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I have eaten and have paid my meals in all the restaurants recommended here."

Showing posts with label mexican. Show all posts
Showing posts with label mexican. Show all posts

Monday, September 10, 2012

716 Sélections - Kenneth James Gibson (Los Angeles Sélection)


















Ca fait un bail que Kenneth et moi voulons publier cette sélection.
J'ai découvert la musique de producteur de Los Angeles il y a plus de 10 ans et je l'ai tout de suite associée à cette ville. Derrière les clichés d'Hollywood et tutti quanti, L.A est une ville riche extrêmement diverse dans laquelle tant au niveau gastronomique que musical on trouve de tout : les gens prennent le temps de bien faire les choses. L.A est une ville dans laquelle la culture indépendante a toute sa place.
Alors voici 5 spots favoris de Kenneth James Gibson. Pour ceux qui ne le connaissent pas vous pouvez écouter le mix exclusif à tendance pyschédélique qu'il a réalisé pour 716 Music ou alors visiter son site et découvrir ses nombreux pseudos qui correspondent à autant de projets musicaux distincts (son groupe Bell Gardens, ses productions électro sous le nom d'Apendics Shuffle, son label Adjunct, ...).
















It's been a long time that Kenneth and I want to publish this selection.
I have discovered Kenneth's music more than 10 years ago and it was so much associated to L.A in my mind (mayve because it was a live recorded at dublab and they introduced him as a local talent).
The food scene in L.A is extremly diverse, as much as the independent music scene. Behind the cliches, L.A is a city where people take the time to do things correctly.
So here are 5 favs food spots of Kenneth James Gibson. If you don't know his universe, well you can listen to the exclusive pyschedelic mix he did for 716 Music or visit his website and find out he has tons of aliases (his band Bel Gardens, his electro project "Apendics Shuffle", his label Adjunct,...) each one related to a specific musical project. Diverse I told you:)


Bell Gardens - Can We Get





Velvet Elvis - Stripper Baby Daycare (Adjunct label)




1) Stoney Point Grill

1460 West Colorado Boulevard
Pasadena, CA 91105
Tel : (626) 449-9715
http://www.stoneypointrestaurant.com/

C'est un vieux resto italien qui jouxte Eagle Rock et Pasadena. Ma femme et moi y avons débarqué un soir par hasard et n'avons pas cessé d'y retourner depuis. Il faut goûter les Sand Dabs (poissons servis avec du citron, du beurre et des câpres) et la purée! Je prends ça quasiment à chaque fois. Ils font aussi un superbe sidecar (cocktail au Cointreau, au Brandy et au jus de citron)! Si vous allez là-bas, demandez la section d'Adolpho car il prendra soin de vous comme personne! Le pianiste accepte aussi les demandes de morceaux.

It is a very old school Italian joint that borders Eagle Rock and Pasadena. My wife and I stumbled into this place one evening and have gone back ever since. Its all about the Sand Dabs (lemon, butter, capers) and mashed potatoes! I get this almost every time. They also make a great sidecar! If you go there ask to sit in Adolpho's section because he will take care of you like no waiter ever has! Also, the piano man will take requests.


2) El Compadre
1449 West Sunset Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90026
Tel : (213) 250-4505
http://elcompadrerestaurant.com/
Le El Compadre d'Echo Park est mon resto mexicain favori de Los Angeles. Des tacos au poisson de folie, une sauce absolument dingue et des enchiladas au fromage qui vous vont faire chialer de plaisir! Désolé si ça paraît dingue mais je suis sérieux! Mon bon pote Douglas a inventé son propre burrito et l'a appelé le Tri-Color, ce n'est pas sur le menu mais si vous le demandez, ils vous le serviront.

Echo Park's El Compadre is my Favorite Mex is all of LA. Next level fish Tacos, the most amazing salsa and the cheese enchiladas will make you squirt! Sorry got a bit nasty there, but im serious! I saw a woman squirt after eating the enchiladas! My good buddy Douglas invented his own burrito there and called it The Tri-Color ….its not on the menu but if you ask they might just serve it to you.


3) Orean
817 North Lake Avenue
Pasadena, CA 91104
Tel : (626) 794-0861
http://www.oreanshealthexpress.com/
Le resto végétarien n°1 de Pasadena! On vient pour les frites au fromage et au chili et le Texas BBQ Philly! C'est un peu à l'écart mais ça vaut le détour! Les végétariens vont pleurer de bonheur! MMMMMM!

Pasadena's premiere vegan fast food! This place is tits beyond tits! Its all about the chili-cheese fries and Texas BBQ Philly! It's a bit out of the way but well worth the trip! Vegans will cream their panties over this spot. MMMMMM!


4) Larkins
1496 Colorado Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90041
Tel : (323) 254-0934
http://www.larkinsjoint.com/

Je suis en train d'y aller au moment où j'écris ces lignes, j'attends juste que ma femme soit prête! Leur Mac au fromage est dingue, pareil pour les cakes au saumon, le meilleur poisson chat que j'ai jamais mangé, les boulettes végétariennes et les oeufs mimosa sont aussi top! Tu ne peux pas te tromper! Les mangeurs de poissons, comme moi, les végétariens et les mangeurs de viandes, tout le monde aime ce resto. Le seul point noir c'est que c'est ouvert seulement du mercredi au dimanche.

Eagle Rock's own Soul Food with great veggie options! (I'm about to go there right now in fact, just waiting for my wife to get ready!) AMAZING mac and cheese, salmon cakes, the best cat fish I EVER done had, vegan BBQ meat loaf and great Larkin's Mimosas! You cant go wrong! Pescatarians (like myself), vegetarians and meat eaters will all love this spot! Only downfall is its only open Wed - Sunday.


5) HPK
5137 York Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90042
Tel : (323) 256-2400
the website
HPK est un nouvel endroit à Highland Park et je l'aime bien. Les frites sont top, les bières pas chères (mais il y en a aussi des chères) et il y a d'excellents cocktails. Ca fait aussi brunch le dimanche. Foncez!

HPK is a new spot in Highland Park and I quite like it. AMAZING fries, cheap beers (and expensive ones) and great cocktails. Its also open for a nice little sunday Brunch. Do it!
no worries!

Thursday, September 23, 2010

Casa Palenque - Paris (75015)

Casa Palenque
22, rue de l’Arrivée
75015 Paris
Tél : 01.43.38.12.27
Open from 8am to midnight from Monday to Saturday
the website










I had mentioned their relocation from rue Saint Maur to rue de l’Arrivée, in front of the gare Montparnasse, and made sure that their Caipirinhas were still amongst the best in Paris (with their new outside space it works) but I still hadn’t been back for a meal. It’s now done and I feel like saying “Caramba, they’ve done it again!’












The pitch
The name suggests family and home. And not just for me, because I know them, everyone gets treated the same, you feel comfy in one of the best Mexicans of Paris and also one of the nicest restaurants of the city.
€107 for 3 with appetizers, a starter and a main with a bottle of wine.

The prices have gotten heavier by a few euros with the relocation from the 11th to the 15th. This wasn’t spurred by the boss’ sudden desire to create a money-spinning machine but by the realities of Parisian rent and of a changeover from a small restaurant on rue Saint Maur to a big brasserie in the heart of Montparnasse.
However the menu presentation is quite helpful in that the dishes go from the cheapest to most expensive.
What’s for sure though is that it’s still as good and it’s very unlikely that you’ll have tasted something similar in the capital yet. If ever you have, please do let me know, I’d love to check out other top notch Mexican - as well as Central or South American- eateries.













The decor
It’s unavoidably a little odd for the moment. You don’t transform an impersonal ‘trendy-slick’ restaurant ‘boasting’ plasma screens and facing Montparnasse into a Mexican family casa, well…not over night that is.
But since the spring’s emergency opening it’s warmed up considerably and we’re starting to feel at home again. I really like the outside space and the layout inside is very original. And since originality creates personality, I’m sure it will become a hot spot in no time. The rue Saint-Maur regulars have started to come and are mingling with the tourists, it’s going to work…










The meal
So… that evening.

Starters
Antojitos Mexicanos for 2 pers., €12.
We were 3 and had enough.
Let me be honest : Madame Riojas introduced all the ingredients and sauces and I remembered nothing. A blogger’s commitment to constant note-taking hasn’t sunken in yet. What matters to me is to eat well and take pleasure in the meal. I was just too hungry this time and wanted to enjoy it.










Main course
Chile relleno de queso
Chile poblano (from the Puebla region): a whole pepper stuffed with melted cheese and coated with tomato sauce, wow! So good…
Vegetarian dish for €12, new on the menu, delicious and ideal for diner.










I’m sorry that I still can’t afford a better camera. I’ve often been told that my pictures could be better and I agree but when I see what other bloggers use I think that it’s no wonder that their pictures are better focused on the varied textures to be found on a same plate, particularly in low light. Unfortunately my compact cannot achieve that.
All this to say that the pic of my chilli relleno probably won’t make it to the international festival of photojournalism (1) but what matters is that it was a killer !

Impossible to have a dessert after that. The bill please !

Verdict
I’m trying to find the ultimate sentence that would say it all.
Casa Palenque is a killer Mexican that offers the certainty of a unique human and culinary experience.

(1) Visa Pour l’Image in Perpignan

Monday, August 9, 2010

Exotic

Here, in world cuisine, I wrote down Italian, Spanish, Indian, Serbian, Mexican and more exotic food. Basically, any non French nor Asiatic cuisine will be listed here : a mix and match of good restaurants as well as small bites.
This list beeing continuously updated.

ASIAN (MIXED ASIAN CUISINES)
75013 - My Canh

CHINESE
75009 - La Cuisine de Chez Moi
75011 - Deux fois plus de piments

COLOMBIAN
7514 - Casa da Gusto

HONG KONG