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Two of the Best Burgers to Order from Meat District Co. in Pasadena

I’m not new to dining at Meat District Co. in Pasadena. I’ve been to this restaurant a few times before and occasionally have to stop myself from going in on a weekly basis in order to explore other restaurants. And maintain a job. However, I recently had a reason to go back to Meat District

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Jimmy’s Famous American Tavern in Santa Monica Has Something Good for Everyone

I can’t predict the future, but something tells me this summer is going to be a hot one. Maybe I’m merely reflecting on past summers where temperatures at 8am were close to ninety degrees, but I would bet that 2017 will have a similar summer. With that in mind, I plan on spending many heat-stricken

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Scallops, Halibut, Pork Tenderloin and More at Nook Bistro

I like to think that I know great restaurants. Whether it’s a popular or an unknown location, I quietly pat myself on the back at the thought that I can help a person find a good place to eat. The same goes for dishes. “Escargot? No don’t get it here, it’s still moving.” Every now

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The Little Next Door in Los Angeles

I hate being late. I can’t say that I’m always prompt, but I usually arrive somewhere between “Wow you’re early!” and “Damn, why’d you even show up?” On this occasion, I was about 20 minutes late. It was one of those moments when I walk in breathing heavily (because I’m out of shape, not because

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Magnolia House in Pasadena (A Year Later)

Magnolia House was dark. Not the creepy, “who just touched my elbow” dark. More like the “I’ve had a long day and the dimness of this place is relaxing my life” dark. It was exactly what I needed. As my body began to calm down from work and traffic, I took a moment to walk

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Tom’s Urban in Downtown Los Angeles

Heidi: Danielle! Guess what I got! Me: Two tickets to paradise? Heidi: No, I got— Me: Hit on by a cop? Heidi: Danielle, no. I— Me: Oh god, you have webbed feet don’t you? Look, I’m sure they can cut little slices in between your toes and– Heidi: DANIELLE! Poor Heidi was eager to tell