I Want To Bang These Sandwiches

LA Weekly's Squid Ink has one of the better food porn exhibits in quite some time with their new feature on 10 of the best sandwiches in Los Angeles. Bay Cities? Check. Beacon? Check. Mozza 2 Go? Checkmate. Other places? Who cares.

People Taking Cupcakes To The Face

I have been a Johnny Cupcakes fan since they opened up on Newbury Street in Boston a few years back. The thought of combining my favorite dainty dessert and graphic t-shirts was brilliant in my eyes. Brilliant! Since then they've expanded beyond anything I could (and I would believe, even JC himself) ever imagine. Now JC is so big it's touring the country and has a bad ass promo video of people taking cupcakes to the face to do the promoting:

Derby = Too Many Juleps

The best part of the Kentucky Derby: for one day, a man can comfortably and authoritatively order multiple Mint Juleps. You know what I'm talking about. Then, with a MJ in each hand, you can scream at the television hoping the horse with the coolest name (in your opinion) gallops to victory. That said, The Atlantic has a well-written write-up to the tasty concoction.

Create a Cookie, Win a "$100 Prize"

Photo: Victor Jr's

Victor Jr's, home to a kick ass Caesar salad, wants you to create a cookie for them. The winner will receive a "prize valued at $100." Not exactly sure if that means a hundo worth of calzones or not, but still a contest is a contest and a prize is a prize. Their website says to check back soon for more information:

We are looking for a Tasty Treat to add to our menu and will be judging a taste test this summer. The winner will have this cookie named after them and the cookie will be on our menu for all to enjoy!

The 4,000 Calorie Meal

With all the hoopla surrounding KFC's Double Down, and, now, this week's IHOP announcement of the "five-layer pancake stacker" -- cheesecake filling in between two large pancakes -- health experts are rightfully outraged. The oft quoted "this is why we're fat," they're saying. Au contraire, my scientific friends, there are many other reasons, according to The Week. They've listed seven long running offers at America's top chain restaurants with significantly more depressing nutritional value. The worst? How about Claim Jumper's Beef Back Ribs:

Description: "Slow-roasted then flame-broiled and loaded with flavor — will satisfy your hearty appetite"
'Nutritional' data: 4,301 calories, which includes a whopping 156g of saturated fat and almost 4 times the FDA's recommended daily salt intake (7,623mg).
Equivalent to eating: Nearly 8 of KFC's Double Downs

Now, that is ridiculous. How ridiculous? The FDA recommends the average adult consume 2,000 calories daily, and no more than 2,300 mg of salt and 20 g of saturated fat. So, the ribs are more than double the daily calorie amount and almost eight times the recommended saturated fat. Now, I support Claim Jumper. I am a fan, but, let's be honest, that, my friends, is why we are fat.

Tomorrow Night Eat At These Restaurants

As part of the annual Dining Out for Life select top LA restaurants will donate 25% of the proceeds from tomorrow's meals to the Project Angel Food charity. This is a great cause and there are some great restaurants participating.

The list can be found here.

2010 Donut Summit Coming in June

Photo: Metblogs

News today has been released on the local Donut Summit. It will take place on Sunday, June 13th at 1 pm at Griffith Park. I most definitely will be there. Here's the info from Metblogs:

If you’ve forgotten (and how could you forget?) admission to the Donut Summit is one dozen donuts from your favorite local donut joint, to add to the donut pool, so that we can share them and try donuts from all across this fair land. And because nothing is fun unless it’s a contest, we’ll vote on LA’s best donut.

Baskin Robbins for 31 cents

Tonight you can get a scoop of mediocre Baskin Robbins for only -- wait for it, wait, for, it -- 31 cents. Proceeds to benefit America's Firefighters, who, despite stealing the affections of our wives, rightfully remain national heroes.

The LA Times Single Handedly Bashing the Hopes of Women and Children

Yesterday, our local news provider, the LA Times, decided to run not just one, but two incredibly depressing food-related articles. The first linked depression and chocolate consumption. Apparently the more cacao you devour the better chance you're fucking depressed. While the scientists did not conclude one may lead to the other, they did say there is no evidence (as previously thought) that chocolate could improve your mood. The results that will make women nationwide roll their eyes:

Researchers at UC San Diego and UC Davis examined chocolate consumption and other dietary intake patterns among 931 men and women who were not using antidepressants. The participants were also given a depression screening test. Those who screened positive for possible depression consumed an average of 8.4 servings of chocolate — defined as one ounce of chocolate candy — per month. That compared with 5.4 servings per month among people who were not depressed.

If that wasn't a Debbie Downer enough, the LAT also reported that our neighbors up north (specifically Santa Clara County, home of my father and stepmother, whatup!) are trying to ban the inclusion of toys in Happy Meals. They argue the meals may make kids happy at the time, but will lead to long-term obesity as they grow older, thus, complete and utter unhappiness come high school. Sucks to be you, Mickey D's...

Believed to be the first of its kind in the nation, the proposal would forbid the inclusion of a toy in any restaurant meal that has more than 485 calories, more than 600 mg of salt or high amounts of sugar or fat. In the case of McDonald's, the limits would include all of the chain's Happy Meals — even those that include apple sticks instead of French fries.

The Obama Club to Open in Shanghai

Yes, there is a club opening soon in Shanghai called The Obama. This is not a joke. There is hope the Obama can revive a struggling local nightlife. And they have a very specific reason behind the name:

"We had thought of all kinds of names but then, by coincidence the radio was on and we heard some news about Obama. So we thought this name was quite good. We just felt it was easy to say and was controversial enough," Dragon Chiang, vice chairman of Shanghai Yahe Investment and Management Co. Ltd, one of the owners, told Reuters.

Free Subway Hysteria

Give shit away for free and the people will come...

Pictures courtesy of my lady friend.

The 1st 8th Annual Grilled Cheese Recap

Read it here...

The Best Pizza in LA?

Slice has another great report on pizza pies -- this time focusing on us Los Angelenos. All our favorites are in there: Mulberry, Nicky D's, Joe's... Check it out.

The Impact of "Undercover Boss" on Food Franchises

I am addicted to "Undercover Boss." It's sappy as all hell, but I really feel myself caring for the bosses and their employees. The Hollywood Reporter has a quick look at the brand awareness levels before and after appearances on the CBS show.

Free: Subway breakfast tomorrow

I am not a fan, but free is free. Eater LA reports:

Note to self, tomorrow Subway will give out free breakfast from 7-11AM. Stop by to scoop up a complimentary English Muffin Melt plus beverage, no purchase necessary.

My Initial Thoughts on the 1st 8th Annual Grilled Cheese Invitational

My big post on the big day will be on Los Anjealous sometime after lunch, but for now I will share my initial/additional thoughts on the GCI...

First off, I am happy I was not an executive judge. Now, would I accept an invitation to be an executive judge in the future? Of course. Should the GCI have asked me to be an Executive Judge? Of course. Am I bitter? Not -- of course. However, the sandwiches were really good. I mean, really, really good and I found myself tasting gc after gc and not being able to decipher which were better. In past events, like the Cupcake Challenge, it was much easier to determine the good and the bad. The GCI? Not so much.

Secondly, I am still trying to figure out whether or not the $10 advanced/$15 at the door entry for the common folk was actually worth it. It did not appear that the estimated 7,000 got very much grilled cheese au gratis. The thought of paying $10 to simply gain entry to then pay more doesn't sit well. Although, to GCI's defense, there were a good amount of sponsored giveaways including chips and soda.

Thirdly, how did this event get so big?

That's a Middling Caesar Salad: Urth Caffe

I really want to like Urth Caffe. I really do. I dig their morning muffin selection and they may have the best pumpkin pie in town. But, there is simply something about the place that cries, douche. Maybe it's all the "Entourage appearances" -- and the out-of-town patrons these appearances have unfortunately introduced to the numerous locations. Or, maybe, it's simply their middling caesar salad.

It's so blah. The dressing, which the menu singles out for being both "delicious" and "homemade," tastes either delicious nor homemade. It lacks significant flavor. And no Urth Caffe health bullshit, please. They serve a freaking Reuben nowadays! A freaking Reuben. And while the lettuce is quite fresh, they substitute croutons for something stupid called "parmesan cheese chips." That's the most asinine idea decision they've made since fornicating themselves out to "Entourage." A Caesar salad should have croutons. Period.

More on the Potential New LAX Eateries...

LAist has an updated post on the possible LAX upgrades...

It's Earth Day So We Are Going to Give Away Free Shit

Photo: OCWeekly.com

Today is Earth Day, so its only natural that every one under the sun is offering something free to celebrate our Mother. That way we can buy more, eat more, throw away more and create more waste. It makes total sense.

The Deals:

Peet's Coffee -- Various deals, including a free medium drink with certain merchandise purchases.

World Fare Food Truck (on AK tonight btw) -- Free dessert with a $10 purchase.

Mozza -- Special Earth Day menu items at each restaurant.

Mixt Greens -- Free tote bag of goodies for the first 150 customers at both downtown locales.

Seed -- 15% off and a free dessert if you bring your own to-go container. Also enter to win two free veggie burgers for a week.

More to come as the Earth turns I'm sure...

Shit That's Awesome: La Grande Orange's Chicken Nachitos

I'll just get this out of the way: Santa Monica's La Grande Orange is hipper than thou. The customers are hipper than thou. The decor is hipper than thou. The waitresses/actresses are hipper than thou. The egg white with turkey omelette that comes with no side is hipper than thou. The miniature moniker, "Nachitos," for their signature ginormous nacho plate, " is both annoying and beyond hipper than thou.

But, I fucking love them. They are amazing.

After spending the entire month of March without cheese the Nachitos were the first thing my lady friend and I wanted come April. I will not go too deep into why we abstained from queso, but I will just say we made a bet. And I lost. Thus, no cheese for a month. But, you know what kept me going? The thought of the LGO Nachitos. I dreamed of them day and night. The chips are perfect. The guac and salsa top notch. Crazy amounts of shredded cheese (no cheese sauce here, thankfully). And, the best part, the pulled chicken. The chicken is certainly what separates LGO from the rest. While many places seem to throw last night's leftover meat on their nachos, LGO does the complete opposite by topping the Nachitos with fresh and juicy rotisserie pulled chicken. This slightly gourmet touch to a typically boring dish makes them the best in town.

So make your way down to Main Street, eat the Nachitos, sip a fresh margarita (also top notch at LGO) and then go home and take a long nap.

The 1st 8th Annual Grilled Cheese Invitational This Weekend

The glorious Grilled Cheese Invitational is this Saturday at the Los Angeles Center Studios from noon til 6 pm. Read more about the GCI on Los Anjealous. I will be there, so check back Monday morning for a belly aching write up...

Food and Wine's Best Taco Spots in the U-S of A

Food and Wine has come out with a Best Tacos in America slideshow. Guess which LA spots are on there. Kogi. Yawn. Rico's Mar Azul Truck in Highland Park. Less of a yawn. Flying Pig truck. I'm awake.

Get Shaved Getting a Store

Photo: Get Shaved.

One of the best of the first strike of Food Trucks, Get Shaved shaved ice is getting a real, live store in Northridge in early May. Now I guess I need to find Northridge on a map. Follow them on twitter and their website for more information...

Top 5 Bars West of the 405 According to LAW

The LAW's Squid Ink names the top 5 sports bars on the Westside. I agree with the five they picked, but I feel they should have squeezed Busby's (despite horrible food) and The Parlor (despite horrible people) in there somehow.

Eat Sprinkles. Grow Trees.

From April 19-23 Sprinkles is donating one hundred percent of the proceeds of their vanilla cupcakes to help plant trees. Like with most of their holiday-themed cupcakes, the Earth Day mini cake has a neat little tree candy atop.

Overrated: Tito's Tacos

When I first moved to Los Angeles everyone told me I had to try Tito's Tacos. "Trust me, dude, they're super awesome and super cheap!" So I did. And I loved it. I started to spread the word to all my fellow LA transplants: try Tito's, thank me later.

That was a long time ago. Upon my recent return to Tito's I am officially here to tag it overrated. Tito's quirky characteristics, which once allured this LA virgin, now evoke the complete opposite. Yes, it is cheap and for the money, it seems like a bargain. But, whenever something is described as "good for the money" that means it isn't good. McDonald's is good for the money. Dairy Queen is good for the money. 7-Eleven coffee is good for the money.

The Tito's enchiladas are bland. The chips tasteless. The guacamole and salsa too watery. And the famous tacos, while still the stand out, are nothing to write home to mom and dad about.

The uniqueness of Tito's is the fact it can't really be compared to any other place. There really isn't anything like it. Sometimes, however, being in your own league doesn't make you the champion. Okay, that was a horrible analogy, but you know what I'm getting at.

There's also the whole aesthetic of the place. The assembly line workmanship which dazzled me upon my first few visits now seems sweatshop-like and sad. Patrons stare through the large glass windows at the open kitchen like a zoo exhibit. And, like most giraffe attractions, the workers look incredibly unhappy to be there. The interior design, once charmingly ugly, now reminds me of my junior high Taco Bell heyday. There's just no character.

While I know this sounds like just another outsider ranting on L.A. institutions, I hope you realize how hard it was for me to come to this conclusion. I wanted to love Tito's like I used to, but it simply cannot be done. In the words of the dreaded Celine Dion, my heart has gone on...

NYT Magazine: How a Food Critic Doesn't Get Fat

Sam Sifton has an interesting piece in this weekend's New York Times Magazine about what it's like to be a top restaurant critic and how the hell he doesn't get obese. He talks about the harsh realities of double lunches and gourmet breakfasts... sounds tough, my friend.

Best Taco in LA ... La Estrella

Congratulations to La Estrella of Highland Park, the 2010 winner of LA Taco's Taco Madness.

Never been, but will be checking it out soon for sure.

Soon There Might Actually Be Edible Food at LAX

According to today's LA Times, LAX may soon offer a plethora of local favorite dining options. This is fantastic news. The only thing worse than LA traffic is being dropped off too early at LAX on an empty stomach. The Times mentions a possible Park's Korean Bar-B-Q, LA Mill spinoff, La Seranata de Garibaldi, a Border Grill Taquiera and M Cafe de Chaya in the near future. There is even the possibility of a Mozza-like Nancy Silverton-run Italian joint:

Silverton, who owns Pizzeria Mozza and Osteria Mozza in Hollywood with celebrity chef Mario Batali, has proposed an Italian cafe called Spuntino (which means “snack” in Italian) in Terminal 7. Her menu would include fresh-from-the-oven foccacia or a version of her famous pizzas and the same kind of appetizers she serves at her mozzarella bar at Osteria Mozza –- locally produced mozzarella and burrata served with Italian cured meats and olives.

“I said I wanted a Berkel slicer, so I can slice my prosciutto to order,” Silverton said.

Honestly, any food -- let alone from some of LA's finest -- would be better than the current options. Hopefully these additions will be finalized soon...

Free Fries at Jack in the Box

I don't like Jack and the Box either, but free fries are free fries. And any company willing to declare a day a "Fryday" is a-okay in my book. The offer is valid at any local Jack in the Box.

Pizza Only for a Month?

This guy is eating pizza for the month of April. And only pizza. And I have a new idol.

Overheard Food Conversation From Last Night

Location: Sonny McLean's

Participants: A Young Duo on the First Date.

What I Was Doing: Trying to watch the hockey game.

Guy: I live downtown.

Girl: Oh.

Guy: You know Cole's?

Girl: I don't go out downtown often.

Guy: No, Cole's. It's a restaurant.

Girl: I don't think so.

Guy: Its in my building.

Girl: Oh.

Guy: You know the French Dip?

Girl: I'm not sure.

Guy: The French Dip. The sandwich. Roast beef.

Girl: I'm not big on Roast Beef.

Guy: The French Dip! It was invented at Cole's.

Girl: I didn't know that.

Amazing Race Introduces the World to Ice Cream Sandwiches on White Bread

Photo courtesy: Omnomnomfood.com

"The Amazing Race" has introduced me to many things over the years. Nothing, however, fascinated me more than this past Sunday's episode in which the contestants sold ice cream sandwiches in Singapore. Ice cream sandwiches that consisted of ice cream and... white bread!

Yep, white bread.

After doing some research on the internets I discovered that ice cream sandwiches are available in Singapore on either a wafer or bread, both being equally popular. Many times the bread is colored green (and even sometimes rainbow) from the use of pandan, a Southeast Asian leave, but, it appears, the pandan simply gives the bread an aroma, not an altered taste. And although my friend Leone over at her My Life in Singapore blog notes all breads are a tad sweeter than normal in Singapore, it appears the locals are literally eating a block on ice cream in between a folded slice of Wonder Bread.

This blows my mind. How did this come about? Years back did Singapore hear about the Western craze of "ice cream sandwiches" and take it literally? I tried my best to find the answer. But, and no shocker here, there is little information out there regarding the history of the ice cream sandwich in Singapore.

So, I guess, for now this remains a mystery.

The history of the ice cream sandwich.

LA: A City of Many Pizza Ethnicities

The L.A. Times has a piece today on the variety of pizza styles in Los Angeles. Yeah, South American, Asian, Armenian, Mozza'n...

Shit I Miss ... Magic Shell

I wish I was a kid again. Apparently Magic Shell now comes in SEVEN FLAVORS.

Sweet Rose Creamery Coming May to Brentwood Country Mart

As if Evan Funke and Zoe Nathan didn't already have enough going for them. Great upscale restaurant? Check. The Westside's answer to Joan's on Third? Check. Good looks at least for chefs? Check. So, of course, the natural next step is an ice creamery. They just announced via their email newsletter that the Sweet Rose Creamery will be coming to the Brentwood Country Mart come May:

Finally, as construction begins to wrap up and our staff begins training in our new space in the Brentwood Country Mart, we are rapidly approaching the opening of our ice cream shop, Sweet Rose Creamery. Sweet Rose will feature 12 regularly changing flavors of ice cream and sorbet, made by hand on site using only organic dairy and the best ingredients. In addition to our ice cream flavors, we will serve Ice Cream Sundaes, Milkshakes and Malts, Ice Cream Sandwiches, Bon Bons, Ice Cream Pies and much more. We are shooting to open sometime in the first two weeks of May and will send out a notice when we do. We couldn't be more excited. We look forward to seeing you all soon.

Stefan Richter: Not a Dick?

I'm going to be honest: I went into last night's "Anniversary Dinner" at Stefan's at L.A. Farm with the hopes of hating it. After watching the cocky Stefan make his way through "Top Chef" two seasons back I realized I had never loathed a reality character so much. Not that Richard Hatch guy on the inaugural "Survivor" or even "Real World: San Francisco" alum Puck from way back in the day. Sure, Stefan plated the most appetizing dishes and certainly -- at least to the television viewer at home -- deserved to win over hopeless romantic Hosea. But, he didn't win (and I and Bravo don't like him) because he came off as a total dick. So, he lost. Hooray for the good guys.

To make things worse, a week after "TC" ended I saw him flying solo at O'Briens on Main Street flirting with anyone who would give his shiny bald head a chance. I suddenly loathed him even more...

Fast forward to last night. I felt I could not pass up the chance to eat a three course meal at Stefan's at L.A. Farm for freaking $12. I expected small courses with a we-had-to-make-a-shit-load-of-this-stuff-so-it's-okay-that-the-food-is-only-okay-deal-with-it attitude. I was happily surprised to find it was the complete opposite. Not just was the food good, but the portions were hearty.

The appetizer was a delightful veal and beef carpaccio salad with a salty olive dressing.


They followed that up with a truffle risotto. The creamy risotto let off a wonderful garlicky aroma that may still be buried in last night's shirt. And, seriously, put truffles in my Diet Coke and it will please me.


Even the main course, bratwurst with sauerkraut and mashed potatoes, pleased this non-brat lover. The fluffy potatoes combined with the sauerkraut pungency and the crispiness of the fried onions really pleased. And the phallic nature of the brat certainly provided a chuckle or two...


There were also mini plates (I'm talking minute) at a discounted price. We had the Little Big Mac, which was a tasty two biter.

The highlight, however, and I can't believe I'm saying this, was Stefan himself. It started with the menu. Topping the "Anniversary" menu was a giant thank you to all his customers. Celebrating 12 years in the U.S., he provided genuine words of gratitude. In person, he was incredibly genial the whole evening, swaying from table to table discussing the meal with anyone who requested his ear. On numerous occasions he pulled up an extra chair and joined interested parties. I even saw him try someone's dessert. While many high end restaurants and chefs offer special discounted meals from time to time never had I seen a chef so appreciative of people paying a mere $12 for his food. For once it sort of felt like a chef actually appreciated his patrons.

Sure, maybe it was all a self-aggrandizing salute to himself, but when is it not in the culinary arena? As I learned in my college philosophy course there is no such thing as true altruism. But, for one night, Stefan made me not believe everything I see on TV.


Here's the menu:

Jamba Juice Is Better When It's Free

For their 20th Anniversary Jamba Juice is offering a 2-for-1. Just go to their website and print out the coupon. They may offer flatbreads and salads now (which is a post in itself for a later date), but they still serve a decent smoothie.

Mendo Farms coming to the Westside Real, Real Soon

Grub Street LA has the latest on the upcoming western version of Mendocino Farms. GS has a point that shopping center sucks, but I'm still fucking pumped.

A Reason to Actually Attend a Dodgers Game?

According to LAist, the Dodgers have introduced a pretzel big enough to feed four hungry fans. If only these behemoths could pitch.

Where to Eat Near the Dreaded Santa Monica Promenade

Last week a buddy of mine emailed me a query: I am going to be near the Promenade for work around dinnertime where the hell do I take my woman to eat? This is a much tougher question than you may imagine. The Promenade offers a wealth of options. But almost none of them are any good. P.F. Changs is a joke. Houston's? While I enjoy the place I usually save it for a similar dining conundrum when stuck at the Century City mall. All the options actually on Third Street should be left for the tourists. So, where does one go while we all anxiously await the new culinary offerings of the remodeled Santa Monica Place?

Anisette
The steak frites rock. So do the morning pastries.

Border Grill
I mean, chef Susan Feniger just moved on to the 2nd round of Top Chef Masters.

Fraiche Santa Monica
As the old saying goes: if the original location can make it in Culver City it can make it anywhere.

Joe's Pizza
This pizza place does not have Los Angeleno heritage. IT MUST BE GOOD.

And there's always a hidden gem right off the promenade ...

Cha Cha Chicken
Order the enchiladas. Thank me later.

I Need to Get a Job at Carlsberg

Employees are upset because they can no longer drink ALL DAY. Only at lunch time.

How to Make Really Good Two Buck 'Za

When you don't live near Village Pizza or (I'm not worthy, I'm not worthy) Mozza you quickly grow tired of the mediocre westside pizza scene. That's why my lady friend and I started to make our own. Make your own pizza what the fuck? I know, I know. Trust me, though. It's really tasty and we hardly "make" anything. If I think it's an easy recipe than it's pretty freaking easy.

How to make The Panda's Pesto Chicken 'Za...

Drive to Lamonica's Pizza in Westwood. Go to the counter and ask for two dollars worth of dough (enough for a large pizza). Note: Many pizzerias sell their dough on the cheap -- you just have to ask.


The dough will look like this...


Go to the store. Buy mushrooms, onions, one tomato, a little parmesan and a bag of pre-shredded mozzarella. You will also need a small chicken breast. Stores like Whole Foods sell already grilled breasts (you don't need much for the pizza, so unlike with cheerleaders, the smaller the breasts the better).


Preheat the oven to 450. Dabble some flour on a baking pan. Stretch the dough so it fits on the baking pan. Then cover the top with a thin layer of pesto. Now you can get your pesto anywhere, but you should be getting it at Bay Cities. Just like everything else in your kitchen.



Put half the cheese on the pizza. Then chop up the toppings and place them on the pizza. Then place the second half of cheese.


Put the pizza/pan in the oven for about twelve minutes. But keep your eye on it because it bakes really fast. Then twelves minutes later just like in Back to the Future II you've got your very own pizza... Enjoy.

Shit That's Awesome -- Bud Light Bowling Pin Bottles

Many say the LA culinary scene is blah. I say those people are eating and drinking with their fucking eyes closed. Luckily, I will direct them to the quirky/awesome...

Alley: Bay Shore Lanes
Location: Santa Monica

The best part of bowling is certainly not bowling. It's the Bud Light bottles in bowling pin shapes! Are you kidding me? How awesome are these things? I seriously sometimes find myself at other sporting venues questioning vehemently with innocent vendors why they do not offer appropriately proportioned beer bottles. Where's the baseball bat at Chavez? The hockey stick at Staples? The Beckham at the Home Depot Center?

The bowling pin bottles are just so cool. I mean, fuck, look at them.

That's a Good Looking Caesar Salad -- Victor Jr's

I fucking love caesar salads. Whenever I get served a good one I'm going to share with all six of you reading this blog.

Restaurant: Victor Jr's
Location: Culver City

In very typical LA fashion when you order the Caesar at Vic Jr's they ask "croutons or no croutons?" This question insults me. They then ask: would you like your salad "tossed or not tossed?" Well, that question humors me.

Food Trucks Run Out of Luck

It was bound to happen. Just like the frozen yogurt craze, the food truck revolution may have run its course. Today comes the news that both the Willoughby Road and Asian Soul Kitchen food trucks have called it quits. These are the first confirmed LA food truck closures. Having not tried either truck I cannot say its because their food sucked. But, I'm going to guess that, well, the food couldn't cut it in the culinary pantheon of food truckdom.

Eater LA has the news.

Follow Southland Glutton on New and Hip Social Networking Site

Follow Southland Glutton on twitter... Pretty please?

Welcome to Southland Glutton

Hey All,

Today is the first day of the rest of my life. And, hopefully, yours, too. As someone who constantly consumes LA foodstuffs and drinkstuffs (not a word, but just go with it) I felt it was absolutely necessary I share my daily opinions via the interwebs. For now, as I'm sure you've noticed, most of my posts are links from previous articles from Los Anjealous. To make up for this total lack of content, over the coming days and weeks I promise to bombard the shit out of you with my thoughts on what I eat, drink and smell.

I promise one thing: you will not find someone with a bigger opinion on the Los Angeles food scene. I've been eating my whole life, so I'm an expert.

Thanks for giving Southland Glutton a look-see.

I ate all 40 cupcakes at the LA Cupcake Challenge

... And lived to write about it.

World Fare: Putting the Fuck Back in Food Truck

Just wrote this for Los Anjealous on my new favorite food truck, World Fare.

Beacon better than Father's Office

A while back I wrote this post for Los Anjealous on the Culver City Burger Wars.