My big fat Greek dining experience

Where does the “Westside” begin? Western? Highland? Hmmm …
Anyway, I went East of where I live and work to go to Papa Cristo on the North-East corner of Pico and Normandie.
Two of my friends have Greek in their family tree. One of them in a pilgrimage to explore his Greek religious [...]

Taco Hunt: El Loco

A little while back, Jonah posted about the blog, The Great Taco Hunt.
Tacos can be found almost anywhere in our great city: in ubiquitious taco trucks (like the one parked across from Eagle Rock Sworks), small stands and sit down restaurants. Thus, Bandini of the Great Taco Hunt will have [...]

Echo Park Farmer’s Market in da works

Call of the stalls: cd13 is in the planning stages for an Echo Park farmer’s market.

Baccali Cafe and Rotisserie

There are few industries more “free market” than the restaurant business. If they don’t offer the customer something (good food at a good price or good food at a price plus a unique experience in some fashion) they will eventually go belly up.
A drive down Valley Blvd in Alhambra and some places you will [...]

Feeding the Needs of Katrina Survivors New to L.A.

How to feed the immediate needs of Katrina survivors who are new to L.A.

Sangria Saturdays in Eagle Rock

Sangria!!!!
Originally uploaded by Lylla Lausanne.

Saturdays were looking a little lean on the special wining and dining events list. But a wine store that I can’t stop la.foodblogging about, has announced new once a month Saturday event that kicks off this weekend.

Sangria Saturdays
You may have guessed from the title above [...]

Auntie Em’s to Open for Dinner Once a Month

Auntie Em’s website is down, and the staff is too busy with the lunch crush to answer questions about dinner, so the latest news about the Eagle Rock fave comes from their pals at Colorado Wine Company. Previously, Auntie Em’s was best known for their daunting cupcakes and homestyle breakfasts, but starting next week, Auntie Em’s is opening for dinner.

Big Lobster Ballin’ at the Lotus Festival

Yum. Only one day left for the Lotus Festival! It kicks off again today from noon to 8 p.m. in Echo Park. More info.
UPDATE: Franklin Avenue just posted a nice little Lotus Fest write-up with photos.

Lobster Ballin’
Originally uploaded by hexod.us.