Monthly Archives: December 2007

Leimert Park Eats: Shabazz Good Foods

Posted on December 26, 2007 by kiki

It may look like your average, everyday taco truck, but the Shabazz Good Foods truck is not slinging the usual carnitas. Every Sunday, you can find their truck parked on 43rd and Crenshaw at Leimert Plaza Park. They sell not … Continue reading →

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Leimert Park Eats: M&M Soul Food

Posted on December 18, 2007 by kiki

When people think of Leimert Park, they usually focus on Leimert Plaza Park and the one block of Degnan to the north. But the neighborhood of Leimert Park encompasses the eastern side of Crenshaw Boulevard, including Crenshaw and King Blvd … Continue reading →

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Leimert Park Eats: Ackee Bamboo

Posted on December 18, 2007 by kiki

A favorite of locals and a darling of restaurant reviewers, Ackee Bamboo on Degnan helps to alleviate LA’s need for some good Jamaican food. Kingston-born proprietress Marlene Sinclair and her husband Delroy serve up generous portions to the hungry customers … Continue reading →

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Kiki Meets Jonathan Gold!

Posted on December 10, 2007 by kiki

Ever since I started writing food reviews, I have been haunted by Jonathan Gold. I would be researching pho for a post, and come across one of his articles, “Cinnamon, anise and the funk of simmering beef, the soup’s unmistakable … Continue reading →

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Leimert Park Eats: Cafe Soul

Posted on December 6, 2007 by kiki

As Lou Reed put it, “The first thing you learn is you always gotta wait.” But when you are jonesing, you are always willing to wait. And the catfish at Cafe Soul definitely brings the jones down on me. Cafe … Continue reading →

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