Lattitude Has the Right Attitude

Okay that title is a bit of a misnomer. The food at Lattitude was special, but not because of any perceived attitude. In fact, the appeal of the restaurant was because it lacked the bold in-your-face style of so many Thai restaurants nowadays. It was just too good/bad a title to pass up.More after the...

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Los Angeles Barbeque Festival

Updated summaryThis weekend is the Los Angeles BBQ Festival. I was originally just going to blog about my experience there afterwards, but I realized it would probably be a good idea to let my readers know too. Click for details...Saturday and Sunday (9/13-14) at the Santa Monica Beach adjacent to the pier.Noon-6pmAdmission is $10 or $50 for VIP. As far as I know, VIP gets you cutsies in lines.Use...

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Josie and the FD Cats

Josie Restaurant(310) 581-98882424 Pico BoulevardSanta Monica, CA 90405$80 for my appetizer, entree and dessertWhen writing reviews for restaurants, I always run into the question of objectivity. Not in the sense that I might be receiving gifts or special service because I am reporting on these restaurants,...

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The Counter

(310) 399-83832901 Ocean Park Boulevard,Santa Monica, CA 90405Adequately Fed: $152/3 lb. Beef Burger**** topped with: Gruyere Grilled Onions Lettuce Sprouts Tomatoes Sauteed Mushrooms Horseradish MayoFifty-fifty Sweet Fried and Onion Strings****(Out of Five Stars)After my trip to Father's Office,...

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Father's Office

(310) 393-23371018 Montana Ave.Santa Monica, CA 90403Adequately Fed: $20Office Burger***Frittes*****Sweet Potato Frittes***Red Seal Pale Ale****(Out of Five Stars)When Joel Stein mentions you in a TIME Magazine article, you know you've made pop culture status. This week's TIME had an article about famous...

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Typhoon

Scorpions on Shrimp Toast3221 Donald Douglas Loop SSanta Monica, CA 90405Adequately Fed: $18Ordered:Singapore Style Scorpions**Garlic Noodles***Mongolian Beef***Fried Banana****(Out of Five Stars)Approaching the restaurant, my companion makes an astute observation, it definitely felt like I was in the...

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