seating

Hey,

Tucked off Virgil just south of 1st Street is an oasis called the Sanjang Coffee Garden.  This place specializes in all drinks Coffee and Tea but the real draw is the awesome out-door area that is more wilderness getaway then it is patio. 

Sanjang is kick ass because it is open till 2am and they serve a small lunch menu offering Noodles, Curries and Rice dishes.  

Service can be slow but you can't get everything you want in this life (Re: 8-year-old Bruno asks his parents for a robot for Christmas).

Explore.

fire

Hey,

Put whole ears of Corn directly onto a hot grill.  Cover.  Cook 15 minutes with a flip halfway through.  

Remove from heat, pull back husk.  Add Butter and Salt.

Super tasty.

Iowa

flash

Hey,

Sorry for the lack of posting but I got a new part-time job.  Hooray. At least now I can afford to keeping eating out. 

I was going to review Cafe 101 and Swingers, but I am saving this info for a feature on Diners where I will rank L.A.'s best.

In other news, I had a bonfire cooked Smore on Friday and I must say that it was pretty damn good.  Everyone should make it a goal for summer to eat at least 2 of them.

Scouts Honor  

recap

Hey,

Despite the lack of cash, I have made it out to three new spots this last week.

1. Cafe 101

2. City Sip

3. Swingers

They were all sweet in their own special way.  Everyone can also note that I did not spend more than $10 at these places combined.

Thank god for other people picking up the bill.  

Full restaurant reviews, updates on my home projects, potential good news and pictures of me naked all later this week.   

It is going to be a crazy May

broke

Hey,

I just found out that all my stocks are worthless and that I am steps away from selling parts of my body for rent money.  Needless to say, I will not be eating out as much as normal.  Do not despair, because I plan to step up my efforts at home.  

Stay tuned for reviews of the sandwich I make for lunch and posts about thrifty shopping at Trader Joe's.  

Tough times

ambition

Hey,

Eating is fun and easy, but making good food is a whole other story. Over the last few months I have talked a big game about several tasty projects:

- Making my own flavored Vodka (I want to try pepper)

- Pickling (Pickles, Carrots, whatever)

- Planting my Hot Pepper seeds

As of today, I have yet to start any of these experiments.  That is going to change this week!

I may start with the Vodka so I can make my 'Super Bloody Mary Sunday' dream come true. Check back for photos and status reports.

Progress

melt

Hey,

Saturday the 25th is the 7th Annual Grilled Cheese Invitational.  It is being held at the Los Angeles State Historic Park: 1245 N. Spring Street Los Angeles, CA 90012.

Hours are 12 - 6 pm and the grill-off contest starts at 1.  This event offers free Grilled Cheese from top sponsor KRAFT Singles as well as free Izze Soda.  Admission is $5 and cost to enter the grill-off is $10. The Beer and Wine Garden offers adult beverages for sale which will pair perfectly to your festival snack.

See you there