Tokyo Table Sake Night - CLOSED

Last night I went out with my FoodDigger coworkers to Tokyo Table's Sake Night event. This was the third instance of a supposedly monthly event, but the turn out was relatively low. They claim it has to do with the short two-week notice, but I also wouldn't discount the $10 price increase to $45 per...

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Chinese Sticky Rice 糯米飯

I have not been able to find very many good sticky rice (糯米飯）recipes online. This wonderful dish was a Thanksgiving staple in my house for years, our Chinese answer to traditional stuffing. For each step, I have included some interesting facts as an aside in italics. Here's my recipe; there are quite...

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New York Food Fest 2008

So once again I'm in the Big Apple soaking in the culture of the American City. Since this is my second trip in less than seven months, I was not as concerned with hitting a whirlwind of places. Instead, I took my time, tried to drop the tourist act and soaked up the city at my own pace.Crif Dogs was...

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Nanban-kan

(310) 478-1591 11330 Santa Monica BlvdWest Los Angeles, CA 90189Adequately Fed: $30See Below(Out of Five Stars)Considering the Nanban-kan is a Japanese yakitori-ya serving grilled skewers in small portions, I am doing something different for this review. Each dish will be listed with a...

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Pollo a la Brasa

(213) 382-4090 764 S Western AveKoreatown, CA 90005Adequately Fed: $51/4 Rotisserie Chicken*****Salad*Fries*(Out of Five Stars)From a block away, you can smell the smoky stacks of the Pollo a la Brasa Peruvian chicken hut. It is among the least accommodating restaurants in Los Angels; it's...

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Santouka

(310) 391-11013760 S. Centinela Avenue,Los Angeles, CA 90066Adequately Fed: $7Shio Ramen*****(Out of Five Stars)Located in the Mitsuwa Japanese Market, Santouka is a food court ramen stand. Yet its humble surroundings belie the superb flavors of the ramen. I have never understood the fascination...

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