Sanitized Chicken: Honey's Kettle in Culver City

Inspired by Tony's Fried Chicken Civil War, I thought I might share my own Honey's Kettle experience. Except I didn't venture into Compton to get my deep fried poultry, not because I was scared to go, but because Culver is right next to my friend's Battlestar Galactica party. If you haven't been watching...

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Secret Pork: Ford's Filling Station's Special Pork Dinner

What do pig eyes taste like? It's more texture than taste. Last week FoodDigger graciously hosted a special menu dinner at Ford's Filling Station. These FD invites have gotten so competitive; I was certainly lucky to get a spot at Chef Ben Ford's Culver City restaurant.More...I won't write an encyclopedic...

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Oh Yum, a Big Heaping Plate of Macrobiotics

Melrose Muffaletta with Scarlet Quinoa SaladM Cafe de Chaya(310) 838-43009343 Culver Blvd,Culver City, CA 90232$10 salads and sandwichesOut of my element. That's the thought that came to mind when I stepped into M Cafe. The exterior seemed tame enough, patio seating and a chalk A-board displaying the...

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Great, Another Fro-yo Place...or Maybe Not?

Cantaloop3835 Main St,Culver City, 90232$2.75-6.25 + $1.50 for three toppingsAs I see it, the frozen yogurt market is oversaturated. In Westwood alone, I can count six yogurt places off the top of my head. It's the new frozen treat that's low in fact and healthy because it's yogurt right? Well I don't...

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Japanese Maid Waitresses and Tartare Tartare: Destinations in Culver City

Fraiche RestaurantLiving on the West side, I find myself frequenting Santa Monica when looking for restaurants. Granted, there are some great ones like Father's Office and The Counter, interestingly both burger restaurants, but I have been overlooking another Food Destination as well--Culver City. For...

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Fassica - CLOSED

10401 Washington Blvd.Culver City, CA 90232Adequately Fed: $15Ordered:Fassica Special****Honey Wine***(Out of Five Stars)Ethiopian cuisine has yet to hit mainstream stomachs for the most part, but this quaint little restaurant across from the Sony Pictures Studios is quite a find. This Mom and Pop establishment has a homey feel to it with the tacky decor, but the ambiance is hardly enough to deter...

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Gaby's Mediterranean

10445 Venice BlvdCulver City, CA 90034Adequately Fed: $15Ordered:Leban* (yogurt drink, not sweet at all if that's what you expected like me)Jillab****(raspberry date drink, tastes like you're drinking a Bath & Body Works)Baba ghanoush** (resembles eggplant hummus, too intense without sufficient pita bread)Lamb Kabob****Chicken Shawarma****(Out of Five Stars)First impression: "where the hell's...

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