Dog Haus

While out all over the place today Cam heard my stomach make sounds and asked if I was hungry. I was. All's I had was coffee and it was now early afternoon and the beast stirred inside me. We headed to this place called Dog Haus after she asked “You want a hotdog?” When a woman asks that question you don't say no. So we headed there.

She got a big ass corndog with tater tots and fancy dipping sauces along with I believe a Birch beer. I tried the tots and they made them perfectly. They weren't all soggy and sad like some folks make them.

I got what is called The Cowboy which had smoked bacon, white American cheese, crispy onions, and barbecue sauce. This thing comes on a thick ass slice of bread that was strong enough to contain all that madness. And it was good. This is one of those places that I'd go to all the time if I lived nearby.

The Burgers & Ice Cream Crew

I went to Plan Check again with my cousin JP and we went to town like we normally do. Two burgers, crazy ass fries with a bunch of toppings, and of course their fried chicken. I was talking to her about how I like the fact that they are consistently good. I used her picture because it came out better than mine. You can see the bacon all glistening. Then we stopped off at Carmela for some ice cream. We even got a couple of to-go of their pumpkin pie flavor. But we're not gonna talk about what happened to hers...

Sandwiches & Ice Cream

Went to Mendocino Farms across from The Grove with my cousin last week. We wanted to go to Joan's On 3rd but that crazy line and no parking just didn't fit into our schedule. I got a bag of sweet potato chips that were okay. She didn't like them. I also got a steak BLT that was the goodness and she got a chicken sandwich that was good. Not sure how much she liked this place but I know she liked my sandwich. I gave her half because I'm a nice person sometimes. Then of course we went to Carmela which is our thing now. I got an Aztec chocolate and she got the usual. Good times!

At Vee's With Cam

Today Cam and I went to Vee's Cafe off of Adams. When we got there no one was in probably because of this crazy ass wind we've been having the last few days. I hadn't been there for a while but each time I've gone have really liked this place. We both got the Hauser Scramble which is eggs, corn, cheese, and black beans which I did not get because I do not like beans. Deal with it. We also got drinks. She got a coffee of some sort that she loves and I tried the hot vanilla for the first time and really liked it. Few more people came by the time we were leaving but I like this place when it isn't busy.  

More Lots Of Food

A few weeks ago Heidi came to visit so we headed to Plan Check since she'd never been before. We got the candied bacon burgers and of course their fried chicken. That has become a regular thing now. About a week or so ago I met up with H. and B. and went to Marix over here. I'd never been there before or knew it actually existed. I got guacamole and chips that were good and shrimp fajitas with lemonade. Then last week I hung with JP and we had some Thanksgiving leftovers and then headed to Carmela's because she is addicted. We got the pumpkin pie ice cream and I'll be damned if it wasn't some of the best ice cream I've ever had.  

Solo Dolo Bomb Ass Thanksgiving Dinner

Today is Thanksgiving so that meant I had three choices. Go to see my family, not doing anything, or make my own dinner. I choose to make my own dinner and I am so happy that I did. I am sitting here with my whiskey and Coke with a belly full of food I made myself and I am so damned happy. And thankful. There is that.

I made my ham that is coated with Coke and brown sugar. This is an automatic for me. If I am making a big dinner this has to be a part of it. No crazy stuff involved. Just the sugar and soda being basted on the ham as it cooks. And it is massive. Probably the biggest I've ever made at around 12 pounds. Also included is my stuffing which I am always happy to make. I used the perfect amount of sage for it. Its enough for about six people but its all mine. Mine!

I usually make a cheesecake but this time I decided to make homemade cranberry sauce for the first time. So easy! Just check out Thug Kitchen's recipe. Cam sent it to me a few weeks ago and I was excited to try it out. I added a tiny bit more brown sugar because real cranberries are mad tart. I also made a lemon cake with whipped cheesecake frosting. Its safe to say that I will be eating ham for the next week and a half or so. Hope you all enjoyed your Thanksgiving.

Lazy Fat Blogger

I have been such a bum the last month or so and not posting when I went somewhere to eat. On Halloween hanging out with my awesome cousin JP we headed to Continental Kitchen and some some bacon burgers and fries. Great as always. I headed to Penguin's with Cam after a shopping adventure because we hadn't been there in a minute. Love that place. With Koko we went to Mel's on Hollywood in between movies at the AFI film festival. Good food. Last week me and my cousin Mala went to Plan Check on Fairfax after shopping. We got a burger and their amazing fried chicken. She said hers had too much fat but it was still super tasty. Cool ass waiter, too. 

Grub & Carmela's

JP and me went to Grub again and they were open! Yay! We tried to head to Son Of A Gun but the parking over there was just horrible so we went to Grub and found parking pretty damned fast. Even though it was busy we were able to grab a seat quickly. On weekends they have a brunch menu so we got our brunch on.

JP got the chorizo burrito with sour cream and guacamole on the side. We each got a side of crack bacon. I got this monster ass pancake and then left some of it at the place! Argh!!! It was a big pancake with bacon inside, with cheese on top, and syrup. Yeah. I know. Sounds terrible. But it was so good! It shouldn't have been but it was! JP agreed. After coming back to my place and laughing for hours and recording a show we headed to Carmela's for ice cream! This was such a fun day! You don't even know!

Continental Kitchen & Chili's

Last Friday before the Florence & The Machine concert Cam and I swung by Continental Kitchen. I love this place. They are always good. Always. Cam got a turkey burger with fries and a ginger soda while I got a classic burger with bacon, fries, and a Snapple. It was a really good night started with bellies full of awesome.

Sunday we went to Chili's in Simi Valley after seeing the new baby. We had a few choices and picked this. The nachos with guacamole were good and I really liked my burger with onions and bacon. Cam was not a fan of her turkey burger. We're gonna have to get a do-over for her. Oh, and I got the strawberry lemonade which was really good. They have this newfangled thing where you pay at the table with a credit card machine. It was weird.

Bollini's in Monteray Park

Last weekend I went to Bollini's in Monteray Park with Cam and two of her friends and a mama. I had never heard of or been to this place before. This was at the end of a busy day of being a professional passenger so by the time it was time to eat I was good and ready. There would be no leftovers for me this day. 

We started with a pizza that was split in half. One side I forget what it had but the other had shrimp. Both were good but I would have liked the pizza more without the tail of the shrimp being on it still. It was like bite, pull out shrimp, put tail on plate, continue eating. 

For the main course I got a chicken dish that was just too damned good. It also had mashed potatoes and spinach. I gave the spinach to Cam. I don't mess with that stuff. The amount was huge and sliced perfectly for eating. I let everyone have a piece because for as many times as they had been here none of them had ever tried it. It also had mushrooms on top that were super soft. If I am ever over in this area I'd love to go again.

More Bludso's

Last week I went to Bludso's once again with a different cousin. This time it was Mala and she had not been before. We ended up getting the rib tips, beef brisket, potato salad, collard greens, cornbread, and macaroni. To drink I got the sweet tea which was really good. 

Mala thought the collard greens were too spicy but I don't eat those so I cant tell you. Otherwise we both liked the food and she plans on going back again. I like that every time I go to this place the food is good and the staff is nice. We had a distractingly hot waitress that liked my Bob Ross shirt. Next time I go I am going to take some dessert to go and some extra chicken. I cant just keep on getting beef items every damned time.

Fried Chicken At Plan Check

Today JP and I went to Grub and they were closed. The end. Seriously, we headed there and they were closed until 5pm so we were gonna head to Bludso's but then I suggested Stout but JP had already been there before so then I remembered that Plan Check is supposed to have bomb ass fried chicken so we went there instead. I am currently drinking apple moonshine from BevMo so forgive any nonsense in this post, yes?

Parking was easy and we found a spot pretty fast. We got a nice seat and ordered our food. For a drink I got a mango soda that was pretty damned good. For food I decided that we were gonna get some of everything and split it. We got fries, a Chef Burger that has the fried cheese, bacon, and ketchup leather. For the first time I tried the pastrami sandwich which had everything pastrami does but...better. Then we got the fried chicken. It is a lot. Sits on a bed of yam preserve and some really good milk gravy. We left the pickled okra out. When I say this is some of the best fried chicken I've ever had that made JP dance in her chair I am not lying.

Back At Bludso's

Cam and I headed to Bludso's once again and this place is great. We went to the one off of La Brea past Melrose. At first I thought it was closed because there was no one on the outside patio area. Turns out they were all inside, the place was packed, watching football and blasting music. We got the area all to ourselves the entire meal and started off with some Allagash White.

For the meal I got the beef brisket which was son tender I didn't really need my knife. It was just...damn. Cam got the chicken link that was spicy and wrapped that sumbitch in a slice of bread and enjoyed it a lot. For sides we got macaroni and cheese, cornbread, and potato salad. It was such a nice, chill lunch. Our server was cool and funny. I really like this place and need to go more often.  

Belcampo On 3rd

JP and I went to this place called Belcampo on 3rd St. I had never heard of this place but she had from a burger festival she had gone to this year. This place is hidden very well if they don't want business. I'm doing this review in the classic style to give a better idea of what this spot was like.

Atmosphere. Dull. They have good music though. Very small stools to sit on with no privacy whatsoever. No booths. Just really tiny, unstable tables where both plates and the bowl take up most of it.

Grub For Crack Bacon

JP and I hung out yesterday and we went to this place called Grub over on Santa Monica and Seward. Its kind of a weird spot because there are nothing but studios nearby and its on a quiet little side street. She had mentioned this place a while back so we headed there.

Parking was easy enough because we found a spot right near it. We sat outside for a moment until I heard a couple ask to be seated inside because of flies. I was like “Hell no” and asked to be seated inside as well. One thing you must know: it will take a while to get your food. I would bitch more about it if the food wasn't so good.