Hog Dog Stands@New York ★

Nothing Special. I was told that hog dog stands are a must-try in New York. To me, it's just plain and sour. I prefer those hot dog restaurants in LA.

Hog Dog $2

Hot Dog $2, add Cheese +$1

5th Ave & 88th Street,

New York,

NY 10128

Spanish Fly Gastropub@Koreatown ★★★

Great Tapas Place to Hang Out, but Chef Zadi is now gone... The brik (Alegerian/ Tunisian turnover) were wonderful. I have got a Thrillist Rewards coupon: $32 for Endless Sangria & 3 Tapas of your choice. Interesting collaboration: the chef is French, the waiter is Spanish, and the owner is Korean. The waiter, Gustavo, was really fun and friendly. You can speak Spanish with him.

Crab Brik $9

Spicy Lamb Tagine Tacos 3 for $12

Sangria Carafe $16

Sangria Carafe $16

Sangria Carafe $16

Algerian Fries $7

Crab Brik $9

Scallops $26
diver scallops, saffron beurre blanc, asparagus

Spanish Fly Gastropub

3800 Wilshire Blvd

Ste 110

Los Angeles, CA 90010

(213) 412-2992

Umami Burger@Pasadena ★★

The Ahi Tuna Burger and Fries are good.

Ahi Tuna Burger $15
hand-chopped ahi tuna, crushed avocado, pickled ginger, sprouts, wasabi crisps, wasabi tartar spread

Kombu Meal #1 Umami Burger + Thin Fries + Singha Beer $17
shiitake mushrooms, caramelizad onions, slow-roasted tomato, parmesan crisp, umami ketchip

Thin Fries

Thin Fries

Singha Beer

Umami Burger
49 E Colorado Blvd
Pasadena, CA 91105
(626) 799-8626
www.umami.com

Overland Café@Palms ★★

Bottomless Mimosa. *orange juice charged separately. The Eggs Florentine is nice. Sweet Potato Fries are only $1.50.

Unlimited Champagne Brunch $4.99 (per person with regularly priced entree purchase)
organe juice charged separately Saturday& Sunday 8am-3:30pm. 2 hour limit per table.
1/2 liter of orange juice is $5.99

Pulled Pork Sliders (Torta de carnitas chico) $9.99
3 mini brioche buns, shredded cabbage, salsa verde, guacamole

Eggs Florentine w/ Smoked Salmon $14

Sweet Potato Fries $1.50

Overland Café
3601 Overland Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90034
(310) 559-9999
www.overlandcafe.com

Sushi Sushi@Beverly Hills ★★★

Quality You Can Taste. I love their Uni, Ikura, and Negitro. They are one of the rare places that makes Uni Sushi without the Seaweed, have the Ikura marinated sweet (instead of salty), and has fresh Grated Toro for the Negitoro Roll. Don't forget to bring ample cash. They do 10% discount if you are paying by cash.

from Premium Sushi Combination (lunch time only) $24

from Sushi Combination Excellent $35

from Premium Sushi Combination (lunch time only) $24

Fish as Appetizer

Mushroom & Tofu Soup

Clams Soup

Ikura Sushi

Negitoro Roll

Sushi Combination Excellent $35
10 pieces of chef's choice sushi & 1 cut roll

Premium Sushi Combination (lunch time only) $24
8 pieces of chef's choice sushi & 1 cut roll

Sushi Sushi
326 1/2 Beverly Dr
(310) 277-1165
www.sushisushibh.com
Beverly Hills, CA 90212

Cheng Can Cook: Eggplant in Buttermilk Sauce ★★

Recipe from the book "Plenty: Vibrant Recipes from London's Ottolenghi". Since this is my first time making it, I would modify the recipe a bit by skipping the Greek yogurt and put less Buttermilk Sauce in the Eggplants. Other than that, this is a very visually inviting dish.

Sushi Enya@Little Tokyo ★★★

Really Good Sushi Rolls. I like their Triple X Roll. It comes will raw Scallop mixed with Smelt Egg. The presentation of the Chirashi was unusual. It comes with Uni. The prices for the Roll are relatively inexpensive.

Chirashi Sushi $20
Tuna, Yellowtail, Salmon, Sweet Shrimp, Uni, Salmon Egg on Top of Rice, Surrounded w/ Egg

Marilyn Monroe $10
In: Tuna, Yellowtail, Salmon, Albacore, Cream Cheese, Avocado
Out: Tempura, Pink Soy Paper, Sesame Seeds
Sauce: Chili Oil, Eel Sauce, Sesame Dressing

Triple X $6.50
In: Raw Scallop, Spicy Tuna, Shrimp, Smelt Egg, Mayo, Chili Oil, Soy Sauce

Sushi Enya
343 E 1st St
Los Angeles, CA 90012
(213) 626-3692
www.sushienya.com