Author Archives: Kiki Maraschino

About Kiki Maraschino

I like catfish. Sure, we all like catfish, but I think for me it is somehow deeper.

Oreo Pancakes!!!

Burbank is rife with coffee shops, yet somehow good food manages to elude them. At least Frank’s makes real milkshakes from real ice cream, but I’m still pissed off that the attached motel tore down the zigzag Googie roof. And … Continue reading

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Spam Spam Spam Spam

Tired of your Spam not falling into into lovely, even slices like you see in the ads? Sick of the hassle of pushing around that rusty old Spam knife? Well, have we got an answer for you! Worry no more! … Continue reading

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Cake Divas Sugar Coats Rachel Rosenthal’s Birthday

At performance art legend Rachel Rosenthal’s birthday, Cake Divas set up a sugar-coated wonderland of candy and miniature goodies. The red velvet mini-cupcakes were popular, but the teensy eclairs and chocolate petit-fours were swoon-worthy. The cake was so perfect at … Continue reading

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John and Elise’s Wedding

A giant old Craftsman in Echo Park made a beautiful setting for John and Elise’s wedding reception. Her dress was simple and elegant, the weather was beautiful and fun won out over stuffiness. Inside the dining hall, the linens were … Continue reading

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Chef Marilyn’s Soul Food Express

It’s easy to find Chef Marilyn’s Soul Food. Just head south off the 10 at Crenshaw and look for the line that stretches out the door from 10:30am to 9pm. It’s easy to be tempted away by the smoke from … Continue reading

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Pizza Fries!!!!

Unbeknownst to many Angelenos, the East coast has been holding out on us. Philly, Jersey and New York all enjoy the wonder of Pizza Fries. Why didn’t we think of it? It seems so obvious now. I have hunted for … Continue reading

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My Top Five from LA Food Fest

Better late than never… 1. Ta Bom’s croquettes coxinha, filled with chicken and cream cheese 2. Jalisco’s shrimp tacos, a crowd and judge favorite – deep-fried and flavorful. it’s the only thing that made me eat two 3. Crepe’n Around’s … Continue reading

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LA Food Fest Winners!

 The LAFF event at the Rose Bowl wasn’t just a foodie wonderland, it was also a contest! Judges included Susan Feniger, Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa, Chef Walter Manzke, Jesse Williams, Rene Lynch of the LA Times, and blogger Bill Esparza. I … Continue reading

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Photographing the LA Food Fest: The LIST

Oh my God! LA Food Fest was car-a-zay! Imagine the length of a football field length of food. Twice. It was seriously an entire football field! The Rose Bowl, which is seriously hard to find for such a famous place, … Continue reading

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Channa Masala

India Sweets and Spices is a local grocery chain with an attached vegetarian deli. They have eight stores in Southern California. The deli serves vegetarian and vegan specialties from both northern and southern India. You may find more elegant surroundings … Continue reading

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Angeleno!

Photo from last year’s event I am so excited! Tonight is the night that Angeleno Magazine hands out its annual awards as chosen by Food Critic Brad A. Johnson. That means delicious samples, and lots of them! Not to mention … Continue reading

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Nobu’s Omakase on a Budget

                                 Upscale dining at an elegant restaurant like Nobu West Hollywood may seem unrealistic for some of us, especially these days. But as we have learned, the frugal diner’s secrets for eating beyond their reach is to arrive for lunch … Continue reading

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Laurel Tavern

Why is lunch on Ventura Boulevard always cause for so much shouting? “It’s up on the right. No, further down…wait…wait…you passed it!” Laurel Tavern, which only started serving lunch last month, is helpfully painted black to stand out from the … Continue reading

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Oinkster

You can find the Oinkster on Colorado in Eagle Rock by keeping an eye out for the giant red A. That’s A for umm, Angster? Bravo to them for keeping the same landmark building and sign as the previous occupant, … Continue reading

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Tonys Darts away

When friends come to visit my Magnolia Park neighborhood, they sometimes ask where my “local” is. I’m left blank, because we don’t have a local here like we did in Los Feliz. Other than Tinhorn Flats and the standing bar … Continue reading

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