Category Archives: Sandwiches

Eastside Goes to Chicago: Tortas, Caldos & Churros at Xoco

Posted on August 11, 2010 by

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 , , , , , , , , , | 3 Comments

Eat at Home: Cube-Inspired Peach, Heirloom Tomato and Burrata Salad

Posted on July 5, 2010 by

I recently enjoyed a delicious dinner with friends at Cube on La Brea. If you’ve never been, I really recommend it, especially if you’re a cheese lover–they feature 85 different varieties from all over the world. It’s where I first … Continue reading →

Posted in Eat at Home, Farmer's Market, Pizza, Recipes, Salads, Sandwiches | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Eastside Goes Westside: Earl’s Gourmet Grub Serves up Passionate Sandwiches

Posted on June 28, 2010 by

Earl’s Gourmet Grub is one of my favorite new places in LA. The Mar Vista sandwich shop offers everything I love—fresh ingredients, uncommon flavor combinations, and unabashed passion. Take the Tuna Sandwich (pictured above) for instance. It’s an unexpected mix … Continue reading →

Posted in Locavore, Sandwiches, Uncategorized, Westside | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Food Truck Love: Nom Nom’s Impressive Banh Mi

Posted on June 21, 2010 by

When I lived in Alhambra, I ate my fair share of Vietnamese sandwiches. I tried Lee’s Sandwiches (pretty un-remarkable), Mr. Baguette (much better), and a few others up and down Valley Blvd. until I eventually settled on Baguette Du Jour … Continue reading →

Posted in Food Truck, Sandwiches, Vietnamese | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 4 Comments

Downtown Brunch Spot: French Food at Angelique Cafe

Posted on May 28, 2010 by

Angelique Cafe doesn’t get enough props. Maybe it’s because they don’t have a liquor license, but even if you can’t have a mimosa, you can have quiche, which is almost as good. If you haven’t been, you’ve probably seen it–it’s … Continue reading →

Posted in Brunch, Cafe, Downtown, French, Sandwiches, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | 2 Comments

New and Not Boring in Eagle Rock: Four Cafe

Posted on May 25, 2010 by

Should we discuss this gorgeous thing, first? I think so. It’s a blood orange upside down cake, and it’s just what you need if you’re part of the underserved population that’s not into super-sweet desserts. The slightly dense texture of … Continue reading →

Posted in Cafe, Desserts, Eagle Rock, Restaurant Reviews, Salads, Sandwiches | Tagged , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Eastside Goes Westside: Bite Bar & Bakery in Santa Monica

Posted on May 13, 2010 by

I don’t do all my chomping on the eastside. I sometimes venture out—despite the horrors of the 10 freeway—to enjoy the eats on the westside. My latest journey was to Bite Bar & Bakery in Santa Monica. It’s on Pico … Continue reading →

Posted in Bakeries, On the Road, Sandwiches, Westside | Tagged , , , , | 5 Comments