Adventures

The Counter [ADVENTURE]

January 2, 2012 // 6:39 am

If you’re a fan of uber-customization when it comes to your burgers and you haven’t been to The Counter in Los Angeles, California, then you’re missing out. Lucky for you, a few of us took to the streets of L.A., built up and appetite, then hit the Wilshire…

Golden Ox [ADVENTURE]

December 31, 2011 // 1:29 pm

If you’re ever craving meat and grease, and you’re in the downtown Whittier area, make sure to swing by the Golden Ox. Fellow Foodbeaster Brian Yamamoto and I decided to give it a try and we were very pleased. A small restaurant, with very friendly service, the…

Guasti [ADVENTURE]

December 17, 2011 // 9:25 am

Looking for a hearty meal? If America knows one thing, it’s how to go big. Guasti Homestyle Café, located in Chino CA, definitely knows how to listen to America. Known for their Giant Pancakes, this family restaurant brings a warm, welcoming family vibe to your dining experiences.

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Chego! [ADVENTURE]

November 29, 2011 // 11:52 am

Founded by the creators of Kogi, “Chego!” serves as a sit down restaurant that fulfills the same dream. Focusing primarily on bowls, this Korean cuisine inspired establishment makes one delicious pork belly. A small “hole in the wall” eatery that was founded in mid 2010,…

The Playground — A Look at the New Eatery From Ex-Lime Truck Chef

November 21, 2011 // 11:38 pm

Just a few months ago, Jason Quinn led the way as Lime Truck‘s lead chef, not only making a name for the truck in its hometown of Orange County, but branding the Southern California-based mobile food kitchen as one of the hottest trucks in the…

Shake Shack, Artichoke, Pommes Frittes & Momofuku Milk Bar [ADVENTURE]

November 21, 2011 // 9:00 am

One of by best friends is getting married in New York this week, which means not only do I get to witness history (congrats Peter and Rachel), but I also got a great excuse to visit one of the mecca’s of food. We have a pretty decent…

Les Amis [ADVENTURE]

October 19, 2011 // 3:23 pm

Where friends gather for Lebanese food – when we saw that tagline, our wandering group veered off the beaten pub crawl path and grabbed a table. Les Amis in Fullerton, CA is as nonthreatening as ethnic Lebanese places come. They have a simple but expansive menu, an orderup desk…

The Donut Man [ADVENTURE]

October 12, 2011 // 4:00 am

The Donut Man is one of the greatest things to happen to the doughnut genre in California. Located on Route 66 in Glendora, CA, this small family owned doughnut shop caters to everyone and anyone. One of the things the Donut Man is known for is it’s original Cheesecake…