Archive for the ‘Salvadoran’ Category

Sushi Cali-style — Kiwami

Monday, April 18, 2011 18:40 7 Comments

Okay, it’s hardly traditional sushi — way too much sauce, mayo and spice — but Sushi Chef Katsuya Uechi knows how we like our sushi in L.A.
Part of the Katsuya-group of restaurants around LA, Kiwami opened a few doors down from the original Katsuya in Studio City, which opened in 1997.
If you want [...]

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Mama Knows Best

Tuesday, December 18, 2007 21:57 11 Comments

Last month, I met up with Jonah and his lovely wife at the Tamale Festival and gleefully ate until I was stuffed. We agreed the winner of the day was the green chile and cheese tamale from Mama’s Hot Tamales Cafe, which was conveniently located right on 7th Street, the location of the festival. [...]

This was posted under category: Downtown, Lunch, Mexican, Salvadoran, South American

Mexican Food with a Twist

Monday, September 18, 2006 10:03 2 Comments

Babita Mexicuisine
1823 S. San Gabriel Blvd., San Gabriel 91776
(626) 288-7265
$20-$50 per person
Lunch: Tu-F 11:30 am – 2:30 pm
Dinner: Su, Tu-Th 5:30 pm – 9:00 pm; F-Sa 5:30 pm – 10:00 pm
Bottom Line: Think good Mexican food is all tacos from the side of a truck? Think again. And again. And again.
On a slow night at [...]

This was posted under category: California, Dinner, Lunch, Mexican, Salvadoran, San Gabriel Valley, South American
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