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Classic Eats #12: Save The Date!
Golly, recovering from the Very Special Classic East Blog-a-Thon at Canters, followed not long after by Donut Summit took a bit longer than I thought it would! My waistline and cholesterol levels notwithstanding, it’s time to get back to Classic Eats! Mark your calendars for... »
Food 4others Drive
The second Food 4others Drive benefiting the Second Harvest Food Bank will take place on Saturday, August 7th. The food bank serves 236,500 people every month. One in four people in our own county are at risk for hunger. The Food 4others Drive will conduct a one-day city-wide food drive. The goal is to... »
Summer Fund Drive At KCRW Needs Volunteers
KCRW is having their summer pledge drive from August 9 through August 17 and they need volunteers. They specifically need to fill the following days/shifts: Monday, August 9 from 2:30pm – 5:40pm Monday, August 16 from 5:50am – 8:10am AND 7:45am – 9:20am They could... »
Eat My Bacon Choco-Chip Cookies at the Eat My Blog Bake Sale
If you can see this, then you might need a Flash Player upgrade or you need to install Flash Player if it's missing. Get Flash Player from Adobe. Because the sugar rush-turned-devastating-crash experienced by all of us at the Donut Summit was not enough to satisfy even the sweetest of tooths, this weekend brings another... »
Your Guide to Pride
If you can see this, then you might need a Flash Player upgrade or you need to install Flash Player if it's missing. Get Flash Player from Adobe. It’s totally true; since 1970, when LA queers began marching in what became the annual Gay Pride Parade, we have sneakily invaded every corner of your hetero... »
Stuff to do in the SGV this weekend
Just in case the usual stroll through the various “Old Towns” in the SGV isn’t enough here are a few extras tossed in to serve as some diversions for the weekend. Be prepared for the heat as temps should skirt 100 in the Valley’s this weekend. All Weekend…top on my list is the Relay... »
The Illusion of Input
One of my coworkers received this nice invitation yesterday through his e-policing subscription: Councilmember Paul Koretz Councilmember Paul Krekorian & The Bureau of Street Services Invite you to learn how you can work With the City to improve the quality of life In your neighborhood ▪ Identify, report and resolve problems ▪ Reduce illegal signs, potholes, graffiti & other code violations ▪ Discuss City issues and priorities Saturday, May... »
To Paraphrase Jack Nicholson, Chego! Makes Me Want to be a Better (Wo)Man
Chego is the Korean equivalent of umami; I think the rough English translation of both words is bomb ass. Because that is what Korean rice bowl joint Chego! is, from the food prepared with heart to the service sprinkled with TLC to the décor filled with kitsch. We will take each of those high... »
Starry Kitchen – From Lunch to Dinner
I usually don’t take very kindly to being charged over $4.50 for a Vietnamese banh mi sandwich. I’m Vietnamese, you see, and if there’s one thing I learned from the pink bagfuls of banh mi sandwiches that my mom brought home every week or so it’s this: if you’re paying more than $4.50 for... »
Law enforcement campaigns set in SGV this week
Don’t saw you weren’t warned. Both Arcadia and Pasadena have special enforcement programs set for this week. Arcadia has the week set aside for seat-belt and child restraint enforcement. Remember if the kidlet is 6 or under, or less than 60 lbs they need to be in an approved safety seat or booster. Adults…well you... »
Classic Eats Blog-A-Thon: Thank You!
The Blog-a-thon was a wild adventure into 24 hour Canter’s Land! I spent a total of about 6 hours there and I will admit my clothing and hair still, uh, smells a bit like it. Luckily it’s laundry day… More importantly! While we fell way short of our fundraising goals (I did aim REALLY high),... »
Canter’s: Breakfast is here!
Eggs with potato pancakes. Bagel with lox and cream cheese and onion. »
Canter’s: The Famous Jeanie
At the back of Canter’s, on the far left side, there is a wall of photos with stars, personalities, regular customers, family and friends. This is one of those pictures (Taken by Kev-O). That’s Jeanie with Mel Brooks. Jeanie has worked here for 54 years. I’ll give you a minute to comprehend that. 54 years. (Quick interruption here:... »
Canter’s: Can’t Decide What To Have For Breakfast
Breakfast is my favorite meal. I’ve been here almost an hour and still can’t decide what I want to eat. I love pancakes. I love bacon. I love french toast. I love eggs. I love toast. I love biscuits. I love bagels. I love almond croissants. What to do, what to do! This just in: Mr.... »
Canter’s at 6 AM
Good Morning! Driving to Canter’s from West LA is a dream at 5:30 am on a Sunday. I counted 10 cars eastbound on the 10 from Overland to Fairfax. It was like driving in a dystopian future, but with bagels and coffee waiting for me. Kev-O and RobNoxious are still here, picking at a bag... »