Monthly Archives: October 2008
Leftovers: La Vineria Italiana
Right of the District racks: PHOTO by ROSHEILA ROBLES From the most exact angles, La Vine-ria Italiana can seem fully futuristic. Behind the wine bar, for example, bottles are hooked up to a tap-like contraption of simple stainless-steel grace—liquids are … Continue reading
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The Centennial
Philippe the Original turns 100 today, dipping its way back down to turn-of-the-20th century prices for a special anniversary celebration. Hit the downtown landmark for 10¢ sandwiches for four hours only (!) from 4-8pm.
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Leftovers: Slowfish
From the not-too-distant District vault: PHOTO by RICK POON Slowfish seems a negative space, one where all the usual sushi-house whites are underexposed into medium grays and endless blacks. The restaurant embraces this, though, as you can’t even see into … Continue reading
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‘Carne Asada Is Not A Crime’
PHOTO by TONX Continued news out of the Great Taco Truck Debate as the AP reports that the L.A. County district attorney’s office is declining to appeal a recent ruling that struck down the ban. According to Phil Greenwald, an … Continue reading
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How to Pick a Peach
PHOTO by MATT FUKUSHIMA A quick chat this week with Russ Parsons, the L.A. Times writer and author of How to Pick a Peach. Parsons (previously profiled by the District here) will be serving up some sagely advice at this weekend’s University by … Continue reading
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Leftovers: Yucatán Grill
A Seal Beach staple from this week’s District: PHOTO by ROSHEILA ROBLES Even with more than a decade of dishes behind it, Yucatán Grill remains stuffed, turning over tables with a speed usually reserved only for the most youthful restaurants. … Continue reading
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