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1. The Spotted Pig
New York, NY 10014
(212) 620-0393
Categories:
British,
Burgers,
Gastropubs
Neighbourhood: West Village
I do not like bleu cheese! I mean I really do not like bleu cheese.
On advice of my friend's friend, we went to Spotted Pig. We went specifically to try the burger.
Once I discovered that Roquefort was the key ingredient for their burger, I became…More »
2. Torchy's Tacos
This is a great taco stand.
It is open and airy with a nice little side patio. The service was super friendly. and it was quick.
Then there are the tacos. That is what a taco stand is all about.
Their tacos are great.
Ace of Spades - This is not on the…More »
3. Bubbalou's Bodacious Bar-B-Q
I love Bubbalou's. I say Texas smexas. North Carolina, who needs ya? St Louis, move on over. Bubbalou's can play the BBQ game with anyone.
This is plain ol' good barbecue and good fixuns. They are very friendly. So, just walk up to the menu counter…More »
4. The Salt Lick
This restaurant is graded on the International Airport Food Scale.
BBQ this good in an airport? Say what?
What's to like?
1. Brisket Sandwich - tender meat, tasty smokey, with a very nice sweet BBQ sauce
2. Beans - these were very good baked beans
3.…More »
5. Katz's Delicatessen
New York, NY 10002
(212) 254-2246
Categories:
Delis,
Sandwiches
Neighbourhood: Lower East Side
Tourist Spot - Who Cares?!?
I don't care if it is a tourist spot now. Lol, I was a tourist. I loved this place. I liked the hecticness of it. The crazy ordering system. It seems like it should break down but it doesn't. I enjoyed my cheesesteak.…More »
6. Farmer's Daughter Hotel
There are a lot of ways for a hotel to score highly. For instance, you can do it with sheer luxury (ie Park Hyatt-Seoul Korea).
It can also be achieved with creativity and service. This is the route that Farmer's Daughter takes. For a recent…More »
7. Virgin America
These folks need to retrain all of United and Delta's employees. While United and Delta have become horrible flying experiences, VA and JB have provided refreshing alternatives.
They actually seem to enjoy their work. and it rubs off. Flying…More »
8. JetBlue
These folks need to retrain all of United and Delta's employees. While United and Delta have become horrible flying experiences, VA and JB have provided refreshing alternatives.
They actually seem to enjoy their work. and it rubs off. Flying…More »
9. Swingers
Los Angeles, CA 90048
(323) 653-5858
Categories:
American (New),
American (Traditional)
Neighbourhoods: Mid-City West, West Hollywood
This little diner screams LA.
It is the kind of place where you ponder if the attractive blonde wiling away the afternoon at the counter with a milkshake and fries is waiting for a call from some B movie director or a call from another sort of man…More »
10. The Counter
Los Angeles, CA 90036
(323) 932-8900
Category:
Burgers
Neighbourhood: Mid-City West
This is a review of take out for The Counter Burgers on Wilshire.
I am in Los Angeles on business. I did a quick Google maps search and asked some of my colleagues for some advice. I decided to walk to the nearby Counter Burger.
I arrived and spotted…More »
11. Bob's Coffee & Donuts
Los Angeles, CA 90036
(323) 933-8929
Categories:
Bakeries,
Coffee & Tea,
Donuts
Neighbourhood: Mid-City West
On recent business trips to LA, I have dropped by Bob's numerous times to pick up doughnuts for midnight snacks. They keep me going as I work late into the night in my hotel room.
It is very handy. I pick up carry-out dinner from one of the other…More »
12. The Duplex
New York, NY 10014
(212) 255-5438
Categories:
Gay Bars,
Music Venues,
Dance Clubs
Neighbourhood: West Village
My friend and I randomly found this place. We initially stopped in for just a drink. It was just too fun. The tambourine playing bartender was a blast. The piano bar and all the folks singing were fantastic. We stayed the night.
A couple of…More »
13. McSorley's Old Ale House
New York, NY 10003
(212) 473-9148
This is a great pub. You have to love the simplicity of two beers. It works when both of the beers are very good. You can feel the history in the room. and there it is a great meeting place to run into fellow tourists in the mood to discuss their…More »
14. Il Gatto Nero
Toronto, ON M6G 1C4
Canada
(416) 536-3132
We sat on the side patio. It was very nice. The service was exceedingly friendly.
I had the Carmine Calzone (tomato, mozzarella, onions, hot peppers & prosciutto). This was one of the better calzones I've had in recent years. The crust was just…More »
15. Black Dog Coffee
Los Angeles, CA 90036
(323) 933-1976
Categories:
Restaurants,
Coffee & Tea
Neighbourhood: Mid-City West
I came back to Black Dog Coffee today (05.26.11). It is in the same building as a company I partner with in LA.
It is a neat little coffee shop with food that is a step up than your average local coffee shop.
http://tinyurl.com/3us...
They have a cool…More »
1 Previous Review: Show all »
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1/25/2011
This is your typical neighborhood coffee shop with a little extra shot of charm.
I tried their… Read more »
16. Yuko Kitchen
Los Angeles, CA 90036
(323) 933-4020
Category:
Japanese
Neighbourhood: Mid-City West
I am in Los Angeles for business.
While walking to lunch yesterday, I noticed Yuko Kitchen. It looked like a quaint little place with a small but nice outdoor seating area.
When lunch rolled around today, I suggested to a colleague that we go there.…More »
17. Tart Restaurant
Los Angeles, CA 90036
(323) 556-2608
Category:
Southern
Neighbourhood: Mid-City West
This restaurant is, at some level, attached to Farmer's Daughter Hotel. However, the only thing it has in common with hotel restaurants is that they call their burger an Angus Burger. I am not sure why so many hotels do that. Maybe there is hotel…More »
18. Burger Joint
This review is based on the International Airport Food Scale.
I will say though that, even in the outside world, this place would rate close to a four.
I had a bunch of time to kill in the airport. I was hungry. I have to say the new terminal for…More »
19. Fiddler's Bistro Bar and Grill
Los Angeles, CA 90036
(323) 931-8167
Categories:
Breakfast & Brunch,
Greek,
Mediterranean
Neighbourhood: Mid-City West
This is a review of lunch at Fiddler's Bistro.
For business, I am traveling to LA quite a lot these days. I often go to lunch with members of the team that I am working with there.
For this particular lunch, there were eight people. And they selected…More »
20. Century Dragon
Los Angeles, CA 90064
(310) 842-8222
Category:
Chinese
Neighbourhood: West Los Angeles
This is a review of a large delivery order from Century Dragon.
This is another review of a team meal from by business trips to Los Angeles. Oh, the joys of crunch mode dining.
It was easy to order from http://Grubhub.com.
Delivery was made in just…More »
21. Chicken On Fire
This is a review of a large delivery order from Chicken on Fire.
It is easy to order from http://Grubhub.com.
I am working on-site in Los Angeles right now. I ordered delivery for the development team.
Once again, like with other large delivery orders,…More »
22. Johnnie's New York Pizzeria
Los Angeles, CA 90036
(323) 904-4880
I am on a business trip to Los Angeles. This is a review of lunch at Johnnie's New York Pizzeria.
At my colleague's suggestion, we decided to go there for .lunch.
The restaurant has a nice Italian restaurant feel. It is a touch old-school. It is a…More »
23. Kung Pao China Bistro
West Hollywood, CA 90046
(323) 848-9888
Category:
Chinese
Neighbourhood: West Hollywood
This is a review of a large order for delivery.
It was easy to order from http://Grubhub.com.
I am not going to detail the food. I apologize. But this was a large order for a team dinner. Overall, the food was good but not great. The ingredients…More »
24. Nonna's Empanadas
Los Angeles, CA 90048
(310) 385-0445
Categories:
Tapas/Small Plates,
Argentine,
Italian
Neighbourhood: Mid-City West
This was ordered for a large team dinner.
They have a menu on their site and you can order by phone for delivery.
The empanadas were very well received. Everything was good. They were made from quality ingredients.
The favorites were probably the…More »
25. Famous Daves
Georgia Chopped Pork Sandwich - This was a pretty good BBQ sandwich,. The sauce could have used a little more kick. This could have probably been fixed by requesting a different sauce. and it was a tad too salty but I would eat it again. I prefer…More »
26. Border Grill
I was in Los Angeles for E3 (video game trade show). We had a dinner out. Border Grill was selected.
Food - The food was very average.
Chips and Sauces - The chips were actually quite good and I liked the trio of sauces. I had not eaten all day and…More »
27. Chipotle Mexican Grill
This was pretty much like most Chipotle Mexican Grills I've been to.
I did not see a salsa bar though. They did put plenty of my two choices of sauces on my burrito.
The food was good. My chicken burrito was made with fresh ingredients and was well…More »
28. Kamin Thai Fusion Cuisine
Los Angeles, CA 90046
(323) 938-8808
Categories:
Asian Fusion,
Thai
Neighbourhoods: Mid-City West, West Hollywood
This is a review of a large delivery from Kamin Thai Fusion Cuisine.
It was easy to order via http://Grubhub.com.
This is yet another review of a evening meal with the development I am working with in Los Angeles.
The delivery was made in just over an…More »
29. Moishe's Restaurant
Los Angeles, CA 90036
(323) 936-4998
Categories:
Middle Eastern,
Mediterranean
Neighbourhood: Mid-City West
I'm in Los Angeles for business. The Farmer's Market is just across the street from my hotel.
My work colleague said that I should check it out.
So, after work, I went for a stroll through the market. It is a very cool place. Lots of stalls for all…More »
30. Bikinis Sports Bar & Grill
Someone somewhere thought to themselves - "Hmmm, those tops at Hooters are just too darn conservative".
I have actually never been to a Hooters. But I imagine they are very similar to this place.
This one was right next to my hotel. I wanted a quick…More »
31. Market Grill
Los Angeles, CA 90036
(323) 934-0424
Category:
American (New)
Neighbourhood: Mid-City West
I am still in Los Angeles on business.
I wandered back over to the Farmer's Market.
I placed my order for a cheeseburger and fries. Plus, I ordered a corn dog.
This was an order for carry-out.
The burger was a very basic burger. It was cooked very…More »
32. Loteria Grill
In the previous times that I've visited the Farmer's Market in Los Angeles, I wanted to visit Loteria. Each time, I had waited 20 minutes inline and seemingly was not closer to ordering. It also appeared that it was taking at least 20 minutes for…More »
33. Phil's Deli & Grill
Los Angeles, CA 90036
(323) 936-3704
Categories:
Delis,
Breakfast & Brunch,
Burgers
Neighbourhood: Mid-City West
I am in Los Angeles on business. This is a review of carry-out from Phil's Deli & Grill.
I wandered over and walked around in the Farmer's Market. After passing up a couple of places because they were simply too busy, I decided on Phil's.
There was a…More »
34. Chang 101
I took a break from my business trip and I am visiting my parents for a day in nearby Thousand Oaks, Ca.
They suggested we order food from their favorite Chinese restaurant - Chang 101.
This was a takeout order that my pop picked up,
The prices are…More »
35. Napa Farms Market
I am just going to stick to the facts on this one.
I went to the Live Fire Pizza counter in back.
I ordered the steak sandwich.
The staff was friendly.
For $12, I would expect a sandwich that was made to order. This was not the case. It was pre-made.…More »
36. India's Tandoori
I went back today for a large team lunch.
This time around, the food was better. Their was a bit more spice to it. Even though there were 13 of us, the buffet was stocked well enough to cover everyone's wishes.
http://tinyurl.com/3qc...
They quickly…More »
1 Previous Review: Show all »
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5/28/2011
I must say that, in general, I do not like giving less than flattering reviews for Indian… Read more »
37. Waterloo Ice House
Austin, TX 78749
(512) 301-1007
This is a small chain of restaurants in Austin. They serve burgers and comfort foods and have a bar. Pretty basic place. Never going to win any culinary awards but can fill you up with some relatively good food.
Whats' to like?
1. Very friendly…More »
38. Gourmet Bites
Los Angeles, CA 90036
(323) 937-0522
Category:
Sandwiches
Neighbourhood: Mid-City West
I went here for a quick lunch with a colleague.
it looked like and is a pretty basic place. They have western style lunch items (burgers) and Korean lunch items.
I ordered their Western Burger. I was pleasantly surprised when it came out. It was on…More »
39. International House of Pancakes
Los Angeles, CA 90036
(323) 297-4467
Categories:
Diners,
Breakfast & Brunch
Neighbourhood: Mid-City West
Yep, I know it's an IHOP but I liked it anyway.
I'm on a biz trip to LA.
I usually do not eat breakfast. I was hungry though. and there is an IHOP downstairs. So, I decided to give it a shot.
It's been years since I've been to an International…More »
40. Wilshire Crest Hotel
Wilshire Crest reminds me of many hotels I've stayed at in England. Especially considering it is located in Southern California, there is something uniquely English about the place. The furniture is older and doesn't seem to match. But everything is…More »
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