February 2009
5 posts
Cole's PE Buffet Reopens with The Varnish Bar
Cole’s famous French Dip eatery and bar reopened in December of 2008 with lots of balloons and good eats. To coincide with what was (more or less) Cole’s 100th anniversary, they were selling tickets for 100 cents each. Each ticket could be redeemed for a sandwich, a pecan pie, or a cold beer:
And just last night, Cole’s opened its newest feature of the renovation: The...
Dairy Queen Blog Contest
In case you haven’t already heard, Dairy Queen is sponsoring a contest around their new Sweet Deals menu. For the uninformed, the menu has 9 items that you can mix and match. Two items for $3, three for $4, four for $5. Pretty snazzy. DQ is giving away some gift cards to bloggers, and I thought, “Wait a sec… I’m a blogger. And I could definitley go for some DQ.” So...
Hole In The Wall Burger Joint
The Details:
11058 Santa Monica Blvd.
at South Bentley Avenue (behind Winchell’s Donuts)
Los Angeles, CA 90025
Phone: (310) 312-7013
Mon-Fri: 11:00am-8pm
Sat: 11:00am-6pm
Sun: Closed
The Los Angeles Foodie Rating:
The Summary:
This hip, little burger shack is definitely worth a try if you are in the neighborhood. The pretzel bun is outstanding, and the beef is flavorful and juicy. The...
Flintstones Bar-B-Q
Inside Universal Studios Hollywood, appropriately near the Flintstones Carnival Games, you’ll find the Flitstones Bar-B-Q. And most days, near the end of the line, you’ll see a menu sign that looks like this:
I try not to be critical of theme/amusement park food. Unless you are visiting a Disney property, you are probably wise enough to expect the burgers to be dry, the hot dogs...
Watson Drug and Soda Fountain
The Details:
116 East Chapman Avenue
Orange, CA 92866
Phone: (714) 532-6315
Mon-Sat 6:30am-9pm
Sunday 8am-6pm
The Los Angeles Foodie Rating:
The Summary:
Watson’s is a great example of an inexpensive neighborhood diner. The building is truly a Southern California landmark, and the food is good enough to go back for at least the chocolate milkshakes.
The Place:
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