This morning I met a friend for coffee. But as it turns out, I was ravenous, so we turned coffee into breakfast. Our first choice was closed, so we walked...
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I Miss Tex-Mex
Tex-Mex is a much-maligned cuisine. All I hear are sneers. “It’s unhealthy.” “It’s inauthentic.” “It’s got too much cheese.” Well, get over yourselves, Californians. Seriously, “unhealthy”? Hate you taken a...
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Las Fuentes
Tonight we went to Las Fuentes. The restaurant has an unusual setup; you stand in line to order and pick up your food at the counter when your number is...
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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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New Eats in Westwood
There’s a Chipotle in Westwood. The portions are fresh (as advertised), big, and delicious. I recommend the burrito with carnitas, particularly with pinto beans. But then I do love pinto...
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El Pueblo Viejo
Looking for a small, hole-in-the-wall local place with good and affordable Mexican/Salvadorean food? Try El Pueblo Viejo in Culver City. The chile rellenos are crisp, spicy, and cheesy, and the...