Tribe.net. Local Connections wandrrr http://chowhoundLA.tribe.net/thread/c646659c-d91e-4c59-abdd-e7685bdce565 2009-05-15T21:14:01Z 2009-05-15T05:56:56Z

<div>... as in Cole's P.E. Buffet (a place worthwhile) -- R.I.P., my old friend. <br/> <br/>I visited this once venerable establishment (@6th &amp; Los Angeles Sts, in the Pacific Electric building) tonight, for the 1st time since its reopening last year. I had simultaneously been excited about and dreaded returning, after showing up for lunch over a year ago to find its doors seemingly permanently closed. Lofts were being built in floors above (essentially the building had been derelict above street level for many years), and I feared the worst. After my return tonight, I'm saddened to report my fears were justified. Gone are the buffet itself, the old Tiffany lampshades, the comfy/funky/Very cool ambiance, the fabulous pickle chips, amazing cole slaw, the back rooms, the once paycheck-cashing window/accompanying alcove and Any reason to defend their French dip sandwich against Phillipe's. <br/> <br/>I suppose its current incarnation is better than none at all, but, if you know/knew/loved it as it was, this ain't any longer it. A sad loss. <br/></div> <div> posted in <a href="http://chowhoundLA.tribe.net">Chowhound LA</a> - 2 replies </div>

wandrrr 2009-05-15T05:56:56Z ssballs http://chowhoundLA.tribe.net/thread/6a41769e-e6e1-4add-912a-de6dd2dce2da 2009-01-22T05:51:37Z 2008-09-16T04:10:45Z

<div>How much more can you handle?I believe this one has it's food down though.With great ingredients.I was here 2 X this week because of visitors.Both times the food was incredible,the wait staff too,in a slow ,innocent way which may not be to everyone's liking . <br/>If you're not in a rush (Maybe they will catch on?I hope not.) this is a nice addition to Pastaville/"Old Town's "choices.A block from Colorado. <br/> <br/>www.sienapasadena.com</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://chowhoundLA.tribe.net">Chowhound LA</a> - 1 reply </div>

ssballs 2008-09-16T04:10:45Z http://chowhoundLA.tribe.net/thread/bcb2ff12-9462-4b9f-b41e-19cb9cf79b81 2008-12-21T06:10:02Z 2008-10-01T15:24:35Z

<div>I just got back from Italy and was astounded by the quality of the pastry (especially in Southern Italy). Are there any decent Italian bakeries in the LA area? I've never seen one. I've seen half decent Jewish bakeries and even Swedish....but not Italian. There has to be one..............hopefully??</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://chowhoundLA.tribe.net">Chowhound LA</a> - 6 replies </div>

2008-10-01T15:24:35Z Andie http://chowhoundLA.tribe.net/thread/d9c4d79b-8663-4421-97fa-66e7ec2fece4 2008-10-22T07:03:15Z 2007-05-16T17:20:27Z

<div>What's the best on the westside?</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://chowhoundLA.tribe.net">Chowhound LA</a> - 11 replies </div>

Andie 2007-05-16T17:20:27Z ssballs http://chowhoundLA.tribe.net/thread/0d4993f1-dba0-4ebe-aad5-17a3f3769d22 2008-10-02T21:45:35Z 2008-10-02T21:45:35Z

<div>lachocolatesalon.com/</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://chowhoundLA.tribe.net">Chowhound LA</a> - 0 replies </div>

ssballs 2008-10-02T21:45:35Z Archie http://chowhoundLA.tribe.net/thread/92113422-744e-49a9-801c-8a6d9976144d 2008-08-19T14:23:54Z 2008-08-19T14:23:54Z

<div>Has anyone tried the Panini Cafe on Hope and 9th street yet? its just across the street from the FIDM campus.</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://chowhoundLA.tribe.net">Chowhound LA</a> - 0 replies </div>

Archie 2008-08-19T14:23:54Z Angelia http://chowhoundLA.tribe.net/thread/b81bd08e-a327-4d17-a4f7-7e7e061ddfe2 2008-07-23T19:48:24Z 2008-07-23T19:48:24Z

<div>Have you ever checked out meetup.com? they have lots of groups that meet for all kinds of reasons. i am involved in the West Valley Food Lovers or I love Food meet up and have met some amazing people and eaten at rest. I would never have thought of. its a very active group. The have one for the west side and Ventura. I don't know how good those groups are I can only speek on how great the West Valley group is. Check them out!</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://chowhoundLA.tribe.net">Chowhound LA</a> - 0 replies </div>

Angelia 2008-07-23T19:48:24Z IMLono http://chowhoundLA.tribe.net/thread/a6517687-9749-4736-9f07-0ddb5b5671f0 2008-06-14T06:31:47Z 2008-05-29T19:14:41Z

<div>Miracle fruit that trips your tongue out... <br/> <br/>http://www.nytimes.com/2008/05/28/dining/28flavor.html?_r=2&amp;oref=slogin&amp;oref=slogin <br/> <br/>anybody wanna set up a taste bud tripping party?</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://chowhoundLA.tribe.net">Chowhound LA</a> - 2 replies </div>

IMLono 2008-05-29T19:14:41Z CCM http://chowhoundLA.tribe.net/thread/2c6a82ef-d4b1-4fd7-8d64-0ea68f5387c9 2008-06-09T06:36:22Z 2008-06-08T17:33:37Z

<div>http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-then8-2008jun08,0,373535.column <br/>From the Los Angeles Times <br/>Claims to original fortune cookies crumble under weight of research <br/>Los Angeles and San Francisco have long argued over where the Chinese dinner dessert was first served, but a new book comes to a surprising conclusion. <br/>Steve Harvey <br/>Only in L.A. <br/> <br/>June 8, 2008 <br/> <br/>It's too bad you can't just crack open a fortune cookie and find out who invented the fortune cookie. Then there wouldn't be a controversy. <br/> <br/>Oddly enough, no Chinese cities claim the honor, but a couple of American burgs do: those feuding cousins, Los Angeles and San Francisco. <br/> <br/>L.A. boosters have long held that the folded vanilla wafer was invented in 1918 by an Angeleno named David Jung, founder of Hong Kong Noodle Co. <br/> <br/>One version reported by American Heritage magazine in 2005 said Jung handed out "rolled-up pastries containing scriptural passages to unemployed men." <br/> <br/>Another version has Jung creating the cookies not as desserts, but as appetizers for restaurateurs to serve customers impatiently waiting for their orders. <br/> <br/>San Franciscans, on the other hand, argue that the distinction belongs to a gardener named Makota Hagiwara, who was the long-ago superintendent of the Japanese Tea Garden in Golden Gate Park. <br/> <br/>"Around 1907, the story goes, Hagiwara was fired by an anti-Japanese mayor and then rehired after a public outcry," American Heritage said. "In gratitude he gave his supporters cookies with thank-you messages inside." The messages were in Japanese. <br/> <br/>So stubborn are the two sides that the matter has gone to court -- well, sort of. <br/> <br/>In 1983, the Court of Historical Review in San Francisco agreed to attempt to look into the past and settle the dispute. <br/> <br/>A tribunal presided over by an actual judge, the court occasionally tackles issues relating to the proud -- perhaps too proud -- history of the City by the Bay. <br/> <br/>Lest you think the fortune cookie fracas too trivial for such a body, keep in mind that the court has also deliberated on whether San Francisco bagels are as good as New York bagels: Absolutely, it said. It ruled on whether Mark Twain was correct in saying that the coldest winter he ever spent was a summer in San Francisco: Absolutely not, it said. And it decided whether San Francisco -- not the nearby city of Martinez -- invented the martini: We'll drink to San Francisco, the court said. <br/> <br/>During the fortune cookie trial, a sort of "Perry Mason" moment occurred when a local city employee pulled out a set of round black iron grills and declared that "they were originally used by the Hagiwara family to cook the fortune cookies," wrote Jennifer 8. Lee (yes, the lucky "8." is her middle-name symbol) in her irreverent new book, "The Fortune Cookie Chronicles -- Adventures in the World of Chinese Food." <br/> <br/>There was further drama when a fortune cookie was introduced as evidence -- a fortune cookie with a message reading, "S.F. judge who rules for L.A. not very smart cookie." <br/> <br/>Grounds for a mistrial? Not in the Court of Historical Review. <br/> <br/>The judge decided in favor of San Francisco. <br/> <br/>But the matter didn't end there, as any fortune-cookie writer could have predicted. <br/> <br/>"Los Angeles boosters ignored his decision, considering it as legitimate as a Dodgers-Giants game officiated by San Francisco sandlot umpires," American Heritage said. <br/> <br/>Some years later, the Otis College of Art and Design, for instance, presented a list of 50 "interesting" things born in the L.A. area. It named fortune cookies along with the strapless bra, valet parking and tooth-whitening toothpaste. Of course, Otis is in the L.A. area. <br/> <br/>More recently, the controversy took a surprising turn toward the Far East. <br/> <br/>Lee discovered that, a few years ago, Yasuko Nakamachi, a researcher at a Japanese university, visited Kyoto and found "a number of small family-run Japanese bakeries selling cookies with a familiar shape." <br/> <br/>The treats "were exactly like fortune cookies," though they were called "fortune crackers" or "bells with fortunes," the latter term perhaps dating to when the cookies were shaped like bells. <br/> <br/>The researcher also uncovered references to brittle cookies that contained a fortune in the fictional work of a 19th century Japanese humorist. And she chanced upon an 1878 print of a Japanese man making the cookies and using the same type of grill she had seen in Kyoto's bakeries. <br/> <br/>So it appears that Kyoto, not L.A. or San Francisco, deserves to be known as the birthplace of the fortune cookie, at least pending future archaeological findings in the Egyptian pyramids or elsewhere. <br/> <br/>In a sense, Lee, a Chinese American, was not surprised that such a popular dessert originated in a country other than China: "Traditional Chinese desserts, any Chinese American child will tell you, are pretty bad. There is a reason Chinese cuisine has a worldwide reputation for won tons, and not for pastries." <br/> <br/>But for her, there was still "one final mystery." <br/> <br/>The messages in the original San Francisco fortune cookies were in Japanese. <br/> <br/>How, she wondered, had "the Chinese managed to take over the fortune cookie business" in America? <br/> <br/>In San Francisco, Japanese bakers had dominated the industry. <br/> <br/>The turning point, her research revealed, was linked to the sad chapter of World War II involving the internment of Japanese Americans. Those who were fortune-cookie makers "had to leave all their equipment behind," Lee wrote. <br/> <br/>After the war's end, a sign of the industry's change of direction came when the federal government announced it was lifting price controls on "Chinese" fortune cookies. <br/> <br/>The messages inside have also undergone changes with fortune cookies becoming "more like food-for-thought cookies or wisdom cookies," Lee observed. One industry executive told her that predicting people's futures was too limiting and cited the case of one old-fashioned fortune-cookie soothsayer who contracted writer's block and got out of the business. <br/> <br/>Then, too, personal predictions can backfire, as in the case of the woman who complained that her husband died soon after getting a message that said, "You'll be going on a long voyage." <br/> <br/>The upshot, Lee noted, is that "fortune cookies hardly contain fortunes anymore" -- unless you win the Lotto with the numbers at the bottom of a message. <br/> <br/>For all their popularity in the U.S. and Europe, there is one market the cookies haven't penetrated: China. <br/> <br/>The Wonton Food company tried in the mid-1990s, but the project failed. As one executive told Lee, fortune cookies were simply "too American a concept." <br/> <br/>Which may be of some consolation to L.A. and San Francisco.</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://chowhoundLA.tribe.net">Chowhound LA</a> - 1 reply </div>

CCM 2008-06-08T17:33:37Z ssballs http://chowhoundLA.tribe.net/thread/417db0f3-4590-448c-aaa1-7ecf6e6ce5d4 2008-05-26T06:10:07Z 2007-09-10T19:14:30Z

<div>Homecooking and it's been on my list of places to try.</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://chowhoundLA.tribe.net">Chowhound LA</a> - 4 replies </div>

ssballs 2007-09-10T19:14:30Z Margrrret http://chowhoundLA.tribe.net/thread/9c2c0ae6-dcd5-41c8-bbdf-dba093de595a 2008-04-26T18:40:15Z 2008-04-19T22:39:22Z

<div>Our Taco Trucks are threatened! Please go to this website, read what they have to say, sign a petition, write an email, do what you can: <br/>http://saveourtacotrucks.org/</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://chowhoundLA.tribe.net">Chowhound LA</a> - 7 replies </div>

Margrrret 2008-04-19T22:39:22Z Andie http://chowhoundLA.tribe.net/thread/7d02006f-4261-4fab-8541-3032df7e84c5 2008-04-07T20:42:36Z 2007-09-30T19:54:10Z

<div>Hi, <br/> <br/>Does anyone know where to get knives sharpened in West LA, preferably nearer to Santa Monica? <br/> <br/>Thank you!</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://chowhoundLA.tribe.net">Chowhound LA</a> - 4 replies </div>

Andie 2007-09-30T19:54:10Z WiSH http://chowhoundLA.tribe.net/thread/274b254a-e2ae-4fcf-ac25-aaae2368c08f 2008-04-01T02:01:17Z 2007-06-06T02:16:23Z

<div>Now that my favorite hummus-getting place is no more (bye, Pita Press, you will be missed), where can I go for outstanding hummus? <br/> <br/>I'd like hummus at home, not just a yummy restaurant experience. I've tried most store brands and Zankou's and have been underwhelmed. Anyone have a place so great you'd go out of your way to get it?</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://chowhoundLA.tribe.net">Chowhound LA</a> - 28 replies </div>

WiSH 2007-06-06T02:16:23Z David http://chowhoundLA.tribe.net/thread/26520eae-1ae4-47c3-847b-17c4e8c49baf 2008-03-07T02:36:46Z 2008-03-04T01:28:32Z

<div> The Nova Express Cafe has existed to make the claim that a unique artistic cafe is an important part of the cultural ecology of the modern urban landscape. Essentially, Nova Express Cafe is an art project designed to explore the parameters of how a kind of art, based on the importance of community and generally motivated by an idea of fun, can function in society. However, The Nova Express Cafe has existed outside the normal channels of either capital investment or art world patronage and now faces severe economic difficulties. The cafe will be closing Wednesday, March 5. The last fifteen years have been a great romantic adventure! Thanks and goodbye! <br/> <br/>-Nova Express <br/> <br/>THERE WILL BE TONS OF PEOPLE THERE ON WEDNESDAY NIGHT. THEY WILL BE OPEN VERY VERY LATE FROM WHAT I UNDERSTAND. <br/> <br/>http://www.myspace.com/novaexpresscafe</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://chowhoundLA.tribe.net">Chowhound LA</a> - 3 replies </div>

David 2008-03-04T01:28:32Z http://chowhoundLA.tribe.net/thread/6c0aa231-51a4-46ab-a797-d4d2ba272af1 2008-02-12T07:23:07Z 2007-09-27T18:23:48Z

<div>I just got back from Japan where I discovered the glory of Tonkotsu Ramen. Are there any ramen shops in the LA area that have this? All the ramen I've encountered here has been the same kind--thick sort of semi-translucent overcooked noodles with lots of salty broth and pork slices. But this Tonkotsu stuff has opaue almost al-dente noodles and a few different broth options...a spicy red broth and a flavorful red broth. <br/> <br/>Maybe I should check out little Tokyo--the shops in the Sawtelle area in Santa Monica all seem to serve the same fare.</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://chowhoundLA.tribe.net">Chowhound LA</a> - 4 replies </div>

2007-09-27T18:23:48Z http://chowhoundLA.tribe.net/thread/8abf98d5-a007-4d56-a6b7-e6da32a2b48f 2007-12-16T18:39:03Z 2007-12-09T18:38:10Z

<div>I'm a huge fan of prime rib. It's my favorite thing ever. Back home there was this famous restaurant that had been around for 50 years and had the best prime rib of all time. The place recently closed, was bulldozed, and now there's a Wendy's there. Ugh. Anyway, It ruined me for life because no restaurant could compare. The prime rib always sucked everywhere else. Even Vegas, which is arguably the capital of prime rib. <br/> <br/>Every once in awhile I'd drive by this funny looking restaurant on Pico--Billingsley's. I read a review on the Internet before I left that said the prime rib was good. But naturally I was skeptical. I decided to pop in and see what it was all about. <br/> <br/>Bingo! This place is %99.99999999999999 the same as my favorite (now defunct) restaurant back home! The best prime rib ever!!! I'm sure this is an LA landmark I was just totally unaware of as it's been there since the '60s. <br/> <br/>Huge giant heaping portions of buttery tender prime rib. The people in the booth behind me were having some sort of conversation about how they need to get back in shape again. I thought to myself, you're at the wrong place, bub. I'm definitely going to add this to my regular routine of restaurants. Even if it kills me. (Which it probably wil!)</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://chowhoundLA.tribe.net">Chowhound LA</a> - 2 replies </div>

2007-12-09T18:38:10Z ninjaberry http://chowhoundLA.tribe.net/thread/a25d19fd-7807-4474-ac10-52d57775a50f 2007-11-27T21:05:05Z 2007-11-27T21:05:05Z

<div>So, my boss has asked me to scour the internet &amp; find a morrocan restaurant in Downey that makes good turkey for the holiday. Supposedly, this place comes with high recommendations. <br/> <br/>Anyone know which place i'm talking about? Any recommendations on Holiday food catering?</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://chowhoundLA.tribe.net">Chowhound LA</a> - 0 replies </div>

ninjaberry 2007-11-27T21:05:05Z ninjaberry http://chowhoundLA.tribe.net/thread/2f1d9ac2-48c6-48e1-98e5-8d7ca188db46 2007-11-27T19:25:09Z 2007-10-27T16:32:32Z

<div>I'm loooking for a vegan bakery that makes excellent birthday cakes. I mean, really good! None of this shitty dry vegan cake stuff... which unfortunatly, is common.</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://chowhoundLA.tribe.net">Chowhound LA</a> - 2 replies </div>

ninjaberry 2007-10-27T16:32:32Z CCM http://chowhoundLA.tribe.net/thread/ab0296e8-364e-4a7d-8d9d-ffe357cc0746 2007-10-30T03:41:42Z 2007-10-30T03:41:42Z

<div>http://www.freerice.com/index.php</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://chowhoundLA.tribe.net">Chowhound LA</a> - 0 replies </div>

CCM 2007-10-30T03:41:42Z amber http://chowhoundLA.tribe.net/thread/6da6d3bd-f897-4edd-8d58-c25bd28c4490 2007-10-11T23:47:16Z 2007-09-16T18:50:29Z

<div>I'm not asking for NYC quality here, nor am I asking for a place to get even excited about. Just looking for something that won't leave me with an angry stomach and preferably doesn't use sauce that seems like it was made from tootsie pop concentrate. I'm guessing that semi-healthy is just too much to ask for:)</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://chowhoundLA.tribe.net">Chowhound LA</a> - 12 replies </div>

amber 2007-09-16T18:50:29Z http://chowhoundLA.tribe.net/thread/cc65f4e0-24a9-4a5e-b27e-b31e9de6fa7a 2007-09-10T18:56:37Z 2006-02-22T01:17:54Z

<div>Seriously. This place sucks. Anyone know anything about food in the Santa Clarita area? I've lived here for 5+ years and only found 2 or 3 places I liked. They shut down the good Korean place this past summer....so now there's only 2 decent places left. And I'm sick of 'em. They keep opening up simply atrocious restaurants and the fine citizens of this metropolis line up to eat there. I don't get it. When you have lines at Island Burger, you've got serious food issues in the community. <br/> <br/>It's getting so bad, I'm contemplating learning how to cook.</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://chowhoundLA.tribe.net">Chowhound LA</a> - 19 replies </div>

2006-02-22T01:17:54Z ssballs http://chowhoundLA.tribe.net/thread/a149fc20-fb9b-4ba7-b3ce-9a5592fbf196 2007-09-07T20:54:39Z 2007-08-30T19:59:19Z

<div>Not food-related but has anyone ever been?I just discovered they have the Pellegrino Chinotto and i will have to get some.It's been years! <br/>Also what about Moxie...is it good or even worth trying?</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://chowhoundLA.tribe.net">Chowhound LA</a> - 4 replies </div>

ssballs 2007-08-30T19:59:19Z http://chowhoundLA.tribe.net/thread/df3d8f5d-6aeb-4ffd-9fa3-70c5ce4b7db1 2007-08-24T22:51:31Z 2007-08-23T17:28:59Z

<div>I know many of you are gearing up to leave for the playa, but for those of you who will be sticking around and looking for something cool to do. Please join me and some friends on September 8th from 11:00AM until 3:00PM in Venice at the Vera Davis Center. <br/> <br/>My foundation is hosting it’s Do Something Saturday project. For information and details on how you can get involved, please shoot me a message here on tribe or by email kengikat@gmail.com. <br/> <br/>My friend Karen who owns Café Buna is providing 150 meals for this event. I am now hoping to supply clean clothes and shoes in good condition. The push is also on to provide 150 Do Something Kits. <br/> <br/>If you didn’t make the trek out to the playa, then please join me and some cool friends in a day of helping those who have less. <br/> <br/>Do Something Kit supplies include: <br/> <br/>• New pairs of socks <br/>• Granola, power, protein or cliff bars <br/>• bar soap or body wash <br/>• hand or face towels <br/>• tooth brushes and tooth paste <br/>• mouth wash <br/>• deodorant <br/>• bottle water <br/>• beanies (hats) <br/>• shampoo and conditioner <br/>• hand lotion <br/>• large zip lock bags <br/> <br/>(all items should be travel size so they can fit into the large zip lock bag) <br/> <br/>Your continued donations of these items provide homeless people in the Los Angeles Area the opportunity to keep themselves clean and groomed. It has been our experience that this greatly contributes to the likelihood of someone getting a job and become self-sufficient. <br/> <br/>The best place to get these items is from the 99 cent store or from the 99 cent area of all Target store. <br/> <br/>I hope to see you at the event.</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://chowhoundLA.tribe.net">Chowhound LA</a> - 1 reply </div>

2007-08-23T17:28:59Z michaelchung http://chowhoundLA.tribe.net/thread/cd53c6c2-8c12-4db1-a77c-6dddc924051b 2007-08-19T03:41:36Z 2007-08-18T02:43:11Z

<div>...between East LA and West Hollywood?</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://chowhoundLA.tribe.net">Chowhound LA</a> - 4 replies </div>

michaelchung 2007-08-18T02:43:11Z Margrrret http://chowhoundLA.tribe.net/thread/653f4f54-109c-4bd8-9ea8-6c0984c85b7e 2007-08-17T21:41:13Z 2007-08-17T21:41:13Z

<div>I'm looking for Mexican restaurants that serve a good Pozole or Menudo, and/or a bowl of pickled carrot slices on the table. <br/>Gilbert's in SM has the menudo but only on weekends, and the carrots all the time; Barragan's, Mi Ranchita and Loteria have the pozole but no carrots; La Salsa has carrots but no stew. I'd love 'em both together, or would settle for more either/or choices. Major craving at the moment.</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://chowhoundLA.tribe.net">Chowhound LA</a> - 0 replies </div>

Margrrret 2007-08-17T21:41:13Z ninjaberry http://chowhoundLA.tribe.net/thread/a0647a32-8139-476f-b768-3a979e99bcb2 2007-08-17T17:49:20Z 2007-08-09T18:52:17Z

<div>I'm looking for a bakery recommendation for a great cake - preferably on the westside or in the valley. <br/> <br/>Anything helps! If you've had a great cake from one of these places you recommend, please let me know what kind. <br/> <br/>Thanks!</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://chowhoundLA.tribe.net">Chowhound LA</a> - 7 replies </div>

ninjaberry 2007-08-09T18:52:17Z emily http://chowhoundLA.tribe.net/thread/807b52eb-6853-4e98-bbad-58bd06db0ad6 2007-07-31T08:18:31Z 2007-07-22T03:33:55Z

<div>there was some discussion on this site re lack of good sushi in santa monica main st area. we love 'oyako', next to joe's diner. i'm not an amazing sushi guru but i love the food here and have never been disappointed. this is our standard 'go-to' for mid-week sushi. the chef and manager are very knowledgable and friendly and are happy to recommend dishes, and the price is pretty good for the quality. we usually spend around $40-50 for 2 people. <br/> <br/>only downer is they don't have a liquor license (but it's been known for them to 'ignore' it if you BYO and are discreet about it!) <br/> <br/>and there's never a line and they don't take reservations. try it - it's great!</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://chowhoundLA.tribe.net">Chowhound LA</a> - 2 replies </div>

emily 2007-07-22T03:33:55Z Andie http://chowhoundLA.tribe.net/thread/d0475cb5-7053-4092-848e-8d498d7e3930 2007-07-02T05:25:35Z 2007-06-17T02:31:56Z

<div>Anyone have a suggestion on where to go for a traditional tali meal that is both all you can eat AND yummy? <br/> <br/>The closest I've found is <br/> <br/>Rajdhani <br/>18525 Pioneer Blvd. <br/>Artesia, Ca <br/>562-402-9102 <br/> <br/>...which was all right, but not really a wow sort of experience, and too far of a drive from Santa Monica. I sometimes order it at Chandni (YUM!), but I'd like to try it elsewhere. <br/> <br/>Anyway, I'd love suggestions!</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://chowhoundLA.tribe.net">Chowhound LA</a> - 1 reply </div>

Andie 2007-06-17T02:31:56Z Ted http://chowhoundLA.tribe.net/thread/ce139713-5c0f-4fb4-ac04-bf342afb2580 2007-07-01T07:13:22Z 2007-02-20T18:06:56Z

<div>Hey All! <br/> <br/>New to the tribe and to the So. Cal area. Was wondering where I could go for really great Ethiopian food in LA.</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://chowhoundLA.tribe.net">Chowhound LA</a> - 12 replies </div>

Ted 2007-02-20T18:06:56Z miri http://chowhoundLA.tribe.net/thread/28bfe923-9102-4a75-bbae-3d18f34f828d 2007-06-23T16:20:46Z 2007-06-21T07:24:37Z

<div>http://www.nytimes.com/2007/06/15/opinion/15zagat.html?_r=3&amp;oref=slogin&amp;oref=slogin&amp;oref=slogin</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://chowhoundLA.tribe.net">Chowhound LA</a> - 7 replies </div>

miri 2007-06-21T07:24:37Z JanetTheGreat http://chowhoundLA.tribe.net/thread/18d09319-7d92-4f4f-93e8-8fd3f4a062f0 2007-05-27T20:24:13Z 2007-05-12T17:29:06Z

<div>On another site, years ago, I found a group that was called Sydney Foodies. As I travel to Sydney often, I decided to post and join them for a night out at a great little restaurant. I met some friends that I have to this day. <br/> <br/>Why can't a similar sort of group be formed here in this large city of Los Angeles on tribe? The idea is to have periodic gatherings of those who enjoy meeting one another to experience and enjoy food, eating at chosen restaurants. <br/> <br/>I don't want it to be a place where people feel pressured to post nor to attend any of the meet-ups. I hope that it can be a place where either you have a great restaurant that you want to try or share with others *in real life*, or if you read a time and place that appeals to you, you simply post and attend. The idea of trying out new restaurants, centered around the act of sharing a meal with one another appeals to me. <br/> <br/>Do you think it can work in a city much larger and so different than Sydney? <br/>Here are links to the two tribes created late last night, which are <br/>L.A. FOODIES http://tribes.tribe.net/lafoodies, and <br/>L.A. FOODIES: Vegetarian(-Friendly) .http://tribes.tribe.net/lafoodiesvegetarian </div> <div> posted in <a href="http://chowhoundLA.tribe.net">Chowhound LA</a> - 13 replies </div>

JanetTheGreat 2007-05-12T17:29:06Z Novysan http://chowhoundLA.tribe.net/thread/61b49419-1525-447c-b139-97edf8ddea1b 2007-05-15T05:34:39Z 2007-04-27T23:45:51Z

<div>Anybody got a good place for Petits fours and other little cakes and confections?</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://chowhoundLA.tribe.net">Chowhound LA</a> - 1 reply </div>

Novysan 2007-04-27T23:45:51Z Novysan http://chowhoundLA.tribe.net/thread/5c187d8c-9a4b-47bd-b438-8f7b5f01036b 2007-05-14T22:56:06Z 2007-04-29T21:16:44Z

<div>Not sure, but I liked it. <br/> <br/>This was my first full on Dim Sum experience. The Ocean Star in Monterey Park. It was all good to amazing. 4 adults, $55 TOTAL. AT the end of the meal, I had some sort of Jello like substance that looked like granite. Yes, gray jello. I think it was poppy seed/coconut. If anyone can tell me what the gray jello actually was, I'd appreciate it. </div> <div> posted in <a href="http://chowhoundLA.tribe.net">Chowhound LA</a> - 3 replies </div>

Novysan 2007-04-29T21:16:44Z http://chowhoundLA.tribe.net/thread/5916c46f-fb4d-445c-885d-dd802a33b7b9 2007-05-11T16:38:28Z 2007-05-07T04:43:22Z

<div>Why is it that at every place in LA I've tried Tonkatsu, it sucks? In Japan, it's easy to find--basically a fried pork cutlet. Tender and juicy in the middle, crispy on the outside. It's the world's simplest recipe--but every time I've ordered it at Japanese places here it sucks. Cooked to death. Or totally mushy. <br/> <br/>Blue Marlin in Santa Monica has a reasonable facsimile--but it's still not the same. Plus the place has a B now--I won't set foot in there! <br/> <br/>http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tonkatsu <br/> <br/>Where can I get the good stuff?</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://chowhoundLA.tribe.net">Chowhound LA</a> - 6 replies </div>

2007-05-07T04:43:22Z PrplTnla http://chowhoundLA.tribe.net/thread/a633b74d-40d9-4181-a8a5-07b05d2e45f6 2007-05-10T12:42:20Z 2007-05-10T12:42:20Z

<div>Anyone know why Kaitten on the 3rd Street Promenade in Santa Monica has a sign on the door saying "temporarily closed'? <br/> <br/>Man, I miss that All-U-Can-Eat sushi for $14.99. Loved the plates floating by on the magnetic channel too.</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://chowhoundLA.tribe.net">Chowhound LA</a> - 0 replies </div>

PrplTnla 2007-05-10T12:42:20Z haroldfornow http://chowhoundLA.tribe.net/thread/f0ebd8b5-f515-489d-b97c-0e886d2f44d9 2007-04-24T01:29:38Z 2007-04-23T23:17:00Z

<div>I didn't realize that shipping wine was a big deal. I want to send a few bottles of wine to a friend in Colorado. Anyone have experience or suggestions on how to ship? USPS won't do it and FedEx and UPS make it sound like only a licensed wholesaler or retailer can ship. I just want to send a few bottles to a friend. Didn't think it'd be a whole production. <br/> <br/>Oh, I suppose I could lie about what I'm sending, but I like do it legit if possible</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://chowhoundLA.tribe.net">Chowhound LA</a> - 1 reply </div>

haroldfornow 2007-04-23T23:17:00Z http://chowhoundLA.tribe.net/thread/75b61281-65a0-41c5-81c3-20afaab6d473 2007-04-23T03:45:04Z 2003-11-07T10:47:58Z

<div>I have had a hell of a time finding a decent <br/>greasy spoon in LA. <br/>any ideas?</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://chowhoundLA.tribe.net">Chowhound LA</a> - 35 replies </div>

2003-11-07T10:47:58Z http://chowhoundLA.tribe.net/thread/385881d3-608e-409d-b212-e5c50e2f9cf7 2007-04-22T08:45:30Z 2007-04-20T16:33:25Z

<div>I am having a fundraiser for my foundation along with a friend and her foundation. Be cool to find some hot chefs/caterers/cooks who want to showcase their talents and skills at this event. Please let me know if you know of someone who would be into this. There will be great music for the cities hottest DJ's and a ton of really cool people. Please contact me trough my blog</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://chowhoundLA.tribe.net">Chowhound LA</a> - 3 replies </div>

2007-04-20T16:33:25Z http://chowhoundLA.tribe.net/thread/00a309b0-2dfb-4c0b-8963-aee12c34a76f 2007-04-21T03:20:39Z 2007-04-15T23:46:02Z

<div>There's a certain kind of pickle I've been on a quest for, but I've never been able to find in the market because I don't know what they're called. It's the kind of salty pickle you get at delis. I recently have an Ostrich burger at the Broadway Deli in Santa Monica, and it came with the exact pickle that would complete my quest. The waiter had no idea what it's called though. I once heard these pickles are called "Half Sour", but I've never seen a pickle by that name in the market. I see them available at various places via google search--but nowhere locally. <br/> <br/>Where can I buy this mystery pickle in LA?</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://chowhoundLA.tribe.net">Chowhound LA</a> - 11 replies </div>

2007-04-15T23:46:02Z shaneanthony http://chowhoundLA.tribe.net/thread/213d048c-a2be-44be-af61-06b7bebe8833 2007-04-18T02:00:02Z 2004-01-29T00:38:38Z

<div>Where can I find some good Indian Food? There were a ton near St. Mark's Place in NYC that I would frequent when I lived there and I know there must be some decent ones scattered around L.A.</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://chowhoundLA.tribe.net">Chowhound LA</a> - 40 replies </div>

shaneanthony 2004-01-29T00:38:38Z Novysan http://chowhoundLA.tribe.net/thread/0d9a1c5a-c5cd-476b-8472-7b4a6c32337d 2007-04-07T02:09:05Z 2007-04-06T22:44:34Z

<div>I've just returned from a week in London and all I can say is everything I had there was excellent. Mixed grill stuff, the bacon (not boiled), F&amp;C, and OMG, the cheeses...yes..the cheeses...you have no idea..sooooo good. <br/> <br/>Also the absolute best Indian food I've ever had. <br/> <br/>Besides the King's Head is SM, any other English pubs around?</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://chowhoundLA.tribe.net">Chowhound LA</a> - 3 replies </div>

Novysan 2007-04-06T22:44:34Z Angela http://chowhoundLA.tribe.net/thread/a8620041-e716-447d-90d0-091cd8b88251 2007-04-07T00:27:56Z 2007-03-09T01:05:12Z

<div>Hey foodies- I just moved to Reseda, and I'm hoping for a few ideas for good restaurants in the general east Valley vicinity. I know, I'm in a cultural wasteland, but I'm hoping for more than random taco shops in my new neighborhood. (hole-in-the-wall type places especially appreciated.) Thanks!!</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://chowhoundLA.tribe.net">Chowhound LA</a> - 3 replies </div>

Angela 2007-03-09T01:05:12Z Margrrret http://chowhoundLA.tribe.net/thread/917c7098-e33b-4c63-b133-9b2ac1646339 2007-03-14T13:06:23Z 2007-03-14T05:10:38Z

<div>So it looks like Eat a Pita on Fairfax is history. Not the greatest falafel and Middle Eastern, and not a surprise since they'd recently bought Noura and made it disappear quickly, but now there's a hole in my neighborhood. Anyone have some Middle Eastern casual/take-outy places around Hollywood they really like? The only one I can think of is the Kosher falafel place on Melrose &amp; La Brea in the teeny strip mall that also houses M Cafe, but the food pretty much sucks baaad.</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://chowhoundLA.tribe.net">Chowhound LA</a> - 1 reply </div>

Margrrret 2007-03-14T05:10:38Z ssballs http://chowhoundLA.tribe.net/thread/b89b619d-2a09-4e69-926e-8f4626037794 2007-02-21T12:15:22Z 2007-02-11T01:05:07Z

<div>It's another line-up.A nice read .</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://chowhoundLA.tribe.net">Chowhound LA</a> - 6 replies </div>

ssballs 2007-02-11T01:05:07Z http://chowhoundLA.tribe.net/thread/7c3a9534-f4f9-4d6f-9ee2-3879ecd8da5f 2007-02-21T07:22:56Z 2007-02-20T22:05:48Z

<div>Who knew such a day existed? I'm going to eat pancakes tonight for dinner to celebrate this momentous occasion. Hmm--maybe a trip to Dinahs is in order.</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://chowhoundLA.tribe.net">Chowhound LA</a> - 1 reply </div>

2007-02-20T22:05:48Z CCM http://chowhoundLA.tribe.net/thread/b586a75b-eba9-40e8-9eb5-e32190a4087a 2007-02-20T09:03:01Z 2006-12-28T00:17:39Z

<div>Has anyone tried the Bulgarian restaurant on Weswood?</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://chowhoundLA.tribe.net">Chowhound LA</a> - 10 replies </div>

CCM 2006-12-28T00:17:39Z ssballs http://chowhoundLA.tribe.net/thread/0a554081-cd18-42c6-8552-d6d523b96452 2007-02-20T01:27:34Z 2007-02-20T01:27:34Z

<div>What a wasteland off money ,even at $40 a crack.</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://chowhoundLA.tribe.net">Chowhound LA</a> - 0 replies </div>

ssballs 2007-02-20T01:27:34Z ariel http://chowhoundLA.tribe.net/thread/0fd73b7d-f8da-4a24-bcde-b3746b87acbf 2007-02-14T03:03:53Z 2007-02-14T03:03:25Z

<div>go now, eat well, live long </div> <div> posted in <a href="http://chowhoundLA.tribe.net">Chowhound LA</a> - 0 replies </div>

ariel 2007-02-14T03:03:25Z fancy_daniel http://chowhoundLA.tribe.net/thread/f1e42361-6964-4cf3-913c-b0723cd92f83 2007-02-13T22:17:14Z 2007-02-09T21:51:32Z

<div>I know there are some Korean food experts in here. Anyone know where I can get some? Haven't had the real thing since I lived in Korea and have been surviving on cheap, ramen version of it that I buy at 99 Ranch.</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://chowhoundLA.tribe.net">Chowhound LA</a> - 6 replies </div>

fancy_daniel 2007-02-09T21:51:32Z artindeepkoma http://chowhoundLA.tribe.net/thread/e7faa24f-627d-4c73-9e9c-f325b4e9053d 2007-02-05T01:56:32Z 2007-02-04T07:20:18Z

<div>I'm planning a birthday dinner for a party of 10-20 for next month. I was initally looking at Cafe des Artistes but got scared away by the recent spate of bad reviews. Does anyone have any suggestions?</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://chowhoundLA.tribe.net">Chowhound LA</a> - 4 replies </div>

artindeepkoma 2007-02-04T07:20:18Z ssballs http://chowhoundLA.tribe.net/thread/79b1754f-7292-4e7a-b88f-16aa10029d76 2007-01-29T09:52:44Z 2006-11-22T21:30:17Z

<div>Palms, Thai restaurant or Thai Elvis as i call the place. <br/> <br/>On 5900 Hollywood Blvd. they moved a while back to larger premises,the Thai Elvis was still insane to watch while eating though. <br/> <br/> Any other crazy characters/food or interiours ,anyone?</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://chowhoundLA.tribe.net">Chowhound LA</a> - 6 replies </div>

ssballs 2006-11-22T21:30:17Z feiticeira http://chowhoundLA.tribe.net/thread/f152ff6e-ee39-42cf-bc56-1f5264f27a59 2007-01-29T04:58:38Z 2003-10-18T01:57:46Z

<div>I recently went to Tasty Q (2959 Crenshaw Blvd. Los Angeles CA) for the first time. This place is the real deal with a smoker out back. The service was great...they kept asking us if we were enjoying our food. We sure did...every last bit of it. The beef ribs weren't so good. But when are they ever. The pork ribs were juicy and fell right off the bone. We all agreed that at less than $20 a slab, it was a great deal too. The sweet potatoes were just right...the best I ever had. This has been the best ribs I have had so far. My friend told me there is a place nearby that is just as good, if not better. But they are a "to go" only place. I can't wait to try it. </div> <div> posted in <a href="http://chowhoundLA.tribe.net">Chowhound LA</a> - 24 replies </div>

feiticeira 2003-10-18T01:57:46Z Novysan http://chowhoundLA.tribe.net/thread/a45e90ad-0c53-40d7-a8db-a79f25009f18 2007-01-20T16:20:23Z 2007-01-03T01:21:22Z

<div>Just past Centinela. I got the Californian Burrito with no rice and man was it good! perfect. 10 out of 10. Chia had the "house" style which is a little more fajita style and it was also excellent. They have kinda short hours, so I can never get there for dinner. I'm still in burrito bliss.</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://chowhoundLA.tribe.net">Chowhound LA</a> - 3 replies </div>

Novysan 2007-01-03T01:21:22Z Novysan http://chowhoundLA.tribe.net/thread/16a232f6-a072-46d8-8ae4-265b4fe76c39 2007-01-05T23:39:48Z 2007-01-05T01:44:54Z

<div>It may seem like a simple question, but we tried to go there a few weeks back, and when we got inside, it was confusing. There were people milling about, didn't seem to be a line, etc. Do you just hover until a spot opens?</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://chowhoundLA.tribe.net">Chowhound LA</a> - 5 replies </div>

Novysan 2007-01-05T01:44:54Z CCM http://chowhoundLA.tribe.net/thread/c4bacc86-f371-4235-87d6-b8a6c52f1b49 2007-01-04T06:11:12Z 2007-01-03T19:58:40Z

<div>This weekend I went to The Creole Chef near the Baldwin Hills. A friend took me there for the first time. That place is incredible! AMAZING, really. The food is wonderful, the people were nice, and the music was great. I had the Mike's Ham Explosion Po-Boy... and Jesus-Mary-Joseph, was it gooooooooooooood! Whooooooot-wwwwwwwhooooooooot!</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://chowhoundLA.tribe.net">Chowhound LA</a> - 3 replies </div>

CCM 2007-01-03T19:58:40Z bungalow1 http://chowhoundLA.tribe.net/thread/fa0ad006-a8c1-4da3-a6ba-a69feb6fab7a 2006-12-27T05:13:58Z 2006-12-27T05:13:58Z

<div>There is an excellent blog with reviews of vegetarian meals at restaurants around L.A., focused on the San Gabriel Valley: <br/> <br/>http://vegetarianeats.blogspot.com. <br/> <br/>Postings are not overly frequent and reviews appear to be right on target. <br/> <br/>B1</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://chowhoundLA.tribe.net">Chowhound LA</a> - 0 replies </div>

bungalow1 2006-12-27T05:13:58Z http://chowhoundLA.tribe.net/thread/d630b3a7-9ed5-4a1e-841d-2f5acb94b574 2006-12-11T03:54:20Z 2006-07-30T19:21:27Z

<div>Anyone know where I can get a german pancake in LA? You know, those crazy huge baked pancakes that look like doughy pie tins? You put confectionary sugar and lemon on 'em?</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://chowhoundLA.tribe.net">Chowhound LA</a> - 10 replies </div>

2006-07-30T19:21:27Z ninjaberry http://chowhoundLA.tribe.net/thread/5f64f5e4-4112-448d-8b50-1f55df56b600 2006-12-10T18:53:51Z 2006-10-04T16:45:36Z

<div>what's your favorite vegan place? is there a place you know of that has great vegan options but isn't just vegan? <br/></div> <div> posted in <a href="http://chowhoundLA.tribe.net">Chowhound LA</a> - 7 replies </div>

ninjaberry 2006-10-04T16:45:36Z lobocita http://chowhoundLA.tribe.net/thread/4e332cc6-31e5-439a-8011-1b13ad1d2517 2006-11-14T01:05:30Z 2006-10-17T03:19:44Z

<div>woohoo! i am member number 555 <br/> <br/>and meanwhile I seek your expertise... I seek SF-style burritos here in LA. I love the classic burritos available in San Francisco, something like Pancho Villa on 24th/Mission or any of the other great burrito shops in that neighborhood... <br/> <br/>I have tried many noteworthy Mexcan food eateries in LA: King Taco, El Tepayec, Uncle Robby's and the like. But I have not yet found a SF-style burrito. Someone pointed me to Tito's Tacos, but not sure if they said they had SF-style burritos or just good burritos. <br/> <br/>Muchas mijos! <br/></div> <div> posted in <a href="http://chowhoundLA.tribe.net">Chowhound LA</a> - 19 replies </div>

lobocita 2006-10-17T03:19:44Z joanna http://chowhoundLA.tribe.net/thread/c84ea231-f1ed-4fb1-b50c-26417479a912 2006-11-02T00:16:40Z 2006-08-18T19:14:03Z

<div>Brining us back to our core food obsession - where can i find the best falafel in town? I am pregnant and craving it. </div> <div> posted in <a href="http://chowhoundLA.tribe.net">Chowhound LA</a> - 11 replies </div>

joanna 2006-08-18T19:14:03Z ssballs http://chowhoundLA.tribe.net/thread/d540e3cc-87ad-436c-8436-bb623dd74d77 2006-10-25T02:23:49Z 2006-10-05T01:54:51Z

<div>Where can i find them ?There's Water Grill and the place on Vine and Sunset i've heard of but no casual place to toss a few backwards?</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://chowhoundLA.tribe.net">Chowhound LA</a> - 5 replies </div>

ssballs 2006-10-05T01:54:51Z rednikki http://chowhoundLA.tribe.net/thread/9464322e-bef0-4e0e-8060-163d0f9bb3a6 2006-10-11T02:49:59Z 2006-10-09T19:10:13Z

<div>I want to take my friend out for his birthday, and he's got a Thing for exotic meats. He's already done rabbit, ostrich, gator and croc, wallaby and kangaroo. Know of anywhere (besides Billy's Burgers in Sherman Oaks) that might fit the bill? (If you've got web links for their menus, even better!)</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://chowhoundLA.tribe.net">Chowhound LA</a> - 4 replies </div>

rednikki 2006-10-09T19:10:13Z ssballs http://chowhoundLA.tribe.net/thread/1c43a3f1-82fe-403b-acac-78af02324603 2006-10-10T05:50:15Z 2006-09-30T06:12:18Z

<div>The coffee was good but who can eat those nasty dry pancakes the size of a house?</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://chowhoundLA.tribe.net">Chowhound LA</a> - 7 replies </div>

ssballs 2006-09-30T06:12:18Z WiSH http://chowhoundLA.tribe.net/thread/805acaf0-82bd-41d4-98bd-22bef8f8af0a 2006-09-30T20:16:43Z 2006-09-29T04:25:02Z

<div>Is everyone aware they are opening a new branch of this yummy place on Pico in West LA (right next to Zen Bakery)? I keep driving by just hoping it will be ready. Not yet, but soon!</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://chowhoundLA.tribe.net">Chowhound LA</a> - 2 replies </div>

WiSH 2006-09-29T04:25:02Z Anna http://chowhoundLA.tribe.net/thread/a3f9912e-b8e4-4bbe-886e-d8ec905bff95 2006-09-29T08:28:19Z 2006-09-10T02:18:27Z

<div>I'm going to be around Sunset and Gower. I know there are tons of places in this area but I have no idea which ones are worth eating at. I'm up for any style cuisine, midrange to pricy.</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://chowhoundLA.tribe.net">Chowhound LA</a> - 7 replies </div>

Anna 2006-09-10T02:18:27Z Margrrret http://chowhoundLA.tribe.net/thread/360eb11b-6f88-4729-a8b7-313980d0f412 2006-09-28T09:24:34Z 2006-09-07T18:04:36Z

<div>Hey, anyone eaten at Froggy's Topanga Fish Market? I'm going to an event there tomorrow, and was wondering about what kind of place it is (other than, duh, a fish place), what's good on the menu, price range, and any other pertinent information.</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://chowhoundLA.tribe.net">Chowhound LA</a> - 5 replies </div>

Margrrret 2006-09-07T18:04:36Z Arianna http://chowhoundLA.tribe.net/thread/8279c565-0d2d-4425-a642-5a7418cfafac 2006-09-28T01:30:03Z 2006-06-18T19:20:12Z

<div>Hello hello! <br/> <br/>A friend of mine is getting an astronomically huge check for recruiting my husband into her company and is willing to spend every cent of it on a celebratory dinner. (wow!) <br/> <br/>Do any of you have some good suggestions? This doesn't have to be the most expensive place in the city (probably better if it isn't); what matters most is that if we're spending $40 each on an entree, that we can taste each of those dollars in every mouthfull - I'm looking for the biggest bang for those bucks. Food quality trumps all. <br/> <br/>I've gone to some of the more "typical" places (Spago, for example), but it would be fun to try something new. <br/> <br/>Thanks!</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://chowhoundLA.tribe.net">Chowhound LA</a> - 14 replies </div>

Arianna 2006-06-18T19:20:12Z twistedcat http://chowhoundLA.tribe.net/thread/57d2535f-564f-48fd-862c-ca8f04d655fd 2006-09-13T23:26:33Z 2006-09-11T04:08:12Z

<div>i'm looking for someplace in the southland that serves australian fare (other than the Outback chain, which is laughable anyway) -- does such a place exist?</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://chowhoundLA.tribe.net">Chowhound LA</a> - 14 replies </div>

twistedcat 2006-09-11T04:08:12Z Heather http://chowhoundLA.tribe.net/thread/c42c7b3c-41ad-4a37-84d5-9bd32027ec07 2006-09-11T04:43:00Z 2006-08-21T05:22:43Z

<div>I'm looking for a soul/creole/cajun place to take someone for a special occasion. I'd like it to be slightly upscale- any thoughts? Thanks!!!</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://chowhoundLA.tribe.net">Chowhound LA</a> - 3 replies </div>

Heather 2006-08-21T05:22:43Z http://chowhoundLA.tribe.net/thread/ffbf53da-278d-4f2b-b41d-9b9f1712f474 2006-08-23T00:58:16Z 2006-08-05T17:37:12Z

<div>While driving up Ventura Blvd last night, I happed to glance over, and notice that my favorite Indian restaurant now has a C rating. Of course this really sucks. I got home and found the following site: <br/> <br/>http://lapublichealth.org/rating/ <br/> <br/>In case you ever wonder what specific violations food establishments got. If you check out the places that didn't even rate a 'C' rating (score of 69 or less) there are some really nasty sounding violations. <br/> <br/> <br/></div> <div> posted in <a href="http://chowhoundLA.tribe.net">Chowhound LA</a> - 9 replies </div>

2006-08-05T17:37:12Z scottburton11 http://chowhoundLA.tribe.net/thread/d75ccb8d-bf9c-44dc-b534-0d90f9c70409 2006-08-23T00:04:25Z 2006-07-31T22:11:20Z

<div>I've spent years trying to find a real espresso in Los Angeles. The kind you'd get from www.ritualroasters.com or www.bluebottlecafe.com in the Bay Area, or www.intelligentsiacoffee.com in Chicago. I'm usually stuck with Gourmet Coffee Warehouse or home DIY. <br/> <br/>Any ideas? No Starbucks please =)</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://chowhoundLA.tribe.net">Chowhound LA</a> - 2 replies </div>

scottburton11 2006-07-31T22:11:20Z http://chowhoundLA.tribe.net/thread/3791a68e-c26a-4bee-9316-9f9cce0b9bd1 2006-08-02T23:40:24Z 2006-05-04T06:39:47Z

<div>Where are the best in LA or the Valley?</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://chowhoundLA.tribe.net">Chowhound LA</a> - 16 replies </div>

2006-05-04T06:39:47Z Arianna http://chowhoundLA.tribe.net/thread/21c2d606-2ab7-486e-ab65-12b536a43be6 2006-07-21T18:11:47Z 2006-07-15T18:46:13Z

<div>I went there yesterday and, of all things, I thought their salad bar was out of this world and the reason to go back. The meats were nice, but people say there is better Brazilian BBQ in this city. <br/> <br/>My question is - where? <br/> <br/>Fogo de Chao features 13 different types of skewer-cooked, grilled meats. They've got top &amp; bottom sirlion (I thought the bottom was better, because it had a nice crispy-ness; the top sirlion was very moist but kind of without flavor. They serve bacon-wrapped chicken &amp; filet. The bacon-wrapped chicken was very peppery, which is not to my taste, but the filet was delicious. They have plain filet as well - very yummy. I don't know what cut of meat their speciality is, but I found that when they served it with their garlic sauce my tastebuds passed out in an overwhelm of joy. My husband, however, said he had 2 pieces and they were both too fatty. Go figure. Their other method of preparing the speciality is with salt, which is good, too (but that garlic, meow). They've got lamb and lamb chops which were excellent; and pork loin, pork chops, and pork ribs - none of which I tried. Their beef ribs were extremely salty and fatty BUT, when that was cut away, absolutely melted in my mouth. <br/> <br/>This restaurant is a gluttons paradise, as the only limit to the amount of food you eat is your own appetite. The waiters walk around with meat on spits, and you stop them or ask them to keep truckin depending on which side of a "coaster" you display (sort of like Bubba Gumps, I guess). Despite being an avowed meat-eater, it was a little difficult to see so many huge skewers of dead animals, and to consider how many creatures had to die for one night of dinner . . . but maybe I'm a freak in that way. <br/> <br/>The delicious food orgy comes at a price - $52.50 per person for the entire dinner, and - I think - $20 if you only wanted the salad bar (which, as I said, is worth a trip in-and-of-itself. Incredible). Mashed potatoes and delicious polenta comes with the meal; drinks, dessert, and gratuity extra. <br/> <br/>Oh - and we also had some of the best service I've ever received. When I tried cleaning up the chunks of cheese and vegetables my baby hurled on the floor, I was stopped and told they would clean it later, we never had an empty glass or need of anything, and everything was done with a smile - WOW! Despite the prices, this place is also family-friendly. I don't know when they begin to charge for kids, but there were many families there, with many small children eating from their parents' plates. We were accomodated with a special water cup for the baby which they filled with milk for free. They also graciously washed off his tray (we brought our on booster seat/tray thing) every time we took Zach for a walk to help get him through the long meal. <br/> <br/>So . . . there is my little review, but I am curious where folks go for the best Brazilian BBQ in town?</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://chowhoundLA.tribe.net">Chowhound LA</a> - 7 replies </div>

Arianna 2006-07-15T18:46:13Z Aristobule http://chowhoundLA.tribe.net/thread/cad4e4f6-0954-48f3-af79-ce812a8e6543 2006-07-18T03:04:19Z 2006-07-06T00:35:23Z

<div>Hi, I am looking for a incredible restaurant with a great atmosphere. I have been to the 7th ray Inn, I know about Windows and Castaway. Is there any suggestions out there for a great evening? <br/>I would really appreciate it.</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://chowhoundLA.tribe.net">Chowhound LA</a> - 12 replies </div>

Aristobule 2006-07-06T00:35:23Z Novysan http://chowhoundLA.tribe.net/thread/5764f5be-4a2f-4b28-bfd6-9c8e03cdcf4a 2006-07-16T18:18:25Z 2006-06-20T23:54:51Z

<div>Ok, I've noticed we talk a lot about service in the tribe. If the food is good, how much bad service are you willing to tolerate? A little? None? <br/> <br/>My favorite example is Cheebo on Sunset, near Guitar Center. Everything I've had there is really good, but getting and then getting a check, even during the business lunch hour was like pulling teeth. <br/> <br/>Comments?</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://chowhoundLA.tribe.net">Chowhound LA</a> - 16 replies </div>

Novysan 2006-06-20T23:54:51Z dianakaufmann http://chowhoundLA.tribe.net/thread/a9facdd8-56bd-4732-ae4a-2d64a8910104 2006-07-13T00:14:20Z 2006-07-13T00:14:20Z

<div>Has anyone been there? I just had two chocolates a client brought us. One was pretty good, and the other was not. It was a miolk chocolate, which i am not partial to, and it had kind of a grainy finish, and was a bit too fatty. Did I just get a bad one? <br/> <br/>http://boulela.com</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://chowhoundLA.tribe.net">Chowhound LA</a> - 0 replies </div>

dianakaufmann 2006-07-13T00:14:20Z Novysan http://chowhoundLA.tribe.net/thread/a7d1afdc-9778-44b2-835c-deccb7591a06 2006-06-29T00:44:06Z 2006-06-29T00:44:06Z

<div>Ok, from the time you leave Reno, all the way to Black Rock City and back, you see stands selling Navajo Tacos, sometimes called Indian Tacos. What are they? Are they basically just tacos made with flatbread instead of tortillas?</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://chowhoundLA.tribe.net">Chowhound LA</a> - 0 replies </div>

Novysan 2006-06-29T00:44:06Z ssballs http://chowhoundLA.tribe.net/thread/f06d7018-5fca-41ba-a632-78f1843ef1f5 2006-06-25T16:47:24Z 2006-06-21T17:01:47Z

<div>Fascinating observation in my eyes,and probably worth a study. <br/>The complaints about slow check delivery/AKA lingering,getting a glass with ice and a can of Coke or any other drink in a can /on the side....i think it's hilarious! <br/> <br/>I find it weird to have to wait for a maitre D if the whole place is empty... <br/>or a doggiebag was always a pet pieve....(?)A day old food was just not eaten let alone taken home in a bag.LOL <br/> <br/> Any more fun,weird or different food/service experiences in foreign restaurants or countries?</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://chowhoundLA.tribe.net">Chowhound LA</a> - 1 reply </div>

ssballs 2006-06-21T17:01:47Z dzigninla http://chowhoundLA.tribe.net/thread/cc930c19-240a-4790-899a-2d1470c0df9e 2006-06-21T23:04:38Z 2005-11-18T08:31:32Z

<div>I'm new to LA, having recently moved here from New Orleans and while a lot of people think of NOLA for Cajun and Creole cuisine we didn't do too badly with our Chinese establishments overall. Still tonight I was coming back from Staples Center and decided to try out a place in Chinatown called Hop Woo on Broadway and it was for the most part an excellent value although the Egg Rolls were way too greasy. But the House Special Wonton and Chow Mein were excellent, cheap and way too much food. Which got me to thinking what other places in Chinatown were even better than that? So since I plan to head out for a few more Kings games this season, what else is there in C-Town that's a real winner? Got to be better than the crap at the Panda Express stand @ Staples.</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://chowhoundLA.tribe.net">Chowhound LA</a> - 18 replies </div>

dzigninla 2005-11-18T08:31:32Z http://chowhoundLA.tribe.net/thread/e86bb0f2-39c4-46ba-b011-a1453f9e5e4e 2006-06-21T20:09:41Z 2006-06-02T20:53:51Z

<div>Looking forward to hearing your responses. <br/> <br/>-Clark</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://chowhoundLA.tribe.net">Chowhound LA</a> - 39 replies </div>

2006-06-02T20:53:51Z joanna http://chowhoundLA.tribe.net/thread/82184245-3d3d-46a5-aadd-ae838efd1af9 2006-06-20T23:16:46Z 2006-06-13T23:47:12Z

<div>On your mark...get set.....eat!</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://chowhoundLA.tribe.net">Chowhound LA</a> - 25 replies </div>

joanna 2006-06-13T23:47:12Z josh http://chowhoundLA.tribe.net/thread/bb8e4184-4458-4ad9-af9a-7d85e8281330 2006-06-20T19:54:14Z 2006-06-19T23:38:07Z

<div>Little tony's in North Hollywood. Where vineland and Lankershim intersect. <br/>Went there saturday night and had a lousy meal. Awful service, took over 40 minutes to get our food and the waitress wasn't much help. The food was mediocre. I had veal parmesian that had too much breading, and my wife got so-so lasanga. Also, the meatballs were the most disgusting things ever. It's like they puree'd them before rolling them. Hospital quality at best.</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://chowhoundLA.tribe.net">Chowhound LA</a> - 3 replies </div>

josh 2006-06-19T23:38:07Z Novysan http://chowhoundLA.tribe.net/thread/c7f22e83-b545-46ad-aac5-2c4bda44e55a 2006-06-17T02:21:04Z 2006-06-16T21:48:27Z

<div>Ok, here is the place to list your favorite Favorite Farmers Market and which stands have great food to eat there. <br/> <br/>Gormet Tamales at the Ivar Farmers Market are awesome. <br/> <br/>Anyone else?</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://chowhoundLA.tribe.net">Chowhound LA</a> - 1 reply </div>

Novysan 2006-06-16T21:48:27Z imontome http://chowhoundLA.tribe.net/thread/e0fa025c-8c59-4204-a1d7-e1ff0b11b26e 2006-06-12T02:55:33Z 2006-06-07T01:53:54Z

<div>my boyfriend lives there and now i'm working there and i want to know where are the good places to eat? breakfast, lunch and dinner. where's the excellent chow in santa monica and the westside. <br/>thanks!</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://chowhoundLA.tribe.net">Chowhound LA</a> - 4 replies </div>

imontome 2006-06-07T01:53:54Z Novysan http://chowhoundLA.tribe.net/thread/6d1b3cec-fefc-4943-aa96-588ddc4ca9f5 2006-06-09T20:05:26Z 2006-06-07T01:26:40Z

<div>I came across this wonderful bit of Urban Legend as I was researching "Golden Era" Hollywood bars that Orson Welles frequented. (I'm putting together a walking tour podcast.) <br/>The building Sweet Lady Jane is in is built on the site of the ORIGINAL Ma Masion, where Orson ate lunch every day for several years, right up to his death. In addition to ghostly sightings, you can sometimes smell his cigar, when no one with a cigar is around. <br/> <br/>Ghost stories and chocolate cake, together at last.</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://chowhoundLA.tribe.net">Chowhound LA</a> - 3 replies </div>

Novysan 2006-06-07T01:26:40Z joanna http://chowhoundLA.tribe.net/thread/6000f2b3-a627-4d98-8b6e-997d7b37a464 2006-06-06T09:02:36Z 2006-03-20T16:13:08Z

<div>What are your favorite valley finds? We all know about the standouts ....looking for the hidden gems.</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://chowhoundLA.tribe.net">Chowhound LA</a> - 69 replies </div>

joanna 2006-03-20T16:13:08Z http://chowhoundLA.tribe.net/thread/1a0dfb43-9a99-4624-9436-9a5c9467e3e7 2006-06-05T21:22:36Z 2006-06-04T16:55:45Z

<div>In the general area of Koreatown where I live (Olympic/Western), I have yet to find a good place for breakfast on the weekends (seems like most of the Koreans are busy in Church on Sundays) or a decent cafe where I can chill late night (no Starbucks please). <br/> <br/>Any suggestions? <br/> <br/>Thanks.</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://chowhoundLA.tribe.net">Chowhound LA</a> - 2 replies </div>

2006-06-04T16:55:45Z http://chowhoundLA.tribe.net/thread/0f6131e5-414e-4f27-9dba-c76a6ade827d 2006-06-03T01:27:38Z 2006-05-28T15:42:12Z

<div>Book early because this cruise is a guaranteed sell out! For the first time ever, Royal Caribbean is offering a Holiday Sailing aboard Explorer of the Seas departing on December 23, 2007 from Bayonne, NJ. <br/> <br/>This is the first holiday sailing being offered from Royal Caribbean from the Northeast! This 12 night cruise is EXTREMELY well priced and we have an exclusive amenities package that will be yours if you book in time! <br/> <br/>Please note this cruise is RAPIDLY selling out, and, we predict it will be sold out several months prior to the acutal sailing date and, booking early is strongly advised. <br/> <br/>**Also due to the fast selling fact of this sailing, cabins that have more than 2 occupants are subject to capacity control as determined by Royal Caribbean, therefore, we cannot guarantee the availability of triple (3 people in 1 cabin) or quad (4 people in 1 cabin). Triples and quads are on a first come, first serve basis.** <br/> <br/> <br/>Deposits are $450 per person including children due at the time of booking. Deposits are refundable without penalty until September 1, 2007. <br/> <br/>Final payment is due on or before September 1, 2007 <br/> <br/>Category Q Inside, decks 6 &amp; 7, 160 s.f. - $1178.00 per person <br/> <br/>Category PR, Promenade, deck 8, 167 s.f. - $1328.00 per person <br/> <br/>Category H Outside, deck 9, 180 s.f. - $1658.00 per person <br/>*Triples &amp; Quads are available $1177.79 per person <br/> <br/>Category E1 Balcony, deck 9, 173 s.f. - $1698.00 per person <br/>* Triples are available here $1177.79 per person <br/> <br/>Category D3 Balcony, deck 6, 188 s.f. - $1748.00 per person <br/> <br/>Category E2 Balcony, deck 7, 173 s.f. - $1788.00 per person <br/> <br/>Category D1 Balcony, deck 10, 188 s.f. - $1858.00 per person <br/>*Triples &amp; Quads available here $1177.79 per person <br/> <br/>Category D2 Balcony, decks 8 &amp; 9, 188 s.f. - $2228.00 per person <br/> <br/>Jr Suite, Double : deck 10, 277 s.f. - $2438.00 per person <br/>* Triples &amp; Quads are available here $1177.79 per person <br/> <br/>Owner's Suites SOLD OUT <br/>------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ <br/>Single Supplements - prices below reflect 1 person in 1 cabin <br/> <br/>Category Q inside :: $2655.79 <br/> <br/>Category PR promenade :: $2955.79 <br/> <br/>Category H outside - $3615.79 <br/> <br/>Category E1 balcony - $3695.79 <br/> <br/>Category JS suite - $5195.79 <br/> <br/>AMENTIES PACKAGE: <br/>Free cruise insurance <br/>Free prepaid gratuities <br/>Two $5 casino vouchers <br/>Dinner for two at one of the onboard Specialty Restaurants <br/>$200 onboard credit per cabin <br/> <br/>ITINERARY <br/> <br/>Sunday, December 23, 2007 Cape Liberty Cruise Port (Bayonne), New Jersey -- 04:00 PM <br/>Monday, December 24, 2007 At Sea -- -- <br/>Tuesday, December 25, 2007 At Sea -- -- <br/>Wednesday, December 26, 2007 San Juan, Puerto Rico 03:00 PM 11:30 PM <br/>Thursday, December 27, 2007 St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands 08:00 AM 05:00 PM <br/>Friday, December 28, 2007 Roseau, Dominica 08:00 AM 05:00 PM <br/>Saturday, December 29, 2007 Bridgetown, Barbados 08:00 AM 05:00 PM <br/>Sunday, December 30, 2007 Basseterre, St. Kitts 12:00 PM 06:00 PM <br/>Monday, December 31, 2007 St. Johns, Antigua 09:00 AM 05:00 PM <br/>Tuesday, January 1, 2008 At Sea -- -- <br/>Wednesday, January 2, 2008 At Sea -- -- <br/>Thursday, January 3, 2008 At Sea -- -- <br/>Friday, January 4, 2008 Cape Liberty Cruise Port (Bayonne), New Jersey 07:00 AM -- <br/> <br/>FOR MORE DETAILS INCLUDING PHOTOS AND BOOKING INSTRUCTIONS VISIT THE COMPREHENSIVE WEBSITE: <br/> <br/>explorer2007.makeswebsites.com/ </div> <div> posted in <a href="http://chowhoundLA.tribe.net">Chowhound LA</a> - 2 replies </div>

2006-05-28T15:42:12Z joanna http://chowhoundLA.tribe.net/thread/0b4fd3f1-3622-4eed-8357-775c584f8c3a 2006-05-27T03:18:24Z 2006-05-12T19:09:11Z

<div>Anyone recommend one that does yummy sandwiches and platters? </div> <div> posted in <a href="http://chowhoundLA.tribe.net">Chowhound LA</a> - 3 replies </div>

joanna 2006-05-12T19:09:11Z appraisergrace http://chowhoundLA.tribe.net/thread/186b8f89-5e7f-48b0-9561-66e01d1d682f 2006-05-07T06:33:26Z 2005-04-27T18:07:56Z

<div> <br/>Hi, I'm hoping someone here can help me with some suggestions or recommendations for places to take my elderly mother out for Mothers day breakfast or brunch in the Los Angeles area. <br/> <br/>I apreciate all the help I can get. I don't live in the area and it's hard to tell what's good from the city searches! <br/> <br/>Thank you :-)</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://chowhoundLA.tribe.net">Chowhound LA</a> - 4 replies </div>

appraisergrace 2005-04-27T18:07:56Z ayogist http://chowhoundLA.tribe.net/thread/072bc6a7-1993-40b8-97eb-ddef20e3fdc1 2006-05-05T03:37:36Z 2006-05-05T03:37:36Z

<div>about a year ago, i used to frequent the lollicup in westwood village, right beside stan's doughnuts. and while i believed (and still do) that volcano tea on sawtelle has the best boba drinks, i used to go to lollicup because i loved their fried tofu! sadly, lollicup has since closed and i have not found anyone who makes tofu like they did :( <br/> <br/>does anyone have any suggestions?</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://chowhoundLA.tribe.net">Chowhound LA</a> - 0 replies </div>

ayogist 2006-05-05T03:37:36Z Angelia http://chowhoundLA.tribe.net/thread/2aabfe04-1179-4209-9b3e-be582a2b6cf6 2006-04-21T22:19:08Z 2006-03-21T00:44:13Z

<div>O.k. I am planning a tea party at my house. I am going with Edie's pasties but need to know if anyone knows were I can either 1 get the event catered and by who or 2 where I can purchase scones and finger Sandwiches. I could make the sandwhiches but this is a 24 hour event and personally I would like to skip as much work as possible! By the way I am in the San Fernando Valley. A local place would be ideal. The event is in May. <br/> <br/>Thanks in advance for your suggestions.</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://chowhoundLA.tribe.net">Chowhound LA</a> - 2 replies </div>

Angelia 2006-03-21T00:44:13Z Angela http://chowhoundLA.tribe.net/thread/efec0c57-b957-473c-b884-406df2e297ef 2006-04-14T16:15:06Z 2006-04-14T16:15:06Z

<div>My current roommate is moving in with her boyfriend, so I need to find a new person to share my 2 BR/2 BA apartment by May 1! It's close to both the 101 and 405 freeways, also very close to the Westfield mall and Trader Joe's. The apartment is lovely, bright, clean, and spacious. It was newly painted and new carpet was installed before I moved in 7 months ago. The available room is large, and has a big attached bathroom as well. With this great apartment comes a small gym, pool, jacuzzi, balcony, and gated covered parking. Utilities are generally around $60 per person and includes electric, gas, cable, and cable modem. I am a laid-back, outdoorsy SoCal native who doesn't make much noise and is relatively tidy. I hope to find someone who is respectful, friendly, and pays the rent on time. :) I love to cook, so fellow foodies always preferred!</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://chowhoundLA.tribe.net">Chowhound LA</a> - 0 replies </div>

Angela 2006-04-14T16:15:06Z djlerman http://chowhoundLA.tribe.net/thread/937a4958-c5b3-4d3b-bb32-7ad508aa657e 2006-04-12T23:41:42Z 2006-04-12T23:41:42Z

<div>Any suggestions on where to get fruit cups / bowls and various juices? <br/> <br/>Seen these great little fruit concoctions with yogurt and nuts (I think it is called Bionico) but don't know where I can get them locally. <br/> <br/>Usually go to Los Burritos on San Fernando for fruit shakes also called Licuado. Here is a link with some other locations: <br/>http://u.dailynews.com/Stories/0,1413,211~34444~2849794,00.html <br/> <br/>~D <br/></div> <div> posted in <a href="http://chowhoundLA.tribe.net">Chowhound LA</a> - 0 replies </div>

djlerman 2006-04-12T23:41:42Z Novysan http://chowhoundLA.tribe.net/thread/0bac4998-6e72-46fa-81ba-c11291fb6b69 2006-04-08T19:55:35Z 2006-04-07T21:44:31Z

<div>Alright, I've just heard of a mythical beast that supposedly lives down near San Diego. It's a burrito, but the wrap is a quesadilla, so you have a thin wall of cheese surrounding your burrito. Has anybody every seen anything like this? in SD or here in LA?</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://chowhoundLA.tribe.net">Chowhound LA</a> - 4 replies </div>

Novysan 2006-04-07T21:44:31Z Novysan http://chowhoundLA.tribe.net/thread/cbe4aacd-1a7b-46ee-8a1e-4fdca6d5786e 2006-04-07T00:57:35Z 2006-04-05T20:54:02Z

<div>Hey, Chowhounders, does anybody have places they love that do chili? and that's available for takeout in large orders? Any opinions on Chili My Soul in Encino or Chili John's in Burbank? I have a large office to feed tomorrow and chili won the contest.</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://chowhoundLA.tribe.net">Chowhound LA</a> - 2 replies </div>

Novysan 2006-04-05T20:54:02Z Bryce http://chowhoundLA.tribe.net/thread/523bc99f-dc7c-4e37-8cd0-783b6d8d0824 2006-04-07T00:52:05Z 2004-10-14T18:47:56Z

<div>I love LA food, but i have yet to find a good pizza joint. My favorite kind is chicago style deep dish, a la zachary's in the bay area, but i can't even find a really good new york style pie. Since i haven't found quality, i've been sticking to quantity (hot n' readys) so if anyone has suggestions, throw them around.</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://chowhoundLA.tribe.net">Chowhound LA</a> - 30 replies </div>

Bryce 2004-10-14T18:47:56Z djlerman http://chowhoundLA.tribe.net/thread/d4fbf4b0-2ed8-4363-aa51-ff6337840961 2006-04-05T02:38:08Z 2006-04-04T23:38:49Z

<div>Looking for suggestions of places that have outdoor dining in N.E. Los Angeles, Pasadena and Glendale. Perferably kinda a healthy but not a must. <br/> <br/>Here are a few I know of: <br/>Home on Hillhurst <br/>There's place next to Karuna Yoga on Hillhurst (I didn't catch the name) <br/>Good on Sunset <br/>Green Street Cafe in Pasasdena <br/> <br/>Thanks, <br/>~D <br/> <br/></div> <div> posted in <a href="http://chowhoundLA.tribe.net">Chowhound LA</a> - 3 replies </div>

djlerman 2006-04-04T23:38:49Z kosmonaut http://chowhoundLA.tribe.net/thread/261e0845-60f7-4aee-9117-f91ff7b03a87 2006-04-04T21:59:24Z 2005-10-17T23:19:04Z

<div>I'm working on a photo project about the taco trucks of Los Angeles. Not taco stands or roach coaches; taco trucks. I need to start compiling a database of taco trucks and their locations. <br/> <br/>If you see a taco truck in Los Angeles, please let me know the location/cross streets! <br/> <br/>Thanks much, <br/> <br/>Kathryn</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://chowhoundLA.tribe.net">Chowhound LA</a> - 13 replies </div>

kosmonaut 2005-10-17T23:19:04Z joanna http://chowhoundLA.tribe.net/thread/291c2778-a5f4-4dbf-a734-ec9e205ddea8 2006-03-28T03:26:59Z 2006-03-25T06:57:11Z

<div>when do you think its appropriate for a restaurant to comp you something? late food? bad service? out or your order? thoughts please.....</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://chowhoundLA.tribe.net">Chowhound LA</a> - 5 replies </div>

joanna 2006-03-25T06:57:11Z