WHY A former textile factory transformed into a warehouse of authentic Italian cooking. WHAT Owner Antonio Pellini originally intended for Eatalian to be just a production facility for cheeses, gelati and baked goods. But the airy, industrial space is so big that a dining room was an easy addition. The restaurant veteran (he ran five [...]
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WHY The best soba noodles in the South Bay. Great izakaya, too. WHAT Noodles made by hand in small batches are the draw at this dinky, hard-to-find noodle and izakaya spot (hint: enter from the back parking lot). While it makes fine eel tempura, grilled steak and wild mushrooms over rice, the reason to drive [...]
October 28, 2011 | Posted in
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WHY Tender, just-fatty-enough pork ribs, pulled-pork sandwiches, rib tips, brisket and cornbread, to eat at the one picnic table or to take home—except most people can’t wait until they get home and rip into the ribs in the car. WHAT Barbecue fans can (and do) argue for days, weeks, even years about whose ribs are [...]
October 28, 2011 | Posted in
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WHY For some of our very favorite breads in town—yes, some of them are better than La Brea’s. They manage to be light and yet somehow substantial, crusty enough but not dry. The rosemary focaccia and sea salt rolls are fabulous. WHAT Suzanne Dunaway went big-time when she sold her bread bakery to Mrs. Beasley’s, [...]
October 28, 2011 | Posted in
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WHY For one of the best food courts in town; don’t miss the toasted honey butter bread from MamMoth Bakery, the udon from Gen-Pei and the yakitori from Shin sen Gumi. WHAT The market’s cool, but the real reason to come to this Marukai is the food court, which is resplendent with good, cheap, fast [...]
October 28, 2011 | Posted in
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WHY Teriyaki chicken and bacon fried rice … need we say more? WHAT A down-and-dirty bowling-alley coffee shop with authentically good and cheap Hawaiian food. 15707 S. Vermont Ave., Gardena, 310.532.0820 B, L & D daily. MC, V. Type: Restaurant Region: South Bay to South L.A. Neighborhood: Gardena Features: Breakfast, Dinner, Kid Friendly, Lunch, Value [...]
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WHY Bargain izakaya dishes served in a casual, fun setting: udon, fresh mussels, fried chicken, miso black cod and much, much more. WHAT Three grill chefs send out excellent food until midnight from a menu with at least 100 items. Sake drums and beer kegs stacked in a corner decorate the tiny dining room, which [...]
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