Friday, July 31, 2009

Pad Thai



Today we have Pad Thai. This is pan fried Thai noodles mixed with chicken and scrambled eggs and topped with an assortment of fresh vegetables.
Found at King and I Siamese Cafe in Beverly Hills, CA.

(Nikon D700, 50mm, f2.8, 1/80, iso 720)

Thursday, July 30, 2009

Vietnamese Sandwich



Banh Mi is today's random meal of the day. This is a Vietnamese sandwich made with sliced pork sausage with thinly sliced pickled carrots and daikons, cucumber, randomly spicy jalapenos, cilantro, and spread of pate and Vietnamese mayonnaise sauce on a toasted baguette.
Found at the Chinatown Lido Plaza in Los Angeles, CA.

(Nikon D700, 50mm, f2.8, 1/80, iso 200)

Wednesday, July 29, 2009

Crusted Ahi Tuna



Today is a Wednesday only random meal of the day. The special is a Chile crusted Ahi Tuna on a bed of romaine lettuce and surrounded by heirloom tomatoes, radish, cucumber, pita chips, and a spread of hummus.
Found at MILK in Los Angeles.
This your assignment and is not my random meal of the day ;)

(Leica D-LUX4, 24mm, f2.0, 1/800, iso 80)

Tuesday, July 28, 2009

French Dip Sandwich



This random meal of the day was a random accident and has been made happily for over 100 years. This is a "single-dip" original French Dip beef sandwich on a crusty freshly baked French roll with their authentic "jus" sauce.
Found at Philippe The Original in Los Angeles, CA.

(Nikon D700, 50mm, f4.0, 1/80, iso 360)

Monday, July 27, 2009

Shrimp Fried Rice



Today is a spicy day. We have a Singapore spicy shrimp fried rice.
Found at Sunday Bistro in Alhambra, CA.

(Nikon D700, 50mm, f2.8, 1/50, iso 3200)

Sunday, July 26, 2009

Dessert Crepes



Fresh strawberries, vanilla ice cream, whipped cream, and hot fudge wrapped in a mouth watering crepe.
Found at Sophie's Crepes in San Francisco, CA.

(Canon 40D, 55mm, f5.6, 1/100, iso 400)

Saturday, July 25, 2009

Fresh Crab



A whole freshly cooked crab chopped up and served by the pound.
Found at Fisherman's Wharf Pier 39, in San Francisco, CA.

(Canon 40D, 26mm, f5.6, 1/160, iso 100)

Friday, July 24, 2009

Japanese Fried Chicken



For today's random meal of the day we have Japanese fried chicken. Their secret sauce is a perfect blend of savory and sweet with a hint of spicy. This is the double Jane course and it is served with rice, miso soup, and salad.
Found at FuRaiBo in City of Industry, CA.

(Nikon D700, 50mm, f2.8, 1/80, iso 450)

Thursday, July 23, 2009

Chicken Wrap



Today is a Thursday only random meal of the day. It is a grilled chicken wrap with grilled onions and freshly grated cheese. You can add more to this but I wanted just the grilled chicken.
Found at Carbon Grill in Los Angeles, CA.

(Leica D-LUX4, 24mm, f5.6, 1/1300, iso 80)

Wednesday, July 22, 2009

Turkey Pot Pie



Today we have a savory Turkey Pot Pie filled with gravy and mixed vegetables and topped with a flaky crust.
Found at Koo Koo Roo in Los Angeles, CA.

(Leica D-LUX4, 24mm, f2.8, 1/200, iso 80)

Tuesday, July 21, 2009

Roastburger



Today we have a bacon cheddar roastburger with seasoned curly fries.
Found at Arby's in Los Angeles, CA.

(Leica D-LUX4, 24mm, f2.0, 1/40, iso 80)

Monday, July 20, 2009

Fruit Bowl



Fresh fruit bowl with an assortment of fruits.
Found at Farm Fresh in Los Angeles, CA.

(Leica D-LUX4, 24mm, f2.8, 1/250, iso 80)

Sunday, July 19, 2009

Chicken Burrito



Today we have a chicken burrito covered with spicy red sauce with a side of Spanish rice and refried beans.
Found at La Cantina Mexican Grill in Phoenix, AZ.

(Nikon D700, 50mm, f2.8, 1/80, iso 1100)

Saturday, July 18, 2009

BBQ Ribs



The weekend brings us BBQ ribs. We have a half rack of Baby Back Ribs on the top and a half rack of St. Louis Style Ribs on the bottom along with shoestring fries and roasted corn.
Found at Bobby-Q in Phoenix, AZ.

(Nikon D700, 50mm, f2.8, 1/80, iso 1250)

Friday, July 17, 2009

Chicken and Waffles



Today's random meal of the day was by request. Chicken and Waffles. This is the #13, the Carol C. Special and consists of one succulent perfectly fried chicken breast along with one delicious waffle.
Found at Roscoe's Chicken'n Waffles in Los Angeles, CA.

(Leica D-LUX4, 24mm, f2.0, 1/25, iso 400)

Thursday, July 16, 2009

Turkey BLTC



Today's meal will be a hot pressed Turkey BLTC sandwich. It contains turkey breast, bacon, lettuce, tomato, and aged cheddar cheese with lemon mayo.
Found at MILK in Los Angeles, CA.

(Leica D-LUX4, 24mm, f2.0, 1/500, iso 80)

Wednesday, July 15, 2009

Steak Pita Sandwich



Grilled Steak Pita Sandwich with fries and a Pepsi.
Found at BJ's Grill in Torrance, CA.

(Leica D-LUX4, 24mm, f2.0, 1/200, iso 80)

Tuesday, July 14, 2009

Bulgogi



Today's meal is Bulgogi. It is grilled Korean marinated barbecued beef with grilled sliced onions, and served with a side of rice.
Found at Boulevard Cafe in Los Angeles, CA.

(Leica D-LUX4, 24mm, f2.0, 1/60, iso 200)

Monday, July 13, 2009

Fish and Chips



Today's random meal of the day assignment is Fish and Chips.
It starts with two pieces of fresh red snapper, and then you add two pieces of jumbo fried shrimp, and end it with hush puppies and crispy chips.
Found at Penguin Fish and Chips in Los Angeles, CA.

(Leica D-LUX4, 32mm, f2.0, 1/50, iso 80)

Sunday, July 12, 2009

Very Berry Sundae



A Very Berry Sundae is a whole meal in itself. It starts with a scoop of strawberry cheesecake ice cream and a scoop of vanilla ice cream, then topped with sliced strawberries, blueberry topping, whipped cream, chocolate-covered blueberries, and the final touch, a chocolate-dipped waffle roll.
Found at Ghirardelli Square in San Francisco, CA.

(Canon 40D, 25mm, f5.6, 1/100, iso 800)

Saturday, July 11, 2009

Clam Chowder



Clam chowder in a freshly baked sourdough breadbowl.
Found at Boudin Bakery and Cafe in San Francisco, CA.

(Canon 40D, 23mm, f5.6, 1/2000, iso 100)

Friday, July 10, 2009

Grilled Chicken Sandwich



Today's random meal of the day is one of my favorites, a grilled chicken sandwich on a crunchy toasted baguette.
Found at Rocco's Italian Kitchen in Los Angeles, CA.

(Leica D-LUX4, 24mm, f2.0, 1/100, iso 80)

Thursday, July 9, 2009

Sesame Chicken



Sesame Chicken with all white meat, vegetable egg roll, and fried rice with a Coke.
Found at Chyn King in Los Angeles, CA.

(Leica D-LUX4, 24mm, f2.0, 1/60, iso 80)

Wednesday, July 8, 2009

Chicken Nachos



Grilled Chicken Nachos with the works.
Found at El Pollo Loco in Los Angeles, CA.

(Leica D-LUX4, 24mm, f2.8, 1/200, iso 80)

Tuesday, July 7, 2009

Angus Flank Steak Sandwich



Angus Flank Steak sandwich on a ciabatta roll with a simple salad consisting of baby arugula, tomato, and balsamic vinaigrette.
Found at Tender Greens in West Hollywood, CA.

(Leica D-LUX4, 24mm, f2.o, 1/250, iso 80)

Monday, July 6, 2009

Fried Chicken



Today's meal will be Fried Chicken, fries, and a buttermilk biscuit.
Found at Honey's Kettle Fried Chicken in Culver City, CA.

(Leica D-LUX4, 24mm, f2.0, 1/1600, iso 80)

Sunday, July 5, 2009

Smoke House Burger



Your random meal of the day assignment is:

Smoke House burger, fries, and a Cherry Coke.
Found at Johnny Rockets in Los Angeles, CA.

(Nikon D700, 50mm, f2.8, 1/800, iso 200)