May 2022 Rundown

paranoidgarliclover · May 27, 2022, 8:56pm

Last off-topic (for today): I’m totally looking forward to this tonight, and it better not stink like Boba Fett did (loved The Mandalorian).

Sgee · May 27, 2022, 9:24pm

The new Andor trailer looks promising

hungryhungryhippos · May 28, 2022, 4:01am

Disney has ruined Star Wars

aaqjr · May 28, 2022, 4:20am

To be fair Georgie did a fair bit of that himself as well.

paranoidgarliclover · May 28, 2022, 6:42am

And I think I’ll be looking forward to that b/c… it turns out that creating more shows about characters where you already know exactly how things turn out just isn’t very interesting.

hungryhungryhippos · May 28, 2022, 6:03pm

Yes I totally agree with that!

tailbacku · May 28, 2022, 7:11pm

First time trying Zhengyalov Hatz. Pretty tasty. Probably not something I would crave all the time but once in a while, I’d be down.

Gr8pimpin · May 28, 2022, 8:24pm

Prime Pizza Burbank

Pepperoni slice and a square slice, the one they call the Sicilian.

It’s not Sicilian really, closer to a grandma, but damn if this was not absolutely fantastic. The first time I’ve gotten a crispy version of it. So, so, so good. I think this is my favorite of all the slices I’ve had ANYWHERE in recent memory.

I swear I’m tempted to go back and get a whole pie for dinner.

Doggy, giving me the angry look, was a big hit with the workers and customers alike.

Starchtrade · May 28, 2022, 9:10pm

Prime’s square pies are legit. I love supporting all the small pop-ups serving square pies, but Prime’s price x quality combo is #1 in my book.

If you don’t use Uber Eats too often, they will send you coupons like 40% off (up to $15) to try to get you to come back. When I see those coupons come, I know it’s pizza time!

rohto · May 28, 2022, 10:07pm

I live about a 5 min drive from here so we pick it up almost every other week. The square pies are the way to go, but unfortunately the family prefers a round pie so I usually have to get a couple square slices on the side.

@Starchtrade Prime has it’s own rewards system as well if you order from them directly.

Starchtrade · May 29, 2022, 12:36am

Thanks for the heads-up. I will check it out.

attran99 · May 29, 2022, 12:50am

Ran up to the city for lunch…

Rappahannock Oysters -

The oysters were delicious! Got a mix of Rappahannock, Olde Salts, and Rochambeaus. It’s been a while, and I found the Rappahannocks really sweet and the Rochambeaus reminiscent of my favorite Island Creeks. The achiote cocktail sauce and mignonette sauces were delightful.

Lobster poutine for fun. Lobster was plentiful and perfectly cooked.

Afuri Ramen -

Yuzu shoyu…a little ponzu-esque but that’s okay. I enjoy ponzu. The egg was jammy. Chashu nicely roasted and charred. Loved the chew on the noodles. Would try the shio next time.

The housemade ginger ale and yuzu limeade sodas were also great.

paranoidgarliclover · May 29, 2022, 5:37am

That’s why it’s on our regular rotation, too. Stuffed to the gills w/ good stuff for $15/person is pretty swell, nowadays.

I didn’t know that!!! Thanks for the heads up.

thechez5 · May 29, 2022, 5:46am

Mama Lu Dumpling House in Monterey Park

Pork & crab xlb:

Lamb dumplings:

French style beef tenderloin:

XO seafood fried rice:

The Win-Dow on the Venice Boardwalk

Double cheeseburgers & fries:

Birrieria Jalisco in Lynwood:

Birria de chivo and quesadillas de chivo with handmade corn tortillas:

Pearl River Deli in Chinatown

Hainan chicken:

Char siu plate with noodles:

Five spice chicken wings:

Strawberry shortcake bolo bun:

Churrasquitos Los Panfilos stand on Venice Blvd & 3rd Ave in Arlington Heights

Churrasquitos plate with handmade corn tortillas and spicy salsa:

Shucos mixtos (Guatemalan “hotdog” with salchichas, longanisa, asada, and cabbage):

We got so lucky coming across this fantastic stand this evening. The asada was perfectly cooked and tender, the tortillas were great, the shucos were addictive, and the people who run it are so damn sweet. Cash or Zelle only. Open Friday & Saturday 6pm-11pm.