Foodie Secrets
Recipes. Restaurants. Reviews. Los Angeles: Revealed.
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Delhi Cafe… …has dangerously spicy but tasty food. You might have surmised by now that while not a complete wuss, spicy food and I aren’t the best of friends. At Delhi Cafe, the food is super spicy. It’s delicious, yes, but it’s also best to be warned that asking for “medium” heat is no guarantee [...]

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…and I haven’t posted a thing. Sorry about that. It’s been a busy week, what with prepping for Thanksgiving and taking care of a multitude of projects (both paid and unpaid). So the posting thing…not so much lately. My bad. I went to Slaw Dogs again with my roommates and we pigged out!     [...]

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Upper West… …has my favorite veggie burgers! Go east on Pico in Santa Monica toward LA and find yourself at Upper West, a sleek yet earthy bar/restaurant with a wide assortment of specialty cocktails, a respectable wine list, and unique drafts. I met up with an old college pal and his friends for dinner at [...]

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Granada Hills Food Trucks Along Chatsworth, between Zelzah and White Oak, deep in the San Fernando Valley, food trucks gather every Wednesday and Friday night to create a double row of food truck goodness. Aromas of fried dough, sausages, Indian curry, Filipino pork, soul food, grilled cheese, and too many others to mention assault the [...]

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Buffet at Bamboo Bistro Asian buffets tend to get a bad rap these days, with enormous steam tables and old food and unreasonably high prices, but the buffet at Bamboo Bistro is the opposite in every way. For just $10 each, my foodie pal and I had an assortment of fresh Filipino dishes to choose [...]

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The Westin Monarche in Mammoth Lakes Happy hour isn’t always the deal you expect, but it certainly lived up to its name at the Westin in Mammoth. Well drinks are half off, and they have deals on select dishes that are sure to appeal, no matter how picky you are. Vodka Cranberry It had been [...]

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Take A Bao Studio City is just enough in the Valley that parking is easy and traffic is fairly peaceful, but close enough to Hollywood that trendy restaurants want to open outposts there. Take A Bao has opened a Studio City branch, a standalone spot as opposed to the Century City mall original, with ample [...]

lobster and crab souffle at morels steakhouse at the grove in hollywood image

Morels – The Steakhouse Upstairs Upstairs from Morels at The Grove in Hollywood is a quiet little steakhouse with a grand view of the tourists and shops populating that visitor-friendly nook of Los Angeles. My parents and I were in the area one night, and we wanted old school food in a convenient location. Perfect! [...]

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Slaw Dogs There’s nothing better than comfort food when the weather turns chilly, and if you’re in Woodland Hills looking for a quick hit of goodness, Slaw Dogs is the place to be. With an expansive menu, my foodie pal and I were momentarily flummoxed when faced with the options:  sweet potato fries topped with [...]

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Kinnara Thai is Full of Flavor When you’re looking for Thai food outside of Thai Town, but you won’t settle for the usual smudgy places using canned ingredients and pre-made mixes, head over to Kinnara Thai! Nestled in a strip mall in the San Fernando Valley, Kinnara Thai is a tiny gem with fresh food [...]