Susan Feniger's STREET
742 N Highland (just north of Melrose)
West Hollywood/Los Angeles, CA 90038
323-203-0500
www.eatatstreet.com/
Tiny parking lot in back, and limited street parking.
Visited: January 2011, Lunch, Dine-in
Well, I'm not sure how to review STREET. I definitely enjoyed the experience of eating here, but I didn't necessarily enjoy all of the food. Maybe my expectations were too high. I thought many of the flavors to be too light, and others had too many flavors competing. But there were definitely some high points.
We wanted to get a good feel for the multi-cultural flavors featured at STREET and ordered a number of items.
We started with their famous Kaya Toast ($11) - thick coconut jam on toast served with a soft fried egg (really really runny) and a dark soy drizzle. It was an interesting mix of sweet and salty, and even a little cinnamony now and then. While fascinating, it didn't send my tastebuds dancing.
We also got the Dumpling Sampler ($14) which was a nice portion size with 2 pieces of 3 different dumplings. The Spinach Varenky were more cheesey than spinachy, and reminded me of a cheese blintz. The lemon marmalade the accompanied the varenky was very sweet, and overpowered everything. I was expecting more Asian flavor from the Mandoo Vegetable Dumplings, even the sesame dipping sauce didn't seem to add much. The Shrimp Stuffed Shiitake Mushrooms were the highlight of the Sampler. The mushrooms themselves were flavorful and the shrimp mousse was tasty. These were very hearty little mushroom appetizers.
And we also started with the Tatsutage Fried Chicken ($16). This was quite good, and I highly recommend having this as an entree. I would have liked the chicken to have more of the soy, mirin, and sake marinade flavor, but the batter was really nice, and the chicken fried well. The kewpie mayo didn't add anything. The chilled soba noodles with the pickled vegetable slaw and chunks of firm tofu were really tasty. Overall, a very nice dish.
For our entrees, we had a few sandwiches. First was the Vietnamese Pulled Pork Sandwich ($14) - actually two slider style sandwiches, and these were winners. It was kinda like having bbq pulled pork with vietnamese banh mi pickled veggie salad on a soft roll. Very tasty, and had a nice little spicy kick. The sandwiches came with a generous portion of fried plaintains, and these very curious chips that seemed similar to Chinese shrimp chips. This was a big and tasty plate of food.
Next we had the Brioche Cheeseburger ($13) - really, anything you do with brioche is going to taste good. The bread was a great holder for the tasty angus beef patty, Vermont white cheddar, and the bright yuzu sauce. The burger also came with a large serving of homemade pickles (didn't really do anything for us), and a large, but wish-we-had-more, serving of homemade Yukon gold potato chips.
And lastly, we had the Falafel Wrap ($11). The falafel themselves were fine, but there was just so much stuff in the wrap that it took away from the delicate falafel flavor. Tomato, lettuce, olives, pickled radishes, tahini, baba ghanouj, tzatziki - too much! BUT, the wrap did come with those heavenly potato chips.
We also ordered two hot teas that are supposed to be "pulled teas prepared tableside" - yeah, not so sure about that. Not only did the tea not arrive early (it came after we had our entrees, so really no time for the tea to cool enough to drink it with the meal), but there was no tableside service. The teas came in these really hot metal containers and poured into glass mugs without handles. Overall very awkward, but the Spiced Chai Assam ($4) was tasty, and the Gen Mai Cha ($3) was okay.
The food came out quickly - their kitchen must run really well. Our server was very nice, and got our order correct, but the slowness on beverages and lack of tea show was disappointing.
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Thursday, January 27, 2011
Sunday, January 10, 2010
Diddy Riese Cookies, Los Angeles, CA
Diddy Riese Cookies
926 Broxton Ave, Westwood, Los Angeles, CA
310-208-0048
http://www.diddyriese.com/
Pay and metered parking available throughout Westwood.
Fast food. Limited seating.
Visited: Numerous times over the last 10 years. Take-out.
Diddy Riese's is a mainstay of Bruin life, located in Westwood Village about a block from the UCLA campus.
Their cookies ($0.35) are great - my favorites are the chocolate chip and cinnamon sugar, but they also have 8 other traditional flavors to choose from: choc chip with walnuts, white choc chip, white choc chip mac nut, peanut butter, double chocolate with nuts, oatmeal rasin, chocolate with white choc chip, and candy (like M&Ms). Three cookies are $1.00, Half Dozen are $2.00, and a Diddy Dozen is $3.75,
They also serve brownies, Dreyer's Ice Cream and now offer Hawaiian Shave Ice.
But for a real treat, get the Ice Cream Sandwich ($1.50): your choice of two cookies and your choice of ice cream. My favorite combo is 2 cinnamon sugar cookies with vanilla. YUM!
Diddy Riese's is open until midnight, and til 1am on Fridays and Saturdays. Don't be surprised if there's still a line at closing time.
926 Broxton Ave, Westwood, Los Angeles, CA
310-208-0048
http://www.diddyriese.com/
Pay and metered parking available throughout Westwood.
Fast food. Limited seating.
Visited: Numerous times over the last 10 years. Take-out.
Diddy Riese's is a mainstay of Bruin life, located in Westwood Village about a block from the UCLA campus.
Their cookies ($0.35) are great - my favorites are the chocolate chip and cinnamon sugar, but they also have 8 other traditional flavors to choose from: choc chip with walnuts, white choc chip, white choc chip mac nut, peanut butter, double chocolate with nuts, oatmeal rasin, chocolate with white choc chip, and candy (like M&Ms). Three cookies are $1.00, Half Dozen are $2.00, and a Diddy Dozen is $3.75,
They also serve brownies, Dreyer's Ice Cream and now offer Hawaiian Shave Ice.
But for a real treat, get the Ice Cream Sandwich ($1.50): your choice of two cookies and your choice of ice cream. My favorite combo is 2 cinnamon sugar cookies with vanilla. YUM!
Diddy Riese's is open until midnight, and til 1am on Fridays and Saturdays. Don't be surprised if there's still a line at closing time.
Friday, January 8, 2010
Philippe The Original, Los Angeles, CA
Philippe The Original
1001 N. Alameda St, Los Angeles, CA 90012
213-628-3181
http://www.philippes.com/
On the corner at Ord St near Chinatowon, the Post Office Annex, Union Station, and Olvera St.
Free parking in the lot behing Philippe's and across Ord St.
Casual.
Visited: Numerous times over 30 years; Dine in and Take Out
Most recently: March 2009
Philippe's is the home of the Original French Dipped Sandwich. Philippe's has been around since 1908, and is an LA landmark. Many generations of families have included Philippe's in their own traditions. For many, no trip to Dodger Stadium is complete without a stop at Philippe's.
It's best to go in at least pairs. One person to find and stand in line to order at the counter; glass cases enticing you with side salads and desserts. And when you're a kid, you're short enough to watch the ladies making your yummy sandwich through the glass. The other person to find a seat in the massive dining room, mostly filled with long communal tables and stools, and sawdust on the floor.
You can tell that some of the ladies have been there for decades, and I bet some of them have even served me when I was a little girl!
Our favorite is the Beef Sandwich ($5.55), Double Dipped (both halves of the French roll are dipped in the jus). Sometimes we add cheese (American, Jack or Swiss) for 55c. Another family favorite is the Pork Sandwich ($5.55), Double Dipped. We've also tried the Lamb ($6.75), Double Dipped, but it just didn't pack the same punch as the beef. They also offer a Turkey sandwich, but even after all of these years, we still haven't tried it yet.
They also offer chili, stew, soups, and breakfast, which seem to be very popular, but quite honestly, the sandwiches are so good, we haven't strayed.
Philippe's is also known for its Hot Mustard which used to be set out in the communinal dining space in these cute little jars with the special mustard dauber, but now they come in squeeze bottles. Just not quite the same feel. Jars are available for purchase.
As sides we often get the Potato Salad, Macaroni Salad or Coleslaw ($1.10). Philippe's also has a great assortment of old timey sides like pickled eggs (bright purple jars!), pickled pigs feet, and pickles.
Their lemonade is really tasty, and they serve an assortment of wines and beers. And coffee is still only 9 cents.
For dessert, they have a lovely display of pies, Balian ice cream, classic baked apples, and my favorite, the baked Custard Cup ($2.15) with a sprinkle of nutmeg.
It's nice to have some things never change.
1001 N. Alameda St, Los Angeles, CA 90012
213-628-3181
http://www.philippes.com/
On the corner at Ord St near Chinatowon, the Post Office Annex, Union Station, and Olvera St.
Free parking in the lot behing Philippe's and across Ord St.
Casual.
Visited: Numerous times over 30 years; Dine in and Take Out
Most recently: March 2009
Philippe's is the home of the Original French Dipped Sandwich. Philippe's has been around since 1908, and is an LA landmark. Many generations of families have included Philippe's in their own traditions. For many, no trip to Dodger Stadium is complete without a stop at Philippe's.
It's best to go in at least pairs. One person to find and stand in line to order at the counter; glass cases enticing you with side salads and desserts. And when you're a kid, you're short enough to watch the ladies making your yummy sandwich through the glass. The other person to find a seat in the massive dining room, mostly filled with long communal tables and stools, and sawdust on the floor.
You can tell that some of the ladies have been there for decades, and I bet some of them have even served me when I was a little girl!
Our favorite is the Beef Sandwich ($5.55), Double Dipped (both halves of the French roll are dipped in the jus). Sometimes we add cheese (American, Jack or Swiss) for 55c. Another family favorite is the Pork Sandwich ($5.55), Double Dipped. We've also tried the Lamb ($6.75), Double Dipped, but it just didn't pack the same punch as the beef. They also offer a Turkey sandwich, but even after all of these years, we still haven't tried it yet.
They also offer chili, stew, soups, and breakfast, which seem to be very popular, but quite honestly, the sandwiches are so good, we haven't strayed.
Philippe's is also known for its Hot Mustard which used to be set out in the communinal dining space in these cute little jars with the special mustard dauber, but now they come in squeeze bottles. Just not quite the same feel. Jars are available for purchase.
As sides we often get the Potato Salad, Macaroni Salad or Coleslaw ($1.10). Philippe's also has a great assortment of old timey sides like pickled eggs (bright purple jars!), pickled pigs feet, and pickles.
Their lemonade is really tasty, and they serve an assortment of wines and beers. And coffee is still only 9 cents.
For dessert, they have a lovely display of pies, Balian ice cream, classic baked apples, and my favorite, the baked Custard Cup ($2.15) with a sprinkle of nutmeg.
It's nice to have some things never change.
Thursday, January 7, 2010
Paco's Tacos, Los Angeles, CA
Paco's Tacos Cantina
6212 Manchester Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90045
310-645-8692
http://www.pacoscantina.com/
Located between Sepulveda and Truxton. Free parking behind the restaurant; shares the lot with other businesses and can be crowded at meal time.
A second location at 4141 S. Centinela Ave, LA.
Casual. Full bar. At dinner, can be dark inside.
Visited: Lunch and Dinner, Dine-in
Most recently: November 2009
Paco's has some really nice Mexican food basics (Enchiladas and Tacos, and other items in combination) as well as some tasty "Regional" and "Native" plates such as the Cochinita Pibil de Yucatan, pork chunks marinated in a special BBQ sauce served with rice, beans, and tortillas.
The real reason to come to Paco's is for the flour tortillas. They are handmade fresh throughout the day, and served warm with crisp, flaky and chewy textures in all the right places.
This location is near LAX and worth the stop if you are heading to or from the airport.
6212 Manchester Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90045
310-645-8692
http://www.pacoscantina.com/
Located between Sepulveda and Truxton. Free parking behind the restaurant; shares the lot with other businesses and can be crowded at meal time.
A second location at 4141 S. Centinela Ave, LA.
Casual. Full bar. At dinner, can be dark inside.
Visited: Lunch and Dinner, Dine-in
Most recently: November 2009
Paco's has some really nice Mexican food basics (Enchiladas and Tacos, and other items in combination) as well as some tasty "Regional" and "Native" plates such as the Cochinita Pibil de Yucatan, pork chunks marinated in a special BBQ sauce served with rice, beans, and tortillas.
The real reason to come to Paco's is for the flour tortillas. They are handmade fresh throughout the day, and served warm with crisp, flaky and chewy textures in all the right places.
This location is near LAX and worth the stop if you are heading to or from the airport.
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