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Rockenwagner Bakery Cafe By bearic

November 5th, 2008

My new favorite lunch/snack spot is Rockenwagner Bakery. With locations in Santa Monica and Venice, their cafes are fragrant with organic produce and freshly baked bread. Tons of delicious Salads, Sandwiches and Pastries. Though lunches can go over $10 for a simple salad to-go, you definitely get what you pay for. Their sweet pastries come in different shapes and flavors, baked to perfection. I also love their fresh modern vibe and commitment to be green with their bio degradable utensils and containers.

Rockenwagner Bakery Cafe
311 Arizona Ave,
Santa Monica, CA 90401
(310) 394-4267

http://www.rockenwagner.com/

Simpang Asia, Culver City, CA By Olive Oil

November 2nd, 2008

Looking for great Indonesian food in the heart of Los Angeles, drop by Simpang Asia in Culver City, CA. The restaurant is right next to a well-stocked Indo Convenient store, filled with tons of goodies from South East Asia.

I had a plate Nasi Rames, a yummy combination of Tempe (soy based sidedish), beef, rice and flavorful sauces. The food is authentic, affordable and delicious, but the main attraction is definitely the various desserts the offer- Es Teler, Es Campur, etc. Try out Es Teler, a concoction of iced avocadoes, jackfruits, juices and condensed milk. Simply refreshing!

Simpang Asia
10433 National Blvd #2
Los Angeles, CA 90034

http://simpangasia.com/

Royal T Experience By erwin

August 30th, 2008

Royal T Cafe in Culver City, California is modeled after popular Japanese “Maid Cafe”, serving delectable pastries, sandwiches, salads and of course tea. My first experience at Royal T was both bizzare and inspiring. The cafe is located right in the armpit of Culver City’s art district, the environment is full decked with Takashi Murakami-esque imagery and interiors. The waitresses, dressed in Japanime Maid costumes, were friendly and playful. It was as if we were eating in a fantasy kitsch playland for adults.

The food was definitely overpriced, but you definitely go to Royal T for an overall experience and sensory overload. For the most part, the beautiful setting, interesting eating ware and delicious teas more than make up for the light and expensive menu of food. All and all, I definitely recommend the Spicy Tuna Tar Tar Sandwich with their famous Royal T Milk Tea. You won’t be disappointed.

The next time you are in the mood for something out of the ordinary, definitely check out Royal T.

8910 Washington Blvd

Culver City, CA 90232

www.royal-t.org

Vanessa Hudgens and Zac Efron at Orso, Los Angeles By dailyyummy

October 19th, 2007

The happy couple seen leaving Orso, Los Angeles after a night of Birthday Celebration. No scandal can slow these two down.

Orso
8706 West 3rd St
LA, CA, 90048

The Beckhams chowing down at Maestro’s, Beverly Hills By dailyyummy

October 17th, 2007

David and Victoria Beckham left Maestro’s in Beverly Hills looking awfully satiated and full. Delicious steaks and classy joint. Anyone can agree! Sure the Beckhams did.

Maestro’s
46 N. Canon Drive,
Beverly Hills 310-888-8782

Yamashiro, Hollywood By dailyyummy

October 13th, 2007

My first experience at Yamashiro was beautiful! Despite the fact that it was a little tough find the place and make a left turn (there was a huge concert at the Hollywood Bowl happening the same evening), my dinner date and I had a terrific experience dining and enjoying the legendary view from this classic LA joint.

I had the amazing Miso Salmon and my dinner date, Caitlin, had the pleasure of chowing down on the luscious baked chicken on top of fried brown rice. It was such a delight. The mood is romantic. The view was spectacular and the Mai Tais were wonderful. Loved the pineapple after taste. I wanted to stay there the whole night and our 3 hours at the restaurant went by like nothing.

I definitely recommend making the reservation the day before and be prepared to hit lots of traffic on the way there, especially during hot weekend nights.

Overall, fantastic and I would totally hit that place again in a heartbeat.

1999 N Sycamore Ave,
Los Angeles, CA 90068

A New Katsuya just Opened! By dailyyummy

October 11th, 2007

This is very exciting. Anyone checked it out yet?
A review will come your way very soon!

Katsuya Hollywood
6300 Hollywood Blvd., enter on Vine St.,
Hollywood, CA
(323-871-8777)

Congrats Gordon Ramsey! By dailyyummy

October 9th, 2007

People.com reports
Gordon Ramsay’s NYC restaurant, Gordon Ramsay at the London, yesterday became the city’s only new eatery to win a coveted two out of three stars in the prestigious Michelin New York guide. That’s huge for Mr F Bomb! Congrats, hopefully he’ll be in a better mood next season.

Thanh Long, San Francisco By dailyyummy

October 6th, 2007

Thanh Long is a first class restaurant, world famous for its crustacean dishes. From crabs to shrimp, this Vietnamese inspired restaurant serves it like no other could. Decorated beautifully, you can actually feel the history and age of the restaurant as you enter the room. This particular establishment is the first of many An Family restaurants across nation. Their famous Crustacean restaurant in Beverly Hills is also a popular destination. Be warned- this is a very expensive dining experience, so be ready to spend.
I recommend starting out with their famous Garlic Noodle and ending with the Drunken Crab, a concoction of goodness- crab sizzled with Chardonnay mixed sauce and seasoned with chives and pepper.

4101 Judah Streeton the corner of 46th Avenue
San Francisco, CA 94122
415.665.1146

Tender Greens, Culver City By dailyyummy

October 6th, 2007

Tender Greens in Culver City = phenomenal organic sandwiches. The food gets prepared right in front of your eyes like Subway, but unlike Subway, the ingredients are top notch Grade A organic and the selection of salads/greenery is astounding. I love eating their grilled vegetables sandwich with a side of “Tender Greens” Salad and Balsamic. The steak sandwich can be a little rare at times, so make sure that you checked it before you bite. It’s still delicious, but beware nonetheless. Though slightly pricey for a sandwich dish, it is well worth the money. Aside from sandwiches, Tender Greens also offer a variety of entrees and soups. On top of all, it is a cool joint in the heart of trendy Culver City; a great place for dates, people-watching and celebrity spotting.

9523 Culver Blvd
Culver City, CA 90232
Phone: (310) 842-8300