Thursday, December 31, 2009

Teri Hawaii Chicken & Kalbi Combo



Today's random meal brings us a combination plate. We have the terriyaki chicken and kalbi combo served on a bed of rice with a side of Mac-Potato salad and green toss salad. Yummy!
Fount at Teri Hawaii in Gardena, CA.

(Nikon D700, 50mm, f4.0, 1/80, iso 1000)

We also have some the delicious Rainbow Hawaiian Shaved Ice with an ice cream treat on the bottom.

Wednesday, December 30, 2009

Sloopy's Beach Cafe Fried Chicken Sandwich



Today we have a fried chicken sandwich. This is a processed chicken patty topped with Jack cheese and placed on a Poppy Seed bun. The sandwich also comes with an order of fries.
Found at Sloopy's Beach Cafe in Manhattan Beach, CA.

(Nikon D5000, 35mm, f2.8, 1/320, iso 200)

We also have an order of the Cobb Salad.

Tuesday, December 29, 2009

The Original Rinaldi's USC Trojan



Today our random meal is named after a school. We have here the USC Trojan sandwich. We have loaded on a 6 inch roll, a pile of Prosciutto, Salami, and Pepperoni. This is a nice blend of delicious meats. Fight On!
Found at The Original Rinaldi's in El Segundo, CA.

(Nikon D5000, 35mm, f2.8, 1/250, iso 200, +1.00ev)

Monday, December 28, 2009

Uncle Bill's Pancake House JD's French Toast



Today's random meal brings us some delicious breakfast for lunch. We have here the J.D.'s French Toast. This is delicious "Sourdough French Toast with Fresh Strawberries & Bananas, dusted with Powdered Sugar". Yummy!
Found at Uncle Bill's Pancake House in Manhattan Beach, CA.

(Nikon D700, 50mm, f2.8, 1/160, iso 200)

We have here a single pancake.

Sunday, December 27, 2009

Starbucks Peppermint Brownie



Today we have a delicious peppermint brownie. Yummy!
Found at Starbucks in Los Angeles, CA.

(Nikon D700, 70mm, f5.6, 1/80, iso 250)

Saturday, December 26, 2009

Ajisen Spicy Pork Ramen



Today's random meal brings us some spicy ramen. We have for today the spicy pork ramen. The spicy pork really gives the ramen the extra delicious kick.
Found at Ajisen Ramen in Rowland Heights, CA.

(Nikon D700, 50mm, f4.0, 1/80, iso 1400)

Friday, December 25, 2009

Pampas Grill Brazilian BBQ



Today is a chicken themed random meal at Pampas Grill. This is round 2 of Brazilian BBQ where the food is bought by the weight. You start at a buffet style line and load your plate with veggies or in my case, no veggies, and then add the carbs, and finally, the meat station! Starting from the left I picked up a chicken croquettes, then I got served chicken wrapped in bacon, and finally on the right I have garlic chicken. Yummy! My plate weighted in at 0.96 lb.
Found at Pampas Grill in Culver City, CA.

(Nikon D700,50mm, f5.6, 1/80, iso 400)

We also have a plate full of top sirloin and lamb with some veggies.

Thursday, December 24, 2009

El Tarasco Asada Taquitos



Today's random meal brings us some taquitos. We have for today some crispy asada taquitos served with guacamole and pico de gallo.
Found at El Tarasco Restaurant in Manhattan Beach, CA

(Nikon D5000, 35mm, f4.0, 1/100, iso 1100)

We also have an order of the carnitas and carne asada tacos.

Wednesday, December 23, 2009

Long John Silver's Fish, Chicken & Shrimp Meal



Today's random meal is a 40th Anniversary special from the restaurant. We have the Fish, Chicken & Shrimp meal. You start with 3 pieces of fried shrimp, 1 piece of fish, and one piece of chicken. The meal also comes with hush puppies, fries, and coleslaw.
Found at Long John Silver's in Torrance, CA.

(Nikon D5000, 35mm, f4.0, 1/100, iso 360)

Tuesday, December 22, 2009

Whole Foods Hot Food Bar



Today we have a build your own plate from a grocery store. What we have to start with are 2 pieces of bacon wrapped chicken, some steak, and a piece of fried chicken. We also have 3 different pastas to round out the random meal.
Found at Whole Foods Market in El Segundo, CA.

(Nikon D5000, 35mm, f4.0, 1/2000, iso 200)

We also have a second random plate.

Monday, December 21, 2009

Big Wok Mongolian BBQ



Today's random meal is an all you can eat Mongolian BBQ. You can prepare the dish any way you like it and come back and make a second random plate. Yummy!
Found at Big Wok Mongolian BBQ in Manhattan Beach, CA.

(Nikon D5000, 35mm, f2.8, 1/100, iso 400)

This is my buddy's random creation.

Sunday, December 20, 2009

Dot's Mini Cupcakes



Today we have a random collection of mini cupcakes for our random meal. We start from the far left with a Cookies & Cream cupcake. The next one over is the Coconut Lime. After that we have the classic Red Velvet. Finally on the far right we have the Chocolate Mint cupcake. There is also a regular size Cookies & Cream cupcake in the background. Yummy!
Found at Dot's Cupcakes in Pasadena, CA.

(Nikon D700, 70mm, f8.0, 1/80, iso 1100)

Saturday, December 19, 2009

Jim's Burgers Pollo Loco



Today's random meal brings us some delicious chicken from a burger joint. We have the Pollo Loco which is a 1/2 chicken marinated in a delicious unique sauce and cooked to its colorful perfection. The meal also comes with fries, a dinner roll, and a side salad. Yummy!
Found at Jim's Burgers in Rosemead, CA.

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

Friday, December 18, 2009

Wingstop Original Hot Wings



Today's random meal brings us some Hot Wings. We have 10 pieces of the Original Hot Wings. You can never get enough wings.
Found at Wingstop in Lawndale, CA.

(Nikon D5000, 35mm, f4.0, 1/40, iso 1600)

We also have an order of the delicious fries.

Thursday, December 17, 2009

Sharkeez Tri Tip Burrito



Burrito Thursday is today's random meal. We have the delicious Tri Tip Burrito special today. It comes loaded with tri tip, cheese, and salsa. I opted for no beans today. Rice is served on the side.
Found at Sharkeez in Manhattan Beach, CA.

(Nikon D5000, 35mm, f4.0, 1/100, iso 1600)

You can also have the Tri Tip burrito wet.

Wednesday, December 16, 2009

Santouka Ramen Shio Ramen



Today's random meal brings us another random ramen spot. We have the Shio Ramen. The broth for the ramen is a salt base and is a wonderful delicious blend. This ramen is loaded with 2 pieces of pork, bamboo shoots, a kamaboko slice, Judas-ear mushrooms, green onions, and topped with a mini pickled plum umeboshi. Yummy!
Found at Santouko Ramen in the Mitsuwa Marketplace in Torrance, CA.

(Nikon D5000, 35mm, f8.0, 1/100, iso 720, +1.0ev)

Tuesday, December 15, 2009

Back Home In Lahaina Fried Chicken



Today's random meal brings us Hawaiian food. We have here the Lahaina Fried Chicken plate. This is their delicious "famous Hawaiian style fried chicken nuggets." The plate comes with some crunchy ramen cabbage salad, macaroni salad, and rice. Yummy!
Found at Back Home In Lahaina in Manhattan Beach, CA.

(Nikon D5000, 35mm, f2.8, 1/100, iso 560)

The random meal started off with the Spam Musubi.

Monday, December 14, 2009

Zacatecas Steak Picado



Today's random meal is Steak Picado. This is tender pieces of steak mixed with their special salsa. We also have a side of rice and beans.
Found at Zacatecas Family Restaurant in Hawthorne, CA.

(Nikon D5000, 35mm, f2.8, 1/100, iso 1000)

We also have the special Brirria De Res. This is a hidden treat that's not on the menu.



We also have an order of the Enchiladas, and some tacos.

Sunday, December 13, 2009

Flan



Flan, oh delicious flan, why do you come in such miniature proportions.
Found at Bahn Mi Che Cali in Alhambra, CA.

(Nikon D700, 60mm, f5.6, 1/80, iso 280)

Saturday, December 12, 2009

BJ's Southwestern Deep Dish Pizza



Today's random meal brings us some deep dish pizza goodness. We have the Southwestern Deep Dish Pizza. The pizza has a wonderful fluffy crust. Yummy!
Found at Bj's Restaurant and Brewhouse in Burbank, CA.

(Nikon D700, 50mm, f4.0, 1/80, iso 3200)

We also have "Bj's Handcrafted Draft Root Beer".

Friday, December 11, 2009

Kentucky Grilled Chicken



Today we have a bucket of grilled chicken that comes in a box. I wonder why they don't have the buckets anymore?
Found at Kentucky Fried Chicken in Los Angeles, CA.

(Nikon D700, 50mm, f2.8, 1/80, iso 2800)

Thursday, December 10, 2009

Open Sesame Beef Shawarma Pita



Today our random meal is a Mediterranean Lebanese Cuisine. We have the Beef Shawarma Pita Sandwich. This is marinated beef slice thinly with sumac, wild cucumber pickles, tomato, onion, parsley and tahini sauce all rolled up in a pita.
Found at Open Sesame in Manhattan Beach, CA.

(Nikon D5000, 35mm, f2.8, 1/60, iso 2500)

We also have an order of the delicious french fries.

Wednesday, December 9, 2009

El Pollo Loco Flame-Grilled Chicken



Today we have some "Flame-Grilled Chicken" for our random meal. This meal is the 2 piece chicken breast and wing topped with some fresh salsa. We also have some Spanish rice and pinto beans as a side.
Found at El Pollo Loco in El Segundo, CA.

(Nikon D5000, 35mm, f4.0, 1/100, iso 320)

We also have an order of the Buffaloco Wings.

Tuesday, December 8, 2009

Big Mike's Philly Cheese Steak



For today's random meal we have another Philly Cheese Steak. This is a six inch cheese steak topped with grilled onions, hot peppers, and sweet peppers. The hot peppers gave this sandwich the extra kick. Yummy!
Found at Big Mike's Philly Steaks & Subs in El Segundo, CA.

(Nikon D5000, 35mm, f2.8, 1/100, iso 500, +0.67ev)

Monday, December 7, 2009

McDonald's McRib



Today's random meal of the day assignment is the McRib. This is a yearly tradition as it only gets served for about a month. Get it while you can before it is too late.
Found at McDonald's in Los Angeles, CA.

(Nikon D700, 50mm, f2.8, 1/80, iso 2500)

Sunday, December 6, 2009

Souplantation Mini Chocolate Chip Cookies



It is ironic that an all you can eat soup and salad bar restaurant sells such delicious chocolate chip cookies. These cookies rival the ones you can buy in the malls. The funny thing is that there is not a single chocolate chip cookie out in the buffet area. You have to actually purchase these separately in a to go bag. Today we have a half bag of these delicious chocolate chip cookies. The first half didn't make the trip home to be photographed.

Found at Souplantation in Los Angeles, CA.

(Leica D-LUX4, 44mm, f2.8, 1/80, iso 80)

Saturday, December 5, 2009

FuRaiBo Fried Chicken



Thirds. Yes, this is a third serving of FuRaiBo. I guess this is a not so random, random meal of the day assignment. For today, we went to the Los Angeles location of FuRaiBo. This location has more of a Japanese decor. The food is still just as delicious. We have again the Double Jane lunch course. The Double Jane is a double serving of Japanese style fried chicken breast. You can just reach out at the specially prepared handles and grab the chicken.
Found at FuRaiBo in Los Angeles, CA.

(Nikon D700, 50mm, f2.8, 1/80, iso 4000)

We also have the double Tebasaki extra spicy.

Friday, December 4, 2009

Du-par's Buttermilk Hotcakes



Today's random meal brings us a regular stack of 5 mouth watering fluffy buttermilk hotcakes dipped in melted butter and served with hot maple syrup on the side. Yes, I did say they are dipped in melted butter. These famous hotcakes have been served since 1938.
Found at Du-par's in Los Angeles, CA.

(Canon 40D, 50mm, f2.8, 1/250, iso 1600)

We also have a center cut ham steak with eggs and hash browns.

Thursday, December 3, 2009

McDonald's Big Mac



The Big Mac is a classic all American hamburger. Anywhere you go in America, you can pretty much find a Big Mac.
Found at McDonald's in Los Angeles, CA.

(Leica D-LUX4, 41mm, f2.8, 1/80, iso 80)

Wednesday, December 2, 2009

Wienerschnitzel Chili Dog



There is just something about the Wienerschnitzel chili dog that I like. I think it is the blend of the chili that they use that matches up perfectly with their hot dog. There was a special going on that day, 5 chili dogs for $5. Good thing I resisted.
Found at Wienerschnitzel in Los Angeles, CA.

(Nikon D700, 60mm, f22, 2s, iso 800)

We also have a crispy corn dog.

Tuesday, December 1, 2009

Wendy's Spicy Chicken Sandwich



This is one of my all time favorite fast food chicken sandwiches. Today we have the Wendy's spicy chicken sandwich. Hold the mayo to make it somewhat of a healthy random meal.
Found at Wendy's in Los Angeles, CA.

(Leica D-LUX4, 57mm, f2.8, 1/100, iso 160)