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Monthly Archives: August 2010
The 3rd Annual Taste of East LA: Food, Music & Art
Birria (goat) Taco from Birrieria Chalio My dad invited me to this year’s Taste of East LA, and I’m glad I went. The event is organized by the East LA chamber of commerce to bring attention to local businesses. While … Continue reading
Posted in East LA, Mexican, Tacos
Tagged 3rd annual, calia, fish taco express, food festivals, lalo alcaraz, que delicious, tacos, tacos sin carne, taste of east la
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Highland Park: Cinnamon’s Hopelessly Addictive Vegan Pies
In a neighborhood known for its meat-centric cuisine, Highland Park’s Cinnamon definitely stands out. The vegetarian and vegan-friendly restaurant offers a large menu of Mexican favorites, including their much-celebrated “chicken” mole, burritos, pozole, sopes and homemade tamales. They also serve … Continue reading
Posted in Best in LA, Desserts, Highland Park, Vegetarian
Tagged chocolate, cinnamon, desserts, esperanza Cano, figueroa ave., food blog, Highland Park, key lime, los angeles, photos, pies, pumpkin, vegan
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Eat at Home: Coco-Mango Ice Cream—No Ice Cream Maker Necessary
I’m a big fan of Tes at Home , a super-inspiring food blog that focuses on (mostly) Thai home cooking. Almost every day, the lovely Tes teaches her dedicated readers (like me!) how to cook impressive-looking dishes, making every curry, … Continue reading
Posted in Desserts, Eat at Home, Recipes, Vegetarian
Tagged Coconut ice cream, easy desserts, eat at home, food blog, home cooking, homemade ice cream, los angeles, mangoes, recipes, tes at home
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Reader Tip: Homemade Salsa and Guacamole from Figueroa Produce
A while back, a reader named Adrian tipped me off to “the best damn salsa and guac” he’d ever had. Naturally, I was intrigued and excited that such a find was available minutes from my house at Figueroa Produce in … Continue reading
Posted in Highland Park, Mexican
Tagged carne asada, deli, Figueroa produce, guacamole, Highland Park, international foods, salsa, superior market, Tortilla chips
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Lincoln Heights: Perfecto Mexican Breakfast at El Huarachito
Disclaimer: This picture is awful, but it looks much more appetizing in person. You might as well know right now, I didn’t get a huarache. Yes, I know, this place is called the El Huarachito, but I was craving Mexican … Continue reading
Food for Thought: Favorite Foodie Posts of the Week
Italian Sub from Fidel’s Pizza in Highland Park. Denny’s goes too far with their horrifying Mozzarella Stick Melt, and Squid Ink calls ‘em out. In happier fried food news, the Gastronomer has located the “World’s Best Corndog.” . Echo Park … Continue reading
Posted in Best of the Week, Highland Park, Uncategorized
Tagged fidel's, food blog, food photos, food writing, Highland Park, los angeles food blog, sandwich
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Eastside Goes to Chicago: Tortas, Caldos & Churros at Xoco
We had to wait in line for an hour. It was worth it. This summer we took a low-key vacation, visiting family in the Midwest. Our first stop was Chicago, which is such a great food city and one the … Continue reading
Posted in Desserts, Mexican, On the Road, Sandwiches, Uncategorized
Tagged caldo, chicago, conchita pibil, frontera grill, mexican vanilla, review, rick bayless, soup, torta, xoco
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Street Food: Handmade Flautas at Balbina in Boyle Heights
With the Breed Street food vendors now dispersed, you really have to drive around Boyle Heights to find the best stuff. My tactic is to search out the stands with a bit of a crowd, the thinking being that most … Continue reading
Posted in Mexican, Street Food
Tagged balbina, Boyle Heights, breed street, East LA, east los angeles, flautas, handmade, how to find good street food, huaraches, huitlacoche, pambazos, quesadillas, soto st., street food, tips, tortillas
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Los Feliz: Lamb Burgers & Luscious Desserts at Desert Rose
I’d only been to Desert Rose once before, and just for drinks, so I was excited when I got an invitation to try it out for lunch. I’d heard good things about their Mediterranean menu and remembered their big patio, … Continue reading
Posted in Burgers, Desserts, Drinks, Los Feliz, Mediterranean, Restaurant Reviews, Vegetarian
Tagged cocktails, desert rose, desserts, food blog, lamb burger, los angeles, los feliz, Mediterranean, restaurant reviews
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