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Rising Stars: Julian Cox

if you are a regular reader, my love for Rivera should come as no surprise to you. In addition to the delectable food, Rivera boasts some of the best cocktails in town. Mixologist Julian Cox was turned off by artificially-colored … Continue reading

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Food Crimes: Man Stabbed with Meat Thermometer

While watching a 9pm showing of “Shutter Island” in Lancaster, CA, on Saturday a man asked a woman to turn off her cell phone. According to sheriff’s spokesman Steve Whitmore, and reported by KTLA, “She and two men with her … Continue reading

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Pasadena Burgers: Lucky Boy

Lucky Boy in Pasadena is a Landmark. It even says so on the menu. Local families and students have been coming to the outdoor stand for over 30 years. The charred burgers come with mild onions, grilled upon request, lettuce, … Continue reading

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The Slaw Dogs: Everybody’s Talkin’ ‘Bout the New Kid in Town

Ray Byrne and mom Hot dog stands across Los Angeles should be shaking in their boots right now. Ray Byrne of The Slaw Dogs in Pasadena has taken hot dogs to a whole new level. Indecisive people stand frozen in … Continue reading

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Nostalgia for Abuse: A Rant

Photo thanks to JM3 via Flickr The other night I went to the new Nobu, and it seems like I can’t tell anyone that without them becoming maudlin and pouting, “Ohhh, L’Orangerie.” Poor L’orangerie, that used to occupy the space. … Continue reading

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Late Night at Pink’s

Tourists in Hollywood always want to hit Pink’s. For late-night eats, giant dogs and the comraderie of fellow insomniacs it’s still worth a stop. But something is in the wind… (foreboding music) Share on Facebook

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Happy Valentine’s Day from Rivera

On Valentine’s Day the one gift I wanted to give Bob was the experience I had had at Rivera. I wanted him to be amazed by the snails and delight in the piquillos rellenos (STUFFED SPANISH PEPPERS, CHORIZO, GOLDEN RAISINS, … Continue reading

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Rivera’s Snails Changed my Life

During DineLA week(S) DineLA Fortnight? we sampled a number of restaurants, some undercover and some at the invitation of the restaurant. Sometimes being fawned over is an embarassing pain in the ass, and sometimes it is very pleasing, although a … Continue reading

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Bouchon’s Grand Opening

Glamour was the order of the evening at Bouchon’s opening event Monday night. After ascending the staircase, we were greeted by servers offering champagne near a caviar station with caviar quenelle and whipped cream cheese-topped bagel crisps surrounding the biggest … Continue reading

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Robin Hood’s Fish and Chips

Having grown up in pubs, I consider myself an expert in fish and chipology. And Bass ale. Bassology. And making sculptures out of sawdust on the floor, but I haven’t done that since I was around 6 years old. Let’s … Continue reading

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When is Panda Express not Panda Express?

I wandered into a Chinese place in Pasadena called Chinese Express a few weeks ago for a quick lunch. What I found was an eerie semblance of a Panda Express. Even down to the colors of the uniforms. Mushroom Chicken … Continue reading

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Whisky Live: It’s Very Smooth

Whisky Live was a blast, trying to network, collect info, embarass myself, and not fall down all at the same time. “I feel so warm…this is fantastic, but do you have a pour bucket?” Why whiskey has an E Share … Continue reading

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Kiki’s Top Bites of the Year

Yes, I am saying bites rather than meals, because most of the fantastic food I have eaten this year has been at foodie events. A few may be sips, not bites, but hey – who’s making the rules? Speaking of … Continue reading

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The Best of the Year and other Stuff

Serious Eats Top 10 Posts of 2010 Eater’s 38 Essential Meals Eater’s Best Meal of 2009 Ok I’m a dork for being excited that I have eaten at at least half of these places. Jonathan Gold’s Essential LA Restaurants Gourmet … Continue reading

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Food Crimes: McNugget attack

I may be a food purist in many ways, but I make exceptions for the Happy Meal. And I get superpissed when I want a Happy Meal at 4am and they are serving breakfast. But I only drive off in … Continue reading

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