Los Angeles

Hey, there! I've been busy with work and life, but I wanted to share some great things to eat!

Here's the short of it:  After eating at Seoul Sausage Co, we went next door for some snow cream!  What's that you ask?  It's like shaved ice, but with ice cream.  We tried the #4 special - black sesame with cookies & cream, rice cake, and coconut puree drizzle ($6 for large).  It might look gross, but it tastes great and it's a fun treat to share with family or friends.  A must try!

Hey, there! I've been busy with work and life, but I wanted to share some great things to eat!

Here's the short of it:  Where have you heard of Seoul Sausage Co?  They are the winners from season 3 of "The Great Food Truck Race."  Da KFC (Korean Fried Chicken, $8-9) with corn bread was my favorite!  They are really busy with only a few tables outside.  The owners are really nice guys and even took pictues with us. 

Hey, there! I've been busy with work and life, but I wanted to share some great things to eat!

Here's the short of it:  Who knew Potato Soup (with leek bread pudding and gruyere) could taste this good?  The waiter brought a bowl with bacon topped with an egg and then poured the soup into the bowl ($11).  Seriously, best potato soup I've ever had.

Hey, there!  I've been busy with work and life, but I wanted to share some great things to eat! 

Here's the short of it:  I love red velvet, but I love MILK's Blue Velvet even more!  "This Southern classic gets a MILK twist. White chocolate cream cheese frosting, 3 layers of blueberry chiffon cake and fresh blueberries."  So good!  ($5 per slice)

For Bridget’s birthday, we walked from her apartment to Cafe Miaafe… just a few treacherous blocks. It was dark and we almost had a casualty. The atmosphere was awesome! We sat outside in a tent with the curtains drawn back. Inside, there is an art studio and gallery, but we didn’t have a chance to check it out. Maybe next time. The setting was so pretty with their tiny little lights, but it was cold.

B’s birthday cake was ok. The frosting reminded me of Cool Whip. Blah! I didn’t even finish my slice. More sugar, please!

When Jenn suggested that we have dinner at Cha Cha Cha, I was like “OMG! Are you effing kidding me?!?!? I’ve been dying to go there for years!” Do I need to remind you? This is where Brian Earl Spilner (aka Brian O’Conner) takes Mia Toretto on a date in The Fast and the Furious.

The decor is extremely lively and colorful (as you will see in some of the pictures).

As a college kid, the first thing you should probably know before sitting down are the dreaded two words, “Cash Only.” But no worries, there’s a WaMu right across the street.

My friend and I went for breakfast on a Sunday morning but after I got ridiculously lost driving through South Central and Inglewood we didn’t get there until Noon-ish. Perfect; she got breakfast, I got lunch, you get the two different types of food up for review =)

Have you ever tried King’s Hawaiian bread? Well, did you know you can have it warm and fresh at their restaurant?

We started off with some classic King’s Hawaiian Bread. Having it fresh was so much better than buying it at a supermarket. It was very soft.

Royal Platter ($10.95) - this huge, plentiful platter offered samples of five of their menu items, which included teriyaki chicken and beef, Spam masubi, wings, and fried calamari. The teriyaki chicken was tasty and the jumbo-sized wings were crispy and delicious.

Won Ton Min ($7.75)

Who doesn’t like a good dessert? I know I’m always on the lookout for something sweet to try. My cousin introduced me to Sweet Lady Jane. I’d put this place in the same category as Extraordinary Desserts. It offers a selection of cookies, cakes, and other sweets (which varies each day). They also have a wide selection of coffee and tea. It is very small and you’d be lucky to find a table. During their busiest times of the day, there is a maximum time that you are allowed to sit.

Mel’s Drive-In as seen on TV! Yes, you may recognize this restaurant from “The Surreal Life” (at least my date did). I had been here a few years ago and met Scarlett Johansson and saw Lindsay Lohan sitting in her car in the parking lot. I thought I’d try my luck again after seeing Mylin at the Knitting Factory…

I believe this was my date’s Chocolate Milk Shake - thick and old-fashioned, featuring McGoo’s ice cream.

My date also ordered Hot Wings with a side of ranch. He said it wasn’t hot at all.