Quick Summer Catch 22 Shaved Ice Treat
Wednesday, June 21, 2006 10:34Before it was Catch 22 with its creative vibe and walls made up of collaged pieces of wood mixed with modern illustrations from local artists, it was the small boba space of Cafe Paradiso and even before that, it was Relaxstation during my college heyday and a frequent stop for Bruins and Trojans alike.
MS and I were one of the first to greet the new, young, hip owner last year who gave us some delicious packets of instant milk tea and two huge stainless steel pots as he was cleaning out the kitchen behind the cash register. We’ve always been fans of this little boba shop, have played a game of Scrabble in Español there, and like to get our shaved ice treats here.
This milky cup of sweetness is heavenly on a hot summer day with thinly shaved ice, a dollup of both regular and condensed milk to give it its creaminess, and your choice of a number of toppings. I like the Mango Jelly that’s shaped into soft tiny stars. When you mix it together, it’s absolutely delicious. You’ll be thirsting for more once you’re at the bottom.
Catch 22 serving boba, shaved ice, tea
with free internet, board game playing, and video game action
street: 11301 w. olympic blvd. #103 los angeles, ca 90064
lot, metered, and street parking
off of Sawtelle but part of the Olympic Collection plaza
By Kristy (see more of her posts). A native of the city, kristy loves to discover new sites, new eateries, new things to do in her online journal of finding the best of la.
Urban Epicurean says:
June 21st, 2006 at 3:17 pm
Shaved ice is one of my childhood favorites! If you’re ever in Monterey Park, there’s a good place on Valley x Atlantic Blvd just east of the Mandarin theater. I can’t remember the name of the cafe, but it’s been there for a good fifteen years at least.
Kristy says:
June 21st, 2006 at 8:52 pm
Thanks Urban Epicurean! Hmm…sounds familiar as if I was introduced to Boba there. Was it called Shau May’s by any chance? If so, I was also introduced to shaved ice with condensed milk there too! =)
Foodie Universe says:
June 22nd, 2006 at 9:46 am
Hi Kristy! Thanks for the scoop–this is one of the few places on Sawtelle I haven’t tried yet. Now I’m excited to go!
JOSE LUNA says:
July 20th, 2006 at 12:04 pm
This is the greatest tasting shaved ice i’ve tasted yet. I was introduced by some close co-workers. Van Q. & Hazel L. Thanks ladies. Now I’m hooked. Especially when it’s hot.
Now everytime i walk into catch 22, they know who I am and what kind of shaved ice toppings i want. that’s great! I love the art in the inside pieces of wood on the walls. nice…
I just wish it was closer to home. but i’ll drive all the way from Harbor City just for some of this shaved ice with Lychee fruit or jelly, red beans, boba, and some sweet condenced milk. ahhhh yes. nice and cold.
I recomend it to everyone who likes to relax and have something fresh to drink. JoserMoistOner
Catherine says:
August 16th, 2006 at 8:23 am
Hi Kristy, now that I think of it I think it is Shau May restaurant! Thanks for the reminder :)