WHY Any herb, green or fruit you could ever imagine wanting, at great prices. WHAT With a focus on Persian, Middle Eastern and Indian foods, this produce and grocery market has bargain prices on avocados, stone fruits and lettuces, along with a vast selection of Mediterranean spices, Indian teas, Middle Eastern breads and discounted olive [...]
February 4, 2013 | Posted in
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WHY For a ripper and tots. WHAT New Jersey native Joe Fabrocini missed the ‘rippers’ (hot dogs deep-fried until their casings burst) of his youth, so he brought them to Reseda, and Jersey boys and girls make the trek to this little storefront from all over in gratitude. You can get your dog grilled or [...]
November 10, 2012 | Posted in
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WHY Fresh tofu made on-site, as well as some vegan grocery essentials, including soy milk, tofu pudding and packaged vegan foods. WHAT Kevin Tran is L.A.’s king of fresh tofu. Come here to buy the good stuff, and allow time to eat in his amazing vegan Vietnamese cafĂ© while you’re there. WHO A steady stream [...]
August 11, 2012 | Posted in
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WHY Iskender kebab, an astonishingly tasty dish of seasoned ground beef cooked on a rotisserie then sliced very thin and served in a heap with a splash of light, fresh tomato sauce, grilled pita and yogurt swirled with brown butter. WHAT You have to really look to find this place, which is hidden behind a [...]
October 28, 2011 | Posted in
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WHY Superb northern Thai food in an unlikely Reseda location—it’s a blessing for Northridge and Reseda locals and is worth a trip for Thai-food aficionados from farther away. WHAT It may be on a less-than-hip stretch of Reseda Boulevard, but the dining room is handsome and the china elegant. Proceed directly to the back page [...]
October 28, 2011 | Posted in
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