posted "Pupusas in Grand Central Market (Downtown L.A.)" about Sarita's Pupuseria.   March 31, 2011

Pupusas in Grand Central Market (Downtow …
   Grand Central Market is a landmark in downtown L.A..  Not as widely known as the L.A. Farmers Market, it is a bustling gem of an ope …

commented on GlassofWin's review of Gus's Barbeque, "Gus's BBQ: Serving up Southern Style food in Los Angeles".   March 08, 2011

posted "The Beverly Grillbillies!" about Fogo de Chao.   February 24, 2011

The Beverly Grillbillies!
When you're from "The 909", it's quite the undertaking to make a trek into the big city.  Making sure one's wife-beater-tan …

posted "SGV Food Truck Festival" about L.A. Food Trucks.   February 08, 2011

SGV Food Truck Festival
The inventive offerings of L.A.'s gourmet food trucks have proven to be too much for The Fun Foodie to resist.  The evolution from "roac …

posted "Nickel Diner Part II: Retro Breakfast Sweets" about Nickel Diner.   February 03, 2011

Nickel Diner Part II: Retro Breakfast Sw …
Yes, research is ongoing for The Fun Foodie.  Just wanted to share the latest findings at the downtown L.A. gem, Nickel Diner (read my original …

commented on GlassofWin's review of Bool BBQ Food Truck, "Bool BBQ food truck".   February 03, 2011

posted "Who Makes the Best French Dip in L.A.?" about L.A.'s Best French Dip.   January 28, 2011

Who Makes the Best French Dip in L.A.?
The French Dip sandwich.  Maybe Los Angeles's most famous contribution to the culinary world.  Thinly sliced meats lovingly paired with …

commented on KristiSauer's review of Fogo de Chao, "Fogo de Chão- Minneapolis, MN".   January 07, 2011

posted "The Manila Machine vs. White Rabbit" about Filipino Food Trucks.   January 05, 2011

The Manila Machine vs. White Rabbit
   The Los Angeles gourmet food truck craze has spawned over 2,000 mobile eateries.  They are truly unique eating experiences, sometime …

posted "Dickey's: Texas Chain Massacre!" about Dickey's Barbecue Pit.   December 22, 2010

Dickey's: Texas Chain Massacre!
The Fun Family is not into the big national chains. Many are awful, the majority are serviceable at best, and just a handful are actually good. Still, …

commented on KristiSauer's review of Buca di Beppo, "Buca di Beppo- Multiple Twin Cities Locations".   December 21, 2010

posted "Marston's Restaurant" about Marston's Restaurant.   December 21, 2010

Marston's Restaurant
         Food Network Magazine named Marston's Restaurant in Pasadena the "Best Breakfast in California".  …

posted "Porto's Bakery: The Quintessential L.A. Eating Experience" about Porto's Bakery.   December 16, 2010

Porto's Bakery: The Quintessential L.A. …
      Garnering lofty praise from both national food writers and local bloggers for some time, Porto's has a non-pretentious c …