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Letting it Rip at Fab Hot Dogs

April 19th, 2012 Tweet Facebook Digg Stumble Reddit

Fablurry

Over in New Jersey, they like to deep fry their hot dogs. When I found out about this I first thanked the heavens that the state has contributed something to the world besides Jersey Shore. Then I bided my time until I could make the journey out to Reseda to try one of these deep fried “rippers.” You see, Reseda is home to Fab Hot Dogs, where they ship their rippers straight from New Jersey. These rippers are specially made for deep frying and no normal dog will suffice. Of course, Fab Hot Dogs serves tube steaks from other regions of the country (conspicuously missing Detroit Coney Dogs), but on my first time I needed a ripper. Continue Reading»

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At Home at Victor’s Meats & Delicatessen

January 25th, 2012 Tweet Facebook Digg Stumble Reddit

Meatwich!

I must confess that I have lived quite literally two minutes (by foot) from Victor’s Meats & Delicatessen for the past six months, yet had not once set foot in the place until this past weekend.  “Why?” you ask.  Well, the answer isn’t simple.  It’s also not difficult, because there is no answer save for my foolishness.  And it is pure foolishness because Victor’s is a dream come true.

While part of the place is straight-up butcher, Victor’s also serves up sandwiches and assorted pre-cooked foods and salads and such.  I was in for a sandwich, but I got more than I expected. Continue Reading»

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Breaking the Fast at Greenblatt’s

October 12th, 2011 Tweet Facebook Digg Stumble Reddit

Damn you, pickle!

After a long day of repenting and fasting, I needed a good Jewish meal to remind my body and mind what eating felt like.  Since we were attending a comedy show later that night at The Laugh Factory, we decided to go to an ancient little deli next door called Greenblatt’s.  And when I say ancient, I meant it’s been there since 1926.  That means when my grandma was living in LA in the late ’40s, it was already old and she remembers its existence.  To survive for 85 years anywhere, let a lone a big city where change is the only contant is quite impressive.  I was eager to find out what kept Greenblatt’s ticking and to satiate my fully empty stomach. Continue Reading»

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Detroit-ish Deli at Nate ‘n Al

March 23rd, 2011 Tweet Facebook Digg Stumble Reddit

Pastrami and eggs is a real breakfast.

For a nice little Sunday brunch with the grandparents in Beverly Hills, we headed to an LA icon.  This icon is Nate ‘n Al and it’s been hanging out in Beverly Hills since before the hillbillies.  Started in 1945 by two good old fashioned Detroiters named Al Mendelson and Nate Reimers, Nate ‘n Al brings the comfort of Detroit delis to Southern California.  Supposedly.  But I would be the judge of that. Continue Reading»

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Going Blue Collar at Jack’s Classic Hamburgers

January 6th, 2011 Tweet Facebook Digg Stumble Reddit

A perfect corner for burgers.

Although I am well aware of the crazy mix of people residing in North Hollywood, I was still amazed when I discovered the clientele at Jack’s Classic Hamburgers.  A moderate walk from my office, I knew this would be a perfect place for me before I even saw the menu.  This was because 1) they were mostly men and 2) they all seemed to be blue collar men.  No yuppies in white shirts and skinny ties here.  Instead of that, there were construction workers, cable men, an Iron Mountain driver and finally a dude who might have been related to Dog the Bounty Hunter.  I was a little ashamed having come from my well-ventilated desk job, but I was ready to devour a burger just as manly as any of these guys. Continue Reading»

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Legendary Meat at Langer’s Deli

December 21st, 2009 Tweet Facebook Digg Stumble Reddit
In cursive, so you know it's good.

In cursive, so you know it's good.

All-too-often restaurants claim to have “the best” blah blah blah in the world, but sometimes there is a restaurant that makes no claim to have the best of anything and lets the customers tell the good news.  Langer’s Deli is one of the latter.  Located in the not-so-posh neighborhood of MacArthur Park, Langer’s has become known for their pastrami.  Many who have tried it have claimed it is the best ever, so to do the unvegan world a favor, I had to try it out myself. Continue Reading»

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Mixing Meats at The Stage Deli

December 15th, 2009 Tweet Facebook Digg Stumble Reddit
Stack me some beef!

Stack me some beef!

The Stage Deli of West Bloomfield seems a bit out of place.  Sandwiches are named after Broadway shows and aside from the one picture of Eminem, everything reeks of New York.  Nonetheless, The Stage Deli is a staple Jewish deli in West Bloomfield Township.  Rather than limiting themselves to sandwiches named for classic shows and actors, The Stage has modernized itself by throwing in such shows as Mama Mia and even movies like Casino Royale. Continue Reading»

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A Late-Night Feast at Johnnie’s Pastrami

November 9th, 2009 Tweet Facebook Digg Stumble Reddit
Unvegan paradise.

Unvegan paradise.

Every once in a while, it’s good that the Taco Bell nearest to me isn’t 24-hours.  If it weren’t for that, I never would have gone to Johnnie’s Pastrami and found one of the greatest sandwiches in the world.  Located in Culver City, Johnnie’s is open 24 hours and ready to serve a hungry clientele.

I entered with a group of five and we squeezed into a four-person booth.  The not-exactly friendly waitress handed us our menus, but I already knew I would be getting the French Dip Pastrami that is featured in Johnnie’s neon sign.  I really only looked at the menu to see the price, which was a surprising $10.50 for the sandwich.  I guess breaking out of the Taco Bell comfort zone also risks spending more money.  I asked the waitress if the sandwich was just the meat and bread, and she said yes.  Not even onions.  Perhaps I had died and gone to heaven. Continue Reading»

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Canter’s Deli

December 31st, 2008 Tweet Facebook Digg Stumble Reddit
Who could ask for anything more?

Who could ask for anything more?

Another LA landmark restaurant that has managed to evade me since I have lived here is Canter’s Deli, located at Fairfax and 3rd Street.  Canter’s is a good old-fashioned Jewish-style deli, heavy on meat and character.

Their menu is immense, but the best way I know to judge a Jewish deli is the pastrami.  As goes the pastrami, so goes the deli.  Canter’s offers a hot pastrami sandwich, which I promptly ordered after the waitress told me it was simply pastrami and rye, without any wasted add-ons. Continue Reading»

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Going Global at Plan Check

Fries of the world.

A couple of weeks ago, The Backyard Bite invited me to The Burger Culture Clash, sponsored by Stussy (which apparently still exists) and Plan Check. Plan Check, by the way, is a sort of new (since February) restaurant in West LA with Chef Ernesto Uchimura of Umami Burger fame. As my love of burgers, especially those of the umami variety, I jumped at the opportunity.

Although I arrived alone, I was not the only lone eater. Just next to where I was seated, I met e*star LA and we decided to share a meal called loneliness, because it’s better than eating alone. We made quick friends over our respective blogs and Midwestern roots, then got to work at dissecting the special menu, which Plan Check will be featuring for the next month if anything tickles your fancy.

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