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Chinatown: Crab Louie at the Lobsta Shack

  Recently I checked out the Lobsta Shack in Chinatown. It’s always good to see food trucks go brick and mortar. I was in a soup and salad type mood so I went… Continue reading

Three New Coffee Shops You Should Know About: Philz, Endorffeine, Melrose Umbrella Company

So I don’t drink coffee. At least, not daily and more often than not, I’ll get an iced tea — though for taste and not for caffeine. But I do love the smell… Continue reading

Chinatown: Ramen Champ, Under New Ownership, Re-opens Friday, October 2

When Ramen Champ opened in Chinatown earlier this year, it was quickly lauded to be the hottest ramen joint in town. I went and loved it. Then I started taking people there and… Continue reading

Chinatown: Getting Down with the Ramen Champ

  Eggslut‘s Alvin Cailan opened Ramen Champ with partners Johnny Lee (Eggslut) and Nathan Asamoto (formerly of Men Oh Ramen) a few weeks ago in Chinatown Los Angeles. At the Far East Plaza,… Continue reading

Chinatown: Noodles at Pok Pok Phat Thai

  Chef Andy Ricker of Pok Pok in Portland has said he opened Pok Pok Phat Thai and the upcoming Pok Pok in Chinatown Los Angeles for the ease of getting Thai ingredients from the… Continue reading

Chinatown: Late Night at Phoenix Inn

  When I was a kid growing up in LA, we would find ourselves at Phoenix Inn nearly weekly. And it was always a stop whenever we came  home from international flights from… Continue reading

Chinatown: Adventure and Chinese Food at Foo Chow

  Foo Chow in Chinatown isn’t shy about self-promotion. For years, they boasted of being the location of the Jackie Chan adventure movie Rush Hour. It was a huge sign taking up most… Continue reading

Chinatown: Cocktails at General Lee’s

General Lee’s bar is now open in Chinatown. It took over the old Mountain Bar space , which funny enough took over the old General Lee’s Man Jen Low restaurant space. What is… Continue reading