A Los Angeles County Judge overturned the unpopular ordinance regarding taco truck parking. I acknowledge that taco trucks may have lower costs and could be driving brick and mortar businesses out, but that's what competition is all about. Plus I would rather get a meal at a truck than many of the so-called taqueiras. Regarding the claims that taco trucks create noise and trash, I haven't seen it...
Thursday, 28 August 2008
Wednesday, 27 August 2008
The VGT Omnivore's Hundred
Thanks to the investigative food blog browsing of my friend Audrey, I found this list. I figured it would be a fun way to fill an entry. So here we go.Here’s what I want you to do: 1) Copy this list into your blog or journal, including these instructions.2) Bold all the items you’ve eaten.3) Cross out any items that you would never consider eating.4) Optional extra: Post a comment here at www.verygoodtaste.co.uk...
Tuesday, 26 August 2008
Why Locavorism is a Pipe Dream
I grew up in California and I've lived here all my life. While I don't necessarily want to stay here forever, I do love the state. As a foodie, California's appeal is apparent. The incredible bounty of the state is unparalleled by anywhere else in the Union. California's climate and soil conditions are so versatile and suitable to a wide variety of produce. Visiting New York, I hated paying a premium...
Monday, 25 August 2008
Destination Peru #10: My Gripe with Dinner Shows
When I traveled as a kid with my family, I never liked our tour groups. Although I like the convenience of having everything planned out, I never trust the food provided on these tours. They always have some sort of deal worked out with a less than stellar restaurants to gouge the customers. Just the...
Sunday, 24 August 2008
Destination Peru #9: Inka Grill Introduction to Cusco
Cusco CathedralAfter our brief tour in Lima, we ventured up into the Andes en route to Machu Picchu. The town of Cusco was the capital of the Inca Empire at its peak, now its a major tourist stop. Around the main square, little shops and restaurants gave the scene the flavor of a quaint European village....
Friday, 22 August 2008
Destination Peru #8: Chifas in Peru
Look familiar?What about this one?It's funny how Chinese restaurants look the same wherever you go. The same cheap furniture, tacky posters and paintings, and that ubiquitous bottle of soy sauce on every table. I suppose that you can say the same about any French or Japanese restaurant. But the frugality...
Thursday, 21 August 2008
New Food Friends
I just got back from a whirlwind dinner, meeting people with a myriad of specializations but with the single-focus of good food. FoodBuzz, as you seen on the banner on the left, hosted a dinner in Newport Beach for Southern California Featured Publishers. At first, I was apprehensive, not knowing what to expect, but by the end of the night I felt truly comfortable in excellent food company.What makes...
Wednesday, 20 August 2008
I Heard Lucques is the Best Restaurant in LA...
Lucques8474 Melrose AveWest Los Angeles, 90064$124 for two entrees, two appetizers, wine, cocktail and teaTaking a break from my Peruventures, I thought I would share my thoughts on my dinner at Lucques. Alas, I could not make the famous Sunday Supper reservations, but I was able to grab an 8:15 on...
Tuesday, 19 August 2008
Destination Peru #7: Lost Churros, Please Help
Most Delicious Churro of My LifeAdmittedly, I am not the most knowledgeable person when it comes to Latin American food. Up till now, my churro experiences have been limited to the sugary snacks found at Disneyland for $5 or whatever they're selling for these days. Yes, they are good, but they got nothing...
Sunday, 17 August 2008
Destination Peru #6: Wet Your Whistle
I wanted to write an entry addressing the beverages in Peru. I mentioned the chicha morada, purple corn drink before, but there are many more worth mentioning. Also, the famous Pisco was also addressed previously.The two drinks you'll find everywhereThe above picture shows the two most common drinks...
Destination Peru #5: Alfresco in Miraflores
AlfrescoMalecon Balco 790Miraflores, Lima$10 or so per person for lunchOne of the restaurants that came up time and again on the Peru Chowhound boards was Alfresco for ceviche. Along with Puerto Madero, Pescadores Capitales and La Mar, Alfresco was on my list of possible lunch places. My plan was just...
Saturday, 16 August 2008
Destination Peru #4: Miscellany of Fruits and Produce
As mentioned in my last post, Peru is home to a huge amount of biodiversity. What this means for me is a huge amount of things to eat. The above picture was taken at Vivanda, an upscale Whole Foods type market in Miraflores. Although many of the fruits and vegetables are recognizable as global staples,...
Friday, 15 August 2008
Destination Peru #3: Astrid y Gaston
I haven't done much traveling since I started this blog back in April. In fact, I didn't realize how big a part of my life food was until three or so years ago. Therefore, I have never traveled before with quite the intensity and commitment to culinary excellence as I did this last week during my trip...