New Lay's Chips

Last week while traveling and buying more plants than I needed to Cam and I headed to a 7/11 and I remembered that we had not bought these new Lay's flavors the last time we were in one. So before I could buy them she threw her card in and paid for them. By the way, this 7/11 in North Hollywood was weird as fuck. Everyone inside was weird including the cashier that ran outside and she came back like everything was fine. She was umping from register to register with no warning. Anyhoot, we each got a bag of these new flavors. I tried all three. Not sure if Cam has yet.

The first I tried was the Lay's Flamin' Hot Dill Pickle. I tried just two chips in the car and ate the rest later on in the evening. These are not Flamin' Hot. I have tried every type of Flamin' brands and this is some new, weird shit. It made my left eye cry. Just that eye! The taste was spicier than it was hot. I did not sweat like when I eat other chips of this type. Just a watery eye and not much enjoyment. I don't know what these would even be good with. Water did nothing to rinse the spice away. The pickle smell was there more than the taste and I'm not a pickle chip fan all that much anyway. Wouldn't buy these again.

Trying Out Some Crack Shack

JP came back into town! None of you know how excited that made me. Before she got here we decided that we were gonna try out this place she had told me about called Crack Shack. By the way, terrible name. They should change that. We headed to the Century City mall and gave this place a try and I am super glad that we did. It was a Friday afternoon (which I kept forgetting) and the place was packed. They have so many seats that it did not matter. We found a booth inside after ordering. Ordering is all the way in the back in the corner. We walked around for a minute looking for it and I was making eye contact with random White women wondering if they were staff or not. So yeah. If you work there, happen to be a White women, I was not flirting with you. I was hungry and confused. We ordered our food and sat down. The food came way faster than I was expecting. Some places could learn a lesson from this one.

I got the Double Clucker and it had “two ground chicken patties, cheddar, bacon, smashed avocado, burger sauce, pickles, fried onions, potato roll.” This damned thing was so good! I had never had a chicken patty this juicy before. Thankfully this comes in a wrapper, which JP ignored, because it would have been in my lap. She got the Coop Deville which was “fried chicken, pickled fresno chilies, lime mayo, napa cabbage, brioche.” Hers looked so good and she liked it. She said she normally does not like the cabbage (cole slaw) on chicken sandwiches but she liked this one. We also split the fries because they were so big that if we had both gotten it we would not have finished it. I got a super sweet lemonade. They have self service for drinks which was nice. They also have an assortment of sauces to try and we did. I will definitely come back here. Oh, and we found a Randy's donuts inside the mall. Did not know they had multiple locations and have never had one even though JP and I have lived in California forever. I got a crumble glazed which was thick and good. She got a chocolate one and a maple. She said they were sweet and did not finish them. I did. They were sweet as fuck! They made my teeth hurt. All around a very good day with food and laughing.

Impossible Counter Burger

Last week I went to The Counter with Cam on Sunset. I like this location. Yeah, our waiter was a little weird and they are straight up letting their plants outside die but we still like it there. After some discussion on previous occasions Cam decided to get the Impossible Burger there. I was too hungry to experiment so I stuck with the classic. She liked the Impossible Burger but said that next time she gets it she will just get that patty but with regular toppings. I saw that she had like an entire avocado on hers and that seems excessive to me. I mean, I like the things but I never want an entire one on my burger. My classic burger was good and is just the right amount to not cripple me with fullness. She also got a milkshake and we had to wait a few minutes to get a damned straw because if we get rid of all the straws our planet will be better, right?! Maybe in a few more visits I will get the fancy new burger.

Third Time In The Dog Haus

After getting amazing plants in Burbank Camille and I ended up going to Dog Haus. This is the third time I have been and each time it has been at a different location. This time I decided to get something different. I stared at the menu and got a burger. Yes. At a hot dog/sausage based place I got a burger. I am that person that goes to another country to eat McDonald's. The burger was really good. Like, surprisingly good. I don't know what I was expecting. Maybe for it to be a hot dog smashed into the shape of a patty. It was served on four connected Hawaiian rolls, fresh onions, lettuce, tomato, and a slightly spicy sauce. Very good. The fries tasted like Rally Burger fries but with less crunch. Still good. Camille got the chicken sandwich which looked really good. The only problem, which is a big problem that seems to haunt the chicken sandwich world, is the sogginess caused by the sauces used. A good chicken sandwich does not need a lot of...stuff. Look at Chick Fil A. They add a pickle the send you on your way. It seeped into her bread, also Hawaiian, and made it look as if the dough was not baked properly. She liked her tots though. I will for sure head back here whenever I get the chance. But if I get the chicken sandwich I will ask them to either put the toppings on the side or all of them on top of the chicken.

Numero Uno After A Long Time

Cam and I went to Numero Uno last week and this place is still really good. She got a veggie pizza while I got the lemon chicken pasta. Tastes just as good as I remembered. After checking my posts it looks like it has been six years since I last had it and seven since I went with Cam. I did not realize that it had even been such a long time. Understandable since she no longer lives over that way and I am rarely in that area. We also got those little bread balls that are so good. The service was really good and the lady was handling multiple tables. It was empty when we first got there but slowly began to fill up. That area is full of weird ass people wandering around and the parking is a nightmare the later in the day you go. I'd like to go here again in the next few months.

Two Weeks Lots To Eat

I have eaten so much food over the last couple of weeks. I was gonna do each of these as an individual blog but then I'd have to do like eight of them and between all the other random nonsense I fill my day with that was something I did not wanna do. The first place on the menu was Mel's over on Hollywood with Cam. We headed here during the AFI Fest. She got the turkey burger with fries while I got the Mel's Burger with cheese. She also got a shake that was good. I like this place because they are consistent with it. Except for that fried chicken sandwich that one time. That should never be on their menu. Oh. Her shake was vanilla and chocolate but tasted mostly like chocolate. They also thought we didn't pay and a waiter chased me to the corner. Made me regret leaving a tip.

Inti One Saturday Vito's The Next

Last weekend I went to Inti on Melrose with my cousin Mala. She had never been before and I've been there maybe three times before. I really like this place. The shrimp fried rice tastes like fried rice tasted when I was little. The lomo saltado consists of “strips of beef sauteed with onions, tomatoes, and french fries served with steamed white rice, strips of beef sauteed with onions.” It is my favorite dish. 

We also got plantains which I almost forgot and Ceviche De Camarones that had “shrimp cooked in lemon juice, with onions and spices. served with boiled potatoes.” And of course I got the Inca cola because it tastes like magic. I look forward to going here again and maybe trying something new. Who am I kidding? I'm gonna get the lomo saltado again.

Last night Cam and I went to Vito's over on La Cienega after she was done adulting. She had mentioned wanting pizza earlier in the day so when she asked if I wanted something to eat I brought up this pizza and we went there. I have been a few times before and each I wonder why I go to other places to get a slice of pizza. It is in a kind of weird spot on La Cienega in a shopping center surrounded by other places. They have outside seating and indoor and play really good music. We grabbed a beer and two slices each and enjoyed ourselves. I love this place.

September Fat Tour

This past weekend I ended up going on a Fat Tour with JP. It was not official until dessert was introduced and it was in the form of leftover donuts from Dona's and Donut Friend. She mentioned three options on places to go an by the end of the day we ended up at two of them. First was IHOP. We were worried about it being packed because it was Sunday morning and you know how those kinda places get at that time. We got seats immediately which was cool. She ordered the breakfast sampler minus the eggs and I got their new burger. I got the plain ass one because if they mess that up I don't wanna try anything else. It was really good which surprised me. After that we went to my place and talked for hours like we do and later ate again.

We walked down to Marix which is one of those places that is consistently good. JP got the Cubano meal and since I already had a burger I tried this pork taco deal with rice, salsa, and guacamole. It was so damn good. We also ate a bunch of chips and salsa before the meal arrived because those things are dangerously delicious. I told JP how as much as I like this place I never think to go here. I also managed to make her cry laughing when me and my heavy chair was moved inches by a large woman moving her seat.

Diabetes Donut Tour 2018

Today Miss Jackie and I traveled around the city (meaning I sat while she drove) in search of delicious donuts. She mentioned this place called Dona's a bit ago so we headed there even though it was all the way in Downey. She crazy. This place is amazing. I was kind of nervous to get crazy donuts because of one place JP and I went to a while ago but decided to go head and try some anyway here. This is one of the cleanest donut places I've been to and very open. There is no long line out the front door. All the employees engage you. They are not rushing you. No music blaring. Just a cool spot with good employees and as it turns out and 8/8 tasty ass donuts.

Eating An MRE

Today Miss Jackie and I ate an MRE which means Meal Ready to Eat. It was bad. Like for reals bad. I laughed about it but, my god, I don't know why people would do this unless you were just wanting to eat some weird ass food or were trapped somewhere. Even then the decision to eat this would be questionable. I am gonna write about each thing we ate in this bag of punishment. Thanks to Miss Jackie for being a very fun person to hang out with and eat great donuts and horrible military meals.

Yardbird And Trejos Donuts

Last week JP and I went to two spots where one was new to each of us. I had recently found out that Yardbird opened up nearby at The Beverly Center so we went there. I planned on getting the meal JP ended up getting until I saw a hamburger that sounded good and got that instead. She got the Lewellyn's Fine Fried Chicken that included a petite cheddar waffle and some spiced watermelon. Yeah. We know. This was really good and had half of a fried chicken. This was the lunch menu so I was able to get The Great American Burger with a side of really good fries. It consisted of short rib, brisket and chuck blend, house-smoked pork belly, American cheese, house pickles, and special sauce. So good. For dessert which is rare for us to get after eating we had the Peanut Butter Pie Bar which had bacon butterscotch ganache, roasted white chocolate crumbles. I'll definitely head back here. Prices are a bit more than we usually pay at places we eat but since we're adults with jobs and don't do this often...fuck it.

June Fat Tour

Yesterday JP and I went to the Downtown Los Angeles Donut Fest. I'll say we got nothing. We ended up walking to this place she had been to on a food tour (not a Fat Tour) called Chimney and got a larb burger. We each got one and it was so damned good. It tasted better than any larb I've had before. It was like eating eight different things at once. I also got this weird vinegar and kombucha fizzy drink that JP was not even trying to deal with. We also got a friend chicken sandwich that she wouldn't finish because it was pink inside. I had no such qualms.

Tart For Breakfast Food

Last week I went to Tart again for breakfast, this time with Miss J. She wanted breakfast and I had to check what places were open at 8am which is funny because you assume that places are open for some damned breakfast but that isn't the case. Tart was open so I picked that as the spot to go. I met up with her after walking further than I wanted and we headed inside. Both of us got their chicken and waffles which are really good. I told her that Roscoe's is my least favorite chicken and waffles I've had so far. The chicken here is good and I love the consistency of the waffles. She enjoyed the Tabasco butter. It is not as powerful as you are probably thinking and tastes good. Each time I've had this breakfast I end up only being able to eat half and devouring the rest for dinner.

At Inti & The Counter

A few weeks ago I went to Inti twice within a week. I went with JP who had not been since she first took me there and then with Cam since it had been a minute since she'd gone. I swear, this place is consistently good. I have to get the same stuff each time but switch it up a tiny bit. Like when I went with Cam I did not get the ceviche even though I wanted it. I was glad though because I got super full halfway through my meal. With JP she ordered the plantains which were good.

Breakfast At Tart

For a couple of weeks Cam and I have wanted breakfast. Good breakfast. Not IHOP. Last week we ended up getting Thai food and I had chicken and waffles and did the same thing again but this time at Tart over on Fairfax. After finding parking right out front which is a miracle we headed inside...round the back. It was weird. We each got a form of coffee and then our meals arrived. I got this really good chicken and waffle dish that has candied pecans, Tabasco butter, and bourbon maple syrup. The chicken was some of the best I have ever tasted and I would love to try it in a dinner or lunch. The skin was crispy and flavored perfectly and the chicken itself was super juicy. The waffle was also good. I did not finish. I took the rest home. Cam got a big ass sandwich and she had the Danish bacon removed (travesty!) and got chicken sausage on the side. The sandwich had lettuce, heirloom tomato, avocado, onion confit, fried eggs, and mustard aioli on griddled country bread. I did not try it but she loved it. I'll be heading back here again for sure.