Sunday, January 31, 2010

Philippe Cheesecake



Today's random meal treat brings us a slice of delicious cheesecake. Yummy!
Found at Philippe The Original Restaurant in Los Angeles, CA.

(Nikon D700, 60mm, f4.0, 1/80, iso 1000)

Saturday, January 30, 2010

Sandbag's Club Sandwich



Today we have the Sandbag's Club. I always find it interesting when an item on the menu has the name of the restaurant. The club sandwich consists of 3 pieces of toasted Italian white bread with turkey breast, delicious bacon, lettuce, tomatoes, and red onions. As a bonus you get a free cookie with your sandwich. Yummy.
Found at Sandbag's in Los Angeles, CA.

(Nikon D700, 60mm, f4.0, 1/80, iso 1000)

Friday, January 29, 2010

Paco's Carne Asada Burrito



Our random meal today is Mexican Food. We have for today a Carne Asada Burrito. This is "chunks of steak, pico de gallo & topped with ranchera sauce, cheese and avocado". There's no filler beans or rice inside this burrito. There's just massive amounts of meat and some salsa inside. Yummy!
Found at Paco's in Arcadia, CA.

(Nikon D700, 50mm, f2.8, 1/80, iso 6400)

We also have an order of the two beef tacos combo.

Thursday, January 28, 2010

Panda Express Orange Chicken Bowl



Ah, the Orange Chicken at Panda Express. This one delicious item is one of the higher calories item on the menu. But it is too good to resist. Today we have the Panda Bowl with the Orange Chicken.
Found at Panda Express in Los Angeles, CA.

(Nikon D700, 50mm, f4.0, 1/320, iso 800)

Wednesday, January 27, 2010

Stick & Stein The Stein Burger



I went a little overboard for today's random meal. We have the Stein Burger today. This is a "Mean & Lean - ONE POUND of Fresh Beef" that's holding down a french roll. We also have 3 cheeses consisting of American, Swiss and Cheddar and topped with 2 onion rings.
Found at Stick & Stein in El Segundo, CA.

(Nikon D5000, 35mm, f2.8, 1/60, iso 1600, +0.33ev)

We also have a humongous order of the BBQ Texas Style Salad.



For a more reasonable random meal, we have the Kick-Off Burger.

Tuesday, January 26, 2010

Ragin Cajun Cafe Gumbolaya



Today we have some wonderful Cajun food for our random meal. We have here the Gumbolaya. Gumbolaya is delicious Gumbo server over Jambalaya. You get the best of both worlds. Yummy!
Found at Ragin Cajun Cafe in Hermosa Beach, CA.

(Nikon D5000, 35mm, f2.2, 1/80, iso 1600)

The meal started off with the fried Catfish appetizer.

Monday, January 25, 2010

Empress Pavilion Sticky Rice in Lotus Leaf



Today's random meal brings us some delicious dim sum. We have here some Sticky Rice wrapped in Lotus Leaf. The Sticky Rice comes in 3 separately wrapped pieces so it is still very sharable. Yummy!
Found at Empress Pavilion in Chinatown in Los Angeles, CA.

(Nikon D700, 60mm, f3.0, 1/80, iso 2200)

We have an order of the Fried Turnip Cakes.



We also an delicious order of the Pork Dumpling Shiu Mai.

Sunday, January 24, 2010

Beach City Baked Donuts Uji-Kin



Today's random meal treat is freshly baked donuts by Japanese bakers native to Japan. We have here the Uji-Kin donut. This delicious gourmet donut contains sweet red beans paste and is topped with real ground green tea for the frosting. Yummy!
Fount at Beach City Baked Donuts in Redondo Beach, CA.

(Nikon D5000, 35mm, f2.8, 1/320, iso 200, +0.67ev)

Saturday, January 23, 2010

New Dragon Seafood Lobster with Ginger & Green Onions



Lobster is today's random meal of the day. We have a 2 lb lobster cooked in a Ginger & Green Onions sauce. This gives the lobster an extra delicious flavor. Yummy!
Found at New Dragon Seafood Restaurant in Los Angeles, CA.

(Nikon D700, 50mm, f4.0, 1/80, iso 3600)

Friday, January 22, 2010

El Segundo Fish Co. Fish N' Chips



For today's random meal, we have some delicious seafood. We have the lunch special for 2. This is 4 pieces of fish in a perfect tempura batter with fries and coleslaw. Tasty!
Found at El Segundo Fish Co. in El Segundo, CA.

(Nikon D700, 50mm, f4.0, 1/80, iso 800)

The meal started off with 2 bowls of the clam chowder.

Thursday, January 21, 2010

McDonald's Angus Bacon and Cheese



Today we have the 1/3 pound Angus Bacon and Cheese burger. This is quite a big burger so no fries with this random meal.
Found at McDonald's in Los Angeles, CA.

(Nikon D700, 70mm, f8.0, 1/160, iso 800)

Wednesday, January 20, 2010

Subway Spicy Italian Sandwich



Today we have a spicy Italian sandwich with cheese. It is a light and delicious meal.
Found at Subway in Los Angeles, CA.

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

Tuesday, January 19, 2010

Al Noor Tandoori Mix Plate



Today's random meal brings us some delicious Pakistani and Indian food. We have here the Tandoori Mix Plate. The consists of 2 pieces each of Chicken Tikka, Chicken Reshmi, Boti (Bihari) Kabob and Seekh Kabob. My favorite is the Chicken Rashmi. It had a nice blend of spices that give it a wonderful kick.
Found at Al Noor in Lawndale, CA.

We have here a delicious order of the Chicken Tikka Masala.



You can have the Naan with butter.

Monday, January 18, 2010

The Local Yolk Ham & Eggs



Today's random meal is once again breakfast for lunch. We have for today, some ham steak and eggs over easy with hash browns. Yum.
Found at The Local Yolk in Manhattan Beach, CA.

(Nikon D700, 35mm, f5.6, 1/80, iso 2200)

We have an order of the Spicy Turkey Scramble.



We have an order of the Homemade Jalapeno Hash and eggs.

Sunday, January 17, 2010

Japanese Vanilla Swiss Roll



This is the Kimuraya Vanilla Swiss Roll. It is a light and fluffy delicious roll. The roll is about 3 inches in diameter and about 9 inches long. This is a dessert that you can share.
Found at the Marukai Market in Little Tokyo, Los Angeles, CA.

(Nikon D700, 60mm, f8.0, 1/80, iso 280)

Saturday, January 16, 2010

Baby Blues BBQ Smoked Baby Back Ribs



Today's random meal brings us some BBQ. We have here an half order of the delicious Smoked Baby Back Ribs. Yummy!
Found at Baby Blues BBQ in Venice, CA.

(Nikon D700, 50mm, f2.0, 1/40, iso 6400)

We have an order of the "Deuces" which consists of 1/2 Memphis Ribs and 5 Shrimp.



This is the delicious "Blues on the Cobb"

Friday, January 15, 2010

Sausage Egg McMuffin



Yummy! Today we have a delicious sausage egg McMuffin.
Found at McDonalds in Los Angeles, CA.

(Canon 40D, 35mm, f4.5, 1/100, iso 800)

To balance out the day, for lunch we have a fruit bag consisting of fresh mangos and pineapples from our resident fruit vendor.

Thursday, January 14, 2010

Taco Bell Chicken Soft Taco



Today we have some delicious taco bell chicken soft tacos. You have your choice of mild, hot, or fire sauce.
Found at Taco Bell in Los Angeles, CA.

(Nikon D700, 60mm, f11, 1/80, iso 800)

We also have an order of nachos.

Wednesday, January 13, 2010

Mayflower Crispy Deep Fried Chicken



Today we have a family style random meal. We have here the Crispy Deep Fired Chicken. It comes served with crispy chips. Yummy.
Found at Mayflower in Los Angeles, CA.

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

We also have an order of the steamed fish.

Tuesday, January 12, 2010

Porto's Bakery Steak Torta



Today's random meal is a Steak Torta. This is "strips of grilled steak, guacamole, black bean spread, cotija cheese, lettuce, and tomatoes, on French."
Found at Porto's Bakery in Glendale, CA.

(Nikon D700, 50mm, f8.0, 1/80, iso 200)

We have an order of the delicious coffee. (Photographed by Miss Michelle)

Monday, January 11, 2010

Saigon Sandwich Roast Chicken Sandwich



Today is our final random meal in San Francisco. We have for today the Roast Chicken Vietnamese sandwich. Yummy!
Found at Saigon Sandwich in San Francisco, CA.

(Nikon D700, 50mm, f4.0, 1/250, iso 200)

We also have an order of the Roast Pork sandwich.

Sunday, January 10, 2010

Belly Good Cafe & Crepes The Number 23



Today's random meal brings us some delicious and creative crepes. We here the number 23. This starts with mango ice cream that is creatively shaped topped on a crepe. The crepe is filled with peach, pineapple, honey and corn flakes with whipped creme. Yummy!
Found at Belly Good Cafe & Crepes in San Francisco, CA.

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

We also have an order of green tea ice cream and a crepe filled with nutella.

Saturday, January 9, 2010

Woodhouse Fish Co. Split-Top Maine Lobster Roll



Today's random meal brings us a Lobster Roll! This is 6 ounces of wonderfully delicious Maine lobster served in a specially prepared butter roll. Yummy!
Found at Woodhouse Fish Co. in San Francisco, CA.

(Nikon D700, 50mm, f2.8, 1/80, iso 6400)

The random meal started with some awesome Garlic Bread.

Woodhouse Fish Co. Stuffed Artichoke



Today we have a Stuffed Artichoke. The grilled artichoke was stuffed with some delicious dungeness crab on one half and on the other half it was stuffed with bay shrimp. Yummy!
Found at Woodhouse Fish Co. in San Francisco, CA.

(Nikon D700, 50mm, f2.8, 1/50, iso 6400)

We have an order of the crab cakes.

Friday, January 8, 2010

Acme Bread Company Rustic Sweet Baguette



A wonderful Rustic Sweet Baguette is today's random meal. Yummy!
Found at Acme Bread Company at the Ferry Building in San Francisco, CA.

(Nikon D700, 32mm, f5.6, 1/60, iso 1250)

Thursday, January 7, 2010

Brenda's French Soul Food Beignets



Today's random meal brings us some a delicious brunch. We have here some Beignets. This is a wonderful soft and warm beignet that is made fresh in the restaurant. This alone was worth the wait in line for a table.
Found at Brenda's French Soul Food in San Francisco, CA.

(Nikon D700, 50mm, f2.8, 1/80, iso 5000)

We have an order of the Egg and Bacon Tartine.



We also have some tasty French Toast with buttery toasted pecan sauce.

Wednesday, January 6, 2010

Tanpopo Karamiso Chashu Ramen



Our random meal today brings us some delicious ramen from San Francisco. We have here the Karmiso Chashu Ramen or otherwise known as spicy miso pork ramen. This ramen has a wonderful spicy kick that doesn't overpower the ramen. Yummy!
Found at Tanpopo in San Francisco, CA.

(Nikon D700, 50mm, f2.8, 1/60, iso 1400)