800 Degrees Neopolitan Pizzeria - Santa Monica

800 Degrees Neopolitan Pizzeria - Santa Monica

santa monica  

I went to 800 degrees pizzeriain Santa Monica on opening day. Because they were giving away free pizza and soda! It was really crowded, we waited an hour but all 3 of us got free pizzas!

menu

Margherita with olives, spinach, red oonions. Normally $10.

Margherita with pepperoni, and not sure what other two toppings.

And here's my pizza Verde with rock shrimp, ham, meatballs, and bacon marmalade. Normally $17.

Meatballs didn't have much flavor. Bacon marmalade was sweet and tasty. Not sure if I'd pay extra $3 for it but it was good. I wish they put ham more equally. The crust was really chewy, I couldn't cut it, even with knife. Still, I enjoyed my pizza.

800 Degrees Neopolitan Pizzeria
120 Wilshire Blvd
Santa Monica, CA 90401

(310)-566-0801

Sun-Wed: 11am-1am
Thurs-Sat: 11am-2am

http://www.800degreespizza.com/

http://www.yelp.com/biz/800-degrees-neopolitan-pizzeria-santa-monica

Breakfast at Grand Central Market

Breakfast at Grand Central Market

event  

I was invited to media breakfast at Grand Central Market recently. Grand Central Market is growing. Getting so much better. Additional upcoming openings include Olio pizzeria, The Oyster Gourmet, Belcampo Meat Co., and Wexler's Deli.

I posted 41 pics on facebook. Check them out.


We started off with cappuccino at my favorite coffee bar, G&B. I got my cappuccino with almond milk.  Charles did awesome apple latte art. They open at 7am.

Kamon Kroke (coconut cake) from Sticky Rice

Breakfast burrito at Jose Chiquito
open at 8am

DTLA cheese. open at 10am

Salted caramel croissant at Valerie
open at 8am

Creme fraiche scones

pancakes

Coffee by Augie's coffee roasters

Coddled egg, bacon, beans at Eggslut
open at 8am

Now I know why Eggslut is so popular. It was really delicious.

Pressed Brothers Juicery
open at 8am

We all got swag bag

I had cookie and croissant next morning. Totally loved Valerie's cookie.

And delicious Gichathaini Kenya Cold Brew from G&B.

http://www.grandcentralmarket.com/

http://www.yelp.com/biz/grand-central-market-los-angeles

Hours: ~6pm

Products review: Zyliss corn stripper and holders

Products review: Zyliss corn stripper and holders

products  

I recently received Zyliss corn holders, corn stripper, and corn butterer. So I got corns, and tried corn stripper and holders. Believe it or not, this was my first time cooking corn at home! Yeah, I know. I couldn't believe it either. I never cooked corn at home before?? One thing I remember is I used corn holder at someone's house about 10 years ago, and it broke. I don't think I broke it, I think it was just low quality.

I cooked in boiling water

This Zyliss corn holders were good size to hold, the clever corn holders lock together for safe storage, rustproof and dishwasher safe.

I like this corn stripper. It's so easy to use. No mess! Kernels off the cob in second! And I like the color and design. I bet I can use this for something else to peel, too..?

So far, I love Zyliss products. They are all made safe, cute design and easy to use. I can't wait to use other products I received!

http://usa.zyliss.com/corn-tools 

Walter Manzke's Republique - Los Angeles

Walter Manzke's Republique - Los Angeles

los angeles  

I was so excited to finally try chef Walter Manzke's restaurant. This place used to be La Brea bakery. I made reservation at 6pm to avoid crowds and it was right decision. By the time I leave, the place was packed and I saw people waiting.

Food was very good but small portions.

And just a note. On the menu says "A 3% charge will be added to each guest check, to ensure health & medical benefits for our entire staff. Please adjust your gratuity accordingly."

Oh yes, I had to get some pastries to go, of course. How can I ignore them??

menu

Complimentary warm baguette and bread stick
Bread was delicious. Crispy crust and soft inside.

Eggs on toast $16
Santa Barbara uni, soft-scrambled eggs

Spaghetti Rustichella with dungeness crab $21

Braised beef short rib $22
Spinach & potato mousseline,baby carrots, red wine sauce.
So tender.

Latte with failed latte art. They use Verve coffee.

Pineapple-Almond Tart $10
with basil ice cream

Blueberry Streusel brioche $3.50

Lemon cream brioche $3.50

Rating: 4.7 / 5
Service: 3.7 / 5
Repeat: Yes

Republique 
624 S La Brea Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90036

 (310) 362-6115

Mon-Sat (bakery) 8 am - 3 pm
Mon-Wed 6 pm - 10 pm
Thu-Sun 6 pm - 11 pm

http://republiquela.com/ 

http://www.yelp.com/biz/republique-los-angeles

Syrup Desserts - Downtown, L.A. (2)

Syrup Desserts - Downtown, L.A. (2)

downtown LA  

 Pics from Syrup desserts, back in 2013.

CLICK HERE for more pics from 2012.

menu

Classic ice cream sandwich $2.50
I think it was pear champagne sorbet

It's such a rocky road crepe with blackberry jasmine ice cream $6.75

Chocolate crepe, raspberries, ice cream, chocolate syrup, marshmallow sauce, almond

Strawberry croissant. The price tag was $2.25 but I was charge $2.75.

Rating: 3.8 / 5
Service: 3 / 5
Repeat: Yes

Syrup dessert
611 S Spring St
Los Angeles, CA 90014

(213) 488-5136

Mon-Sun 9 am - 12 am

http://www.yelp.com/biz/syrup-desserts-los-angeles