Esteban's Blog (24)
Sona - 401 N. La Cienega Blvd Los Angeles, CA 90048
The way I see it, if you’re going to spend money at Sona anyways, don’t be a penny-pincher with the 6 course menu: go for the 9 course menu. At around $300 per person (with the wine pairing), you’ll leave feeling satisfied and happy,
… ContinueAdded by Esteban on July 29, 2009 at 10:00pm — 3 Comments
Cheebo (7533 W. Sunset Blvd, LA, CA)
Lucky Number (XIV, WeHo, CA)
Centro of Attention (Drago Centro, Los Angeles, CA)
I've lost count of how many restaurants Celestino Drago operates, but his new Drago Centro offers no new surprises--which is a good thing since his establishments are pretty damn reliable when in the mood for great Italian.
Everyth
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Calm Down (The French Laundry, Yountville, CA)
Yes, The French Laundry does make for a memorable meal, but I don't think it's the tantric orgasm that many make it out to be. To be fair, however, I thought the meal was comparable to the one at
… ContinueAdded by Esteban on June 15, 2009 at 12:15am — 6 Comments
Fat People Are Useful, Pt. 2 (Carnevino, Las Vegas, NV)
I've said it here and I'll say it again--I've never had a bad meal at any Batali joint, be it New York, Los Angeles and now, Vegas.
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Like a Blur (B44 Catalan Bistro, SF, CA)
Be Kind...Rewind
Not unlike the virtual chronological tour I gave you here, my last day abroad was pretty low-key. I woke up, read a book on the balcony, had a crêpe (2 to be exact) in the town squ
… ContinueAdded by Esteban on May 28, 2009 at 11:59pm — 4 Comments
Off the Menu
Pink Godzilla (Santa Cruz, CA)
Not the most authentic sushi you'll find (they have a roll called the "Ultra Bitchin' Roll), but goddamn if Pink Godzilla isn't a fun spot to get a cheap meal.
Dinner splurge for two (oysters, 5 different rolls, and Hawaiian poke)
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Bump in the Road
I liked the food at Street, but the service was really slow and not worth mentioning; however, I didn't really mind because it had only opened a few days prior to my visit and from what I've seen, every new eatery has a ramp-up period.
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Painfully Obvious - La Cadrega (Milano, Italy)
Perfectly cooked pasta is only worth celebrating in the States since, in Italy, it's just a part of everyday life. Located a few steps away from the Repubblica subway stop, the dishes at
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One-Stop Shop (Cielito Lindo on Olvera St.)
Added by Esteban on March 30, 2009 at 11:14am — 2 Comments
$3 Buck Bites
Since not everyday is champagne and expense accounts, there has to be worthwhile eats on the cheap, right? Then follow me here at Citysearch's new 3 Buck Bites .
It's particularly helpful in case you have a date because, you know, it's
… ContinueAdded by Esteban on March 25, 2009 at 11:10pm — 2 Comments
Dorm Food (Izakaya Honda Ya in J-Town)
Crowded. Cheap. Whatever. I didn't think the food was particulary tasty, but the sake bombs were. I took a lot of photos but the next day, saw that most were blurry and I think it might be because I was pretty close to having alcohol poisoning by the time I left.
I don't k
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Hidden Gem (for you burger lovers)
I'm going to take all the credit for this, but I think I've found my favorite burger in the city. Even though Gyenari does Korean BBQ, their burgers are off-the-charts. So what if it weighs 5 pounds? The patty is the main attraction here: the
… ContinueAdded by Esteban on March 18, 2009 at 12:32am — 4 Comments
Where Did This Come From?
Venice the Menace
I'd rather hear my 6' 10" cellmate look me up and down then say "Yummy" than drive in Venice, but I will make the trek to eat at Joe's. It's one of the few places in LA where I think the service is genuinely nice, against a backdrop of c
… ContinueAdded by Esteban on March 9, 2009 at 12:18am — 3 Comments
Custom-Made Babies
This one's tough, since I had a difficult time trying to customize my Nike running sneakers last summer.
Courtesy of NY Daily News
"A fertility clinic's promise to deliver the ultimate in designer babies - letting parents choose eye, hair and even sk
… ContinueAdded by Esteban on March 4, 2009 at 3:00pm — 3 Comments
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