District 13, Los Angeles
I love to eat, and I love anything that Americans would consider “exotic.” And what better place to find exotic meats than District 13 located in the heard of Hollywood!
I find that the best restaurants keep it simple, and this is about as simple as you can get, sausages and beer. And what a beer list it is! But that is for another show. Anyway, when you peruse the menu, the choice becomes clear, regular or exotic sausages. I happened to choose a platter of exotic sausage: Wild Boar, Venison, and Smoked Buffalo with caramelized onions, mustard, and srirachafor dipping. What a taste treat! Venison has always been a little salty, but these were tastes that just melted in your mouth! Not at all gamey, but mild and flavorful with the snap of a Nathan’s hot dog. The caramelized onion and sriracha topper brought savory, salty, sweet, with a touch of heat all into one bite. Pair this dish with a beer, and its very fling and satisfying! All for under $30.
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Square One: Los Angeles, CA (Best breakfast in LA)
Recently I hit this gem of a tiny restaurant in Hollywood with a friend of mine, and there has never been a moment where we didn’t have to wait at least 15 minutes to get a table. The space is used efficiently by stacking as many 2 and 4 top tables in, as well as a common dining table, something which I have rarely seen. Think of the bar at your local tavern folded in half, a place where you can mingle amonst your new foodie friends. But I digress… lets get to the food!
Salmon Benedict
I started out with a favorite of mine, Eggs Benedict, but with a slight twist. This order was for Salmon Benedict over a potato latka, similar to loose hash browns. This was a nice twist on a classic recipe since the potatoes were not going to get soggy as soon as the yolk breaks its seal. Eating salmon, egg, and latka in one bite made my mouth a very happy place. The one thing I was a little disappointed on was that on its own, the smoked salmon was rather salty, which nullified any smokiness to the meat.
Chorizo
What can I say about this loose chorizo? A little dry, but tasty none the less with a nice kick on the front end and lingering heat.
Bacon French Toast
If there is a reason why any place should hold the title of “Best Breakfast,” its because of this dish. I really don’t know how to explain it. This is not a main dish food, its a topper on the end of your meal. The french toast is prepared with a bacon infused caramel syrup and served with bacon. How much more decadent can you get? The perfect ending to any breakfast!
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Picanha Churrascaria: Burbank, CA
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