I hope everyone is having a wonderful holiday. Mr. Sandwich’s parents are coming over, and here’s what we’re feeding them: ham creamed corn (recipe from Lawry’s) roasted asparagus cheesy potatoes...
Restaurants and Food
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Salsa and Beer
Yes, it probably would be a weird combination if that’s all you ordered. But there’s plenty to order at Salsa and Beer. The meal began with chips and a kind...
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Grillmasters, part 2
Steak, maple-glazed carrots, mashed potatoes, beans. Mmm…
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Grillmasters, part 1
This weekend my dad and stepmom came to visit, and to see the new house. We had family and a few close friends over on Saturday, for the first of...
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Adrian’s Trattoria
Remember that useful corner? It’s also home to Adrian’s Trattoria, a small Italian restaurant with friendly service and great food. Mr. Sandwich has become a big fan of their calzones,...
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Golden City Restaurant
We’ve discovered a very useful corner not too far from our new home. Because I can’t live without Chinese food, I am delighted to have found some that–on first acquaintance–is...
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Oxymoronic
According to a sign I saw this morning, Del Taco is selling a “new classic taco.”
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Chili My Soul–UPDATED
It’s fall, which in L.A. means that we’re in between heat waves. And what better way to get in the spirit of the season than with a spicy bowl of...
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Short Sale Revisited, Plus Alligator
That was then, this is now. Tonight we went to meet with our real estate agent and sign still more papers. In the process, we clarified our closing date. Escrow...
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Good Eats
This afternoon, Mr. Sandwich and I headed to Santa Monica for the Los Angeles BBQ Festival. The event was held in a parking lot at the base of the Santa...