Email AuthorJim Thurman
2011 in the San Gabriel Valley: A List of Restaurant Openings + Closings
December 20, 2011 in Squid Ink
The Pig Blood Cake + The Controversy That Was (and Wasn't)
December 16, 2011 in Squid Ink
Tianjin Style Special Cakes at Dean Sin World
November 16, 2011 in Squid Ink
Peanut Butter Pizza at Tasty Garden
November 02, 2011 in Squid Ink
Best Massive Hong Kong Caf Menu: JR Caf
September 21, 2011 in Squid Ink
8 Top Asian Ice Milk Bars
September 20, 2011 in Squid Ink
More Fun With Pigs: Pig-shaped Mooncakes
September 12, 2011 in Squid Ink
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Mid-Autumn Festival: Time for Mooncakes
September 12, 2011 in Squid Ink
Jim ThurmanPlate of assorted mooncakes. Today marks the Mid-Autumn or Moon Festival, an important holiday in China, Taiwan and Vietnam, and the time of mooncakes. Over the past few weeks...
Green Tea Shaved Snow Food Fight: Salju Dessert vs. Fluff Ice
September 08, 2011 in Squid Ink
Your San Gabriel Valley Update: Valley Boulevard Comings + Goings
Restaurant Openings & Closings
August 24, 2011 in Squid Ink
85C Bakery-Caf Opens in Hacienda Heights
August 15, 2011 in Squid Ink
Raw Milk Controversy Nothing New
August 08, 2011 in Squid Ink
Stinky Tofu Food Fight: Tofu King vs. Lee's Garden
July 21, 2011 in Squid Ink
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The Fall and Rise of the House of Pies + Send Us Your Photos of Surviving House of Pies Buildings
July 05, 2011 in Squid Ink
If you've given a thought to the House of Pies, the longtime coffee shop and restaurant at the corner of Vermont and Franklin in Los Feliz, chances are its either...
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The Hong Kong Waffle + Where to Find One in the SGV
April 26, 2011 in Squid Ink
Guzzle & NoshHong Kong Waffle, Tasty Garden, Monterey Park. One of the most popular snacks on the streets of Hong Kong is the Gai Daan Jai, or "egg waffle." Made from...
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The Spudnuts Saga: A Bite of Donut History
March 22, 2011 in Squid Ink
Jim ThurmanWhat was the first nationwide donut chain to reach Los Angeles? Krispy Kreme? You're not even trying. Dunkin' Donuts? Not from around here, are you? Winchell's?, Yum Yum? Getting...
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Top 9 Now-Defunct L.A. Fast Food Restaurant Chains + The Return of #3
March 07, 2011 in Squid Ink
Del Taco Corp.With the further expansion of Chick-fil-A in Los Angeles, the recent announcement of Papaya King coming to Hollywood and the arrival of Australia's Oporto to the Southland, we...
San Gabriel Valley Update: Bamboodles Closes + Other News
Restaurant Openings & Closings
February 07, 2011 in Squid Ink
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Chinese New Year: Celebrate the Year of the Rabbit -- By Eating Rabbit in the SGV
February 03, 2011 in Squid Ink
With today marking the beginning of Chinese New Year, and 2011 being The Year of the Rabbit, we thought it only appropriate to sample a variety of dishes featuring the...
