From the monthly archives:

October 2009

Dakota: Belated birthday penance paid in very full

October 30, 2009
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Dining with Tamara at the Roosevelt Hotel …

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Skooby’s Hot Dogs: Congrats, you’re a wiener!

October 29, 2009
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This Skooby’s ain’t just a snack.

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Luxury Chocolate Salon: Suh-weet!

October 28, 2009
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I think I’m browner now.

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BLD: It’s what’s for dinner

October 26, 2009
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Wasn’t crazy about my D entree, but enough was good that I’ll be back for the B and the L.

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The Weather Channel: May I suggest …

October 22, 2009
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The Weather Channel has missed an obvious and savory addition to its new movie lineup.

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Tamaya: Ramen to make you sleepy

October 20, 2009
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A quick and filling bowl of noodles in Alhambra.

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Street: Off night or bad omen?

October 19, 2009
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I’ve already had one good experience at Susan Feniger’s Street. This wasn’t one of them.

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RIP Chili My Soul

October 15, 2009
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After the death of its owner, the Encino chili establishment has also passed.

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FIG = Love

October 14, 2009
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Simplicity done excellently. A perfect brunch by the beach.

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Sake tasting: 5 Things I learned

October 13, 2009
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I didn’t learn a damn thing about sake specifically, but I gave it the old college (drinking) try.

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