers "exclusive" items for its subscribers. This week's was the Village Dog, which is bacon-wrapped with avocado and cream cheese and a spicy sauce for $4.50. Sounds strange, but oh what a delicious lunch. The saltiness of the bacon, the perfect snap of the dog, and the richness and creaminess of the avocado and cream cheese...hot dog heaven. I've been a customer of Brooklyn Pizza for many years now. It's pretty good. I like their sausage for some unknown reason. Maybe because it's tiny pieces that crisp up nicely on the pizza top. Definitely would recommend you trying it. I also like D'Amore's a lot, but they are expensive. Great crust and the cornmeal on the bottom. But I especially dig their white pizza (spinach, no tomato sauce) which surprises me because I typically want traditional types of sauce/toppings on my pie. I lived in NYC for a few years and my husband is a native Ny'er and for me, D'Amore's is about the closest to NYC pizza I've found (with the exception of a place down in Santa Monica that i can't remember the name of). but when i'm picking up pizza for the family, i usually am short of cash, so i rarely get D'amores, altho i'd like to. Even tho this may be horrible to say, I have to admit to loving California Pizza Kitchen's BLT pizza. It's hot and cold at the same time and exactly what it sounds like... cold lettuce tossed in mayo, tomatoes and bacon atop a hot crust. OMG, I could eat that every day. CPK may be a chain, but they are always consistently good in my opinion. I can't go there without ordering the singapore shrimp rolls and those avocado egg roll thingies. Sat, 04 Jul 2009 03:28:23 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/632927#4828442 http://www.chow.com/topics/633673#4828359 Yes, not there on Thursday. You will like the ceviche tostada. Sat, 04 Jul 2009 02:39:53 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/633673#4828359 http://www.chow.com/topics/628798#4828336 I've been to Sea Breeze Seafood Bar a few times, and am amazed by the place. The fish is cooked to perfection, and the sauces rival those of regular seafood restaurants. It's takeout, so it's quick/easy (but tough to fit large groups), and although a bit more pricey that regular takeout, I have really enjoyed their food. I highly recommend it, and am actually heading there right now! Sat, 04 Jul 2009 02:27:18 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/628798#4828336 http://www.chow.com/topics/632979#4828327 I actually like Al watan over Al Noor any day of the week. Food has much more flavor to me and the setting is nicer as well. Sat, 04 Jul 2009 02:19:35 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/632979#4828327 http://www.chow.com/topics/633821#4828322 Well they are fish tacos but I am not a fan.. The only place I know within those cities and LAX is Rubios Fish Tacos ( yes the san diego chain ) It on Sepulveda, 1 block south ot Marine on the East side of the street in the strip center.. I know, I know. not TBE but Fish Tacos none the less Sat, 04 Jul 2009 02:16:52 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/633821#4828322 http://www.chow.com/topics/610782#4828308 We just came back from Yi-Mei this afternoon, and no zha liang to be had. :( Sat, 04 Jul 2009 02:04:05 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/610782#4828308 http://www.chow.com/topics/633773#4828089 reasonable, but not exceptional, sweetness, at a great price: the 99cent store. the one on lincoln and rose in venice had them today. Fri, 03 Jul 2009 23:39:04 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/633773#4828089 http://www.chow.com/topics/633686#4828082 Hi: If posters have any suggestions about where to find this in the LA Area, please do post about it. We've had to remove some general posts about the legality of fresh huitlacoche from this thread, as that discussion is beyond the scope of this board. If posters want to discuss that issue, please start a thread on the General Topics board. Thanks. Fri, 03 Jul 2009 23:30:36 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/633686#4828082 http://www.chow.com/topics/633793#4828033 And it's at the Sherman Oaks Farmers Market. Every Tuesday Sherman Oaks has a farmers market in the parking lot of the Westfield Fashion Square mall. I've had good and bad Kettle Popcorn at other farmers markets and random festivals. This kettle popcorn is full of flavor.... sweetness and saltiness. It might not be everyones cup of tea but I think this one is great! Any of you have a favorite spot to get your Kettle Popcorn? Fri, 03 Jul 2009 22:55:38 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/633793#4828033 http://www.chow.com/topics/64370#4827976 I sent a copy of my post about Cupid's to my sister. She replied saying wouldn't it be great to post a photo of a Cupid's dog rather than just a photo of a Cupid's stand. I thought it was a pretty good idea. It took me a couple of days to get around to it, but today I went to the Cupid's stand on the south side of Vanowen just east of Winnetka and shot a couple of photos of my lunch. I'm posting one of those photos here. Fri, 03 Jul 2009 22:25:09 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/64370#4827976 http://www.chow.com/topics/542510#4827953 Thanks. Then it isn't the place in Glendale that my friend mentioned. It might be Nersses Vanak that he went to, raving about the dizzi... Fri, 03 Jul 2009 22:14:15 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/542510#4827953 http://www.chow.com/topics/633630#4827864 we like GOODEN DELICIOUS. well run. uncomplicated, simple food. great story and with a non-profit philanthropic bent. out of Pasadena. have used for small dinner parties and large brunches. have seen the kitchen and it's pristine. www.goodendelicious.org for higher end food, look to ELEMENTS KITCHEN: http://www.elementskitchen.com/ Fri, 03 Jul 2009 21:20:28 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/633630#4827864 http://www.chow.com/topics/633623#4827770 I still have some of his chili sauce in a glass jar, was going to get more yesterday. I'll polish it off with something special for sure! Fri, 03 Jul 2009 20:37:21 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/633623#4827770 http://www.chow.com/topics/633744#4827753 next time try the "Chop-Chop" salad, it's terrific. Fri, 03 Jul 2009 20:27:04 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/633744#4827753 http://www.chow.com/topics/632727#4827684 I've tried all the places mentioned.. and I was not really impressed. If I had to pick 1 of the above places it'd be crowbar, but Brussel's were very average fries.. and Marche's just weren't that good. Lola Gaspar were better than all of them.. I guess I need to go to LA if I want good fries.. eh? Fri, 03 Jul 2009 19:39:46 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/632727#4827684 http://www.chow.com/topics/633263#4827658 I'd say, if you have to ask, then no, neither is "child friendly." Neither has a kid's menu, and most of their dishes are complex and use sophisticated ingredients. I've rarely if ever seen children at either of these restaurants, and if there were to be a kid running around at either place, it would be a disturbance to other diners for sure. However, if your kid is the kind that enjoys gourmet food and can sit quietly through a long dinner, then go ahead and bring him/her :-) Fri, 03 Jul 2009 19:26:59 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/633263#4827658 http://www.chow.com/topics/80172#4827579 Natto is VERY typical in traditional Japanese. I don't think modern, new age Japanese eat it. Just think of the homogenous old lifestyle of the country/island without large variety of resources - before cars, trains, planes. A very nutritious alt. to meat. When I lived there, it took me a few tries. I used to dress it up w/avocado, a not so popular import. If you try it at Daichan they'll prep it w/avocado. The more fermented and sticky the beans the more flavorful! A bowl of "gohan" (rice), fried egg (Traditional is raw), natto, avocado and pickled diacon radish!! YUM! Fri, 03 Jul 2009 18:36:46 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/80172#4827579 http://www.chow.com/topics/613137#4827567 Try Good Stuff (in a mini-mall) at Olympic and Bundy. Their Onion Rings are fantastic. If you really want more good artery-clogging fare, their fried zuccini is also great. Fri, 03 Jul 2009 18:26:11 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/613137#4827567 http://www.chow.com/topics/401589#4827544 would heartily recommend u-zen. Fri, 03 Jul 2009 18:15:05 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/401589#4827544 http://www.chow.com/topics/609821#4827535 just wishful dreaming here, but.... it would be better than wonderful if BOTH hummus bar and grill and itzik hagadol would expand to the westside. . . . . Fri, 03 Jul 2009 18:10:23 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/609821#4827535 http://www.chow.com/topics/633722#4827482 imho, the best can be found at shima in venice 9the itame has the rice milled to his specifications). for less expensive brown rice sushi, i like k-zo in culver city. Fri, 03 Jul 2009 17:37:33 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/633722#4827482 http://www.chow.com/topics/633723#4827455 Drago Centro would be my top choice but many of the downtown high-end restaurants offer shuttle service to the Music Center. Other good options include Cafe Pinot, Engine Co. No. 28, Roy's and Water Grill. Noe in the Omni doesn't have a shuttle but is walkable. I have enjoyed dining solo at all of them. Unless they changed in the last year, the dining options on the Music Center Plaza itself are a grab & go and a grill (both run by the Patina Group), neither offers table service and the tables are open seating so get crowded around performance times. Fri, 03 Jul 2009 17:22:23 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/633723#4827455