Don't think that just because we are on Spring Break, we will not be bringing you the food news you have come to know and love. To the contrary, in fact. Lydia is bringing this show on the road. Travel with her to the exotic locations of San Francisco and Los Angeles in this edition of...the Food Chicks.
For a solid fusion of Chinese and Vietnamese food in San Francisco's Sunset district, try PPQ on 19th and Irving. Although the acronym might inspire giggles, the quality food at a good price is nothing to laugh about. (haha, I could write like this all the time) I had the Satay beef pho with ho fun (thick rice noodles) which had just the right amount of satay sauce broth, beef and noodles for 6 bucks. Rice dishes come with fish sauce and rice paper wrappers on the side, which Korey demonstrated use of by dipping in warm water and making your own spring rolls. The five spices chicken is also recommended, coming in vermicelli bowls and in soup. Basic noodle soup and rice plates ranged from 6-8 dollars. The most expensive dish of the night rang in at 9 (fried calamari). Irving in the Sunset is a cornocopia of food delights- from Naan and Curry to Plutos (plutos!), but if you are looking for a good value on Vietnamese food, try PPQ.
If you find yourself near the UCLA campus and hankering a hearty breakfast, try Norm's on W. Pico near Sepulveda. Okay, honestly, this place is on par with your local IHOP or Holden's Country Inn. However, the character of the place is uniquely LA. You know those diners in the movies where the detective goes to interview clients and such? Or just diners from the movies like Memento and Muholland Drive? Yeah, its that kind of place. Booths and booths of senior citizens, some guys in trenchcoats, and the random Asian people (us). I had the french toast (mediocre), eggs and sausage, for about 6 bucks. Before 11:30 am, there are breakfast specials on steak and eggs as well. The steak is actually decent, and very worth the money coming with hashbrowns, two eggs and pancakes. A carafe of OJ will cost you about 5 bucks. Be sure to get your money's worth and ask for the free LA Times with each entree! Great atmosphere for people watching, or pretending you are in a scene from Ghost World or Eternal Sunshine or Go or any of the hundreds of movies featuring a seedy diner.
For a solid fusion of Chinese and Vietnamese food in San Francisco's Sunset district, try PPQ on 19th and Irving. Although the acronym might inspire giggles, the quality food at a good price is nothing to laugh about. (haha, I could write like this all the time) I had the Satay beef pho with ho fun (thick rice noodles) which had just the right amount of satay sauce broth, beef and noodles for 6 bucks. Rice dishes come with fish sauce and rice paper wrappers on the side, which Korey demonstrated use of by dipping in warm water and making your own spring rolls. The five spices chicken is also recommended, coming in vermicelli bowls and in soup. Basic noodle soup and rice plates ranged from 6-8 dollars. The most expensive dish of the night rang in at 9 (fried calamari). Irving in the Sunset is a cornocopia of food delights- from Naan and Curry to Plutos (plutos!), but if you are looking for a good value on Vietnamese food, try PPQ.
If you find yourself near the UCLA campus and hankering a hearty breakfast, try Norm's on W. Pico near Sepulveda. Okay, honestly, this place is on par with your local IHOP or Holden's Country Inn. However, the character of the place is uniquely LA. You know those diners in the movies where the detective goes to interview clients and such? Or just diners from the movies like Memento and Muholland Drive? Yeah, its that kind of place. Booths and booths of senior citizens, some guys in trenchcoats, and the random Asian people (us). I had the french toast (mediocre), eggs and sausage, for about 6 bucks. Before 11:30 am, there are breakfast specials on steak and eggs as well. The steak is actually decent, and very worth the money coming with hashbrowns, two eggs and pancakes. A carafe of OJ will cost you about 5 bucks. Be sure to get your money's worth and ask for the free LA Times with each entree! Great atmosphere for people watching, or pretending you are in a scene from Ghost World or Eternal Sunshine or Go or any of the hundreds of movies featuring a seedy diner.
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