Nov
30
Every month, Chop Bar (Yelp) in Oakland roasts a whole pig and invites you to come eat it (unfortunately, they are taking a break until Spring). I believe it was something like $15 for as many servings as you want. Sides included cornbread, green beans, salad, and beans. It was a great opportunity to see …
Nov
18
The first time I had Umami Burger was after I had already left LA, even though it had been on my to-eat list forever. I’m a little disappointed I did not go earlier because if I knew it was this good, I definitely would have had it a lot more. There is so much flavor …
Nov
12
USC has a new fancy restaurant called Moreton Fig (Yelp) in the new student union building. Like The Lab, I am quite impressed with the quality and how much of a step up the food is from Upstairs Commons. The ahi burger was good but the most interesting item they had were the duck fat …
Oct
29
I have only had a few cheesesteaks in my life, but this was the most authentic one that I have had at Yo! Philly’s Cheesesteaks (Yelp) in Alameda, CA. They use actual Amoroso’s Rolls and tons of Cheez Wiz. I got the Rocky Balboa and I have never been to Philadelphia but this was by far the greatest …
Oct
26
We were up in Napa last month and we stopped by Norman Rose Tavern (Yelp) for a quick bite, and I encountered an intriguing take on fries. They had something called “Disco Fries” which was a plate of French fries smothered with pork sausage gravy and cheddar cheese and topped with a sunny side up …
Oct
25
Early this past summer, Jessica and I were in Plymouth, MA and we ate at this awesome seafood joint called The Cabby Shack (Yelp) (recommended by Jessica’s family for the clam chowder). It’s a nice little place overlooking the water with indoor and outdoor seating. Since it was a nice summer day, we decided to …
Oct
19
Last month I was up in Sacramento and Gary and I went to the Squeeze Inn (Yelp). Their specialty is a burger that has a “cheese skirt”. For details on how it is done, you can check out the FAQ on their website but they basically use ice chips to steam the cheese. The cheese skirt …
Oct
19
There are so many options for Korean BBQ in Los Angeles it’s sometimes hard to choose a place. Before I left, I found Ma Dang Sae (Yelp) that offers $8 all-you-can-eat bbq featuring just chadol baki (thinly sliced beef brisket) and samgyeopsal (pork belly). They allow you to get a larger variety of meat if …
Oct
06
My family has been going to Speedy Zapatos (Yelp) for as long as I’ve been alive. My grandparents say it is the best Tex-Mex in Fresno and I believe them. I’ve always enjoyed their taco and burrito plates but this past time I got their Chili Relleno and it was probably the best thing I’ve …
Sep
30
One of the best sandwiches I have ever had is The Godmother at Bay Cities Deli (Yelp) in Santa Monica. I love the crunchy bread and the meat, cheese, dressing, and vegetables are absolutely delicious. There is always a huge crowd there and for a good reason. They also have a good selection of sides …