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Missing Meat at The Parlor

September 26th, 2011 Tweet Facebook Digg Stumble Reddit

All looks well on the surface.

As a Michigan football fan, it is often difficult to pull myself out of bed and get to a bar for those awesome 9 am games (12 pm for those in Eastern Time).  Thus, if I am going to a bar and not watching the game in the comfort of my abode, food is key.  Now, I am a big fan of bar food, but it is the rare bar that has delicious breakfast.  This week, the bar of choice was The Parlor on Melrose and my number one hope was that Michigan would destroy San Diego State and my number two hope was for some delicious breakfast.  I can tell you now that I got at least one of those (spoiler alert:  Michigan was a victor). Continue Reading»

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Down in Mexico With Red O

August 5th, 2011 Tweet Facebook Digg Stumble Reddit

Wait, is this China?

Rick Bayless is apparently a pretty big deal, and not just because he got his PhD at the University of Michigan.  No, he is actually a famous chef who specializes in Mexican food.  Now, when I headed off to dinner at Red O, I was entirely unaware of both the existence of man named Rick Bayless and the fact the Red O’s kitchen was run by him that he was Red O’s consulting chef.  Clearly this was not going to be an everyday ordinary Mexican meal.  The exterior had a design reminiscent of the Bird’s Nest in Beijing.  The interior wasn’t too shabby either, but this style came at a price.  One of our party was sporting khaki shorts and was nearly denied entry, despite everyone else in the restaurant wearing shorts.  This almost knocked the place down a notch to me, but I was willing to forgive if they could deliver some amazing food. Continue Reading»

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A Street Full of Meat

November 30th, 2010 Tweet Facebook Digg Stumble Reddit

Takin' it to the Street.

After holding off on visiting Susan Feniger’s Street, Blackboard Eats finally presented me with the perfect opportunity to visit, a 30% off coupon.  I had heard some mixed reviews of the place, so I wasn’t sure what to expect.  Having a reservation, we were seated immediately and were immediately presented with some sort of grainy yellowish dish.  It ended up tasting kind of like a rice krispy treat, but more savory, and with something that tasted almost like dried currant mixed in, except that it wasn’t tart like a currant.  Whatever it was, we certainly enjoyed it as we browsed the menu. Continue Reading»

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Keeping it Simple at The Foundry

July 26th, 2010 Tweet Facebook Digg Stumble Reddit

This stuff comes with the food.

I’ve been meaning to head to The Foundry on Melrose for a while.  Not only have I heard good things about the food in general, but I also heard that once upon a time The Foundry challenged Father’s Office to a burger taste test.  I’m not sure who ended up winning that particular taste test, but I was happy to know that someone had the balls to challenge the pretentious Father’s Office.  Finally, a 30% coupon from Blackboard Eats pushed me over the edge to finally visit The Foundry. Continue Reading»

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Eating Raw at 8 oz. Burger Bar

January 13th, 2010 Tweet Facebook Digg Stumble Reddit

Not sliders, but they look pretty.

The 8 oz. Burger Bar in Melrose has intrigued me for a long time.  It combines two of my favorite things, burgers and bars, into one, so I knew eventually I would have to see how well that combination works.  I recently got my chance and even went online to check their menu before going.  On that menu I saw something that made me want to go even more:  Fried Wisconsin Cheese Curds.  Cheese curds are one of my favorite things in the world and although I prefer them un-fried, I will eat them anytime I see them offered.  Excited about these curds, I stepped into 8 oz. Burger Bar.

Then I looked at their menu and almost cried. Continue Reading»

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UNVEGAN FANS: HELP STUDENTS LEARN ABOUT DELICIOUS FOOD!

Future Foodies!

HYPE is a non-profit organization that works directly with low-income middle schoolers and their teachers to provide students with the guidance and resources needed to qualify for admission and succeed at top private schools in the Los Angeles area. We provide our students with engaging and unfamiliar experiences to broaden their horizons. A large part of building this cultural capital is by having our students try a wide variety of new foods. This pushes our students outside of their comfort zones and encourages them to take risks in a fun (and tasty!) way. Last summer, our students tried Ethiopian food, sushi, Korean BBQ, deli, and schwarma, just to provide some examples.

We want your help, Unvegan fans, to increase our students’ knowledge about the world around them by enhancing their culinary experiences. We greatly appreciate your support to provide a meal to our group of 15. With your donation, you will be opening delicious doors for an amazing group of students! Please click on the link below to contribute to your favorite cuisine to a great group of kids!

Ethiopian Food
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A little stretch before eating at Don Pichon.

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