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Amelia’s: Finally, Fried Okra in the West Valley
Okay, really I actually hate okra, but it’s a sort of acid test for whether a place is a real soul food restaurant, in my book. If there is no fried okra and no cobbler, well…it may be good, but it’s not really soul food. Anyone who knows LA well knows that Soul Food... »
Classic Eats #9 Wrap Up
Thanks to the great gang of folks who came out to Classic Eats Number 9! We started the adventure at Roscoe’s House of Chicken and Waffles. We squeezed 13 of us around a table for 10 and proceeded to plow into some monochromatic waffly goodness. Mmmm, waffles and fried chicken! Much fun and laughter was... »
See You Tomorrow Night at Classic Eats!
Just a gentle reminder to prepare yourselves for the awesomesauceness that will be Roscoe’s House of Chicken and Waffles and Boardner’s! The details again: 5:00pm meet up at Roscoe’s on Gower. Eat some tasty chicken and waffle goodness, try not to spill maple syrup on yourself. 6:30 (or so) head over to Boardner’s for a post chicken COCKtail... »
Hit the Road for a Free Jack
Jack sent me an e-mail. He said that he likes the new Grilled Sandwiches so much he can’t decide which one he likes better. There’s the Grilled Turkey, Bacon & Cheddar and the Grilled Deli Trio. Both served on grilled artisan bread. He figures if he is perplexed we should be just as perplexed,... »
Classic Eats #9: Roscoe’s and Boardner’s!
This Saturday, February 27 will be a Hot Hollywood Night! Your votes have been counted and the winner is Roscoe’s Chicken and Waffles with a follow up trip to Boardner’s! Roscoe’s won with 48% of the vote, the other two contenders splitting the rest evenly at about 25% each. Clearly you all are jonesing for... »
Free Coffee At The Open Daily Launch Party Tomorrow Morning
Hey Westsiders: tomorrow (Tuesday, February 23) The Open Daily is celebrating its launch by giving you free coffee and pastries! The Open Daily is a new daily newsletter and blog informing you about all things Westside: Restaurants, politics, family fun, events, history, art, you name it! They want to get to know you so... »
Diners Drive Ins’ and Dives into San Jose
Guy Fieri (the Food Network) traveled to San Jose in search of some comfort food. He found what he was looking for at the “Naglee Park Garage” located at 505 East Santa Clara Street. Hours of Operation: Tuesday – Thursday: 5pm to 9:30pm Friday and Saturday (Dinner): 5pm to 10pm Saturday and Sunday (Breakfast): 9am to 1pm. 408 286-1100 The... »
Jewlicious Festival 6.0
Fellow members of the tribe know there’s never been a better time to be Jewish; it’s among the odd list of things now-sexy, formerly-not (like women over 40, people with glasses, and geeks). Beginning tomorrow and running through Saturday, the Jewlicious Festival at the Alpert JCC in Long Beach promises to be a fantastic... »
Classic Eats #9: Vote Vote Vote!
The Polls are still open for Classic Eats #9. Click here to vote! The voting will remain open until Monday, February 22 when all will be decided. Classic Eats is scheduled for Saturday, February 27. The current leader is: Hot Hollywood Night with 48% of the vote. The options are: Hot Hollywood Night: Roscoe’s Chicken and Waffles and... »
Auction – Whirling Dervish – Middle Eastern Feast
The committee at St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church is working hard to prepare for the annual SAMA (St. Andrew’s Medical Assistance) Dinner and Auction. SAMA is supporting medical relief in Haiti, a hospital in Namibia, a hospital for the severely disabled in Palestine, and a clinic for children with HIV/AIDS in Zimbabwe. You are invited to attend SAMA’s... »
Inside the Ludo Truck and Other Pics from the Street Food Festival
I went to Disneyland the summer that the Indiana Jones ride opened. This required extensive strategy: do we go for Indy first, knowing that everyone else will too; go to Space Mountain while everyone rushes to Indy; or just put off Indy until the night? Ultimately, we decided that Indy was the most important... »
Classic Eats #9: Keep Voting!
Classic Eats #9 is Saturday, February 27 and the polls are still open. Click here to vote! The options are: Hot Hollywood Night: Roscoe’s Chicken and Waffles and Boardner’s Burbank Bonanza: The Smokehouse Westside Alka-Seltzer Fest: Tito’s Tacos and Johnnie’s Pastrami Currently Hot Hollywood Night is in the lead with 40% of the vote. Clearly people want their Roscoe’s! As... »
Get your V-Day Gifts On: “Bourbon And Brassieres” At Jenette Bras
Gentlemen! Are you looking for a fab Valentine Day gift for that special zaftig someone in your life? Always wanted to buy her sexy lingerie that you know SHE (and you) would like? Ever feel kinda creepy walking into Victoria’s Secret – alone? Jenette Bras is here for you. This Thursday, Friday and Saturday Jenette Bras... »
The 8 Presidents Ride Update: Now With Serendipitous Proximity To Glorious Food-Centric Event Destination
A remarkable coincidence has been pointed out to me by my friends Kay and Joni who are planning on attending my somewhat-anticipated 8 Presidents Ride this Presidents Day weekend. It seems through no fault or planning of my own, the ride is taking place this Saturday – the very same day as the highly... »
Classic Eats #9: Get Your Vote On!
Classic Eats #9 is scheduled for Saturday, February 27. Where shall it be? Our three options: Hot Hollywood Night: Roscoe’s Chicken and Waffles and Boardner’s Burbank Bonanza: The Smokehouse Westside Alka-Seltzer Fest: Tito’s Tacos and Johnnie’s Pastrami As ever, we’ll start around 5pm so you can stop in then move on to the rest of your Saturday evening events.... »