Jason
October 12, 2015, 1:13am
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As someone who moved to LA at the age of five (1958), and left in the summer of 1976, I remember Stan’s Donuts from 1966 on, back when there was still a hot dog stand attached. Back then, he didn’t know how the dispenser for the French donuts worked, and so instead of a spiral, they were star-shaped!. So, I definitely have a nostalgic spot in my heart for Stan . . . I just can’t believe how famous/cult-like his donuts have become.
Aside from Pann’s patty melts and onion rings (also excellent), I still love Philippe’s and I often drive straight there from LAX, in the same way that Anthony Bourdain’s first stop is In-N-Out. It’s either Philippe’s or – if it’s early or late enough that the crowds are reasonable, Pink’s , yet another trip down memory lane . . . or, in this case, down Melrose from my old high school.
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Dagney
October 12, 2015, 2:47am
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It’s not “yellow goo”, it’s “cheese product,” which is SO much more high end.
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You must only hang out at 7-Elevens in places like La Jolla, Carmel Valley and Rancho Santa Fe.
I’m slumming it out in the East Village …
I add diced tomato and pickles to cut through all the richness. Love it!
I like the pepper jack cheese on a a stick from Hot Dog on a Stick. Something about it is so wrong, but so good.
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Dagney
October 12, 2015, 6:26pm
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Actually, these days I patronize the 7-11 at 25th and Broadway. The nachos are a once-in-a-while treat.
Piglet
October 12, 2015, 7:38pm
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Cheesecake Factory.
So embarrassing on so many levels, but twice a year I just turn my brain off.
My friend there is nothing wrong with Cheesecake Factory.
Their hamburgers are surprisingly above average and the strawberry shortcake reminds me of a Hostess fruit pie with more strawberries, in a good way.
Piglet
October 12, 2015, 7:52pm
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I made the mistake of peeking inside the little nutritional values booklet that they give you nowadays. The horror…
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1500+ calorie slice of cheese cake…
Is Cheesecake the one w/ the fried avocado rolls? I rather enjoy those…
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Piglet
October 12, 2015, 8:28pm
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Yep, that’s the one. I prefer the fried mac and cheese balls myself. /killme
Don’t forget the Bloomin’ Onion appetizer:
“a single blooming onion with dressing contains approximately 3,000 calories and 134 grams of fat.”http://bloomin-onion-calories.blogspot.com/
I feel SICK. LOL.
I thought the Bloomin’ Onion was from Outback.
I, too, enjoy Cheesecake Factory on occasion. There will be a new one opening up in Cerritos soon inside the mall.
kevin
October 12, 2015, 10:51pm
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that’s the one, paranoia.
and that’s no fucking joke.
I think I did also enjoy their hamburgers and their iconic bastardization of a preeminent Creole dish, jambalya.
Attran, yah, LOL. I was just posting up ridiculous calorie “guilty pleasures” (although the Bloomin’ Onion is one I wouldn’t want to order).
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Dagney
October 12, 2015, 11:25pm
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Oh. My. God. I’m silently judging you.
The Largest Cheesecake Factory in the Los Angeles area is about to open on the third floor of the Santa Monica Place…
Piglet
October 13, 2015, 12:07am
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As you should! Shame and remorse are the spices that give a guilty pleasure its je ne sais quoi . It’s all a very sadomasochistic experience.
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TonyC
October 13, 2015, 12:09am
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Was it @J_L _ who recommend Carl’s Jr’s fried zucchini? I’ve had them 2 twice this year, which is more than I’ve visited Carl’s Jr in the past decade.
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