Chef Nick needs support. Upper West might not make it through this shutdown.
Hinoki & the Bird has a new item on their menu and it was really good. Lobster ramen. The lobster broth was rich and delicious, lots of nice chunks of lobster and a perfectly cooked onsen egg. Lots of lovely mushrooms. Really spicy (just as I like it) chili oil sauce on the side. Ramen noodles a bit overcooked, which I think was a function of how they were packaged for delivery. But a really nice change from “regular” ramen.
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You inspired me to pull the lasagne di carne from Marino from my freezer ($90 feeds 12). No parties of 12 in the future, so defrosted and split into duo servings and baked one off. OMG. I forgot how much I love this 
. The texture is amazing. Cookie, when you order the eggplant 
parm order the lasagna too. 
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Will do! 
Ohhh this one looks goood…
https://www.de-porres.com/holidays
“If Danielle makes biscuits, absolutely get them.”— Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times.
I’m a get me some of them biscuits… and more.
Note: instead of the usual cut-off date it’s “first come, first serve until we’ve reached what our small team can handle”. Done!
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For Tito’s order online at their site and go pick up. Don’t have to wait in line.
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Old company used to go to La Serenata for celebration lunches, and I finally got delivery from there today. Probably my first time in 7 or 8 years from there. Really hit the spot!
Great:
Mushroom quesadilla (I dunno where their quesadillas are from exactly; they’re almost like cheesy samosas?)
Shrimp enchiladas
Good:
Hatch chile quesadilla
Key lime pie
Ok:
Fried plantains
Fried beef (I think it was machaca) tacos
I
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This is too funny. Were they the enchiladas en salsa veracruzana? If so, I had them tonight for dinner! 
Great minds, you know.
God how I miss going to the Boyle Heights La Serenada.
When I moved here in '94 it was the most mind blowing culinary experience of my life.
I should really show the Pico location some love.
It never seemed as good but I must admit I haven’t been since El Jefe Jose Rodriguez passed away. I assume his family is still in charge.
Anyone got a suggestion for pastries near or at original farmers market not named Republique?
Would’ve been a great time for a DKA but alas I’m a few months late.
Sycamore?
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Pitchoun at the Beverly Center
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Sweet Lady Jane, in WeHo (on Melrose): 5-8 minutes away from Farmers’ Market
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Haven’t been in a long time but Joans on 3rd.
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La Chouquette on Melrose, about 1.5 miles away.
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It’s kinda sad how all these replies are not at the grove/OFM but alas it is what it is. Thanks all. Sycamore might be the ticket.
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I agree I think Sycamore is the right answer. If this was ~3/4 years ago it would have been Cofax for breakfast burrito, coffee and Nicole Rucker donuts.