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Monland Hot Pot City
251 W. Bencamp Street
San Gabriel, CA 91776
(626) 289-4889
Roughly $20 per person to gorge yourself
It’s all about the condiments. A trio of fish paste, peanut sauce, and red berry glaze stand guard at each table, the only things other than porcelain and bamboo that hold prominence. The boisterous sounds of Mandarin, Cantonese, and [...]

It’s getting warmer, the days are getting longer, and my allergies are starting to act up. That can mean only one thing: asparagus season!
Why do I love asparagus? Nothing else tastes quite like it, for starters. It’s sweet, it’s tangy, it’s pungent, it’s fresh, it’s savory, all in one vegetable! It’s like a complete food [...]

On just the second LA Times Food section since I declared 2008 The Year Of The Soupâ„¢, Betty Hallock highlights velouté which are “velvety, creamy soups”.
Three recipes included as well for Mushroom, Kabocha and White Bean veloutés.
Welcome to The Year Of The Soup LATimes, the more the merrier!

Joe’s has a bit of a special place in my heart stomach. Joe’s was actually one of the first meals I ever blogged, back when I had a purely personal blog (now defunct). Joe’s was one of the first higher end spots I ate at after moving to LA and since then I have had [...]

I haven’t ever really “live blogged” a meal before, but I am here at the Bergamot Cafe with my laptop and a meal, so why not?
The Bergamot Cafe is in Bergamot Station, at the end of Michigan Avenue in Santa Monica. I was tipped off to the cafe by my mom who ate here one [...]

I am making a declaration. 2008 will be the Year of the Soup.
It is my belief that soup is the most overlooked dish in the kitchen, and even more so on a restaurant’s menu. For 2008, it is my mission to bring soup to the forefront of your palate. I love soup, I love [...]