Hey all you foodies and kitties!
I will be taking a break from blogging this week!
Will be resuming right after Thanksgiving, with lots of turkey pics and recipes to share!! :)
Happy Holidays!
Sunday, November 24, 2013
Saturday, November 23, 2013
Noms On My Phone #12
Ah, today's special is from my favorite food truck ever- the Ludo truck!!!
Who: Me and my friend Jeremy
What: Honey-garlic glazed chicken wing, crispy breast strips, honey lavender biscuit, and watermelon (or was it blood orange...) agua fresca
When: May 3rd, 2013
Where: Ludo Truck! You can find out where they are via their website (http://www.ludotruck.com/).
Why: Because I am addicted to fried chicken
How Much: Honey-garlic wings 2pc for $5.50; crispy breast strips 2pc for $5.50; honey lavender biscuit for $1.50. I forgot the price of the agua fresca (sorry!!)
Overall Verdict: I absolutely love the Ludo Truck. I wasn't able to take a picture of my favorite item on the menu (buttermilk chicken) because they were not serving it that day. However, these were still very very good- flavorful, juicy, and simply delicious. It is definitely a bit expensive, but I think it is worth it considering how flavorful everything is!
I give this 4.9 deep fried twinkies out of 5!!!
* minus 0.1 because this truck is always so darn hard to find!!!
Who: Me and my friend Jeremy
What: Honey-garlic glazed chicken wing, crispy breast strips, honey lavender biscuit, and watermelon (or was it blood orange...) agua fresca
When: May 3rd, 2013
Where: Ludo Truck! You can find out where they are via their website (http://www.ludotruck.com/).
Why: Because I am addicted to fried chicken
How Much: Honey-garlic wings 2pc for $5.50; crispy breast strips 2pc for $5.50; honey lavender biscuit for $1.50. I forgot the price of the agua fresca (sorry!!)
Overall Verdict: I absolutely love the Ludo Truck. I wasn't able to take a picture of my favorite item on the menu (buttermilk chicken) because they were not serving it that day. However, these were still very very good- flavorful, juicy, and simply delicious. It is definitely a bit expensive, but I think it is worth it considering how flavorful everything is!
I give this 4.9 deep fried twinkies out of 5!!!
* minus 0.1 because this truck is always so darn hard to find!!!
Friday, November 22, 2013
Noms On My Phone #11
Wow, I'm on number 11 already! Woohoo!!
Let's see what we are going to have today!
Ah, this is an oldie, but very much a goody!
Who: Me and my friend Jeremy!! (We are both Voltaggio groupies.. hehe)
What: Foie gras and waffle with toasted maple marshmallow and home made hot sauce (There is a bit of a foie gras trend on all my posts so far... I wonder why)
When: April 22nd, 2012
Where: Ink (Michael Voltaggio's restaurant: 8360 Melrose Ave #107, West Hollywood, CA)
Why: 1. Because I love MV. 2. Because I love foie gras 3. Because I LOVE MV AND FOIE GRAS TOGETHER!
Overall Verdict: Probably THE BEST dish at Ink. (RIP) Sadly, this will never be on the menu again since foie gras has been banned in California (those bastards... but good for the ducks I guess...). This dish was the epitome of flavorgasm. Yes, flavorgasm. You get sweet, spicy, salty, nutty, and tart paired with a variety of textures- crunchy, marshmallow-ey (fluffy, I guess?), buttery, and sauce-y. This was like a clever spin of the chicken and waffles concept, except with foie. Genius. The maple marshmallow and hot sauce went together so well. I loved this dish so much that I ordered another.... and then another... and then one more. I'm a fatty. Sorry about it.
Overall, I give this 200 fat ducks out of 200!!
Let's see what we are going to have today!
Who: Me and my friend Jeremy!! (We are both Voltaggio groupies.. hehe)
What: Foie gras and waffle with toasted maple marshmallow and home made hot sauce (There is a bit of a foie gras trend on all my posts so far... I wonder why)
When: April 22nd, 2012
Where: Ink (Michael Voltaggio's restaurant: 8360 Melrose Ave #107, West Hollywood, CA)
Why: 1. Because I love MV. 2. Because I love foie gras 3. Because I LOVE MV AND FOIE GRAS TOGETHER!
Overall Verdict: Probably THE BEST dish at Ink. (RIP) Sadly, this will never be on the menu again since foie gras has been banned in California (those bastards... but good for the ducks I guess...). This dish was the epitome of flavorgasm. Yes, flavorgasm. You get sweet, spicy, salty, nutty, and tart paired with a variety of textures- crunchy, marshmallow-ey (fluffy, I guess?), buttery, and sauce-y. This was like a clever spin of the chicken and waffles concept, except with foie. Genius. The maple marshmallow and hot sauce went together so well. I loved this dish so much that I ordered another.... and then another... and then one more. I'm a fatty. Sorry about it.
Overall, I give this 200 fat ducks out of 200!!
Thursday, November 21, 2013
Noms On My Phone #10
Sorry guys! This is a bit late today! I had to go to a funeral (sadly, my first one of many to come) this morning and didn't have time to post a daily pic.
Here you go!
Who: Me and my friend Phoebe!
What: One of my favorite dishes from the 10 course line-up: Deep fried quail with deviled egg puree, some sort of beans, beets, and nuts
When: November 2nd, 2013
Where: Wolvesmouth dinner by the genius chef, Craig Thornton
How Much: They do not charge by plate. Rather, the dinner's price is really up to you, the participant of the dinner. At the end of the meal, they give you an envelope to anonymously put in as much money as you would like!! With that being said, most people during my dinner seemed to put in somewhere between $80-100, which is reasonable for a very well made 10 course dinner (with all you can drink booze!).
Overall Verdict: For those who have never heard of Wolvesmouth or Craig Thornton, Wolvesmouth is a exclusive, invite-only, "underground" dining experience headed by Chef Craig Thornton. The location is either at his artsy loft or some other small apartment in the LA area. The invitations are pretty hard to get and you have to submit a request for one in order to get invited. Some critics even call Wolvesmouth "LA's toughest dinner reservation"- see http://www.losangeles.com/articles/wolvesmouth-las-toughest-dinner-reservation.html.
If you do get the chance to go to one of these, I advise you to come with an open mind and a bottle of wine. The whole dining experience is one of a kind and you truly meet very different and eccentric individuals from all over the place. My dining group was just a pleasure and everyone was so kind, friendly, and just happy to be there. I not only enjoyed my food, I definitely enjoyed my company as well.
Now on to the food. This quail. DAMN. SO. GOOD. I am a sucker for game meats, particularly quail. Plus, anything deep fried is a winner to me. This is like fried chicken's hot younger brother. The meat was so juicy, skin so crispy, and overall flavor so delicious! I don't know how I can ever go back to eating Popeyes or KFC after this fried quail. It seriously puts most fried chickens to shame. Not to mention, the pairing of the quail with the deviled egg and beets was genius. The puree, beets, and nuts toned down the gamey-ness of the meat and added a hint of sweetness to the dish.
Overall 50 flying turkeys out of 50!!!!
Just a warning: I will be posting the remaining 9 dishes from Wolvesmouth in a separate post! So keep an eye for that if you are interested in specific details from the full meal!
Here you go!
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| look at that crispy, juicy goodness! |
What: One of my favorite dishes from the 10 course line-up: Deep fried quail with deviled egg puree, some sort of beans, beets, and nuts
Where: Wolvesmouth dinner by the genius chef, Craig Thornton
How Much: They do not charge by plate. Rather, the dinner's price is really up to you, the participant of the dinner. At the end of the meal, they give you an envelope to anonymously put in as much money as you would like!! With that being said, most people during my dinner seemed to put in somewhere between $80-100, which is reasonable for a very well made 10 course dinner (with all you can drink booze!).
Overall Verdict: For those who have never heard of Wolvesmouth or Craig Thornton, Wolvesmouth is a exclusive, invite-only, "underground" dining experience headed by Chef Craig Thornton. The location is either at his artsy loft or some other small apartment in the LA area. The invitations are pretty hard to get and you have to submit a request for one in order to get invited. Some critics even call Wolvesmouth "LA's toughest dinner reservation"- see http://www.losangeles.com/articles/wolvesmouth-las-toughest-dinner-reservation.html.
If you do get the chance to go to one of these, I advise you to come with an open mind and a bottle of wine. The whole dining experience is one of a kind and you truly meet very different and eccentric individuals from all over the place. My dining group was just a pleasure and everyone was so kind, friendly, and just happy to be there. I not only enjoyed my food, I definitely enjoyed my company as well.
Now on to the food. This quail. DAMN. SO. GOOD. I am a sucker for game meats, particularly quail. Plus, anything deep fried is a winner to me. This is like fried chicken's hot younger brother. The meat was so juicy, skin so crispy, and overall flavor so delicious! I don't know how I can ever go back to eating Popeyes or KFC after this fried quail. It seriously puts most fried chickens to shame. Not to mention, the pairing of the quail with the deviled egg and beets was genius. The puree, beets, and nuts toned down the gamey-ness of the meat and added a hint of sweetness to the dish.
Overall 50 flying turkeys out of 50!!!!
Just a warning: I will be posting the remaining 9 dishes from Wolvesmouth in a separate post! So keep an eye for that if you are interested in specific details from the full meal!
Wednesday, November 20, 2013
Noms On My Phone #9
Ahh. Today's special is from the ever-so-popular Sushi Gen in Little Tokyo, Los Angeles! They are known for their fresh sashimi, decent prices, amazing lunch special ($15 for a big plate of sashimi), and their (one) cute sushi chef (hehe.. ok, I made this one up. But, for reals, there is a cute one!).
Who: Me, myself, and I
What: Uni and Sashimi Combination Dinner
When: February 12th, 2012- But let's be real... I basically ordered this once a month for 4 years.
Where: Sushi Gen (422 E 2nd St, Los Angeles, CA 90012)
Why: Because I love uni!!!!
How Much: $36
Overall Verdict: I love ordering this because I get my own whole box of uni plus around 6-7 pieces of tuna, red snapper, and yellow tail sashimi! The uni plate comes with some kani (crab), tamago (egg), some boiled squid, dried fish, and a scoop of negi-toro (fatty tuna scraps mixed with green onions).
For an uni lover like me, this is a great combo, although the price tag is a bit hefty. But, what can you expect? This is some pretty darn fresh uni and sashimi! Definitely perfect for a "treat yo'self" kind of day!
I give this 4.9999 Blue Whales out of 5!
*minus 0.0001 for the SUPER DUPER DUPER LONG LINES that are always present at Sushi Gen. Seriously. Over 2 hours just to get seated!
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| ahh no such thing as too much uni! |
What: Uni and Sashimi Combination Dinner
When: February 12th, 2012- But let's be real... I basically ordered this once a month for 4 years.
Where: Sushi Gen (422 E 2nd St, Los Angeles, CA 90012)
Why: Because I love uni!!!!
How Much: $36
Overall Verdict: I love ordering this because I get my own whole box of uni plus around 6-7 pieces of tuna, red snapper, and yellow tail sashimi! The uni plate comes with some kani (crab), tamago (egg), some boiled squid, dried fish, and a scoop of negi-toro (fatty tuna scraps mixed with green onions).
For an uni lover like me, this is a great combo, although the price tag is a bit hefty. But, what can you expect? This is some pretty darn fresh uni and sashimi! Definitely perfect for a "treat yo'self" kind of day!
I give this 4.9999 Blue Whales out of 5!
*minus 0.0001 for the SUPER DUPER DUPER LONG LINES that are always present at Sushi Gen. Seriously. Over 2 hours just to get seated!
Tuesday, November 19, 2013
Noms On My Phone #8
Throwin' it wayyyy back today!
Here we go!
Who: Me and my friend Chelsea!
What: Squid Ink Fettucini with Yellow Coconut Milk Curry, Salmon Roe, Wild California Sea Urchin
When: September 2nd, 2011
Where: Petrossian West Hollywood (321 North Robertson Boulevard, West Hollywood, CA 90048)
Why: Um... squid ink + salmon roe + uni! Who wouldn't want to try this match made in heaven? Plus, I wanted excited to hear that Giselle Wellman was the executive chef! Great to see a female executive chef in this predominantly male-dominant industry!
How Much: $26
Overall Verdict: Yummy yummy in my tummy. The coconut curry blended really well with the briny tang from the salmon roe and the sweetness of the uni. The flavors were well balanced and the squid ink fettucini, itself, was perfectly al dente. However, the portion size was a quite small and left me wanting more.
I would give this dish a 4.5 Octopi out of 5!
Here we go!
Who: Me and my friend Chelsea!
What: Squid Ink Fettucini with Yellow Coconut Milk Curry, Salmon Roe, Wild California Sea Urchin
When: September 2nd, 2011
Where: Petrossian West Hollywood (321 North Robertson Boulevard, West Hollywood, CA 90048)
Why: Um... squid ink + salmon roe + uni! Who wouldn't want to try this match made in heaven? Plus, I wanted excited to hear that Giselle Wellman was the executive chef! Great to see a female executive chef in this predominantly male-dominant industry!
How Much: $26
Overall Verdict: Yummy yummy in my tummy. The coconut curry blended really well with the briny tang from the salmon roe and the sweetness of the uni. The flavors were well balanced and the squid ink fettucini, itself, was perfectly al dente. However, the portion size was a quite small and left me wanting more.
I would give this dish a 4.5 Octopi out of 5!
TChen eats... P de Q's!!
The first time I tried these cheesy balls of goodness at Fogo de Chau in Los Angeles, I fell in love.
Recently moving back home to Fresno, I suddenly had a craving for some chewy tapioca p de q's. Luckily, a p de q specialty store just opened 20 minutes from my house!!! I knew I had to give it a try and boy, oh boy, were these p de q's good.
For those unfamiliar with p de q's, they are small cheese balls made with tapioca starch. They can be sweet or savory, though I prefer savory!
Alright, on to the food, I got 2 p de q's- one cheese and one bacon. Yes, bacon. How could I say no?
Also got 2 maple donuts that were gluten free... but these were just normal donut tasting, not chewy like p de q's.
Here are the pics!!
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| Bacon, bacon, bacon! |
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| Original Cheese |
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| Maple donuts |
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