http://www.chow.com/boards/2 Tue, 20 Nov 2007 22:18:16 GMT Keep track of the lastest threads on Chowhound http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/848515#7342202 Tuna vertebra with pulp/marrow, when in season, at Kiyokawa (on Robertson)... J.L. Wed, 16 May 2012 11:11:06 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/848515#7342202 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/849431#7342201 Je suis d'accord. J.L. Wed, 16 May 2012 11:09:16 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/849431#7342201 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/578114#7342191 Also, the first day that I went, Whole Foods had a sale on 100% Grass Fed Hamburger for $4.95 a pound, normally (I think) $8.00 a lb. It was delicious, now I wish I had bought more. The second time I went, there was a sale on grass fed cheese. $5.99 a lb, also delicious. The organic pastured chicken, was $4.65 a lb, cheapest around, but I felt it was tasteless. Maybe it's the way I'm cooking it. Also I saw that the package date was the day that I went, so I assumed that it would be fresh, but discovered later that that was only the date Whole food put a packaged date on it, not the date that it was slaughtered at the farm, so it could have been several days, maybe even a week old. Pretty deceptive. When I called to complain, they suggested that I call Mary's and ask them to put a pack date on their original package. Can you believe it?? cheuimay Wed, 16 May 2012 10:48:04 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/578114#7342191 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/834405#7342173 Decided to try out the new menu on Mother's Day. Food was just as delicious as before. Old favorites like the shrimp tempura with curry flavor and the shrimp ravioli were just as we remembered. We also had the seafood marinara, bacon carbonara, and the mushroom and mustard green pastas. All were excellent. The mustard green pasta reminded me of a Chinese noodle dish and was very memorable. Excellent food but am worried as there were very few patrons. Hope business picks up! lakeshow318 Wed, 16 May 2012 10:11:46 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/834405#7342173 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/848913#7342172 I will disagree. Not even a close call? Mucho disagree. And I like Mozza a lot. And Hatfields is no Providence. As far as "over the top or pretentious" - that says more about the person making that claim than the restaurant. Some people are just not ready for the culinary big leagues. foodiemahoodie Wed, 16 May 2012 10:08:34 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/848913#7342172 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/849433#7342171 Two things. You can set a limit of how much you want to spend at Mori's. Just tell them that you have X amount of money to spend. Not that I've tried that - but I'm pretty sure they would accomodate you. (I thought I remember a menu with an $85 omakase, but I could be wrong, or that could be a dated memory. I generally go in, get the omakase and when the bill comes - it's always a surprise! Also - Mori isn't moving to South America. He will have a place there and here. But he will have a farm down in Uruguay. He is coming up with a new kind of rice. foodiemahoodie Wed, 16 May 2012 10:01:31 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/849433#7342171 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/763591#7342139 By using karate-dough, of course. New Trial Wed, 16 May 2012 08:29:42 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/763591#7342139 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/848919#7342123 The often controversial (on this board at least) Sushi Gen in Little Tokyo needs to be given proper credit in the "rare and unusual" category. I've eaten my way all over Japan, yet I have never eaten konowata until I plopped myself down as a solo omakase patron at the Sushi Gen sushi counter last year. That was a glorious meal. And of course, some of you might need a definition - konowata: A type of shiokara consisting of fermented sea cucumber innards. I can now check that one off the list... J.L. Wed, 16 May 2012 08:05:50 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/848919#7342123 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/849472#7342091 I generally prefer a seared preparation over a torchon (although I refuse neither!) Any recommendations of places around town that have a good seared preparation before the ban? Thanks. djquinnc Wed, 16 May 2012 06:41:07 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/849472#7342091 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/849267#7342075 The race track has a new CEO Mark Verge, who is also a partner at downtown bars like Seven Grand, and I'm hoping that means he will be able to make some changes to food and drink! madcao Wed, 16 May 2012 06:22:29 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/849267#7342075 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/803030#7342072 That's my #5, and crystaw, LA Buckeye Fan and running pig mention it as well. bulavinaka Wed, 16 May 2012 06:16:16 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/803030#7342072 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/849403#7342071 Il Piccolino would definitely be my choice but the OP wants "a lively place" for a party crowd. Not exactly the atmosphere the OP is looking for. latindancer Wed, 16 May 2012 06:15:48 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/849403#7342071 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/849469#7342065 Hi I am coming on holiday to LA early in June. My girlfriend adores Souffles both savoury and sweet. At what restaurant can I find souffles for her? Preferably in the Beverly Hills or Sants Monica areas. Thanks you so much. 101. hugh101 Wed, 16 May 2012 05:55:27 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/849469#7342065 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/849279#7342040 I think if you take Amar to Nogales, then head South you can make it in 10 minutes. Be aware though, Rowland Heights is always full of traffic and the college can be a pain at times. It is definitely worth the drive. I particularly like Happy Harbour for very good dim sum. Another note, this place can get packed at times and depending on the number in your party, there could be a wait. A5 KOBE Wed, 16 May 2012 05:07:38 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/849279#7342040 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/849210#7342029 you might try domingo's italian grocery on ventura blvd. in encino. or the monte carlo deli in burbank. linus Wed, 16 May 2012 04:55:55 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/849210#7342029 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/842339#7341986 Huge thanks, Dommy! liu Wed, 16 May 2012 04:14:14 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/842339#7341986 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/837600#7341967 The Munch Box on Devonshire in Chatsworth... 1946. Wagonboy Wed, 16 May 2012 04:00:50 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/837600#7341967 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/849007#7341942 Mushroom guy at the Santa Monica Farmer's market had them for $40/lb. Bert Wed, 16 May 2012 03:42:21 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/849007#7341942 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/840067#7341767 I still enjoy it. I believe it is. LuluTheMagnificent Wed, 16 May 2012 02:29:36 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/840067#7341767 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/847879#7341741 My favorites...top 21 in no order Church and State, El Cholo, Wood Spoon, Colori Kitchen, Tiara Cafe (lunch), New Moon (lunch, chinese), Homegirl Cafe, Nickel Diner, The Gorbals, Baco Mercat, Gil's Indian, Bottega Louie, Cafe Pinot, Urbano Pizza, Umamicatessen, Pitfire Pizza, Spring Street BBQ, Spice Kitchen, Perch, Lazy Ox. Urth Caffe. Also, there are great cafeterias at the Colburn School of the Arts and Metro Water District HQ next to Union Station. RobertC Wed, 16 May 2012 02:17:45 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/847879#7341741 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/849425#7341674 Second City Bistro in El Segundo does a great burger as well. bulavinaka Wed, 16 May 2012 01:44:09 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/849425#7341674 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/849434#7341515 I know that Ramen Jinya makes a veggie (including no fish/bonito) based ramen. But is there anywhere else noteworthy that makes a purely vegetarian soup (that is worth eating)? I had high hopes for the spectacular roasted miso ramen at Mottainai in Gardena, but when I called them my conversation went something like this: "Hello?" "Hello, is this Mottainai Ramen?" "Yes, yes. Mottainai." "My friend is vegetarian. Do you make your miso ramen without meat or fish?" "If you want vegetarian, please order with no chashu pork." "But does the soup contain fish or pork bone?" "Only order without chashu, vegetarian." "But is the soup made with any fish or pork?" "Ah. Hm, if you want to order this, then please try go somewhere else." Mr Taster Mr Taster Wed, 16 May 2012 00:13:41 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/849434#7341515 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/849430#7341425 Anyone been? First impressions? Looks promising... although does the price point seem a bit high? http://www.restaurantba.com/about-restaurant-ba/ annie Tue, 15 May 2012 23:34:51 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/849430#7341425 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/849418#7341288 Drove by the other day, it was packed. Francesca Tue, 15 May 2012 22:19:07 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/849418#7341288 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/848518#7341220 Yup, that was us! That quad platter sounds amazing. Their blue crab hand roll is definitely the best I've had as well. Hmm, I didn't see that flavor of ice cream on the menu, otherwise I would have gotten that instead of the chai, which was still very good. Thanks for the quick rundown, and I hope you write a full review! PeterCC Tue, 15 May 2012 21:50:47 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/848518#7341220 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/849411#7341190 Recently, I have heard rave reviews from various sources of Georgetown Cupcakes. I just learned that they are coming to Los Angeles (143 South Robertson Boulevard) in the Fall. Has anyone tried one or three of these? Are they anything that we don't already have here? _ _ _ _ _ http://www.georgetowncupcake.com/hours_locations.html liu Tue, 15 May 2012 21:37:31 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/849411#7341190 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/848912#7341086 I'm not sure if it's by weight, but I just saw little containers of it at Wally's Cheesebox. --Dommy! Dommy Tue, 15 May 2012 20:53:01 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/848912#7341086 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/849090#7341056 "He crashed on his bike " Having been down too many times to count over the years I can completely empathize... Servorg Tue, 15 May 2012 20:41:44 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/849090#7341056 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/849251#7340982 Both times I've had it, the pizza has been free and, even then, I wouldn't want it again. The first time was so inedible I wouldn't have tried it the second time if I knew where it came from. Think public school cafeteria and you'll get the general idea. JeMange Tue, 15 May 2012 20:07:36 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/849251#7340982 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/849364#7340677 I believe i saw the grand opening sign starting last week. Looks like a personal hot pot place, similar to boiling point. luckattack Tue, 15 May 2012 18:08:50 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/849364#7340677 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/849283#7340647 I find the scene at CUT sterile and not nearly as vibrant as Dan Tanas or upstairs at Mastro's. Also the fact that its separate from the bar, tends to reduce the buzz as well. Thor123 Tue, 15 May 2012 17:58:57 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/849283#7340647 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/849206#7340570 could you kindly define what you mean by "super expensive?" westsidegal Tue, 15 May 2012 17:27:41 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/849206#7340570 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/663045#7340558 Unfortunately, Clementine is closed on Sundays. (I just went through this for a shower I hosted a couple weeks ago.) You could pick them up on Saturday, but that's not ideal. We ended up getting tea sandwiches from Tudor House. We had: curry chicken (tasty), tuna salad (good), cream cheese, herb & walnut (fine, but not exciting) and salmon & cucumber (a little too fishy, even for fish lovers). Be sure to order them with the crusts cut off - it's only upon request. Titiany Tue, 15 May 2012 17:20:57 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/663045#7340558 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/849123#7340496 Yes, Andy is Nancy's son and she has handed the rulings to him. However, Nancy holds the passion. Get her started, but bring your pajamas for a long evening stay. I am so glad that you ended up at Mandarin Bistro. Please let me know how they respond when you request some water chestnuts in your dishes! That response will tell me a lot more about them than anything else. Enjoy...and I hope to see you at Mandarin Bistro soon! liu Tue, 15 May 2012 17:03:14 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/849123#7340496 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/849060#7340472 I had ravioli stuffed with fois gras recently at Scarpetta. It was mighty good. maudies5 Tue, 15 May 2012 16:53:50 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/849060#7340472 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/849071#7340274 Surfas definitely has some D'Artagnan products. maudies5 Tue, 15 May 2012 15:40:02 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/849071#7340274 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/849172#7340199 Yes, hundreds of great Korean restaurants. Park's BBQ, Jeon Ju for bibimbop, Soot Bull Jeep is right there, Sun Ha Jang for BBQ Duck is not far, A-Won for sushi type dishes. Taylor's Steakhouse and Guelaguetza are also easy from there. sku Tue, 15 May 2012 15:14:31 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/849172#7340199 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/841313#7339989 maybe rudy's in inglewood? raizans Tue, 15 May 2012 13:51:11 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/841313#7339989 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/849078#7339721 Really I think the secret's out that King Hua does excellent dim sum. Johnny L Tue, 15 May 2012 07:55:13 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/849078#7339721 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/847171#7339658 Nah Kevin, it was back in the 80s and early 90s when El Segundo was teaming with aerospace workers as well as military personnel from the AF base nearby. Tony's was like THE PLACE to go for lunch because it was fast, good, and inexpensive. Of course the Wild Goose down the street did a pretty good lunch special too. But I digress. Tony's does a mean meatball sandwich which I'll have once in a while. But remember, it's only open for lunch. Clinton Tue, 15 May 2012 06:18:27 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/847171#7339658 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/590241#7339601 Agree that Lucille's is worse than awful...absolutely yuck. We live in OC, and the only decent barbecue around is at Blake's in Anaheim (?). We often buy brisket and pulled pork there to go, and it makes a pretty delish dinner. josephnl Tue, 15 May 2012 05:07:36 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/590241#7339601 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/849281#7339590 We decided to try Milo and Olive tonight, takeout. I placed the order and my wife picked it up about a half hour later. We got two of the garlic knots, the cauliflower pizza for my wife, and the shrimp pizza for me, sharing everything with our kids. The pizzas were smaller than I hoped but not as small as I feared. They were cut into quarters, and one would be small enough (or big enough, depending on your perspective) to feed one (hungry) adult. I think probably the ideal would be for two adults to split one pizza and one side dish, like a garlic knot. Speaking of which, it's best to think of the garlic knot as a boule of pizza dough, but instead of holding clam chowder like its more well known cousin the sourdough boule, it holds an amazing amount of garlic, at least one whole bulb's worth, possibly more, mixed with olive oil. The garlic does not appear to be roasted beforehand--no caramelization visible--but is as soft and spreadable as roasted garlic is. (It would actually be a cute little appetizer to serve at a party, in the boule, along with some crostini and tapanade.) Note to Self: When one's kids do not want to eat the garlic, it is okay to scoop the copious cloves out for oneself, but it is not okay to eat all of it in one sitting. There actually is too much of a good thing, in a very short span of time at least. The garlic and olive oil, without the bread, is quite potent on a semi-empty stomach. The pizzas were very good. I had a bite of the cauliflower pizza, and it was quite nice, with the rosemary cream and fresh vegetables, though it's not generally my thing. The shrimp pizza was excellent. The shrimp was plump and "snappy" and not overcooked, and the tomato, onions, and especially the fresh oregano really made for a nice combination. I did something decadent with half the pizza, and that was scooping some of the aforementioned "extra" garlic from the knot onto the slices. It totally overpowered the rest of the ingredients, but boy was it good! Everything, including the garlic knots, did fine as takeout. They put the knots in soup containers the perfect size for them. The knots still have their string, though they were "missing" the extra piece of dough that's tied off (my wife had purloined them on the way home, apparently). My wife also got a brioche from the bakery that was really good just by itself, and would probably be even better made into french toast or bread pudding. I do want to go back and try the marinated artichokes, the roasted prawns, and the crispy duck leg (among other things). PeterCC Tue, 15 May 2012 04:55:47 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/849281#7339590 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/810527#7339493 Depends. Did you see a stepladder placed strategically by the door? JThur01 Tue, 15 May 2012 03:44:28 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/810527#7339493 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/849223#7339426 Both Ca Brea and Campanile are great choices. Thor123 Tue, 15 May 2012 03:09:42 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/849223#7339426 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/845702#7339338 I am glad to read your glowing report, Savour. I was there just as a spectator, but the space felt "right" for my afternoon tea! liu Tue, 15 May 2012 02:20:16 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/845702#7339338 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/849268#7339311 Have you seen one lately, preferably in Orange County or Long Beach area? As I recall, it was made with glazed fresh peaches and fresh raspberries. They used to have them at Polly's, or maybe it was Marie Callendar's. It's been so long since I've seen one that I can't remember where it was! ocbaker Tue, 15 May 2012 02:04:19 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/849268#7339311 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/848534#7339273 I've been asked to throw away a little cup of salsa that was wrapped separately from a burrito. sasha1 Tue, 15 May 2012 01:45:57 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/848534#7339273 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/847245#7339226 I won't mention the places I had burgers since it may have been a regional difference in meats, breads etc. I love burgers - it's my thing (next to Southern BBQ). For my preference they were all griddle cooked which I love, that is a rarity in Canada, mostly grilled. The bread there is different than here, I would explain that in the wheat and water that is used in most cases. There are many many regional differences in the way food is made, I could see it in everything we bought (I own a meat packing plant in Canada). I would guess our meat in most cases is far different than the US. We are way more limited in growth hormones and antibiotic's we are allowed to use in our animals. This makes a huge difference. The mexican though dammit, the mexican you should never complain about if you knew what counted as "great" mexican up here.. BusterRhino Tue, 15 May 2012 01:22:11 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/847245#7339226