Mannah From The WasteLand

Tuesday, June 10, 1997

Gadberry's - 1997

Gadberry's - 1997

Literally, a hole in the wall. I ordered the barbecue (links and ribs) from a window and that's it. There's no chairs and table for a sit down meal. You order the food, you pay for your food, you get your food and you go.

The barbecue should be enjoyed at home or in my case in my car, because to eat within the neighborhood shows extreme disregard for personal safety and a liking for the ambiance of red and white flashing lights and the musical stucatto of gunshots.

5833 South Broadway, Los Angeles, CA 90003

Sunday, June 1, 1997

Piriya Thai Cuisine - 1997

Piriya Thai Cuisine - 1997

Another favorite lunch hangout. I'd usually order the lunch special barbecue chicken (marinated in curry, ginger, and fish sauce) or the pad thai.

10650 Riverside Drive, Los Angeles, CA 91602

Saturday, June 25, 1994

Porto's - 1994

I was introduced to Cuban food through a girl friend...My favorite at Porto's next to everything is the Media Noche, Sandwich Cubano, and the pastel de carne.
315 N. Brand Bl, Glendale, CA 91203

Friday, June 25, 1993

Gogo Cafe - 1993

Gogo Cafe - 1993

Late at night, GoGo Cafe fufilled my craving for hearty, neptunian, salty, fruta de mare cuisine. Their house special pan fried noodles with chunks of fish, abalone, squid and mussels gave me shivers of delight.

But like a passionate dream it vanished.

What other place will do?