New site is very confusing and cluttered.

As for the mobile interface, can't see follow up posts on any threads, only the original shows up. Mobile viewing basically dead for me with the new site.

Perhaps less is more....

One of the best chocolate beverages in recent memory.

+1 for Luggage Room and you can stroll across to Stone Company store for a beer tasting or to fill a growler.

Didn't see any Wing Wahs either a week ago at Ranch 99.

Any intel on the opening date?

They failed me... could not get anything earlier than 60days out. They've failed me every single time !!!

Grrrrrrrrrrrrr, not available next Wed.

Thanks for the recommendations!

So I hit up Garos for some basturma and finall got a hold of the sandwich from Roma market.

First the basturma... Wow great stuff - tastes like a wonderful spiced bresaola looking ham. Terrific.

As for Roma sandwich, wonderful, simple and delicious combination of salami, mortadella, provolone (and a couple of other meats I did not recognize). And what a bargain for $5.50.

Costco sells raw prime brisket for $3.99/lb. and here's a price list for a BBQ shack in Texas.

An $8 link does seem pricey...

+ 1 Racion

Osawa - shabu shabu

+1 on Takuya question

Anyone tried "Gelato by Naia"? Saw a Ritual Coffee flavored version at Gelson. On the more expensive end at $9.99

http://gelaterianaia.com/?page_id=6

Tom Saab Kra is very nice.

Isaan style papaya salad is chock full of delicious funky goodness, closest to what I had in Thailand yet.

FYI, unfortunately the patisserie is up in NoCal

Yeah wagyu is not very practical for steaks, too much of a good thing.

Did you try any of the good 'ol American steaks?

Thanks for the reminder on Royce, fell of my radar.

Separately anyone tried the Macarons at their Mountainview location?
http://www.alexanderspatisserie.com

Beautiful looking space and pastry chef is a Pierre Herme alum!

I had the seafood dumpling.

That beef noodle soup was truly atrocious, ended suffering from 3rd degree MSG burns the rest of the evening.

No not the right one. This one

Ugh, terrible food.

Beef noodle soup was tasteless, MSG laden and terrible noodles. I think they use the nasty yellow stale tasting pancit package noodles you find at Ranch 99. Terrible onion pancake.

Only saving grace was the half decent dumplings.

Rustic canyon? Former Ubuntu chef http://luckypeach.com/fantastic-mr-fox/

Casual so doesn't seem like he's trying too hard but good food. Small plates so he can make a quick exit if things don't go well

Think it's okay on pasta and taco dish. Kinda like Sauternes and desert, crab is a little sweet.

Not so with the salmon and trout dish - peaches and corn pudding sounds like very unappealing combinations to pair with fish. Fishy sweetness....

If you decide to make the trek again in the future for the egg tarts definitely try the taro buns(?). My favorite item at China Red

You're a seasoned veteran in the LA dining scene. I say temper your expectations and just go to Mori next time you are in town. Start with the lower priced omakase and add items if things are working out as your meal progresses

Btw I see you hang out with sku, picked up some amazing bargains on 12 & 17yr hibikis in the past month at my local Costco.

You deserve an award for your crazy antics!!!

Well done and great reading.

Thanks for the correct names, was in dire need of getting away from my sponge cake references