A good sandwich begins with the bread. It should not overpower the sandwich and yet be sturdy enough to hold the contents without falling apart in your hands. That said, I happen to have a liking for Mexican tortas. One vendor that does it extremely well is Torta Movil, a business that runs out of…
Sandwiches
Kirari West – Artisan Gluten-Free Cuisine
With the number of people that are gluten intolerant these days, it is surprising to me to not see that many gluten-free bakeries in LA. One such gluten bakery is Kirari West, an artisan bakery that opened in Redondo Beach five years ago. They are located in the King Harbor shopping center almost underneath the…
Tortas Chingonas – El Sandwich Mas Grande
Chingona is a word you can expect to see on social media because it describes the most bad@ss Latina in the world. So when I learned of the business named Tortas Chingonas, I had to check them out. Tortas Chingonas is located in the city of Paramount just southeast where the 105 and 710 freeways…
J Nichols Kitchen Excels With American Comfort Food
J Nichols Kitchen is a restaurant tucked away on Glencoe Ave in Marina Del Rey. I accidentally discovered them when a nearby restaurant was unexpectedly closed and I did a GPS perimeter search for places nearby. I was immediately impressed with the attractive exterior design; in fact, J Nicols Kitchen looked like a brand new…
Depot Still Delivers Tasty and Creative Dishes
Editor’s Note: This visit took place prior to the LA County 11/23 mandate to shut down outdoor dining. My wife, daughter and I recently invited a long-time friend out to lunch. Since our friend has mobility issues, I had to pick a place near to her house, solid food and with easy access from the…
Pickle Banh Mi, A Worthy OC Contender
Vietnamese banh mi is one of my favorite sandwiches. Prepared well, they are heavenly. The baguette has to be fresh, preferably baked in-house. Proteins can vary widely, but the constant is the pickled daikon and carrot mix. My favorite banh mi shop is Tan Hoang Huong and I’m curious if I’ll ever find one that…
Swell Deli, an Artisan Sandwich Shop
It seems like Subway is almost as pervasive as Starbucks. They are located everywhere and sometimes attached to gas stations. If I find a new sandwich shop that isn’t named Subway, I automatically feel compelled to try it because I yearn for something different. My wife told me about Swell Deli and I told her…
Sandwich House, A Tasty Vietnamese Sandwich Shop
The banh mi sandwich is quite a remarkable Vietnamese creation. A baguette is typically the foundation and it is usually filled with proteins such as beef, chicken, pork or fish. Cilantro gives the sandwich a lot of aroma and flavor, the cucumbers add crunch and jalapenos provide heat. I recently visited Sandwich House, a popular…
Counterpart – Exceptional Vegan Brunch in Echo Park
If you are a reader of this blog, you know that I’m not vegan. That said, I do however appreciate good tasting vegan food. I believe good vegan cooking requires more knowledge because chefs often forage into new territory with plant-based ingredients. I was fortunate to experience the food at the Counterpart in Echo Park. …
Delicious Danish Sandwiches at Open Face Food Shop
LA’s West Adams area continues to produce restaurants that are filling interesting niches in LA’s food scene. The latest is Open Face Food Shop, a sandwich shop focused on serving modern Danish open-face sandwiches. They are located on the corner of Adams and S. Marvin Ave. Driving east on Adams Blvd, you see a number…