Gonpachi at Miyako Hybrid Hotel

After a good study session, went with Sooj and the kickboxer to get some soba. Wanting to try a new place, I suggested we go to Gonpachi, since they make their own soba. Having been to the Gonpachi in Tokyo, I had high expectations for this place. And though the modern decor was slick and good enough to be called a date place, I was really disappointed with the food. It wasn’t bad tasting; it just did not impress me…at all. I will give this place another try, but not for a while. Anyways…

Meiji Tofu Temptation – four kinds of tofu served with sea urchin and truffle oil, lemon and olive oil, balsamic and salmon roe, and gochujang and black caviar.

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Uncle Bill’s Pancake House (Manhattan Beach)- YUM!

Had breakfast at Uncle Bill’s Pancake House with the sooj and the kickboxer.

I ordered Mitch’s Scramble – eggs, mild green chile, and cream cheese. DELICIOUS!!!!!!
It came with hashbrowns and a couple of buttermilk pancakes…..

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Bastide – The Last Supper

Wednesday Dinner at Bastide on Melrose Place.

I have a new name for SH. Other people call her Rin; I’m calling her Chucky’s Bride. Her meaness is that awesome.

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AOC Wine Bar – Good Food, Crap Service.

Despite having one of the most unattentive and rudest waitresses in Los Angeles, I had a good time at AOC.

Too caught up in the conversations and deliciousness to take photos of everything. So these two photos will have to suffice.

We had:
 roasted dates/parmesan/bacon (my favorite); peaches/burrata/cumin/almonds (salad); seabass/potato-gratin/tapenade; soft shell po’boy/cabbage slaw/paprika (pictured); hanger steak/roasted shallots/red wine butter; arroz negro with squid and saffron aioli (delicious); corn pudding/poblanos/queso fresco (pictured in back -YUM).

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Hatfield’s – Celebrating EM

EM’s back in town for a bit…

..so, had to celebrate.

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Mifune – Ten zaru Soba

Sat at the lunch counter. It was cheap. Taste wise, it was eh … probably the same status as if I were to make this myself =)

… which is why I eat out 85-90% of my meals..

Link: Mifune

Father’s Office – The Fries

2 times in the same number of weeks. Always come  for the burger and fries. Gluttony. One of these days, I’ll try something new.

Great selection of beers, as well.  I’m a fan of the Alaskan White and the hefeweizen.

Urth Caffé – Blueberry Cheesecake

We had fun conversations.

Marmalade Cafe at the Farmer’s Market

Baja Cioppino. Jumbo Shrimp, crab meat, scallops, clams, calamari, and fresh fish simmered in a mexican seafood broth, chili flakes, cilantro, bell peppers, and garlic toast. I added pasta. Delicious.

I like this place. My dish was tasty, and it was the right portion size.

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Rosa Mexicano comes to Los Angeles!

Upscale Mexican?!?!

I ordered the Chamorro, or Pork Shank. Crispy marinated pork shank served with red bean-chorizo chili and chipotle creamed spinach. It was huge and pretty delish.

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