http://www.chow.com/boards/2 Tue, 20 Mar 2012 23:14:51 GMT Keep track of the lastest threads on Chowhound http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/839966#8082306 Hopeless and here's a funny take on the probable reason. http://blogs.laweekly.com/informer/2013/05/minorities_hotter_areas_study_latinos.php lakeshow318 Sat, 18 May 2013 13:26:23 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/839966#8082306 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/902295#8082169 Yup. That air chilling certainly is better than that chemical bleach bath others use to chill chickens. I don't remember how many chickens they're allowed to dip before they have to change the solution, but it's a lot! revets2 Sat, 18 May 2013 08:45:35 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/902295#8082169 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/902223#8082056 FFY Noodle House - Zha Jiang Mian and Fish Ball Soup Sam Woo - Wonton Soup, Beef Chow Fun, Salted Fish and chicken fried rice, Fish fillet Congee Newport Seafood- House Special Lobster and Beef Loc Lac Huge Tree - Gua Bao Four Sea- Zong Zi Qing Dao - Fish Dumpling Din Tai Fung - Chicken Soup Sea Harbor - Any Dim Sum item Dean Sin World- XLB, Crab Shell Pastries selfportrait93 Sat, 18 May 2013 05:17:49 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/902223#8082056 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/902339#8082009 Both Nat's Early Bite and Nat's West (both in the Valley) serve excellent house-made turkey breakfast sausage. ozhead Sat, 18 May 2013 04:36:44 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/902339#8082009 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/902272#8081994 (Sniffle) Stop taunting me! I live a bit far from there, had the chicken just over a year ago for the first time - and I can still remember those fries with the marinade. And yes, they did reheat well. Now that you mention it. (Sigh. Sniffle. Sigh.) happybaker Sat, 18 May 2013 04:24:27 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/902272#8081994 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/901978#8081973 Thank you.. bulavinaka Sat, 18 May 2013 04:04:36 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/901978#8081973 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/902387#8081952 Are there any sources of heritage pork in LA or OC? JeffSD Sat, 18 May 2013 03:39:44 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/902387#8081952 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/902250#8081827 I thought that was a good choice too, but OP said 11:30. Hal's is the call. BSW6490 Sat, 18 May 2013 01:55:35 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/902250#8081827 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/902327#8081823 Water Grill Santa Monica. I work near Water Grill in downtown LA and eat there about twice a month. I consider it the second best restaurant in downtown LA after Drago Centro. I live very near the new Water Grill SM. If Water Grill SM is on par with Water Grill downtown, I'd consider it the second best restaurant in SM after Melisse. Would be nice! The old Ocean Avenue Seafood, owned by the same group, was no good, so hopefully this is an upgrade. I have low expectations for Water Grill SM given the touristy location and the crap restaurants surrounding it. aventinus Sat, 18 May 2013 01:54:18 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/902327#8081823 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/901561#8081747 I have mine done at Chef's Toys. They claim they only do it with a whetstone. I have been mostly happy with it. funkyshanna Sat, 18 May 2013 00:53:53 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/901561#8081747 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/855265#8081714 qpr = quality/price ratio. Link to LQ Foodings: http://www.bistrolq.com/lq-foodings Robert Thornton Sat, 18 May 2013 00:26:23 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/855265#8081714 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/898586#8081679 adding pics. ns1 Fri, 17 May 2013 23:55:39 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/898586#8081679 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/902364#8081658 Oo Kook for the best meat selection, though their panchan is really weak. Bert Fri, 17 May 2013 23:45:53 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/902364#8081658 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/455707#8081634 Thanks for the info. I'm glad I'm not the only one who has had this experience. cujo Fri, 17 May 2013 23:35:35 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/455707#8081634 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/418764#8081592 Or you can buy the same garlic sauce at Whole Foods or Super King. Savour Fri, 17 May 2013 23:11:32 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/418764#8081592 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/902146#8081525 Concur. Ipse nailed it. revets2 Fri, 17 May 2013 22:29:07 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/902146#8081525 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/873661#8081515 Ate at ROC Star last nite. Arrived at 5 pm. Place was empty. The service was friendly and helpful. The scallion pancake was too greasy for my taste, and had almost no scallions. Kind of tasteless. The soup dumplings with crab and pork were bland, as well. Maybe they have gone down hill in the last year. I have no reason to return. cujo Fri, 17 May 2013 22:21:15 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/873661#8081515 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/887549#8081512 Besides the short menu, most of the items seem to be geared towards non-Chinese diners, seemingly resulting in a "don't bother" combination. But the authentic stuff isn't bad. Green onion pancake was excellent as was the beef dumplings and the fish with vegetables. If this were in West LA people would be raving about it. But given the lack of menu depth, we need to ask TonyC and ipsedixit to set their over/under line. (Hint: Only one other set of diners there between noon and 1 pm). Chandavkl Fri, 17 May 2013 22:20:19 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/887549#8081512 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/901391#8081367 Chi-Lin is a jv with the Riva Bella/Boa Group and the original founder of Joss. Have not eaten there yet (next week), but it is a spectacular looking space. Looks like its going to compete for the very high end with the likes of Mr. Chow. The soft opening began this week on Monday. Thor123 Fri, 17 May 2013 20:48:39 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/901391#8081367 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/901947#8081361 Hungry Cat will serve SScrabs starting tonight! Santa Monica Seafood Cafe will begin serving them on monday. cujo Fri, 17 May 2013 20:45:00 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/901947#8081361 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/806687#8081227 thanks for the heads up. westsidegal Fri, 17 May 2013 19:38:21 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/806687#8081227 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/902213#8081028 I've only been to the one in Sun Valley, and agree with you about the lack of ambiance. The food was great, but it was so quiet and sterile, even with other people in the restaurant, that you feel strangely uncomfortable. They need some music and some cha cha cha to match the food. MarkC Fri, 17 May 2013 18:23:07 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/902213#8081028 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/902294#8080934 +1 for Granada Market Dirtywextraolives Fri, 17 May 2013 17:42:25 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/902294#8080934 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/902330#8080930 Perhaps someone should inform the author that almost all Chinese restaurants offer takeout. :-) raytamsgv Fri, 17 May 2013 17:39:19 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/902330#8080930 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/902239#8080901 Kinda tough to know what type of dishes you're looking for...as asked, the links do a pretty good job of answering your question. What do you two enjoy? Seafood, heavier dishes, veggies? Lots of little plates or a few big ones? Anyhow, don't overlook the cocktail menu if you're into drinks. Unfortunately, they are small for the price but they pack a flavor punch. Tequila, Mezcal, and single malt are my favorites. Aquavit is great with the branzino. LATrapp Fri, 17 May 2013 17:31:06 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/902239#8080901