Author Archives: Kiki Maraschino

About Kiki Maraschino

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

I Can’t Feel My Face: Chung King

Posted on April 2, 2007 by Kiki Maraschino

Sometimes, while out wandering in the bars and clubs of Los Angeles, you might hear rumors about a Chinese restaurant whose food makes your face go numb. You might eavesdrop on whispered conversations about a secret chicken dish that makes … Continue reading →

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Meet Me at 3rd and Fairfax: The Vendors

Posted on March 31, 2007 by Kiki Maraschino

The Farmer’s market at 3rd and Fairfax is Los Angeles’ oldest outdoor market, open since 1934. Most people know it as a tourist attraction, or nowadays as part of the Grove megaplex. But Farmers market vendors pride themselves on the … Continue reading →

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Meet Me at 3rd and Fairfax: DuPars

Posted on March 30, 2007 by Kiki Maraschino

DuPar’s has been a Farmer’s Market institution since 1938. The Naylor family, as in Tiny Naylor’s, reopened this location in December after what appear to be minor renovations, primarily the removal of the counter and the addition of an outdoor … Continue reading →

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Pie ‘n Burger

Posted on March 27, 2007 by Kiki Maraschino

I have been hearing about Pie ‘n Burger for some time now. In the same location since 1963, it often receives votes for the best burger in LA and is known for its strawberry pie. In fact, Pie ‘n Burger … Continue reading →

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Meet Me at 3rd and Fairfax: The Gumbo Pot

Posted on March 27, 2007 by Kiki Maraschino

I was worried when they opened the monstrosity known as “The Grove” that my beloved Farmer’s Market would be contaminated by it and die a slow, whimpering death. The closure of Dupar’s for “renovation” did nothing to allay my fears. … Continue reading →

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Let’s fry some catfish!

Posted on March 25, 2007 by Kiki Maraschino

CATFISH “FINGERS” 2 pounds fresh catfish filets2 cups milk2 eggs10 dashes Tabasco sauce1 Tablespoon yellow mustard1 cup “fish fry” mix ½ cup cornmeal½ cup flour¾ cup cornstarch2 Tablespoons Tony Chachere’s Cajun seasoning½ teaspoon salt½ teaspoon pepper½ teaspoon garlic powderPeanut oil … Continue reading →

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The Glory That is Burbank: Porto’s

Posted on March 23, 2007 by Kiki Maraschino

6. EVERYBODY LOVES PORTO’S!! True, Porto’s has been a Glendale institution for over 35 years, but last year saw the grand opening of its Burbank location. And we greeted them with open arms! The Portos family began their tradition of … Continue reading →

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Farfalla Trattoria

Posted on March 22, 2007 by Kiki Maraschino

PHOTOS UNDER REPAIR The Farfalla Trattoria in Los Feliz holds a special place in our hearts. We had dinner there on our very first real date-date and have celebrated most of our anniversaries there ever since. We once ran into … Continue reading →

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Fettucini con Pesto alla Trapanese

Posted on March 21, 2007 by Kiki Maraschino

I had some Parma ham that we didn’t end up using for the braciola the other day. So I thought I would improvise on a Pesto alla Trapanese. The original inspiration for the recipe came from the LA Times Food … Continue reading →

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TOAST

Posted on March 21, 2007 by Kiki Maraschino

This morning I needed a nice, cozy place to treat myself to breakfast. Since I was near the Beverly Center I decided to just drive up 3rd street until something looked good. 3rd street is the au courant restaurant row, … Continue reading →

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It’s Not Easy Being Green

Posted on March 19, 2007 by Kiki Maraschino

We bucked tradition this year by making a nice braciola for St Pat’s instead of corned beef and cabbage. I have a friend, Lori, who has been waxing nostalgic about her grandmother’s cooking. I thought I would give her a … Continue reading →

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The Glory That is Burbank: Doughnut Hut

Posted on March 18, 2007 by Kiki Maraschino

5. DOUGHNUT HUTFor years my friends have been urging me to visit the Doughnut Hut. It is apparantly some kind of mecca for cinnamon roll affecianados. I managed to resist the urge, because I do avoid doughnuts unless they suddenly … Continue reading →

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The Glory That is Burbank: The Boot Car

Posted on March 17, 2007 by Kiki Maraschino

4. The Boot Car Need I say more? The boot car can be found parked on the South side of Verdugo, behind the strip mall between Hollywood Way and Pass Ave. Share on Facebook

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The Glory That is Burbank: Wienerschnitzel

Posted on March 17, 2007 by Kiki Maraschino

3. Our Wienerschnitzel sells beer. The Wienerschnitzel that stands kitty-corner from NBC studios, where they film the Tonight Show sells Budweiser/Michelob on tap starting at 7am. Maybe if Johnny Carson had known that he would not have been so snarky. … Continue reading →

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The Glory That is Burbank: Googie

Posted on March 17, 2007 by Kiki Maraschino

During the 50s and 60s, America fell in love with the space age. A cartoonishly futuristic style of architecture know as “googie” started springing up in response. Famous examples of googie architecture are the Space Needle in Seattle, the Capitol … Continue reading →

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