Author Archives: Kiki Maraschino

About Kiki Maraschino

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

The Popcycle Rolls In

 LA’s newest traveling food recently made its debut near the Silverlake Farmers Market. With flavor combos like Salty Cucumber Lime, Lemon Mint Blueberry and Cantaloupe with Anise, these are not your standard frozen fruit bars. And at $3 a pop … Continue reading

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Pasadena Burgers: Slaw Dogs

That’s right, Slaw Dogs, not Slaw burgers. True, they are a newcomer to the Pasadena scene, and yes, they specifically focus on hot dogs, but this little spot serves up some of the fattest, juiciest, and most creative burgers in … Continue reading

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Where to watch the World Cup Finals?

In case you have been living in a cave, a monastary, under a rock, or some other stereotype, Spain and the Netherlands will be duking it out tomorrow. Watch the glory and the tears with your fellow Angelenos… Join Susan at the … Continue reading

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LA Weekend’s Hot Dog Panel

LA Weekend started out with Jonathan Gold moderating a panel about hot dogs with people “who have forgotten more about hot dogs than most of us will ever learn.” Joe Fabrocini from Fab’s in the valley, Sue Moore from Let’s … Continue reading

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The dosa truck

Much of the buzz at Track 16 art gallery one night was surrounding the Dosa Truck parked outside. Thanks to their menu of samosas, masala fries, and their main attraction, filled dosa “wraps” at reasonable prices, there was a constant … Continue reading

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Suicide Food

                     One of my favorite websites is Suicide Food. Sure they are probably vegans on a mission. But at least they have a sense of humor about it. I’ll admit to having been a little squeamish about prancing cows on … Continue reading

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Meet the Pink’s Family!

Pink’s Hot Dogs has always had a varied fan base, from Sugar Ray Leonard, Bruce Willis, Snoop Dogg, Karl Lagerfeld, Leroy Neiman, who once sketched the stand, and most recently Betty White, who just famously unveiled her favorite hot dog, … Continue reading

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Massis International Grill

It is a common misconception that authentic ethnic food has to be hidden away in some hole-in-the-wall with a “C” rating on the door. Some fantastic eats are hiding in plain sight. In the case of Massis International Grill, it … Continue reading

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Club Culinaire’s Picnic des Chefs was all about Dessert

Sunday, the 30th annual Picnic des Chefs was held in Elysian Park. The event benefits several charities, including the Concern Foundation and The Hope Program at Children’s Hospital. The Picnic is one of several events held by Club Culinaire, a … Continue reading

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Food Crimes: Hold the Mayo

According to SF Gate, a 74 year-old woman has been arrested in Boise for pouring mayonnaise in the county library’s book drop. Joy L. Cassidy is “a person of interest in at least 10 other condiment-related crimes.” For the past … Continue reading

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Kiki Bourdain …it has a ring to it

Last week Anthony Bourdain was scheduled to speak at Royce Hall, but as I rounded the corner near the artist’s entrance, our eyes met. “Kiki! I haven’t see you since Istanbul!” “Ah yes, the sumac. I remember it fondly” “Kiki!” … Continue reading

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Congrats to Bill Esparza!!!!

Last week local blogger Bill Esparza appeared on Bizarre Foods, giving Andrew Zimmern a personalized tour of Baja. The viewing party was held at Guelaguetza Restaurant, a place I used to stop in on the way home from my old … Continue reading

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Revenge of the Insects

{DUBBED} You ate my brother! Now I must kill you with Kung Fu! And Hopping! Share on Facebook

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OMG I Ate a Bug!!!!

I know no one will believe that I willingly ate a bug. I am terrified of bugs. I mean, I do know what flies taste like; they taste like soap. I did have four older brothers. I also know what … Continue reading

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Philadelphia’s Best Cheesesteak: Campo’s

Campo’s on Market in Old City made the top of my list for the best cheesesteak I ate in Philadelphia. Granted, I didn’t make it to South Philly or Tony Luke’s. The Campo family opened a little corner grocery in … Continue reading

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