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09/25/2026

Tirzah’s

I have had Tirzah’s bookmarked to try for a long lonnnng time. Cut to the last several months… the very same Tirzah has been all over my social media feed. I feel like she is some kind of kindred spirit going all over LA supporting small businesses and sharing her adventures. So I thought dang it -it is time to go try her place and support her small business!

I went for a weeknight dinner. I decided on 2 tacos, an esquite, and an agua fresca.

This esquite was bomb- super fresh right of the cob slabs of corn with just the right amount of toppings.

The tacos I got were the el arabic with kofta, a mix of lamb and beef with all the mediterranean toppings. Also a fish taco with a huge hunk of fried tilapia fixed up just right. They were giant and amazing.

I washed it all down with a pepino agua that comes with a Tirzah sticker on it. Her branding is so cute and her food is amazing!

Taste 5/5 Spicy 3/5

📍 4625 Valley Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90032

09/18/2026

Mr. Dragon Noodle House

I had a weeknight appointment out in the SGV so decided to find somewhere new to try for dinner. When I showed up at Mr. Dragon Noodle House the place was packed! They have a good operation where they take your name then you fill out an order paper and they start on your food in synch with when you get your seat.

I ordered the spicy chili oil wontons, a beef roll, and black pepper shrimp noodles. I loved the wontons, they were so spicy. The black pepper shrimp noodles were also awesome. The beef roll was huge. It was good and I am glad I tried it, but the beef was sweet, so I probably would not order that again.

All of the food was excellent. All of the customers here were happy and chatty ,so I talked to people seated on both sides of my table. The service was friendly and quick. If you are in the SGV trying to decide between all of the eateries, give this place a try!

Taste 5/5 Spicy 4/5

📍 8526 Valley Blvd #108, Rosemead, CA 91770

09/11/2026

Cardamom

I was in the mood for Indian food again and decided to try this place in my neighborhood. When I entered the place was completely empty, but they were cranking out delivery orders. I went fully vegetarian this time. I ordered aloo gobi (which is a cauliflower and potatoes dish), tarka daal (which is a lentils dish), and a saffron rice pilaf.

Everything was very very tasty. I had leftovers to eat the next day, which is always a bonus. The service was super friendly. I cannot wait to go back for another visit to try more of their menu items.

Taste 5/5 Spicy 3/5

📍 2327 Honolulu Ave, Montrose, CA 91020

09/08/2026

Tierra Mia

Tierra Mia is a small chain of cafes that have been in LA for years. They feature Mexican inspired drinks and pastries. My niece loves a good coffee so I decided to take us both to try this place for the first time.

The pastries we tried were a cheese roll and a chocolate tres leches muffin. They were both amazing.

For the drinks she had a horchata cold brew. I ordered the hot Mocha Mexicano. Both were a 5/5!

If you are like me and have not tried Tierra Mia yet, you should go!

Taste overall 5/5

📍 2108 N Broadway, Los Angeles, CA 90031

Let’s get into it! For me bacon is one of the best foods on the planet. That being said, I rarely (almost never) buy it ...
09/06/2026

Let’s get into it! For me bacon is one of the best foods on the planet. That being said, I rarely (almost never) buy it to cook at home. If I did, I would want it at number 5!

09/02/2026

Knott’s Chicken Dinner Restaurant

OK here is the deal with this dining experience. I have lived in So Cal for my entire life, heard people rave about this fried chicken for just as long, yet had never been. They talked about standing in the long line outside to have this meal. So on the day I took my amusement park obsessed niece to Knott’s Berry Farm, I told her one condition would be that we try the fried chicken for lunch, when there is no line.

So we walked right in. There are huge portraits of Mr. and Mrs. Knotts in the entry way. We each ordered similar meals. 2 piece fried chicken meal with a starter of chicken noodle soup. The meal comes with mashed potatoes and gravy, a vegetable and fresh biscuits with butter and the famous boysenberry jam. She got dark meat and I got white meat.

Honest review time. The soup was good and very thick, kind of like a pot pie filling. The chicken was good and juicy, but not the best we have had. The potatoes and corn were just average. The star of the show here was probably the biscuits with that jam - very very good.

Happy I finally got to try this place!

Taste 4/5 Spicy 1/5

📍 8039 Beach Blvd, Buena Park, CA 90620

09/01/2026

Last weekend I attended Bill Esparza’s Taqueando After Dark at Level 8 inside the Moxy Hotel in DTLA.

Here is a look at each taste at the event…

TOSTADA DE AGUACHILE by MARISCOS CHILTEPÍN -The only dish that was not a taco but it was a stunner. A tower of shrimp atop avocado and cucumber bathed in 4 sauces then dusted with chile powder.

SIRLOIN ASADA TACO by TACOS LA CARRETA -Delicious steak taco that has won many awards in LA. I love that they had the touch of chiles torreados.

ADOBADA TACO by TIJUANAZO -A taco event could not be complete without adobada or al pastor. So fun to watch the taquero slice the trompo and prep your taco on the spot.

COSTILLA DE CORDERO TACO by CHEF RAY GARCIA -My first taste from Chef Garcia. This one was huge with succulent lamb and crunchy garbanzos.

WAGYU STEAK TACO by TACOS ROYALE -Many are saying that this is THE HOTTEST TACO STAND IN LA right now. Melt in your mouth beef atop the tastiest bean puree. So good. Chef was there in his cowboy hat and I had to go back and give him a high 5 after this one.

BAJA FISH TACO WITH AMARANTH & MEZCAL TEMPURA by CHEF TOMÁS GASTÉLUM & CHEF JOSÉ LUIS HINOSTROZA -To me this was the standout taco of the night. I never tasted anything like this before, tempura fish with a unique sauce and slaw.

If you missed the event you can find most of these tacos at their LA locations, and I think you should go do just that.

A portion of proceeds from ticket sales benefitted Cielo -an indigenous women lead LA non profit org.

The venue and the vibe were amazing. I met Bill, some of the chefs, some LA foodies, and a bunch of cool people.

If you ever have the chance to attend a taco event coordinated by Bill Esparza, don’t think about it, just get a ticket and get your butt over there. You will be happy you did.

This weekend I attended Bill Esparza’s Taqueando After Dark at Level 8 inside the Moxy Hotel in DTLA. Here is a look at ...
08/30/2026

This weekend I attended Bill Esparza’s Taqueando After Dark at Level 8 inside the Moxy Hotel in DTLA.

Here is a look at each taste at the event…

BESITO ROSA (COSMO) -Yes I picked a vodka drink because no tequila is not my friend. It was beautiful and refreshing.

BAJA FISH TACO WITH AMARANTH & MEZCAL TEMPURA by CHEF TOMÁS GASTÉLUM & CHEF JOSÉ LUIS HINOSTROZA -To me this was the standout taco of the night. I never tasted anything like this before, tempura fish with a unique sauce and slaw.

TOSTADA DE AGUACHILE by MARISCOS CHILTEPÍN -The only dish that was not a taco but it was a stunner. A tower of shrimp atop avocado and cucumber bathed in 4 sauces then dusted with chile powder.

SIRLOIN ASADA TACO by TACOS LA CARRETA -Delicious steak taco that has won many awards in LA. I love that they had the touch of chiles torreados.

ADOBADA TACO by TIJUANAZO -A taco event could not be complete without adobada or al pastor. So fun to watch the taquero slice the trompo and prep your taco on the spot.

COSTILLA DE CORDERO TACO by CHEF RAY GARCIA -My first taste from Chef Garcia. This one was huge with succulent lamb and crunchy garbanzos.

WAGYU STEAK TACO by TACOS ROYALE -Many are saying that this is THE HOTTEST TACO STAND IN LA right now. Melt in your mouth beef atop the tastiest bean puree. So good. Chef was there in his cowboy hat and I had to go back and give him a high 5 after this one.

FRUTA by EL JAROCHO -I managed to fit in this fruity treat after all the tacos. Delish!

PALETAS by LOS ALPES -I tried the mini paleta de sandia to finish off the night. Yummy!

If you missed the event you can find most of these tacos at their LA locations, and I think you should go do just that.

A portion of proceeds from ticket sales benefitted Cielo -an indigenous women lead LA non profit org.

The venue and the vibe were amazing. I met Bill, some of the chefs, some LA foodies, and a bunch of cool people.

If you ever have the chance to attend a taco event coordinated by Bill Esparza, don’t think about it, just get a ticket and get your butt over there. You will be happy you did.

08/28/2026

Sunday Gravy

Sunday Gravy had been on my list to try for quite some time. So when I had to go pick up my niece at LAX for her summer visit, I decided this would be our dinner spot!

It was a weeknight so the wait was not long. The inside of the restaurant is smallish, but they have also converted their tiny parking lot into an outdoor dining area. So yes, that means you will need to find street parking.

We started with fancy Italian water, a Caesar salad, and cheesy garlic bread. This may just have been the best Caesar salad of my life- no skimping on the perfect Caesar dressing. My niece and I got into the whole discussion of raw egg yolks in Caesar and how it is perfectly safe and delicious!

Handmade pasta is the star here. She ordered the ragu pasta and I was sold on the chitarra pasta with lemon caper sauce and salmon. We both thoroughly enjoyed what we got. The pasta is so fresh and perfectly chewy. Her sauce was very meaty with a shredded beef. Mine was so zingy w/ lemon and capers and delicious fish.

This is a family run business and the service was absolutely excellent. I highly recommend you stop in here for a scrumptious Italian meal!

Please excuse my lighting- we visited at twilight and sat under a red lampshade.

Taste 5/5 Spicy 1/5

📍 1122 Centinela Ave, Inglewood, CA 90302

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