Firebird Chicken

I've had my first ever Nashville style Hot Chicken and boy do I have a death wish. There are 3 levels of heat to their chicken:

Wildfire - EXTRA HOT
Bonfire - HOT
Fire Extinguisher - NO HEAT

I went all in and ordered the Wildfire. I ate 4 tums afterward and was still feeling it. BUt boy was it tasty. Amazingly crunchy and did not sog up against the drench. It was vibrant and a scary devils red waiting to be devoured. And devoured I did. Ate this quick with trails of sweat dripping down my neck. This is one of those addictive sandwiches that will get spicier as you eat into it.

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This is the fire extinguisher plate. No heat on these. Just crunchy goodness with a creamy bbq like dipping sauce.

Sandwiches come prepared with chicken, coleslaw, and pickles.

 Plates come prepared with 2 chicken strips, 2 dinner rolls, coleslaw, and 1 side of your choice

Sides:
Coleslaw
Macaroni & Cheese
Cold Potato Salad
Dinner Roll

Here's how you order: email or text your order at 562-546-3516 / firebirdchickenlb@gmail.com

Stay tuned as they are working to get into a Farmers Market in Los Angeles!

Tasty Duck - San Gabriel

I grew up on a lot of food now that I think about it. Roast duck with a few bowls of steamy white rice is one of my top comfort foods. The way the fat drips into the rice with all the natural flavors just makes my feet tap. Peking duck is kind of like that in a different way. It's sophisticated and more refined. There's more technique to get peking duck perfect. With that said, there isn't anything sadder than a peking duck with saggy skin. No one wants a saggy skin.

There are different combos you can order here aside from ordering dishes individually. This combo comes with the Peking duck 3 ways. The classic Peking duck comes with thin pancakes, hoisin, cucumber, and scallions.

I find it truly amazing. I haven't had enough Peking duck in my life, but many to roast duck that I can say this is delicious. Skin is crispy, meat is tender. The pancake wraps had nice flavor. This is a must.

Soup is also made as part of the 3 way duck combo. 

Sprout stir fry with duck. Not a huge fan of this. Mainly because my mom made me pluck the end of these sprouts growing up.

Happy Family. Wine chicken, beef, and jelly fish salad.

Filet mignon cubes with black pepper sauce. Always a favorite.

Scallop and veggies served over a crispy noodle basket. One of my favorites as well. 

Not in the combo. Sticky rice with BBQ Eel. I highly recommend this. I'm a huge fan of sticky rice. Eel has a natural fat that renders through the rice. There's something absolutely heavenly about this dish. Remember to pace yourself.

Enjoy!

Momed - Atwater Village

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Momed is one of my favorite casual spots to hit up. It's tucked away the residential area within Atwater Village. You would really need to want to come here in order to find it. I've had a few items from the countless times I've been here. Here's what I tried that I haven't introduced before.

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Duck Shawarma

Blistered cherry tomatoes, black mission figs, garlic aioli, arugula, onions, rolled in house-made lavash. Hearty and definitely amazing. I absolutely loved these momo chips. You get a choice of salad or these chips. I highly recommend the chips... I mean... there's already arugula in the wrap. I loved the black mission figs in this wrap. It added another level of texture and sweetness that complimented this succulent duck.

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SHORT RIB FRICASSÉE

braised short rib, roasted fingerling potatoes, caramelized onions, applewood smoked cheddar, arugula, 2-sunny organic eggs, ciabatta.

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Short ribs were tender. Nothing beats a runny egg yolk with a nice hearty bread to scoop it all up. A great fuel starter before hitting the gym or to recover from a hangover. My stomach is grumbling all over again.

3245 Casitas Ave Los Angeles, CA 90039

Big Catch

I've been here many times. I've added a few menu items to share when I came during Father's Day. This place is great for oysters, seafood, sushi & sashimi, and of course drinks. You might find me sitting at their outdoor patio from time to time.

2 S Garfield Ave #100, Alhambra, CA 91801

Farmers Market - The Grove

The Farmers Market at The Grove is one of the main reasons why I make the drive out. Besides the fresh produce and butcher shops, they also have a French gourmet store called Monsieur Marcel. I love stopping by Monsieur Marcel for some shaved prosciutto di parma and other things of course.

I've eaten at many places offered at the Farmers Market. My old go to spot was Pampas Grill for some sirloin cap or picanha. That was my favorite thing to get, but I decided to venture and attempt to try something new.

Here are a few new favorites of mine:

Phil's Deli and Grill

Their french dip is not as the OG Philippe in Chinatown Los Angeles, but it hits the spot if this is something you're craving for.

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Their pastrami sandwich was delicious though. The rye bread was pleasant and not overly powering, with a nice crust.

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Accepts Credit Card *Thumbs Up*

Next Stop: Moishe’s Restaurant

I've heard negative things about this place. A lot of it is service followed by food. From my experience, I've received friendly service from the ladies over the counter. And the food I've tasted, was also delicious.

My go-to is definitely their Lula Kebob. Incredibly moist with loads of flavor.

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Their chicken kebob was good, but not great. Lula is still my favorite, but I wouldn't mind ordering the chicken from time to time.

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I don't have a photo of their baklava, but it's one of the best I've ever had. Made with pistachios. I'm not a total sweets person, but I can eat 2 of these. CASH only so don't forget. Prices are a bit steep for a Farmers Market so be warned.

Enjoy.