Likely the best yakitori izakaya that’s around Manhattan. This low key joint serves up a variety of skewers and other home made delicacies. Expect to pay up in order to be full. Nonetheless worth every penny. Though, Kokekkoko in LA still wins my heart.
Yelp: http://www.yelp.com/biz/yakitori-totto-new-york
Address: 251 W 55th St 2nd Fl (between Broadway & 8th Ave)
New York, NY 10019 Neighborhood: Midtown West
Price: $30-80 Food+Sake
Recommendations: Home made tofu, lamb chops, chicken skewers, pork belly
Other Tips: There’s a pub across the street if there is a long line. The restaurant will take down your cell number.
Posted in New York Eats
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Tagged dinner, lunch
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Build your own burger, the Counter Burger is now my favorite burger joint in LA. Choose from over 15 different toppings and made to order.
Yelp: http://www.yelp.com/biz/the-counter-pasadena
Address: 140 S Shoppers Ln
Pasadena, CA 91101 Neighborhood: Pasadena
Price: $15-20 Burger+drink
Recommendations: Soft Brie topping along with grilled pineapple
Other Tips: Parking with validation is offered in the parking lot next to the restaurant.
One of my favorite places to eat in downtown LA, Chinatown. This place serves up yummy Chiu Chow noodles. Cheap, fast and delish.
Yelp: http://www.yelp.com/biz/kim-chuy-restaurant-los-angeles
Address: 727 N Broadway #103
Los Angeles, CA 90012 Neighborhood: Chinatown
Price: $10 Noodle Bowl+drink
Recommendations: Beef Ball Noodle Soup
Other Tips: Parking is found below the plaza and validation is given for dining customers
Posted in Los Angeles Eats
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Tagged LA, lunch
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Curious to find a tasty joint for a quick seafood sandwich? Then Luke’s is the place to be. Lobster, shrimp and crab rolls are the joint’s local favorites. Highly recommended!
Yelp: http://www.yelp.com/biz/lukes-lobster-new-york
Address: 93 E 7th St (between 1st Ave & Avenue A)
New York, NY 10009 Neighborhood: East Village
Price: $15-20 Roll+drink
Recommendations: Sampler options are available
Other Tips: This joint serves as a great snack joint, not necessarily a meal.
Posted in New York Eats
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Tagged brunch, NY
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This local joint in lower manhattan serves up delish raspberry ginger donuts, savory fried chicken and waffles along with to die for, deep fried pork jow nuggets.
Yelp: http://www.yelp.com/biz/back-forty-new-york
Address: 190 Ave B
New York, NY 10009 Neighborhoods: East Village, Alphabet City
Price: $20-25 Entree+drink
Recommendations: Ginger Raspberry Donut, Fried Chicken, Pork Jow Nuggets
Other Tips: Fresh tasting Mimosas and other mixed drinks (Bloody Mary, etc)
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Tagged brunch NY
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Located near Old Town, Pasadena this is the place to go for brunch if you are in the area. An assorted brunch menu offers both savory and sweet options. Other considerations within 5-10 min drive includes Julienne and Marston’s.
Yelp: http://www.yelp.com/biz/elements-cafe-pasadena
Address: 107 S Fair Oaks Ave
Pasadena, CA 91105 Neighborhood: Pasadena
Price: $20-25 Entree+drink
Recommendations: Lobster Mac’ n Cheese; Banana Waffles; Smoothies
Other Tips: Old Town Pasadena, where there are shops/cafes, is only 5 blocks away.
Posted in Los Angeles Eats
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Tagged brunch, LA
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This eatery in Silver Lake boasts some of the freshest ingredients. Local gardens and farms provide this joint with what it needs to serve up organic fresh foods. Salads, sandwiches and hot foods, served.
Yelp: http://www.yelp.com/biz/forage-los-angeles
Address: 3823 W Sunset Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90026 Neighborhood: Silver Lake
Price: $15 Entree+drink
Recommendations: Organic salads and speciality sandwiches
Other Tips: Grab a coffee/tea across the street at Intelligentsia for a place to relax after a meal
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Tagged brunch, LA
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A quick and healthy meal. I felt this is better than cross town rival, Cafe Mums. Both offer up all you can eat options. But this place got higher quality meat for SF standards. KaGaYa in LA still takes the crown for best shabu shabu in the US. Recommended by Danny.
Yelp: http://www.yelp.com/biz/shabu-house-san-francisco
Address: 5158 Geary Blvd (between 15th Ave & 16th Ave)
San Francisco, CA 94118 Neighborhood: Outer Richmond
Price: $20-30 set meal, includes ice-cream
Recommendations: Various soup bases are available upon request
Other Tips: Parking lot is across the street if street parking cannot be found
Found in the Inner Sunset district of SF, this gem serves up both hot and cold treats. The menu also contains snacks and light meals. It was simple yet delish! Recommended by Anita.
Yelp: http://www.yelp.com/biz/golden-island-cafe-san-francisco
Address: 1300 Noriega St (between 20th Ave & 21st Ave)
San Francisco, CA 94122 Neighborhood: Outer Sunset
Price: $5 desserts
Recommendations: Anything mango
Other Tips: Try out the finger food apps
View from the baller side of Pac Heights. Just one day…
