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The Burger at The 101 Coffee Shop in Hollywood Is a Bit of a Turkey
Yeah the food at the 101 kind of sucks, even the breakfast is really just OK. I had to laugh at the heads lifting and falling part, everyone says that and its so true I'm extremely guilty of it myself. At least the people watching kind of makes up for the mediocre food. I had a pretty decent burger at Bowery on Sunset very close to the Hungry Cat which I also tried for the first time recently. I had intend to try the pug burger but couldn't pass up on a yummy seafood dish, soooo good.
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Classic Thanksgiving Menu!! I'm an old fashion girl :-))
Surprise: Being Dropped in Boiling Water Hurts
I have related amoooozing story. I always felt a little bit guilty about the whole boiled alive thing so I decided to go for the chef knife through the head technique. Long story abbreviated, boyfriend did NOT want to kill lobsters he wanted to fill up the bathtub and name them, so the knifing fell to me. He couldn’t even be in the same room, actually he decided to take a nap while I took care of business. So I got the lobster in position, knife point in the middle about 1 inch back from eyes, and I couldn’t do it, had to psych myself up for it. I don’t care how cold hearted you are, the first time you thrust a knife into a living creature, even if it looks like an overlarge but delicious bug, its not easy. Ok back into position, overlarge bug must not suffer because boyfriend, and apparently I, are both cowards. I do it. But right before I do I sort of let out this little scream, like a little school girl. Pathetic I know. Second one was easier. I get them in the pot, and go to other room to tell manly man that dinner is on its way. Find him in fetal position with blankets up around chin, clearly freaking out. “What happened, I can’t eat them, I heard one scream!”
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fresh ginger in Gingerbread Cookies ?
I've always added fresh ginger to my ginger cookies, it adds a nice bit of gingery heat which I love. I usually use both powdered and fresh but I like a lot of spice in general. Just make sure you grate it very finely so its not hunks of ginger, I use my micro plane zester and it works a treat. Very nice in both texture and taste I highly recommend it. As far as substitution goes I'm not sure since I use both but I add a couple of teaspoons to each batch.
The Burger at The 101 Coffee Shop in Hollywood Is a Bit of a Turkey
Yeah the food at the 101 kind of sucks, even the breakfast is really just OK. I had to laugh at the heads lifting and falling part, everyone says that and its so true I'm extremely guilty of it myself. At least the people watching kind of makes up for the mediocre food. I had a pretty decent burger at Bowery on Sunset very close to the Hungry Cat which I also tried for the first time recently. I had intend to try the pug burger but couldn't pass up on a yummy seafood dish, soooo good.
Win a Free Organic D'Artagnan Turkey Here!
Classic Thanksgiving Menu!! I'm an old fashion girl :-))
Surprise: Being Dropped in Boiling Water Hurts
I have related amoooozing story. I always felt a little bit guilty about the whole boiled alive thing so I decided to go for the chef knife through the head technique. Long story abbreviated, boyfriend did NOT want to kill lobsters he wanted to fill up the bathtub and name them, so the knifing fell to me. He couldn’t even be in the same room, actually he decided to take a nap while I took care of business. So I got the lobster in position, knife point in the middle about 1 inch back from eyes, and I couldn’t do it, had to psych myself up for it. I don’t care how cold hearted you are, the first time you thrust a knife into a living creature, even if it looks like an overlarge but delicious bug, its not easy. Ok back into position, overlarge bug must not suffer because boyfriend, and apparently I, are both cowards. I do it. But right before I do I sort of let out this little scream, like a little school girl. Pathetic I know. Second one was easier. I get them in the pot, and go to other room to tell manly man that dinner is on its way. Find him in fetal position with blankets up around chin, clearly freaking out. “What happened, I can’t eat them, I heard one scream!”
Caterers in Los Angeles - Name your favorites!
Laurita Gallagher - I've never had her cater one of mine but went to a party where she catered that was amazing. All vegetarian Indian food, but I'm pretty sure that was event specific. Also I used a guy named Arnie for a beach party, food was basic but the guy worked his butt off and he's really reasonable as far as rates go and seemed to have good instincts. I was just happy I didn't have to lift a finger all night and I'd definaly use him again. I guess I don’t really have anything too glowing but I’m cooking on Turkey Thursday so if you want I’ll just do double and you can swing by mine and pick up your half, haha.
Crunchy foods...what are your favorites?
Toast, love toast, with jam, butter, pate, cheese whatever. Apples, I just picked up these tiny apples at the market, so cute like little toys you can eat, also slightly obsessed with La Panzanella Rosemary Croccantini at present.
Cook the Book: 'Beyond Nose to Tail' Contest
I have to go for a classic and one of my first experiences of offal, beef tongue in brown sauce with button mushrooms, yum!
Annoying food habits...
Wost food habit is not coming to dinner when you're called. My mom used to have a fit about my brother and dad lollygagging now I know & understand her frustration. Its so irritating to spend hours making a really nice meal only to have it grow cold in front of you while for whoever to just finish up an e-mail or whatever that can so clearly wait.
I also ate breakfast with a guy once that cut everything up into bite sized species (two fried eggs, sausage, hash browns) mixed it all together with ketchup and hot sauce until it was a homogenized slop and then shoveled it all in. It was the grossest.
Keeping a sanitary kitchen
I'm not such a neatnik but my mother is, she washes everything before she puts it in the fridge, so don't feel bad, I'm quite sure you aren't the only one. I read somewhere that the best way to keep sponges sanitary is to saturate them with water and pop them in the micro for a couple of minutes. I don't bleach anything either, I usually just give everything a good scrub with hot soapy water and let it dry out thoroughly. If there isn't any fat or moisture the bacteria really should die out by themselves, at least thats the way it works in my head.
Desserts I don't like...
Cheap, nasty grocery store cakes, anything with fake "whipped topping" or that contains the same ingredients as whipped topping, you know the roof of the mouth coaty stuff. I also agree with the artificial sweeteners on principal, as far as I know I've never eaten an artificially sweetened dessert and I hope I never do, if it comes to that I'd rather just have plain fruit.
Dinner Tonight: Mussels with Black Pepper
I haven't tried this recipe but I did try something that has to be almost exactly the same thing at restaurant Lulu in San Francisco. They were the best mussels I've ever had, it sort of does the same thing as roasting does for asparagus, concentrates and heightens the flavor, its amazing, but alas no liquidy goodness.
Cook the Book: 'The Summer Shack Cookbook' Giveaway
Hands down lobster rolls, the last place I had them was in my house, they just seem tastier when eaten over the kitchen sink.
Cook the Book: Seafood Seviche with Citrus
I never knew I was such a risk taker, I mean I had sushi last night, and a green salad as well as some fruit when I got home.
Recipe looks really easy and yummy will have to try once I get over this paralyzing fear of raw food.
Cook the Book: Seafood Seviche with Citrus
The absolute most delicious salad one can have is fresh conch in lime juice. Salt & pepper, maybe a little diced celery...OMG.
I shudder to think the things you ingest in a day that are not fit for human consumption, let alone that have any nutritional value. Simply breathing a lungful of car exhaust is enough to cancel out anything good you have done for a week. Get a grip man. If you don't agree, stop being confrontational yourself.
The Burger at The 101 Coffee Shop in Hollywood Is a Bit of a Turkey
ate here and loved it. www.holeinthewallburgerjoint.com
order beef on pretzel role. terrific fries. huge order for 2 bucks.
Hole in the Wall Burger Joint (11058 Santa Monica Blvd, Westwood; 310-312-7013), completely hidden behind a doughnut shop. "The Working Man's Gourmet Burger." Angus beef custom ground and burgers hand formed - never frozen. They make all of the spreads, pickles, ketchup and french fries in house.
The Burger at The 101 Coffee Shop in Hollywood Is a Bit of a Turkey
mangabanga: definitely don't trust vegans or their sausages. Molly's will make its way onto AHT soon. Let's just say I have a feeling about it.
aokdad: I trust The Oinkster (and by extension - me) didn't let you down.
The Burger at The 101 Coffee Shop in Hollywood Is a Bit of a Turkey
I live 2 blocks away (I used to live at the Hollywood Tower across the street and my view was the Hollywood sign with the 101 right below...) but I've only crawled in there when Fred's 62 was too far. The burgers are like most things there.... nice in theory, bland in reality. I hear good things about their homemade vegan sausage but I've only heard that from vegans and I don't trust people who don't eat animals.
I love Molly's a few blocks away. It's filthy and delicious.
The Burger at The 101 Coffee Shop in Hollywood Is a Bit of a Turkey
Great review! I have only been there for breakfast with the hipsters with hangovers crowd. I am in search of a great turkey burger so thanks for saving me from a disappointing experience. Keep up the great reviews! I am headed to the oinkster today for the first time because of you.
The Burger at The 101 Coffee Shop in Hollywood Is a Bit of a Turkey
A triumph! Love this description of the 101 and the nature of our town. That is exactly how I felt about the scene when I went for the first (OK, only) time. The burger looks like more than nice meat in the photo. Bummer. Perfect seasonal post.
The Burger at The 101 Coffee Shop in Hollywood Is a Bit of a Turkey
i must admit that i have a soft spot for the place, but the food is quite inconsistent and it really isn't a burger go-to place. as another comment mentioned... it does much better with their breakfast offerings. The 101 used to be one of my favorite spots for a casual breakfast business meeting, and i still go there from time to time. perhaps more out of nostalgia and atmosphere than for the quality of the food. as for their non-breakfast offerings... their meatloaf isn't too bad.
good review Damon.
Caterers in Los Angeles - Name your favorites!
Laurita Gallagher
Phone Number-(310)741-1580
E-Mail-lauritagallagher@yahoo.com
Crunchy foods...what are your favorites?
JEP - Thanks for the nod to my recipe. These Coconut Toffee Almond Crunch Cookiesare always a hit. Even coconut haters love them. I've also developed a Peanut Butter Toffee Crunch Cookies.
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Cornbread Dressing with Pecans and Bacon
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cranberry sauce with champagne and currants sounds yummy
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Once more, for good show, I'll be enjoying the cranberry-currant sauce with the rest of my yearly dinner. Yummmm
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I just printed off the recipe for the All in one Holiday Cake. Sounds great!
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For bread, it's the Maple-Walnut Cornbread.
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the morning after cranberry sauce muffins look amazing!
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Pioneer Woman's Sweet Potatoes! Oh, like heaven on a spoon! These look easy to prepare and the raves will be resounding throughout the house! Thank you for the opportunity to participate in this giveaway!
HAVE A HAPPY THANKSGIVING EVERYONE !!!
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Ham and coca-cola; bring on the retro!
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the silver palate stuffing is making me hungry
Desserts I don't like...
Icing with way too much sugar. I'm usually the one scraping icing off of cake at parties.
Banana bread or cooked bananas (plantains don't count). I love bananas though.
Most corporate baked goods; you can taste the lack of love and care in them, and I can't remember ever reaching for carrageenan or sodium benzoate when baking.
Sugar-free anything. Sugar substitutes taste nasty.
Most fruitcakes. I'm bored with them.
Adult-sized slices of chocolate cake. I usually find it too rich to eat in large quantities. I love chocolate, I just prefer it in small doses.
Most donuts, except for cake donuts.
Crunchy cookies. Just not a fan of the texture.
Desserts that make me go meh:
Red velvet cake? I mean, it usually tastes OK (vaguely reminiscent of malted milk, like Wendy's frosties), but I always feel odd eating so much food coloring.
Sock-it-to-me/7-up/insert soda here cake. Common in Southern cooking, and almost always too sweet.
Re: buttercream icing: unless you had it on a homemade cake or cake from a wedding party, it probably wasn't made with real butter. 'Buttercream' icing made from vegetable shortening is pretty disgusting.
I'm surprised so many people here don't like tiramisu, but I've had my share of bad tiramisu. I'll second the cannoli though. Highly overrated and just not that tasty.
Crunchy foods...what are your favorites?
Chinese-Muslim style stir fry thin strips of potatoes! Try to recreate it here at my house. I know they soak them in salt water, but do they blanch them??
Annoying food habits...
My boyfriend drives me INSANE when he eats! He holds his silverware like a freakin shovel! I'm dying to say something to him about it, but don't want to his feelings. It's actually embarrising whe we go out to a nice resturant, all dressed up and here comes the shoveling...agggghhhh
Annoying food habits...
I really hate it when I've spent hours preparing a meal and my husband and other family members eat it so quickly that you have to wonder.....did they really even taste it?
I also hate it when people mix their food. Ok.....when I was a child I mixed my food, but it really is annoying when you have spent a lot of time preparing a meal with great flavor and someone mixes each bite! My suggestion.....make things easier for them and just put it in a blender before serving :)
Surprise: Being Dropped in Boiling Water Hurts
Opposing research concludes that lobsters are delicious with butter.
I about died laughing when I read that.
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I've always added fresh ginger to my ginger cookies, it adds a nice bit of gingery heat which I love. I usually use both powdered and fresh but I like a lot of spice in general. Just make sure you grate it very finely so its not hunks of ginger, I use my micro plane zester and it works a treat. Very nice in both texture and taste I highly recommend it. As far as substitution goes I'm not sure since I use both but I add a couple of teaspoons to each batch.