We also had a couple other quick local dining experiences where we didn't take pics, but with the new phone, we will make sure that doesn't happen again.
Luggage Room - The pizza place right downstairs of our building, the luggage room is an extension of Le Grand Orange restaurant. It has outdoor seating and allows dogs in the one corner table closest to our apartment. We went down for a Sunday lunch and shared a chopped salad (very good) and the fallen angel pizza (homemade sausage, shaved fennel, red bell peppers and red sauce). The crust is a sourdough crust which is unique because we've only had that one other time at Arizmendi's in Berkeley, which we later found out makes sense because the chef is from Berkeley. A convenient place for us to pop into and get a solid gourmet pizza. Rating 6.5/10
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Lucky Baldwins - A popular pub that is well known for its fish and chips. It came with two monstrous sized fish pieces atop a serving of fries. We also had bangers and mash which I found to be very tasty. An easy walk away from us with a large variety of beers and outdoor seating and Monday night football made it a good time. Rating 6.5/10
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101 Noodle express - Just south of Pasadena is the Alhambra/Monterey Park area otherwise known as Asian central where we have access to more Chinese food than we've ever had. It made us feel we were back in China. Good thing about it, the food is delicious and cheap. No exception at 101 Noodle express where I was introduced to something called a beef roll which is my new favorite appetizer. Its like a burrito/quesadilla concept, but with a Chinese fried pancake filled with tasty beef. Just awesome. We also had beef noodle soup and pork dumplings which were good. Rating 6.5/10
Cafe Bravo - Although we didn't dine here, my cousin picked it up for a small family dinner in Burbank so I figured I'd mention it because the food was pretty tasty. I like Armenian food and especially ground beef kabobs which were a standout during this meal. Rating 6/10
Le Grand Orange - We had Sunday lunch with my sister (who also just moved to LA for law school) and dined downstairs from our apartment at LGO. People love this place on yelp so we figured we give it a try. For 1:30, the place was packed and we even had to wait for a table. The service was a little spotty since it was busy and the food, while solid was overpriced for what you get. We had the prime rib hash (small but decent) and the short rib tacos (good but not worth $20). We'd probably come back on Tuesdays when they have buy one entree, get the second entree for $7, but I doubt it'd be a regular stop for us. Rating 5.5/10
Tasty Kitchen - Chu-Toro thinks I'm such a FOB because this is my new favorite place. My mom raved about it last time they were in LA visiting my aunt, so we knew about it. Little did we know how awesome it is. We only came for tea time (3-5 PM), basically like a Hong Kong happy hour, but it was memorable. First off, you can get a dish and drink for like $6. It's not a smaller portion either, but a full plate of beef chow fun and bottomless drink (lemon tea or milk tea) for only $6 bucks. And it's good. We also had Lo mien with braised beef and wontons which is my father in law's favorite. I think he may visit us just to get that dish and endless warm milk tea. I'm sure this place will become a staple for us as our goto Chinese restaurant. Rating 7.5/10
Le Grand Orange - We had Sunday lunch with my sister (who also just moved to LA for law school) and dined downstairs from our apartment at LGO. People love this place on yelp so we figured we give it a try. For 1:30, the place was packed and we even had to wait for a table. The service was a little spotty since it was busy and the food, while solid was overpriced for what you get. We had the prime rib hash (small but decent) and the short rib tacos (good but not worth $20). We'd probably come back on Tuesdays when they have buy one entree, get the second entree for $7, but I doubt it'd be a regular stop for us. Rating 5.5/10
Tasty Kitchen - Chu-Toro thinks I'm such a FOB because this is my new favorite place. My mom raved about it last time they were in LA visiting my aunt, so we knew about it. Little did we know how awesome it is. We only came for tea time (3-5 PM), basically like a Hong Kong happy hour, but it was memorable. First off, you can get a dish and drink for like $6. It's not a smaller portion either, but a full plate of beef chow fun and bottomless drink (lemon tea or milk tea) for only $6 bucks. And it's good. We also had Lo mien with braised beef and wontons which is my father in law's favorite. I think he may visit us just to get that dish and endless warm milk tea. I'm sure this place will become a staple for us as our goto Chinese restaurant. Rating 7.5/10
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